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Hi, I’m Kai Deno, a metal fabricator and project coordinator transitioning into project management. In my current role at Hand Forge PDX I help a small team deliver complex fabrication projects, keeping schedules 1–2 weeks ahead of deadlines and coordinating multiple suppliers. I’m proficient with AutoCAD, Excel, and project scheduling tools, and I’ve supported project workflows for freelance designers and small brands. I’m excited to bring this blend of technical expertise and coordination skills to your business and discuss how I can streamline project delivery and improve on-time performance.…Hi, I’m Kai Deno, a metal fabricator and project coordinator transitioning into project management. In my current role at Hand Forge PDX I help a small team deliver complex fabrication projects, keeping schedules 1–2 weeks ahead of deadlines and coordinating multiple suppliers. I’m proficient with AutoCAD, Excel, and project scheduling tools, and I’ve supported project workflows for freelance designers and small brands. I’m excited to bring this blend of technical expertise and coordination skills to your business and discuss how I can streamline project delivery and improve on-time performance.

Kai Deno

Project Manager, Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Kai Deno, a metal fabricator and project coordinator transitioning into project management. In my current role at Hand Forge PDX I help a small team deliver complex fabrication projects, keeping schedules 1–2 weeks ahead of deadlines and coordinating multiple suppliers. I’m proficient with AutoCAD, Excel, and project scheduling tools, and I’ve supported project workflows for freelance designers and small brands. I’m excited to bring this blend of technical expertise and coordination skills to your business and discuss how I can streamline project delivery and improve on-time performance.…Hi, I’m Kai Deno, a metal fabricator and project coordinator transitioning into project management. In my current role at Hand Forge PDX I help a small team deliver complex fabrication projects, keeping schedules 1–2 weeks ahead of deadlines and coordinating multiple suppliers. I’m proficient with AutoCAD, Excel, and project scheduling tools, and I’ve supported project workflows for freelance designers and small brands. I’m excited to bring this blend of technical expertise and coordination skills to your business and discuss how I can streamline project delivery and improve on-time performance.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Kai Deno, a metal fabricator and project coordinator transitioning into project management. In my current role at Hand Forge PDX I help a small team deliver complex fabrication projects, keeping schedules 1–2 weeks ahead of deadlines and coordinating multiple suppliers.

I’m proficient with AutoCAD, Excel, and project scheduling tools, and I’ve supported project workflows for freelance designers and small brands. I’m excited to bring this blend of technical expertise and coordination skills to your business and discuss how I can streamline project delivery and improve on-time performance.

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Experience Level

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Metal Fabricator at Hand Forge PDX

January 1, 2022 - Present

Lead and coordinate time-sensitive fabrication projects; create project timelines, allocate materials and labor, monitor progress, and ensure on-time delivery. Coordinate with clients and multiple material suppliers; manage vendor communications and client expectations throughout project lifecycles. Track materials, schedules, and progress using Excel, Numbers, and Google Docs; produce status updates and keep billable hours below targets. Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and contribute to design adjustments using AutoCAD.

Lead Designer / Furniture Construction at Lounge Lizard

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Designed and built custom furniture with emphasis on structural integrity and aesthetics; oversaw materials sourcing, production schedules, and project execution from concept to completion; supported project management for freelance designers and small brands by coordinating timelines and promotions.

Client & Operations Manager, Retail Sales at Tattoo Shops & Salons

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Managed scheduling, payroll, and daily operations; oversaw inventory, vendor communications; analyzed social media analytics to optimize posting schedules and advertising for events.