DIGIFABSHOP
2021
Digifabshop is a highly agile digital fabrication company specializing in custom architectural interiors.
Responsibilities:
Orchestrated all aspects of project coordination and vendor management in manufacturing the millwork for the eatery chain CAVA. I worked within the production schedule to ensure the timely dissemination of cut sheets/fabrication drawings, and necessary raw material/hardware was onsite well before fabrication kickoff. Due to an increased demand beyond our shop's capacity, I worked one on one with outsourced vendors to keep to the internal production schedule and maintain a high level of quality control. Additionally, I oversaw a group of three engineers in developing custom designs, updating designs for more efficient fabrication/installation, creating a component catalog for architects/clients, and releasing cut files to the shop floor.
Additional responsibilities:
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Served as a key point of contact and disseminator of information among Project Management, Engineering, and Production teams.
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Conducted material and vendor searches to source and estimate costs for new materials, requested quotes for hardware, materials, and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
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Worked with purchasing department to ensure that bills of materials and vendor information were translated into clear and timely purchase orders.
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Compiled packing lists, issued shipping requests, and coordinated with logistics teams to assure that outgoing work was QC'd, photographed, packed, and delivered on time.
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Assisted project managers and production schedulers to ensure project schedules were accurate and up-to-date.
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Generated CAD drawings as part of the RFQ package.
Achievements:
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Went from RFQ to store launch on 30+ commercial eateries all around the continental US.
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Reduced shipping by 75%.
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Designed and implemented a thorough subcontractor quality control program.
ANIMAX DESIGNS
2017 - 2020
Animax Designs is a creative robotics fabrication firm known for creating animatronic characters/props utilizing cutting-edge technology and craftsmanship. Animax serves some of the largest operators in the world of themed entertainment, live attractions, and location-based entertainment.
Responsibilities Included:
Oversaw numerous aspects of both internal and external documentation. Duties began on the kickoff of a project, managing the in-house engineering/fabrication departments' documentation process, delegating needed coordination, maintaining quality control, and then writing/updating the final record. This work continued throughout the entire build, maintaining written and chronological photo/video documentation of builds as part of the progress reports, documentation deliverables and concluded with the production of a comprehensive operations and maintenance manual.
Additional responsibilities:
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Ensured documents, updates, and plans were thorough, up-to-date, organized, and stored appropriately in the project folder on the company server/SharePoint throughout the project's duration.
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Assisted the project management team in developing project timelines, resource schedules, equipment requirements, budgets, and estimates for prospective jobs.
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Maintained project inventory and QA/QC on all incoming and outgoing refurbishment projects. Records needed to be exceedingly detailed for insurance purposes.
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Worked as offsite support to installation teams in the field, assessing immediate issues, providing support, answers, and equipment as needed.
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Worked with vendors to budget new equipment and supplies.
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Undertook management of special projects, infrastructure, research, and planning efforts as requested.
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Authored and distributed project documentation, including the scope of work, install guides, inspection/maintenance reports (daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly), maintenance and repair procedures (figure finish, mechanical, electrical, etc.), general care/cleaning guides, troubleshooting guides, and all prescribed preventative/corrective maintenance documents.
Achievements:
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Orchestrated 16 extensive 1-3 year projects from kickoff to delivery and 20+ refabrication-based projects with international clients, including Universal Studios, Disney, Warner Brothers, Feld, and Nickelodeon
Press:
Dinosaurs Roam Where Elephants Stood
WORKPLACE RESOURCE
2015 - 2017
Workplace Resource is a commercial interior design firm/high-end furniture dealership providing superior service to its corporate, academic, and design industry clients throughout Massachusetts.
Responsibilities Included:
Designed bid proposal packages and supporting promotional materials for the sales staff. Worked with vendors to update and curate holdings of finishes, textiles, and marketing materials.
Additional responsibilities:
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Provided a high level of customer service to staff, vendors, business partners, and guests while also acting as the client interface.
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Maintained a directory of customers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
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Assisted project management team on the early project phases with creating responses to RFI's, RFQ's, and RFP's.
Achievements:
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Developed presentations that highlighted holdings and promoted the use of innovative materials.
JOSH KIGNER DESIGN
2013- 2017
Josh Kigner Design is a full service theatrical design firm that managed teams of designers, artisans, and technicians; Services ranged from large Broadway style multi-changing scenery, small independent film, immersive fringe theatre, and specialty fabrication.
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Live Event/Exhibit Design
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Graphic/Print Design
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CAD Design
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Custom Fabrication
Achievements:
Received excellent reviews from clients including Connecticut Repertory Company, Emerson Cabaret, Fort Point Theatre Channel, Stoneham Theatre and New York International Fringe Festival.
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