CHRISTOPHER L. DESPER
Henrico,VA
Summary
Professional foreman with proven track record in shop management and operational oversight. Adept at identifying areas for process improvement and implementing effective solutions. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and consistently achieving project goals. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and inventory management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
Plastex Fabricators of Richmond
05.2022 - Current
- Supervision of 10+ employees
- Organize/Prioritize current and potential projects
- QC of in process/completed projects
- Inventory management
- Fabrication of cabinetry/store fixtures/signage
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
Owner
Gallery 1 Two 7, LLC
01.2008 - Current
- Hand painted signage and Commissioned Artwork
- Furniture repair and restoration
- Small woodworking projects
- Items located in several stores in RVA
Production Supervisor
ICONEX
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervision of 15+ employees
- Disciplinary actions for full time employees when deemed necessary
- Enforce Safety Policies and Procedures to decrease the potential for employee injuries
- Maintains and supports to all 5-S Processes
- Evaluate each workstation to ensure maximum efficiency
- Maintains KPI/Production records
- Recruiting for temporary employees
Power Distribution Lead
EMSCO, Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Responsible for all incoming customer orders for power work cell
- Processes all outgoing orders/shipments
- QC of all products built
- Assembles cables/harnesses using customer specifications and engineering drawings. All cables were built by hand
- QC metrics were at 100% from my hire date till the time I left
Production Supervisor/Shop Foreman
American Metal Fabrications, Inc.
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Supervision of 10+ employees
- Coordinated operation to ensure company requirements are met
- Coordinated delivery/shipping of manufactured products
- Responsible for Quality Control
- Maintained OSHA/Safety Program throughout company
- Responsible for employee reviews and disciplinary actions
- Collaborated with engineering dept/company owners to resolve or eliminate issues with customer drawings and specifications
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Lead
Premier Store Fixtures Richmond
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Directed QC Department on daily projects and timeline
- Promoted QA Process vs. QC Procedures
- Trained new employees on job functions and procedures at three different locations
- Processed CARs/Reviewed ECRs
- Responsible for monthly calibration of tooling
Quality Control Lead
Qubica AMF
10.2006 - 07.2015
- Responsible for measuring/documenting all first articles and prototypes
- Reviewed ECRs and MROs to identify potential issues
- Distributed CARs to vendors when needed
- Inspection of incoming of products both domestic/foreign
- Worked with Production Lines to resolve internal/external quality concerns
Education
High School Diploma -
King William High School
King Williams, VA06-1993
Skills
- Quality management expertise
- Team management
- Workplace safety
- Implementation of 5S principles
- Efficiency-driven manufacturing practices
- Fabrication skills
- Documentation and reporting
Additional Experience
Gallery 1 Two 7, LLC Est. 2008 Owner- Christopher Desper
- Hand painted signage and commissioned artwork.
- Furniture repair and restoration
- Small woodworking projects
- Items located in several brick and morter shops in Richmond, VA
Lansgate Rentals, LLC August 2020- Present Property Manager - Christopher Desper
- Handling tenant complaints and requests in a timely manner
- Arranging repairs
- Enforcing lease terms and end of lease inspections
- Routine property maintenance
- Listing properties and vetting potential tenants
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Plastex Fabricators of Richmond
05.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
ICONEX
08.2019 - 02.2020
Power Distribution Lead
EMSCO, Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2019
Production Supervisor/Shop Foreman
American Metal Fabrications, Inc.
11.2016 - 09.2017
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Lead
Premier Store Fixtures Richmond
07.2015 - 11.2016
Owner
Gallery 1 Two 7, LLC
01.2008 - Current
Quality Control Lead
Qubica AMF
10.2006 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
King William High School
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