ERIC BELMONT
mattawan
Summary
Experienced with providing instructional support to students with special needs. Utilizes effective communication and collaborative skills to foster supportive learning environment. Knowledge of behavior management techniques and individualized education plans.
Experienced with laboratory techniques and research methodologies. Utilizes advanced data analysis to support scientific inquiries. Knowledge of collaborative research environments and adapting to evolving project needs.
Professional machine operation specialist with substantial hands-on experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery. Strong focus on ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency in all tasks. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability to changing production needs. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining optimal machine performance, and adhering to safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Mattawan Early Elementary School
Mattawan, MI
10.2022 - Current
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
- Modeled rule-following and kind behavior, employing behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
- Observed and evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Taught basic academic lessons related to color, shape, number, and letter recognition.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to offer safe spaces and growth for non-verbal communication styles.
Lead Sales Associate
Shell Oil
Mattawan, MI
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Achieved sales targets through strategic relationship-building and exceptional customer service, enhancing client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Led team initiatives to optimize product knowledge, resulting in increased sales effectiveness across all associates.
- Developed training programs that improved associate performance, fostering a knowledgeable and motivated sales team.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to maintain stock levels, ensuring availability of high-demand products for customers.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Western Diversified Plastics/WSI Recruitment and Staffing
Mattawan, MI
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Installed, operated, and maintained a variety of machinery, including CNC machines and forklifts, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Performed regular maintenance and examined machines that break down to minimize downtime and enhance productivity while documenting repairs for future reference.
- Prepared machines to start a production cycle, including calibration and cleaning while consistently monitoring and adjusting machine settings for optimal performance.
- Checked parts with precision using measuring tools to ensure compliance with strict quality standards and specifications.
GEN. TOXICOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Charles River Laboratories
Mattawan, MI
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted medical research activities for pharmaceutical and biotech companies globally, using in vitro reagents and bio specimens, live animals, and other specimens.
- Directly interacted and collaborated with various animal species, including Swine and Canines.
- Meticulously documented and reviewed data associated with, but not limited to, dosing animals, specimen collection, and clinical observations with coherence to ALCOA.
- Undertook daily animal husbandry tasks, such as cage side observations, monitored animals for morbidity/morbundity, provided food and access to water, and room cleaning.
- Executed procedures on research animals including dosing, specimen collection, and euthanasia.
- Ensured the safety of all animals and fellow staff members by following standard operating procedures related to animal handling.
- Executed time-sensitive protocol-specific tasks, such as daily dosing, blood collections, clinical observations, fecal/urine collections, etc.
PHARMACOKINETICS RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Charles River Laboratories
Mattawan, MI
09.2015 - 04.2020
- Conducted medical research activities for pharmaceutical and biotech companies globally, using in vitro reagents and bio specimens, live animals, and other specimens.
- Directly interacted and collaborated with various animal species, including Swine, Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Canines, and Old-World Primates.
- Meticulously documented and reviewed data associated with, but not limited to, dosing animals, specimen collection, and clinical observations with coherence to ALCOA.
- Executed time-sensitive protocol-specific tasks, such as daily dosing, blood collections, clinical observations, fecal/urine collections, etc.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment for new employees.
ASSET PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Bestbuy
Chicago, IL
06.2011 - 05.2016
- Detained shoplifters, following local laws and company policies governing apprehensions.
- Created safety programs to validate compliance and established store security procedures to minimize loss.
- Produced well-written reports detailing shoplifting and attempted theft.
- Reviewed CCTV footage to obtain evidence of theft.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Planned, organized, and scheduled strategy collaboration with other asset protection specialists.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Education
GENERAL EDUCATION/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING -
Hamilton Technical Institute
05-2008
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Teaching and instruction
- Machinery operation
- Machine maintenance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Quality control
- Scientific terminology
- Data gathering
- Laboratory techniques
- Data modeling
Certification
- ALAT CERTIFICATION Professional Certification
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION Professional Training
Timeline
Lead Sales Associate
Shell Oil
11.2025 - 03.2026
MACHINE OPERATOR
Western Diversified Plastics/WSI Recruitment and Staffing
09.2024 - 01.2025
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Mattawan Early Elementary School
10.2022 - Current
GEN. TOXICOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Charles River Laboratories
12.2021 - 04.2022
PHARMACOKINETICS RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
Charles River Laboratories
09.2015 - 04.2020
ASSET PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Bestbuy
06.2011 - 05.2016
GENERAL EDUCATION/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING -
Hamilton Technical Institute