Contribute to the growth and success of a company supplying architectural sheet metal.
Donald B. Wierzbicki
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Eighteen years experience in the architectural metal fabrication business working primarily with the commercial glazing and roofing industries. Strong combination of technical knowledge, mechanical ability, hands on experience, and superior customer service skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MIDWEST GLASS FABRICATORS, Highland Twp, MI 04/2007 – 07/2009
Manager – Metals Department.
• Created metal fabrication department from ground up.
• Recommended, located, and supervised the purchase and installation of CNC press brake, shear, and related fabrication equipment. Designed shop layout and trained brake and shear operators.
• Developed and implemented the metal fabrication estimating process. Created formulas to accurately price jobs while meeting management profit margins requirements. Reviewed all company metals estimates for accuracy.
• Completed takeoffs from blueprints, created shop drawings using AutoCad, and served as liaison with production department to insure orders were produced correctly and on time.
• Achieved revenue of approximately $400,000 in first 10 months of operation with revenues on track to reach excess of $1.5M in second year.
• Located suppliers, negotiated pricing, and ordered inventory as necessary to complete projects in house in a cost effective manner. Identified suppliers for outsourced services and supervised timely and quality completion of those orders.
• Served as consultant to company management and customers to develop and cost out design solutions to remedy unexpected job site problems.
• Directed introduction of composite panel product line. Identified sales opportunities, developed pricing templates for estimators, and analyzed job requirements for material needs.
• Served as liaison with Sales department, called on existing and new customers, and provided technical information as requested.
GLASS AND MIRROR CRAFT, Wixom, MI 04/2005 - 04/2007
Team Leader – Engineering Department
• Managed the engineering department of a commercial glass fabrication and supply company.
• Supervised the daily operation of the department, insuring that customer and production needs were met on a timely basis.
• Served as head estimator and project manager for major projects, providing metal fabrication expertise to management staff.
• Prepared shop drawings using AutoCad and provided follow-up to management for engineering department quotes.
• Ordered door hardware and supervised assembly of doors on regular basis.
ALUMINUM SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., Detroit, MI 12/1990 - 03/2005
Operations Manager – Fabrication Department (1995 - 2005)
• Responsible for daily operation of job-shop sheet metal fabrication department producing architectural metal building products for commercial construction industry.
• Supervised nine employees, including sheet metal workers, estimators, and Cad operators.
• Served as lead estimator for major projects and determined production schedule for over 2,000 jobs annually.
• Coordinated maintenance and training for department machinery, including CNC press brake, shears, plasma cutter, welders, etc.
• Forecasted material needs, located vendors for special items or outsourced labor, and supervised the receipt, shipment, and storage of over $400,000 of sheet inventory.
• Completed take-offs from architectural blueprints and conducted field measurements as necessary.
• Met with customers and architects as requested to determine project requirements and provide appropriate engineering and design solutions.
Sales/ Customer Service (1990 - 1995)
• Provided quotes for all products sold by company, including sheet, extrusion, or fabricated products using company computer system.
• Assisted with preparing orders for shipment or delivery, answered questions, and expedited orders as appropriate.
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Marquette, MI 1980 - 1990
Department of Public Safety and Police Services
Crime Prevention Officer (1987 - 1990)
• Provided crime prevention information to incoming students, faculty, and staff, through seminars, lectures, and security surveys.
• Won Michigan Crime Prevention Program of the Year and received University “Excellence in Service” award, ($1,000) 1990.
Police Officer (1980 - 1987)
• Performed the duties of a police officer for Northern Michigan University.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TRAINING COUNCIL, Marquette, MI (1987 - 1990)
Director – Upper Peninsula
• Wrote state grant to obtain funding for training for Upper Peninsula police departments.
• Coordinated and provided training throughout region in subjects such as accident investigation, firearms training, legal updates, precision driving etc.
• Worked with organizations from small municipalities to the FBI for training purposes.
MARQUETTE COUNTY AIRPORT, Marquette, MI (1978 - 1980)
Public Safety Officer
• Performed the duties of a police officer and firefighter for the Marquette County Airport.
Michigan Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Council Regional Police Academy
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, AutoCad 2007 (2D)
Mas90 Accounting Software
Proprietary production software and internet use
Familiar with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experienced Mig and Tig Welder
Familiar with stud welders
Proficient in operation of:
Darley CNC Press Brake, CNC router, Roper box brake, Chicago mechanical brake, Vulcan plasma cutter, hydraulic and mechanical shears, assorted other sheet metal fabrication equipment.
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