CHRISTOPHER L
WHITETHORN
605-***-****, adx9bv@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Keeping production to the expected delivery schedule has always come first and foremost. Customer relations and communications have been very important assets. CAD design from customers' rough sketches, drawings and explanations. Training of employees on CO2 Lasers and CNC brake press. Sales and quotations.
Sourcing of materials at the lowest price available. SKILLS
Estimates and Quotations CAD Design from Concept to Production
Employee Training
Customer Service Scheduling and Maintaining
Production Schedule to Meet Due
Dates
Inventory Control and Procurement
EXPERIENCE Dec 2022 – July 2023
Project Manager / CAD Draftsman
SWS Contracting Tampa, FL, United States
· Customer Service
· CAD design of shop drawings for approval and fabrication
· Ordering of materials
General Manager August2017-April2022
Lasercut Inc. Madison, SD, United States
Customer Service
Maintaining production schedule
Programming and nesting cut files for CO2 Lasers and torch/plasma table
Ordering of materials and keeping stock levels (1.2 million in materials 2021)
CAD design and drafting using Autocad / Draftsight
Sales and quotations
Assist in new employee training
Shop supervision of up to 12 employees
Project Management
Owner
Icon Metalworks, LLC Madison, SD, SD, United States April 2002 - Current
Customer Service
Design work of custom welding and fabrication projects
Sales and quotations
Project Management
Material sourcing
Maintaining shop supplies (all material needed for welding)
Hiring of all employees
Arranging production schedule and shipping to meet due dates
General sales and calling on potential customers
Payroll and HR
Supervision of up to 8 employees
Shift Supervisor / Office Assistant
Lasercut Inc. Madison, SD
December 1994 - March 2002
CAD drafting
Programming and nesting of CO2 Lasers and CNC brake press
Supervised day, night and 3rd shifts
Customer service and design assistance
Laser Technician / Machinery maintenance
EDUCATION
General
Dakota State University, Madison, SD
High School Diploma
Madison High School, Madison, SD