FRED HELMS

2410 Hovis Road 704-735-5955
Lincolnton, NC 28092 fhelms10@bellsouth.net

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SUMMARY

A highly experienced Technical Service Representative and Department Manager with a successful track record in the furniture industry. Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and service skills.
Expert knowledge base in furniture finishing, color technology, spraying equipment, UV lines, print lines, sponge roll coat, packing, shipping, and warehousing. . Demonstrated
leadership abilities. Strong customer and quality focus.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VALSPAR CORP.
Service Representative 1998-2008
• Consistently achieved goals while keeping inventory at a set goal.
• Responsible for maintaining proper color mixture of finishing material,
ordering and application of material.
• Collaborated with Finishing Room and Plant Manager to insure adherence
to finishing schedules for proper color and technique.
• Responsible for mixing proper tints, solvents and clear coats to achieve
proper color of desired finish.
• Worked with finishing personnel on proper technique for applying shades,
pads, spatters and other accents.
• Worked with spray operators on proper equipment and technique to achieve
desired coverage and mill thickness.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date standards to match material received.

ETHAN ALLEN.
Department Manager 1990-1998
• Successfully managed the Finishing, Hand Sanding, Spring-Up, Assembly and
Parts Departments.
• Held responsible for the day-to-day operations for departments.
• Hired talented personnel, matching individuals to appropriate positions to
achieve maximum quality and quantity of product.
• Responsible for setting and meeting production schedules, conducting quality
meetings and managing inventories for departments.
• Responsible for keeping up to date MSDS and CPDS data sheets, and for
the record keeping of all hazardous waste.

Finishing Manager 1976-1990
• Successfully managed the Finishing Department.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of department, hired and trained
new personnel for desired positions.
• Responsible for production flow, proper finish and color.
• Responsible for ordering material and spraying equipment to achieve proper
application of finishing material.
• Responsible for inspection of finished product and for inventorying material
used in the finishing process.

Packing, Shipping, and Warehouse Supervisor 1971-1976
• Successfully supervised the Shipping, Packing, and Warehouse Departments.
• Responsible for the proper packaging of all furniture, with the right shipping
label on cartons.
• Responsible for loading and unloading freight cars and trailers.
• Supervised the storage of furniture in warehouse and for the retrieval
of packed furniture for shipment.
* Held accountable for the day-to-day operations of department.

EDUCATION/MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Diploma, West Lincoln High School
USAFI College Course (1 Year-Management)
Sergeant E5 US Army