Kirk Riddle
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Email: *************@*****.***
Summary
Skilled display specialist with strong back ground in display design, installation and dismantle of exhibit
and event services. Former manager of Kohler Company Exhibit & Display Department. More than 10
year’s experience as Project Manager of both domestic and international events, special projects and
trade shows.
Skills
Interpretation of blueprints, wiring diagrams and drawings
Expertise in display design and computer drawing
Background in shipping and receiving both international and domestic
Project Manager of multiple million dollar projects
Mechanical Aptitude
Electrical Proficiency
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Power and Hand Tool Proficiency
Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
Business Planning Systems
Customer Orientated
Warehouse – Shipping/ Receiving Supervisor
Accuracy
Expert in safety rules and operation
Computer literate in Microsoft, SAP and Cad
Management of teams and employees
Accomplishments
Successfully completed the company’s rigorous employee development program.
Developed layout and plan sequences to improve operational efficiency. *Multiple Best of Trade Show
Booth Design and Build Awards including Greenbuild 2012, KBIS 2013 and IBS 2013.
Work Experience
Communications Leader – Exhibits & Displays
October 2003 to May 2013
Kohler Company – Kohler, WI
Interpreted prints, drawings and sketches. Set up and dismantle of exhibit and displays. Ran department
budget and fiscal planning. 4 direct reports and 3 indirect reports. Performed and reviewed Statistical
Process Control (SPC), including data collection, charts and graphs. Proposed process improvements to
increase quality and efficiency. Determine materials, tools and equipment needed for projects. Worked
with vendors in display build, packing, shipping and payment.
Project Manager
September 1999 to October 2003
Sheboygan County Woodworking (Concept Works) – Elkhart Lake, WI
Project Manager of exhibit and display building, install and dismantle. Carpentry and building experience.
Forklift certified from Lakeshore Technical Institute.
Education
MBA: Business, 2013
Herzing University – Brookfield, WI
Bachelor of Science: Education, 1990
References
Available Upon Request