Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Interests
Timeline

Christopher Baker

Aquila
Big Prairie,OH
32
years of professional experience

Very motivated professional with a strong background in managing operations. Excellent decision-making and team leadership skills. Always working to improve safety and operational processes. Very motivated when it comes to employee and customer relations. Always working to reduce costs and strengthen continuity within the company.

Work History

Operations Manager

5 Months
Aquila | 05.2026 - Current
  • Manage the daily operations for in-house and subcontract employees.
  • Work with other teams in the company to maximize employee,equipment and safety potential.
  • Train new staff on operational procedures and company standards.
  • Encouraged employees to take initiative and ownership of their tasks. to take pride in their work and ownership of their responsibilities.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers and subcontractors.
  • Work to improve safety, productivity and reduce operating costs.
  • Maintain strong relationships with customers and contractors.
  • Work to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Work to improve communication between all aspects of the company.

Owner/Operator

21 Years 2 Months
Timbertime Tree Service LLC / C&A Utilities LLC | 07.2004 - 09.2025
  • Managed daily operations for tree removal and utility services, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
  • Implemented quality control measures to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed efficient scheduling systems to maximize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
  • Trained and mentored staff on equipment usage and maintenance for optimal performance.

Robot Programmer

10 Years 1 Month
Worthington Industries Inc | 01.1995 - 02.2005
  • Design robot programs for automotive manufacturing.
  • Collaborated with all departments to enhance manufacturing processes and minimize downtime.
  • Led training programs to improve programming techniques for team members.
  • Ensured quality control across all aspects of robotic operations.

Education

High School Diploma

West Holmes High School | Millersburg, OH | 1994

Ohio State University (ATI)

Certificate - Industrial Hydraulics

Certificate - Programmable Controls

Certificate - Pneumatic Controls

Skills

Employee relations
Employee motivation
Customer relations
Cross-level communication
Team leadership
Process improvement
Operations management
Safety management
Decision making
Process improvement
Cost reduction

Accomplishments

    Married 31 years

    Father for 30 years

    Graduated high school

    Finished all required college course.

    Successfully owned and operated 2 businesses for 21 years.

Affiliations

Fraternal Order of the Eagles (F.O.E)

Billiard Congress of America (BCA)

Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA)

Interests

Spending time with family
Traveling with my wife
Shooting pool

Timeline

Operations Manager

Aquila
05.2026 - CurrentRead More

Owner/Operator

Timbertime Tree Service LLC / C&A Utilities LLC
07.2004 - 09.2025Read More

Robot Programmer

Worthington Industries Inc
01.1995 - 02.2005Read More

West Holmes High School

High School Diploma
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Christopher Baker