 Responsible for supervising a team of up to 10 employees, mostly skilled trades, to fabricatestone surfaces including countertops and more for residential and commercial building projects,customized to client specifications Introduced new, ergonomic material handling equipment and other systems to enhance work efficiency and increase production Consulted and collaborated with builders, architects, engineers, and contractors to revise drawings/plans to resolve material or design issues Performed extensive quality assurance inspections on all finished products to ensurequality craftsmanship Prepared for future projects, ordering necessary materials, parts, supplies, components, specialized equipment/accessories, and communicating timelines to all parties involved Managed the production team to complete all products to clients’ complete satisfaction

 Installed granite, solid surface, Corian, and laminate countertops for both residential and commercial projects throughout Western New York Fabricated and polished materials to exact specifications Trained new installer/fabricators at supervisor’s request, training individuals for advanced techniques

 Loaded conveyor belt with 1-ton bales of recycled paper for continuous operations in preparationfor production runs Worked on production line and operated a highly specialized machine to produce 20,000 pound rolls of recycled paper, performing multiple production duties including various machine operations, Wet End, Approach Flow, Quality, and Pulp Processing, with careful attention to regulating all processes with computerized systems including DCS trends, MCS & QCS systems, and PI trending Monitored Chemicals and Pulping for proper processing, increasing or decreasing chemicals as required  Responsible for Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM), completing daily equipment and machinery inspections in assigned areas of the mill Implemented 5S Lean Manufacturing principles for continuous improvement in safety, quality and housekeeping, including assigned to the 5S Committee Oversaw and coordinated all Lock-Out and Tag-Out protocols and procedures Assigned to a supervisory role, directing production personnel to effectively shut downvarious areas and machinery throughout the mill for scheduled maintenance and/or repairs

 Created over 2,000 precise work orders for fabrication of marble and granite products Visited job sites, measuring and templating cabinets for custom granite counters using state-of-the-art technology (LT 55 Laser) Coordinated and scheduled with clients to accommodate their needs, delivering productson time, and exceeding all clients’ expectations Built solid working relationships with local contractors, builders, and tradesmen

 Performed fabrications and installations for over 6,000 projects including stone countertops, bathroom vanities, Jacuzzi deck tops, fireplace surrounds, and more Oversaw the majority of installations, providing innovative solutions and issue resolution Promoted to Templater based upon success and performance metrics as an Installer/Fabricator

• Installed over 6,000 jobs consisting of natural stone countertops, bathroom vanities, Jacuzzi deck tops, fireplaces, etc.• Supervised majority of the company’s installations, providing insight and resolution to any problems that would occur.• Fabricated and polished stone to specifications both at in facility and on-site. • Mastered the use of an array of tools including but not limited to power saws, grinders, polishers, etc.• Developed an excellent rapport with customers and maintained an exceptionally high standard of public relations.