1. Thomas Gagne
7 Cul de Sac Way, Riverside, RI 02915  401-524-4086  gagnetj@hotmail.com
Profile
Innovative professional with 9+ years of progressive experience in the
powder coating/finishing industry. Exceptional leadership, organizational, and
problem resolution skills. Ability to easily grasp and put into application new
ideas, concepts, methods and technologies. Superior customer service skills.
Proficient in the use of various computer programs and applications
Professional
Experience
Summit Manufacturing, Pawtucket, RI
January 2009-Present
Powder Coating Manager
 Responsible for staff of up to 12 employees.
 Managed inventory and responsible for purchasing goods.
 Communicated with suppliers to ensure timeliness of order deliveries.
 Accountable for troubleshooting any equipment or production issues.
 Interfaced with customer service to meet their demands.
 Performed job costing and analysis.
Seconn Fabrication, Waterford, CT
August 2006-January 2009
Supervisor
 Oversaw operations for Powder Coating and Fabrication departments.
 Learned to operate press brake, punch press, lathe, chop saw, pem
machine.
 Responsible for reading blue prints.
 Lean manufacturing trained.
Brinks Inc., Cranston RI
July 2005-July 2006,
Vault Supervisor
 Supervised High Security Precious Metals Division Responsible for
daily inventory and shipping/receiving of all goods.
 Preformed maintenance of vehicles and machinery as needed.
 Well versed in Word and Excel.
RI Painters Union, Warwick RI
June 2003-July 2005
 Worked in the apprenticeship-training program for Painters and Tapers
Union.
 Attended multiple training courses at Rhode Island Union Hall
 Worked at many different sites performing various task such as;
painting, taping and sheet rocking.
Education  East Providence High School/Vocational School Graduate 2003