Frankie Kirchgessner
Lancaster,Pa
Summary
- Eclectic skill set: versatile employee and quick learner
- Creative connector and big-picture thinker
- Artist and entrepreneur
- Deep personal investment in Lancaster community
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in a variety of professional environments, and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Operations Manager
Makes Scents Natural Spa Line/Hempfield Botanicals
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed daily a staff of nearly 20 employees in a high end, boutique manufacturing facility with stringent regulations, requirements and conditions.
- Successfully managed high-volume periods by allocating resources efficiently and maintaining a smooth workflow, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Created an open line of communication between warehouse staff members and upper management, fostering transparency across all levels within the organization.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Organized storage layouts, resulting in increased accessibility of items and improved worker efficiency during retrieval tasks.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, preventing stockouts and overstock situations that could negatively impact business operations.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Developed and implemented policy and procedure updates to improve workflow and productivity.
Project Manager
Lancaster Public Art
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Liaison between the city art department and community outreach departments
- Manage large scale projects to represent communities within Lancaster City
- Head hunt artists with the skills to enable them to complete the project at hand
- Connect directly with communities to provide art that is appreciated and representative of the people in the neighborhood.
- Due to COVID the entire program was furloughed, then terminated.
Owner/Head Artist
No Heroes Tattoo
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Created and implemented a business plan for a long-running, successful enterprise
- Executed all aspects of business management, including: payroll, marketing, safety training and permitting
- Collaborated with city health inspector to create best practice safety standards for all tattoo shops in Lancaster
- Created and supervised an apprenticeship program that provided new artists training on proper health, safety and artistic standards
- Created extensive “No Heroes” brand across media and platforms
Polisher
Richter Precision
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Received highly specialized training in cutting edge CVD/PVD coating technology
- Received specialized training in Berlin, Germany for precision micro-polishing – with specific focus on plastic injection moldings
- In depth knowledge of substrates, Rockwell Testing, heat treating, and annealing processes
- Followed OSHA and ISO regulations to create a safe and effective workspace
- Trained and supervised other employees on implementing technological advancement
- Handled duties of a successful machine shop, including: shipping and receiving, customer service, sales consulting, engineering, and quality assurance
Education
Millersville University - Fine Arts/Graphic Design
Millersville University
Lancaster, PA01.2012
Millersville University - Fine Arts/Graphic Design
Millersville University
Lancaster, PA01.2002
H.A.C.C - Fine Arts/Graphic Design
H.A.C.C
Lancaster, PA01.1999
High School -
J.P. McCaskey High School
Lancaster, PA01.1998
Skills
- Project management
- Small business operations
- Project planning
- Detail orientation
- Relationship building
- Team oversight
- Delegating work
- Creative direction
- Branding consistency
- Problem-solving
Certification
cGMP Certification from Cornell University
Timeline
Warehouse Operations Manager
Makes Scents Natural Spa Line/Hempfield Botanicals
04.2021 - 04.2023
Project Manager
Lancaster Public Art
01.2020 - 04.2020
Owner/Head Artist
No Heroes Tattoo
01.2009 - 01.2018
Polisher
Richter Precision
01.2001 - 01.2009
Millersville University - Fine Arts/Graphic Design
Millersville University
H.A.C.C - Fine Arts/Graphic Design
H.A.C.C
High School -
J.P. McCaskey High School
cGMP Certification from Cornell University
Millersville University - Fine Arts/Graphic Design
Millersville University
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