Accomplishments:Researched new materials resulting in reduced labour costs and improved product qualityPrepared labour and material costing for new productsResearched and developed new paint finishes and processes on wood, plastics, and metals including spray on mirror chrome and metal plating (Clients included,Walt Disney World, Macy's,Bloomingdales,and Tommy Bahama )Formulated finishes on fabrics ( including Tea Staining on linen for Hollister / Abercrombie&Fitch )Worked on store installations involving stencil signage and specialty paint finishes for Victoria Secret / Pink storesWorked closely with outside suppliers to ensure that their product quality complied with company standardsImplemented training on new finishing procedures to paint shop staff

Accomplishments:Hired , motivated and developed staff( including temporary labour ) achieving a higher level of performance and customer satisfactionCompleted performance appraisals / salary reviewsManaged weekly production planning process including the analysis of work orders, delegation and coordination of work to finishing lead hand and preparation of the weekly production finishing scheduleAchievement of deadline goals, involving high volume jobs with short time framesManaged operation of an automated paint line, creating jigs, and molds to enhance efficiencyManaged inventory of finishing materials to ensure that orders were processed on a timely basis while at the same time avoiding excessive inventory levelsFormulated prototype custom faux, paint and wood finishes to meet client specifications ( Clients included Victoria Secret, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus )

AccomplishmentsLed the finishing process from start to finishMaintained production equipment which ensured a smooth flow of operationsEnsured that orders were completed on a timely basis

Assembled a variety of decorative display props involving upholstery, painting and wood finishing