Christopher Barrett
Clearfield
Summary
Results-driven Scheduling Coordinator and Production Manager with a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail. Proven ability to optimize resource allocation and streamline communication to enhance workflow efficiency.
While in sales, I improved sales from 2.8 million dollars to 4.5 million dollars. While in production with the plant manager, we improved the profit margin from 28% in 2017 to a milestone of 42% in 2022. I was directly involved with the largest equipment purchase at Kurtz's a 5 color Heidelberg printing and responsible for it coming on line.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Scheduling Coordinator and Production Manager
Kurtz Brothers
Clearfield, PA
09.1993 - 05.2026
- Sept 1993 to Oct 2001 Press operator 3-year apprentice completed
- Oct 2001 to Mar 2005 Prepress plate operator 3 year apprentice completed
- Mar 2005 to Nov 2017 National Sales Manager for Promotion Product division
- Nov 2017 to May 2026 Scheduling Coordinator and Production Manager
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple jobs, optimizing resource and personnel allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Developed and maintained project timelines, quality control, ensuring adherence to deadlines and client expectations.
- Streamlined communication between customer service, art dept and production, enhancing collaboration and reducing scheduling conflicts.
- Implemented process and quoting improvements that increased scheduling accuracy, reduced turnaround time and improved profitability.
- Led for new equipment and operation and training for said equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Curwensville Area High School
Curwensville, PASkills
- Problem-solving
- Strong work ethic
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Schedule management
- Timekeeping management
- Production scheduling
Timeline
Scheduling Coordinator and Production Manager
Kurtz Brothers
09.1993 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Curwensville Area High School