Madison, Wisconsin, United States
I am leveraging a unique blend of Production Leadership and Graphic Design expertise within the woodworking industry. My foundation is built on the technical precision acquired from the Cabinetmaking and Millwork program at MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College), combined with prior experience in high-efficiency print production environments. I thrive on leading communications that facilitate project success, foster strong team dynamics, and optimize efficient workflow planning. I am driven by collaboration and a shared passion for crafting exceptional products.
Kitchen and bathroom remodels, trim carpentry, and custom cabinetry https://www.blueterradesign.com/
• Designed program materials for the UW Madison Master of Genetic Counselor Studies • Created logo concepts and brand outlines.
Thysse is a commercial printer and full-service brand experience provider. The client base leveraging this service included Duluth Trading Co., Blain Supply, Lands’ End, Innocorp, Mueller Sports Medicine, Imperial Blades, and University of Wisconsin. • Developed the large format division that celebrated a 400% growth in first two years. • Created production strategies to meet deadlines and quality standards for a growing client base. • Sourced, evaluated and recommended industrial machines and materials to product quality and throughput. • Client POP prototype display research and development. • Developed and launched color management with machine profiles and maintenance schedule. • Worked on the floor in tandem with production teams to keep LEAN manufacturing our focus. • Developed the pack-out process that kept product safety, workflow ease and company branding at the forefront.
Great Big Pictures is a commercial printer that delivers photographic-quality printing, propping, visual displays, fixtures and sourcing to iconic fashion retailers. The top clients included Guess, H&M, Shoe Carnival, Under Armour, Athleta, Crocs, bebe and Eddie Bauer. • Promoted to Supervisory role (2006) to oversee operators and prioritize tasks • Promoted to Production Manager (2009) to administrate projects, workforce, internal systems and communications on large-format retail graphics for orders between 10K and 200K+. • Integrated continuous efforts towards Lean Manufacturing and “Kaizen” practices. • Reached a 98.5% quality accuracy rating. • Improved a performance review system that sought to remain agile with the workforce. •.Conceptualized and implemented communication tools for tracking labor and materials. • Directly managed up to 49 team members. • Wrote job descriptions, reviewed applications and collaborated on interviews for new hires and internal promotions. • Designed workflow ‘furniture’ such as supply and proof carts, tables and workstations.