Chris Whalen
Belton,TX
Summary
Dynamic Finisher with a proven track record at Stratasys, achieving record department revenue of $1.3 million. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and team development, I excel in quality control and effective communication. My detail-oriented approach ensures high-quality product finishing while fostering a motivated and productive work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finisher 2/ MJF Lead
Stratasys
07.2023 - Current
- Developed schedules for short and long-term goals.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
- Handled delicate items with care during finishing stages.
- Stored finished products securely until delivery is scheduled.
- Utilized hand tools and equipment for detailed finishing work.
- Allocated daily and weekly tasks to staff.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Estimated job duration for customers.
- Coordinated with different teams for task execution.
- Ensured timely delivery, high-quality product output, and achievement of monthly revenue targets.
- Achieved highest recorded department revenue of $1.3 million in a month, surpassing 453k.
- Verified dimensions of parts with calipers, micrometers, rulers and other precision measuring instruments.
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Applied final touches to products ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Installed inserts, helicoils, dowel pins, and magnets efficiently.
- Trained over 10 employees.
Assistant Manager
Cutco Cutlery
Killeen, TX
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Generated leads for outreach and scheduled appointments.
- Showcased product features interactively to encourage purchase.
Food Service Worker
Taco Bell
Belton, TX
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Read screen instructions to determine order requirements.
- Ensured cleanliness at night closure.
- Handled ordering through kiosk systems.
Bus Boy
nami
Belton, TX
02.2019 - 12.2021
- cleaned the gills.
- sat people down to eat.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belton High School
Belton, TX05-2022
Skills
- Product quality assurance
- Safety regulations compliance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Quality control
- Proficient with hand tools and power tools
- Professionalism
- Rapid Problem Solving
- Assembly protocols
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Detail orientation
- Team development
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Scheduling efficiency
- Inventory
- Self motivation
- Work order review
- Effective communication
- Product finishing
Accomplishments
3 spark awards.
Lead role.
Most revenue accumulated in a month in my department surpassing the previous record by almost $1 million
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Finisher 2/ MJF Lead
Stratasys
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
Cutco Cutlery
01.2023 - 07.2024
Food Service Worker
Taco Bell
02.2022 - 12.2022
Bus Boy
nami
02.2019 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Belton High School