Christopher Start
West Hatfield,MA
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in machine operation, setup, and maintenance. Known for keen attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing production needs. Highly collaborative and results-focused, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
NUPRO LLC / ORAFOL Americas
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained or increased product quality through meticulous monitoring of machine settings and making adjustments as needed
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements
Co-Owner and Co-Founder
Mage Armor Soap Co. LLC
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization
- Performed market research for current products and projected products
- Managed and established the processes for daily operation
- Co-lead research and development of all products
Rotomold Operator A
Pelican Products Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2022
Previously held positions at Pelican Products Inc.:
Rotomold Operator B (Mar 2019 – May 2021)
- Provided on-the-job training for new operators on both machines and specialty products
- Worked within a team of 3-5 daily
- Ensured paperwork and part transactions were done correctly and on time
- Cross trained into Roto Assembly on specialty cases, Foam Cell for sub assembly, and IMC for specialty products
Operations Manager
Tea Guys LLC
12.2016 - 01.2019
Previously held positions at Tea Guys LLC.:
Blending Technician (Feb 2014 – Aug 2016)
Blending Manager (Aug 2016 – Dec 2016)
- Managed a team of 20 people, from training to reviews
- Developed and maintained relationships with distributors
- Led research and development on new products
- Developed internal inventory control standards
Education
Associate of Arts - Biotechnology
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA01.2020
High School Diploma -
Smith Vocational Agricultural High School
Northampton, MA01.2013
Skills
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Product development
- Quality assurance
- Business administration
Accomplishments
- Volunteered 5 years with United States Air Force Auxiliary - Civil Air Patrol, Franklin County Cadet Squadron (now the Brigadier General Arthur J. Pierce Cadet Squadron)
- Retired Cadet Commander for Franklin County Cadet Squadron – Civil Air Patrol
- Retired C/2nd Lt. (Cadet Second Lieutenant) in the United States Air Force Auxiliary – Civil Air Patrol
Achievementsawards
- State degree (3rd) in the FFA
- Retired Smith Chapter FFA Treasurer
- Retired C/2nd Lt. (Cadet Second Lieutenant) in the United States Air Force Auxiliary – Civil Air Patrol
- Retired Cadet Commander for Franklin County Cadet Squadron – Civil Air Patrol
- Delegate for Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School’s engineering program
- Honors Science (Engineering – Project Lead The Way)
- FEMA certified
- CPR, AED, First Aid Certified (Red Cross 2022)
- Certified OSHA 10
- Over 200 credited hours of community service
- CAD/CAM training and experience
- John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
- Gen. Billy Mitchell Award
- John I Bak Award
- Gold Team for Agricultural Mechanics (FFA - State Level)
- Bronze Team for Agricultural Mechanics (FFA – National Level)
- Silver Award Recipient for Agricultural Mechanics (FFA – National Level)
- Silver Award Recipient for Agricultural Mechanics (FFA – State Level)
Certification
- Adult and Child First Aid /CPR/AED - American Red Cross (7/2022-7/2024)
- First Responder certification - Shelburne Falls Fire Department (8/2009-8/2012)
- Basic Life Support/CPR/AED program certified - American Heart Association - (6/2008-6/2010)
- Certified in the Incident Command System - FEMA (6/2010)
- OSHA 10hr certificate - (6/2012)
Timeline
Machine Operator
NUPRO LLC / ORAFOL Americas
09.2022 - Current
Rotomold Operator A
Pelican Products Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2022
Co-Owner and Co-Founder
Mage Armor Soap Co. LLC
06.2019 - 06.2023
Operations Manager
Tea Guys LLC
12.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Biotechnology
Holyoke Community College
High School Diploma -
Smith Vocational Agricultural High School
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