I'M
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MANAGER with a focus on leading and managing teams toward business success. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, and strong communication skills. A passion for collaboration, building strong trusting partnerships, and creating effective and efficient “best practices” for continuous improvement cycles for improved operations, products, and services. Strong secondary education and training in fine and practical arts.
ARTIST with experience in design, drawing, painting, sculpting, metalwork, forging, auto-mechanics, woodworking, use of CAD and 3D printers, fabrication, and drama. Enthusiasm and commitment to learning new skills, engaging in creative and innovative ways of working, and growing the talent of others. Strong belief in developing a diverse and equitable work culture where all voices are heard, supported, and respected. Certifications in machinery including reach trucks, forklifts, cutting machinery, balers and compacters, paint mixers.
01 SKILLS
MANAGMENT
LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT
95%
CUSTOMER SERVICE
95%
PLANNING, ORGANIZING, BUDGETING, RESOURCES
80%
CULTURE & COMMUNICATION
90%
SALES & INVENTORY SOFTWARE
75%
POS CSM SYSTEMS
SCANNERS & HANDHELDS
75%
95%
GOOGL, OFFICE
75%
FINE & PRACTICAL ARTS
CAD AND DESIGN
85%
WOODWORKING & CARPENTRY
STAINED GLASS
80%
75%
METALWORK AND FORDGING
AUTO MECHANICS
70%
80%
SKETCHING, DRAWING, PAINTING
DRAMA, ACTING, SET DESIGN
90%
80%
MACHINERY
BALERS & COMPACTORS
95%
CUTTNG MACHINES
85%
PAINT MIXERS
80%
FORKLIFTS & PALLET JACKS
REACH TRUCKS
ORDER PICKERS
90%
75%
75%
3D PRINTERS
80%
02 PROJECTS
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE >
03 Experience
MANAGEMENT
2022-Present
MECHANICS, DESIGN & WOODWORKING
2020-Present
Home Depot
Project: Automotive RESTO
Jeep Comanche 1988 Restoration
Restoration of a 1986 Jeep Comanche Truck. This project has included an engine rebuild, complete interior refinish including custom dash and gearbox modifications, new carpet and headliner, new custom upholstery, custom-built speaker boxes, and rewiring of all electrical components. All work was completed independently.
Assistant Store Manager - Operations
The Night Operations Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is responsible for overseeing the night operations of the store, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. This role requires excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage the overnight team and maintain high standards of store presentation, customer service, and safety. Specific expertise includes: customer service, product knowledge, inventory management, marketing and merchandising, sales, team management, safety and compliance, and machine operation.
MANAGEMENT
2021-2022
Home Depot
Department Supervisor - Lawn and Garden
The Lawn and Garden Department Supervisor is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining the department's appearance, and ensuring the availability and organization of products. As the largest revenue generating department, this role requires strong knowledge of lawn and garden products, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain an effective and diverse team. Specific expertise includes (similar to above): customer service, product knowledge, inventory management, marketing and merchandising, sales, team management, safety and compliance, and machine operation.
MECHANICS & DESIGN
MANAGEMENT
2020-2021
Home Depot
Department Supervisor - Flooring and Electrical
The Flooring and Decor Department Supervisor is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining the department's appearance, and ensuring the availability and organization of products. As an installed services-focused department, this role requires strong knowledge of flooring install methods, excellent communication skills, delegating department quotes, and the ability to build and maintain a diverse team. Specific expertise includes; customer service, product knowledge, inventory management, marketing and merchandising, sales, team management, safety and compliance, and machine operation.
MANAGEMENT
2018-2020
Home Depot
Associate - Flooring and Electrical
Home Depot Associates are responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining the appearance and organization of their department, and ensuring the availability of products. This role requires effective communication skills, a customer-focused attitude, and the ability to work as part of a team. Specific expertise includes; Customer service, product knowledge, inventory management, merchandising, sales support, team collaboration, and safety and compliance.
2017-2019
Project: Automotive MOD
ENGENEERING & DESIGN
Jeep Cherokee XJ 2001 Off-road Modification
A meticulous rebuild of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ to enhance off-road capabilities and overall performance. This year-long project overhaul of a stock vehicle included an engine rebuild, a 6.5 lift kit, new front stinger bumper and winch and rear bumper with hitch, new 35-inch aggressive tires, new suspension and brakes, new exhaust, body work, and paint. All work was completed independently.
2016-2019
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI
RPI Aeronautical Engineering Internship
hands on experience in a University laboratory research setting in the study of aeronautical engineering. Worked in the Center for Flow Physics and Control (CeFPaC) http://cefpac.rpi.edu/ This lab conducts research in flow physics, prediction, modeling and control aimed at verifying or developing theories for fluid dynamic behavior toward controlling flow.
Product Innovation Program
Immerse, Design, and Make Program: This program provided me with the opportunity to identify real-world problems and design, create, and market new products through mock-ups. Use of CAD and 3D printing technologies.
Aeronautical Engineering Program
Opportunity to explore the field of aeronautical engineering, tour RPI's research labs and learn how experimental data is collected by running wind tunnel tests. I was able to apply my new knowledge through the building of RC airplanes. Use of CAD and 3D printing technologies.
ENGINEERING & DESIGN
2018
NASA Goddard Flight Center, D.C.
This NASA Internship provided me with hands on experience at one of NASA’s leading facilities in the study of our earth, the earth’s atmosphere and the surrounding universe - the NASA Goddard Flight Center in D.C. I toured the facility, labs and exhibits. I job shadowed two engineers who worked directly with the Hubble Space Telescope and the propulsion branch of operations.
Applied Robotics, Inc.
ARTS & PRACTICAL ARTS
2006-2019
This internship provided me with hands on experience at a local robotics engineering firms. I job shadowed engineers who worked with robotic tooling, automation, support and maintenance and research and development.
Waldorf School
As a graduate of a Waldorf School I had the privilege of having a secondary education rich with fine and practical arts akin to many post-secondary curriculums allowing me to gain a deep understanding of the arts in both theory and practice. The arts are a central component of the education/training and are designed to foster creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking. The focus of arts in Waldorf education includes the following key elements: Visual Arts, Sculupture and Clay, Performing Arts, Applied Arts, Literary Arts and Movment.
