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ContactPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEDear Hiring Team,I am interested in the position Head of Production Operations for HC Brands. This role sounds like exciting opportunities and challenges for which I am built for. It would be a wonderful opportunity for me to utilize my Leadership and Operational experience. Im eager to meet with you and learn more about it. I have almost 30 years of Management and Leadership experience in the sign manufacturing industry. My background in manufacturing started in estimating and engineering. Im sure with a little knowledge of the day-to-day of this business I would be a good t for this position. I have a great deal of experience with maximizing prots through expense control, training and development, and recruiting.In all previous roles I have proven to be a strong team member with a strong work ethic, that sustains success with protability and developing personal growth as well as others. I possess strong core values, a lot of energy, very adaptable to most environments, and I am an eective communicator.Appreciate your consideration to meet and tell you more about my background in management and leadership as well as learn more about the position and the company.Sincerely,William A. ParishReferences:Roger WilliamsEMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESteve WilliamsEMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEWilliam ParishEMAIL AVAILABLE Jacksonville FL PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYCollaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in team building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Strong leader and analytical person dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Rely on independent decision-making skills and sound judgement to positively impact company success. Use a strategic vision approach in leadership with five values always in mind; accountability, good stewardship, client focused, world class team, and delivering excellence to help team members and the organization achieve long-term goals. WORK HISTORYVice President of OperationsHarbinger Sign, Jacksonville, FL. 09-2017 to 01-2024Manage all production operations including manufacturing, installation, engineering, service, procurement, and maintenance.Member of Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.Managed and employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.Established performance goals and outlined processes for achievement.Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages/losses.Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.Established and conducted quality control programs to verify manufacturing projects met required quality standards.Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.Hired, managed, and trained staff to maximize productivity using best practices and protocols. Vice President of Engineering & EstimatingHarbinger Sign, Jacksonville, FL. 2012 to 09-2017 Provided leadership in planning, establishing, and directing all aspects of companies engineering policies, objectives and initiatives based on product and profitability goals. Designed detailed budget for engineering department and special projects. Designed project specifications and blueprints for sign and building structures. Trained and developed employees on standard engineering and estimating procedures. Negotiated pricing/contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets. Kept detailed records of project process and budgets. Accessed risks and uncertainties to identify potential challenges and prepare contingency plans. Developed and managed cross-training processes for Estimators, Engineers, Purchasing Specialists, and CAD Technicians to support manufacturing and sales departments. Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects. Recruited, placed, and oversaw staff for optimal results. Engineering & Estimating ManagerQuality/Harbinger SignJacksonville, FL. 05-2000 to 05-2012 Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans, and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders. Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis. Collaborate with other departments and contractors to access all necessary information and expertise to create comprehensive estimates. Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed. Gathered data on material, labor, and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects. Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scopes and identify potential issues or challenges. Stayed current with industry regulations and standards to produce cost estimates in compliance with all relevant laws. Created and managed all sealed engineered shop drawings. Developed a checking process to ensure all manufacturing shop drawings were accurate and ready for production.Senior/Lead EstimatorCollin SignsDothan, AL. 07-1996 to 05-2000 Developed estimates and takeoffs while drafting detailed proposals. Used AutoCad software to prepare detailed shop drawings with CNC production machine files. Traveled and performed sign installations with experienced crews to develop standards on different scopes of work to make the estimating and engineering processes more accurate and efficient. As a lead estimator I scheduled all work for a small team of estimators and engineers. Provided 3D modeling drawings with a strong knowledge in sign design. SKILLS Communication Leadership Basic Science Process Skills Technical Expertise Problem-Solving Promote Accountability Project Management Cross-Training Computers/Software EstimatingAccomplished Projects TIAA Bank Field Rebrand Home of the Jaguars (2018) - $1.2 million project completed on time, met customer expectations, and finished the project with a 44% GM. Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena (2019) - $700k Branding project with many design, manufacturing, and installation challenges all having negative results with costs. Completed project not only met customer expectations, but exceeded company expectations with a 22% GM. Waterside Place (2021-2022) - $800k wayfinding sign project with over 230 signs including DOT civil signs completed on time at a 22% GM. |
