RICHARD CHANG
Dick's Market Garden
Leominster,Massachusetts
12
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Work History
Agricultural Field Worker
3 Months- Monitored crop health, identifying pests and diseases for timely intervention.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances that impacted daily tasks or overall crop success rates within the growing season.
- Weeded vegetable and herb gardens to provide a healthy environment for plant growth.
- Assisted in training new workers on proper safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated daily tasks among team members to streamline workflow efficiency.
- Evaluated crop production processes, recommending improvements for higher output quality.
- Assisted with post-harvest activities such as processing, packing, storing, or transporting produce while ensuring quality standards were upheld consistently throughout the supply chain process.
Computer Numerical Control Machinist
2 Years- Manage up to three CNC machines daily
- Receive raw materials, perform correct set-up & operations on machines for successful production
- Perform edits when needed, with a strong understanding of G and M codes.
- Transfer operations of parts to tumbler machines to rid excess oil and lubricant
- Inspect parts according to blueprints for the correct size, parameters, with inspection hand tools
- Perform quantity count and proper packaging
Production Associate
1 Year- Operate dye cutting machine for precise shapes and sizes for fabric, cardboard, and plastic
- Assemble projects and package finished products for consumers
CNC/EDM Machinist
3 Years- Manage up to three CNC machines daily (Mills, Lathes, and Wire EDM Machines)
- Receive raw materials, perform correct set-up & operations on machines for successful production
- Perform edits when needed, with a strong understanding of G and M codes
- Inspect parts according to blueprints for the correct size, parameters, with inspection hand tools
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Associate Degree - Fine Art
- Dean’s List Honors 2022-2023
Graduate, Advance CNC Certificate
Graduate
Skills
Proficient with computers
Bilingual – speak fluent Hmong (Laotian language)
AutoCad experience
Revit design software
SolidWorks experience
Rhino 3D experience
A seasoned user of Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Rhino3D experience
Interests
Ceramics
3D printing
computer enthusiast
art
EXHIBITIONS
- 2023 Student Work from the Art Program at Mount Wachusett Community College, Community Gallery, Fitchburg Art Museum, Fitchburg, MA
- 2022 (Fall) Exhibition of Student Work from Drawing III and Painting II & III, East Wing Gallery, Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA
- 2022 (Spring) 51st Annual Exhibition of Student Work (virtual exhibit) Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA
Timeline
Agricultural Field Worker
Dick's Market Garden
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Computer Numerical Control Machinist
Kadant Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Production Associate
Grand Image Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
CNC/EDM Machinist
D & R Products
01.2015 - 01.2018Read More
Fitchburg High School
Graduate
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Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Graduate, Advance CNC Certificate
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Mount Wachusett Community College
Associate Degree from Fine Art
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Massachusetts College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Arts from Architecture
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