• Address: Mesa, AZ 85211 (map)
• Date Posted: 09/18/09

Eddie Schenck
2117 S. Extension Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85210
(602) 214-4660
ed.schenck@gmail.com

Objective: To obtain a position where I may contribute to an organization, by demonstrating dedication and precision.

Professional Experience:

September 2007-June 2009 Production Manager / Sign Dept. Head Encore Creative, Inc. Tempe,AZ

· Oversee internal operations – seek opportunities to reduce production costs, increase the quality of products, and the velocity of product movement to obtain and maintain a competitive edge.
· Increase communication between operations and production. Ensure that all processes and procedures are designed to comply with quality objectives, and that all objectives are easily understood and communicated to all employees.
· Establish a Design Dept. to assist sales/operations and production by providing conceptual and shop drawings.
· Provide analysis, review and recommendations regarding potential capital improvements.
· Drive continuous improvement in the areas of resource utilization, and economy of operations


April 2005 – August 2007 Production Manager Summitwest Signs Gilbert, AZ

· Translated layout designs into structural components in order to create a safe and functional product
· Trained and supervised a diverse team of over 40 personnel in the sign fabrication department
· Part of the managerial team responsible for the overall work in progress schedule, maintaining a time sensitive demands
· Installed signs from illuminated letters to large ground pylon signs
· Packed and shipped delicate sign components to include, but not limited to lamps & neon lighting, so that they may arrive safely to locations across the world
· Maintained shop operations in order to satisfy OSHA commands

January 2005 – April 2005 Production Manager All Sign Systems, Inc. Phoenix, AZ

· Managed a team of sign fabrication specialists to produce interior architectural signage
· Procured materials, keeping within budgetary constraints
· Responsible for inventory and quality control
· Worked closely with and trained the installation team to ensure safety as well as correct install procedures

November 1996 –July 2004 Owner/Operator Menos Sign Co. Colorado Springs, CO

· Fabricated signs from various substrates, such as high end woods, aluminum, plastic, concrete, high density urethane foam, steel, and lighting components
· Owned and operated crane and lift equipment for sign installations and services
· Managed shop and field employees to produce custom high end artistic signage
· Obtained Class D5-A Electrical Contractors License



Computer and Trade Experience:
· Proficient with Corel 4.0, Corel 7.0, Corel 9.0, Corel 11.0, Corel 12.0, and Corel 13.0, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Signmate Pro
· Experienced Electrical Sign Fabricator and Installer with intimate knowledge of U.L. requirements
· Welder; MIG and TIG; aluminum and steel
· Crane Operator
· Graphic Designer - designed logos, trade name and logo books, Business cards, brochures, price books, and operation manuals

Education:
· 1990-1994 Bachelor of Arts Degree University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
· Emphasis in Graphic Arts