Motorcycling, darts, and spending time with family and friends
Derrick Fontaine
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Dynamic professional leader with extensive experience in managing daily operations and fostering team collaboration. Recognized for driving results in fast-paced environments through effective communication and strategic problem-solving. Highly adaptable with a proven track record in conflict resolution and optimizing workflow processes. Valued for reliability and a proactive approach to navigating shifting demands, ensuring organizational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
American Crystal Sugar Co.
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Successfully managed people to keep from shutting down the boiler house due to instrumentation failure.
- Successfully worked with management, maintenance and process people to minimize downtime and complete tasks safely.
- Successfully completed all training requirements for the position of Process Technician I within the required time.
- Mentored other Process Technicians to improve factory performance.
- Served as Union Steward on shift.
Various Positions
American Crystal Sugar Co.
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Knife setting
- Bulk Loading
- Miscellaneous
- Knife Filer helper
Shift Supervisor
American Crystal Sugar Co.
01.2013 - Current
- Manage cost centers during summer maintenance.
- Work with other management personnel to meet common goals.
- Work with engineering on projects to help them get completed.
- Work with engineering to fine tune projects and make them more user friendly.
- Manage maintenance and process people to minimize downtime and complete tasks safely.
Shift Administrator
American Crystal Sugar Co.
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Successfully filled in for Shift Supervisor vacancies.
- Worked with other management personnel to meet common goals.
Education
Mechatronics studies
Northland College
East Grand Forks, MN01.2023
Skills for Success
Dale Carnegie of North Dakota
Fargo, ND01.2016
Management courses involving decision making and project planning
University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ01.2003
Process Technician classroom training
American Crystal Sugar Co.
East Grand Forks, MN01.2002
Skills
- Workforce development
- Employee supervision
- Coaching and guidance
- Process optimization expertise
- Safety compliance knowledge
- Scheduling coordination
- Optimized employee scheduling
- Operational production management
- Team management
- Proficient in verbal and written communication
- Workforce skill enhancement
- Work delegation
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Skilled in resolving equipment issues
Interests
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
American Crystal Sugar Co.
01.2013 - Current
Shift Administrator
American Crystal Sugar Co.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Process Technician
American Crystal Sugar Co.
01.2002 - 01.2010
Various Positions
American Crystal Sugar Co.
01.1995 - 01.2010
Skills for Success
Dale Carnegie of North Dakota
Management courses involving decision making and project planning
University of Phoenix Online
Process Technician classroom training
American Crystal Sugar Co.
Mechatronics studies
Northland College