Chad Compton
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Chad Compton is an experienced Industrial Designer & Operations leader with 15+ years of success in steering cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and enhancing customer service. Skilled in project life cycle, project & program management, design, engineering, & fabrication from concept to execution. Proficient in various manufacturing & installation methods to develop interiors & fixture finishes across commercial, residential, retail display, hospitality, automotive, aerospace, and entertainment sectors. Demonstrated track record collaborating with global brands.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science (BS) Industrial and Product DesignArt Institute of Fort Lauderdale
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Associate Degree in Industrial Design Technology (Honors) Industrial DesignArt Institute of Pittsburgh
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Experience
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PresidentOrange, CAMar 2024 - Present (8 months)Build With DEFI: Design. Engineer. Fabricate. Install.
DEFI Construction, Inc. is a licensed California General Contractor specializing in high-quality, design-driven construction & fabrication services. We offer a comprehensive approach to building and manufacturing for a wide range of spaces and environments:
• Commercial & Residential Buildouts
• Hospitality Interior & Specialty Projects
• Retail Spaces & Display
With an industrial design approach to customer needs, we take pride in exceeding client expectations through excellent communication and customer service:
• Meticulous Project Management: We keep your project on track and within budget.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Clear communication and collaboration are at the forefront of everything we do.
• Unwavering Quality: We strive for high-level delivery of services, product, and skilled craftsmanship to produce finished product that is built to last.
We focus on business to business and individual partnerships. DEFI will support all aspects or specific portions of your design build projects.
Contact us today to discuss your vision and see how DEFI can transform your space. -
Director of Operations - Manufacturer of Global Brand EnvironmentsHuntington Beach, CAFeb 2019 - Feb 2024 (5 years)Oversee all aspects of customer service, building teams, and controlling expenses.
Manage departments & direct reports in Project Management, Engineering, Production, Warehouse, Print Shop, and Shipping / Receiving.
Key departments: Ops, Estimating, Procurement and implementation of process development for increased efficiency and profitability.
Partner with Production to develop resource planning and allocation to maximize shop efficiency and profitability.
Leadership and growth of afore mentioned departments and staff.
Grow and establish key partnerships with vendors. Expand and maintain existing customer sales, as well as generate new customer revenue. -
Senior Project Manager - Transportation, Aerospace, & EntertainmentIrvine, CASep 2015 - Feb 2019 (3 years 5 months)Oversee all aspects of various transportation design projects including series productions, EV, & autonomous vehicles. Manage several projects of various size, scope, and stages of completion simultaneously, tracking and reporting on project status and profitability, overall budget, schedule, execution responsibility of projects, development, and improvement of project management processes. Work collaboratively with Company Executives, Engineering and Design, Production Managers and Technicians, as well as Customers. Exercise process-oriented, organized, and successful execution of projects with a strong attention to detail..
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Project Manager - Exhibit, Retail Display, Signage, FixturesGreydog Signs & Displays, Inc.Huntington Beach, CAJan 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years 8 months)Manage retail design build projects for clients from initial concept and renderings, through engineering into fabrication plan sets. Manage in-house operations in Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Print Shop, Procurement, and Shipping. Manage distribution of outside vendor services and build components. Supply CAD data or flat patterns for CNC, laser cutting or other services. Oversee logistics, final assembly, finish, and shipping or installation requirements. Service client needs on per project basis.
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Officer/Director of Operations - Retail Display/ Exhibit/ Commercial/ ResidentialLuna Park Productions, Inc.CAJan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years)Oversee estimating, project management, design, engineering, and production solutions for the commercial retail display industry. Perfect engineering strategies for CNC routing & manufacturing efficiency in custom millworks for exhibits, commercial/ residential builds, product design, and professional installations.
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Officer - Residential Design/ Fabrication/ & Professional InstallationsA3D Corporation, Inc.Huntington Beach, CAJan 2003 - Mar 2006 (3 years 2 months)Refine Project Management processes and procedures. Develop experience and knowledge of residential building codes in construction of electrical and low-voltage control systems including Crestron automation, structured cabling, and enclosures. Design and build custom interiors for hi-end home market theatre rooms and whole house control systems.
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Industrial DesignerPowers Design International, Inc.Newport Beach, CAJan 2000 - Mar 2003 (3 years 2 months)Gained experience as cohesive link between engineers and fabricators. Project manage various fabrication and prototyping operations in Metal, Machining, Buck Shop, Clean Room, Composites, Finishing, and Paint departments. Oversee and allocate budget spending through procurement. Conduct patent work research, evaluations, and development of patent applications for new projects. Projects consistent in automotive, recreation, and people mover industries.
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Awards
• California State Licensed Contractor: B – General Contactor
• Utility Patent Snowboard Accessory United States US7059624 B2 -
Affiliations
Build With DEFI: Design. Engineer. Fabricate. Install.
DEFI Construction, Inc. is a licensed California General Contractor specializing in high-quality, design-driven construction & fabrication services. We offer a comprehensive approach to building and manufacturing for a wide range of spaces and environments:
• Commercial & Residential Buildouts
• Hospitality Interior & Specialty Projects
• Retail Spaces & Display
With an industrial design approach to customer needs, we take pride in exceeding client expectations through excellent communication and customer service:
• Meticulous Project Management: We keep your project on track and within budget.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Clear communication and collaboration are at the forefront of everything we do.
• Unwavering Quality: We strive for high-level delivery of services, product, and skilled craftsmanship to produce finished product that is built to last.
We focus on business to business and individual partnerships. DEFI will support all aspects or specific portions of your design build projects.
Contact us today to discuss your vision and see how DEFI can transform your space. -
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