Anthony T. Burdge

*** ******* ** *** ***** Bay WI 54303 937-***-**** cell 920-***-****

ac21wa@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Accomplished Program / Project Manager / Shop Foreman – with experience in design, problem solving, customer interaction, and DOD contracts. Held active Secret Security Clearance until Oct 2013.

Hands On Experience – Over twenty five years of experience in the custom wood working industry, in both commercial and residential projects. As well as design, construction, and installation of complicated and unique displays, mill work to AWI and architectural standards per blue prints, as well as custom fabricated exhibits.

Success in communicating with and satisfying customer requirements regarding design and installation, communicating with vendors to obtain best value in shortest lead time, working with internal departments to deliver highest quality product in most efficient manner – on time and at best value to the company. Navigating complicated government documentation forms and processes.

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop alternative execution of projects and problems as roadblocks arise. Excellent design and layout capability as well as the ability to think of alternate solutions while keeping projects on schedule. Superb technique to utilize other departments to help complete projects on time as well as managing employees time and work schedule.

Experience

Sub-Contractor- Dayton, Ohio September 2011 – Present

(Custom Residential and Commercial Mill Work)

Position: Lead Fabrication/Installation Specialist

Responsibilities: Interpreted customer drawings for fabrication feasibility. Managed customer projects to be delivered on time regardless of work schedules. Directed team to complete projects on time to meet customer satisfaction and interacted with customers as necessary.

Accomplishments:

Completed 11 National City banks teller lines under budget

Completed numerous commercial and residential projects under budget

Was offered a position from general contractor due to excellent performance at work site

Responsible for General Contracting Management of 7 personnel reporting to architect and end customer

Operated Drill Press, Holzma vertical panel saw, Holzer edgebander, Delta line boring machine, and various machinery associated with cabinet maker/exhibit maker/finish carpenter trades, fork lift, lull and scissor lift.

WPAFB – (Contractor Anteon / ASRI) – Dayton, Ohio – October 2000 – April 2011

(Government Contractor to DOD)

Position: Exhibit Specialist III to Program Manager

Responsibilities: Managed six direct employees. Interacted with QAE and contracting officer to ensure quality control. Responsible for up to 60 shows per year in 15 different states, design and build, as well as installation, transportation to and from along with interaction with local union labor contractors along with procurement of all show services.

Accomplishments:

Over 11 year period maintained a 1.0% variation between DOD and contract

Exceeded government requirements of estimated trade shows per year every year with an award fee earned each quarter

Consistently met contractual needs to ensure that each booth was delivered and set up on time prior to show starting

2006 received Team Leader award for excellence in the form of bonus for all team members

Operated and machinery associated with cabinet maker/exhibit maker/finish carpenter trades, fork lift, lull and skid steer

I.E. Etc. Springfield, Ohio – September 1998 – September 2001

(Trade Show Manufacturer)

Position: Lead Carpenter

Responsibilities: Interpretation of blueprints for build / fabrication purposes. Directed up to seven employees during fabrication process.

Accomplishments:

Fabricated and constructed one double deck 20x30 booth with over hanging signs in less than 14 days

Managed and documented each days time and progress

Provided on site support for installation and dismantle of customers trade show booths

Operated Altendorf sliding table and heavy machinery associated with cabinet maker/exhibit maker/finish carpenter trade, fork lift, lull, cherry picker and skid steer.

Pro Case, Inc. Moraine, Ohio January 1998 – September 1998 (Went out of business)

(Custom Commercial Cabinet Shop)

Position: Custom Shop Manager

Responsibilities: Oversaw production of custom architectural millwork as well as produced same. Responsible for layout of shop during construction phase of new building.

Accomplishments:

Traveled to California and Kentucky facilities to design layout of shop for efficient work flow

Frequently visited between facilities to maintain quality and consistent fabrication methods

Operated and programmed CNC Holzma Beam Saw, and programmed 3 axis CNC router line boring machine, and machinery associated with cabinet maker/exhibit maker/finish carpenter trade.

Cassady Woodworks Dayton, Ohio May 1992 – January 1998

(Custom Residential and Commercial Cabinet Shop)

Position: Project Leader

Responsibilities: Interpreted customer drawings for fabrication feasibility. Managed customer projects to be delivered on time regardless of work schedules. Created shop drawings from customer sketches. Worked directly with architect on request for information (RFI’s)

Accomplishments:

Fabricated custom designed interactive children’s museum exhibit on time and under budget

Maintained and operated Holzma edgebander and vertical panel saw

Skills

COMPUTER Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and AutoCad Light.

SKILLS

SPECIAL Holds Certification in Fabrication of Gibraltor, Dupont Corian, Fountainhead, Surrel, and Avionite.

SKILLS Management / Leadership Seminars. A self-starter with good organizational skills, motivation, and drive to succeed at high production levels. Interfaces well with all departments to achieve goals to deliver quality products to customers. Excellent facilitator of project completions. Efficient with all farm machinery and several types of heavy equipment to assist in production and execution of current projects/programs.

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