Highly motivated, results oriented individual seeking a Production, Project or Operations Management position in a creative company. Leadership ability, diverse skill set and enthusiasm would be an invaluble asset to the success of a business.
Proven leader and manager in a wide variety of design and development settings. Synergistic approach to team building. Gets things done.
Unites concept, function and form. Uses arc of life experience to develop new ideas and concepts. Aesthetically chooses a less cluttered path.
Assertively exploits wide skill set to bring concepts to life. Problem solver through whole spectrum of the creation phase. Quick to adapt to new landscapes.
• Renovate & restore rental properties;
commercial and residential.
• Design, create and maintain sinage for properties.
• Created & maintain company website.
• Proficient in all phases of construction including carpentry,
electrical, plumbing and welding.
• Familiar with antisiphon valve installation, wells and
septic systems.
• Manage the Digital Print Department
for GI/artlab. In charge of production, order coordination,
fulfillment, maintenance and media procurement while operating
several Roland Digital Printers.
• Implemented management, inventory and efficiency systems
integrating the Seattle office with the Phoenix studio. Used
Skype & Oovoo.
• Enhanced studio efficiency via materiel management,
shipping strategies and efficient production methods.
• A senior designer of product development. Developed
new products on alternative substrates such as resin coated
panels, water-jet cut steel and vacuum formed plastic and CNC
cut materials.
• Aided in design of new facility in Seattle. Consulted
on construction, electrical & networking layout.
• Art directed fellow designers on projects and ideas.
As a designer, conceptualized, designed and executed innumerable
works of art in many different mediums and styles. Also, introduced
cost analysis and comparative studies that increased productivity,
efficiency and profit margin. Greatly increased use of studio’s
computer system and Web presence. Spearheaded the company’s
new Hospitality Division. Designed and created sinage for trade
shows, show rooms and offices.
• Managed the Digital Print Department
for Rfa+PHX. In charge of production, order coordination, fulfillment,
maintenance and media procurement while operating several Roland
and Canon Digital Printers.
• Streamlined communication between the Florida office
with the Phoenix Studio. Implemented new inventory control and
ordering systems.
• A senior designer of product development.
• As a designer, conceptualized, designed and executed
innumerable works of art in many different mediums and styles.
Also, introduced cost analysis and comparative studies that
increased productivity, efficiency and profit margin. Greatly
increased use of studio’s computer system and Internet.
Expanded company’s new Hospitality Division.
• As PM & OM, prepared financial plans,
cost analysis models and budgets. Consistently led company in productivity,
efficiency and low turnover rates. Skillfully hit deadlines of product
shipments to major customers and trade-shows under budget. Ability
to communicate and motivate all levels of the workforce.
• Over 14-year tenure at PAG, a design-art company held every
relevant title. Began career in frame shop, apprenticed under Master
Printer Robert DeVoe in the Studio, became a principle artist, managed
Frame Shop and Art Departments, coordinated traveling shows, conceived
and started an extremely successful 3D-Metal Department. Proficient
in welding, metal forming, woodworking, construction and fabrication.
Skilled in many mediums including, but not limited to etching, screenprinting,
monoprinting, lithography and woodcut.
• Served as company photographer, then supervisor as digital
department expanded. Lead the transition from analog to digital
photography. Familiar with large-format digital & analog photography
and printing.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Macromedia
Studio MX Web Suite, SBT, Mass90 & QuickBooks. Familiar with
many other programs including RIP and CAD software in the PC and
Macintosh platforms. A 'quick learn' on software and computing principles.
Effective understanding of networks and computer hardware.
Jay Hall — jay@buck8.com — (602) - 885-2955