Category: DESIGNER

         DESIGNER       Summary     Designer with more than 15 years in product design, manufacturing, exhibit design and visual merchandising,  with comprehensive management and logistics experience who thrives in dynamically changing environments.             Highlights          Design processing expertise  Proficient in AutoCAD  Adobe Photoshop  Concept development  Product specifications  Color and material application  Strong leader  Proficient with furniture systems  Vendor sourcing      Knowledgeable of quality control standards  Procurement specialist  Dedication to product quality  Compliance with GMPs            Accomplishments     Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet production requirements.       Experience     03/2014   to   11/2015     Designer    Company Name   -   City  ,   State       Design and built custom furniture from client's initial conceptual idea.  Create CAD drawings for approval  Create estimate of pricing  Provide finish samples and fabrics cuttings for approval, Creates, reviews, and modifies all specification documentation including approval drawings, supplier drawings, and all specifications.  Responsible for correct building and finishing of product designed  Completed key projects on time, on budget and with a high level of accuracy.  Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.  Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.  Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.         02/2006   to   03/2014     Senior Production Manager    Company Name   -   City  ,   State      Management of Production team  Responsible for price quotations of all custom quotes in the Formations product line.  Also responsible for accurate generation of Order Acknowledgment and related approval drawings when necessary, and review and launch of "Standard" product line.  Worked closely with R&D department, assisting as necessary in the development of new products.  Created, reviewed, and modified all specification documentation including approval drawings, supplier drawings, and all specifications in the MAS 200 system, and E2 ShopTec System.  Reviewed and maintained pricing for all Formations product line, meeting directly with owners to evaluate value-engineering concepts and options.  Developed, evaluated, and maintained the quality of our vendors and products.  Prepared analysis of new designs for overall feasibility and possible incorporation into the standard line of products.  Responsible to oversee and supervise the team in production of all products verifying proper assembly techniques, finishes, upholstery, and development of necessary implementation.  Communicated and instructed sales to assure a smooth flow of information throughout the production process.  Maintained average turn-around on all custom quotes and estimates.  Assisted in the daily questions and issues related to "Custom" work and/or engineering of orders to the respective department supervisors, when necessary.  Authorized the fulfillment of requests for repairs, orders returns/cancellation and discounts.  Interacted with all managers to solve/discuss issues, concerns, updates, projects, and deadlines for all demands.         06/2004   to   11/2005     Project Manager    Company Name   -   City  ,   State      Space and furniture planning  Design capabilities along with strong organizational and communication skills, creation of  FF&E, color & materials.  Coordination of drawings and information with other disciplines while providing design support for completion and execution of design projects (space planning, details, specifications, material palettes).  Served as the single point of contact for project scheduling and changes.  Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.  Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.  Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks.  Responsible for small maintenance projects as the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica.          Education          Associate of Arts  :   Interior and Furniture Design    Santa Monica College   -   City  ,   State       Certified Interior Designer             Bachelor of Laws (LLB)  :   Contract     Universidade Candido Mendes   -   City  ,   State  ,   Brazil            Languages     Fluent in Portuguese and English Intermediate Spanish       Skills     AutoCad drafting  3D Rendering  Material Board   Communication skills  conceptual design  material organizational