CHRIS HOLLAND

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Nashport, OH *****

740-***-****

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PROFILE

Core Strengths: Proven strengths in designing cost-effective solutions to meet customer goals by

identifying their needs, assessing key obstacles, and providing a high quality design that

Project Leadership

will surpass their expectations.

Real-World design Solutions

Effective Ergonomic Application

Utilize experience in fabrication and multiple industries, including injection molded

Multiple Industry Experience plastics, wood works, steel fabrication and structural support to apply proven solutions as

Workload Planning & Budgeting opposed to theoretical ones.

Organizational Oversight & Operation

Application of process improvement techniques to both processes and operation so as to

Process Improvement & Implementation

continue to build a strong organization and to ensure longevity and relevance in our field.

Customer Needs Evaluation & Adaptation

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

The Longaberger Company Newark, OH

Team Leader of the Ergo Design Team (1998-2004)

Tasked with the redesigning production workstations from the ground up, implementing modern technology and ergonomics, while still

maintaining the traditional handmade processes. Received extensive training in project management, group management, human interaction

processes, team building, conflict resolution, training program development, and data collection methods. Personally mentored and trained

in ergonomic design by Charles Mauro of Mauro New Media, one of the nation’s leading specialist and a pioneer in the union of engineering

design and ergonomics. Designed and implemented an extensive training program for more than 2000 employees to progress to a new

“workshop” concept at which the new workstation was a centerpiece. Worked directly with the Process Improvement division of the

company on designs concepts for the workshop concepts as well as other company initiatives.

Promoted to Workshop Supervisor

Successfully designed and implemented new workstations to more than 1200 employees companywide that was data proven to

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decrease workplace injury and fatigue.

Developed training programs as to the use of a new Workshop concept as well as co-worker interaction, change acceptance, and other

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self-improvement classes.

Effectively managed the entire project from establishing the initial meeting to promote our concepts, through brainstorming and

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design prototyping, employee input, Ergonomic application, baseline and improvement measurables, data collection systems,

production, implementation, training, and project finalization.

Submitted designs for patent and awards including being named as inventor on 13 different designs and submitted material for the

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Liberty Mutual Award.

Represented employee project groups regionally by appearing at several events sponsored on both local and state levels and attended

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by leaders of several manufacturing companies.

Effectively managed employee involvement teams companywide by offering support and training through personal experience both

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positive and negative as to mentor and encourage success in additional projects.

Featured in Small Business Magazine as well as several local and regional publications outlining the successes of the project.

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Offered additional support to several projects as part of a group tasked with offering additional input on company projects,

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including those outside of our usual scope.

Successfully developed new SOPs to standardized processes so as to improve quality and repeatability as well as improve production

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turnaround times.

Resinoid Engineering

Division Manager (2004-2005)

Managed 2 plastic divisions (injection mold); one mass production thermoplastic and the other low volume custom thermoset products.

Directed a team of 3 engineers tool and die technician, scheduling and production crew as well as four production managers. Headed

projects related to mold design, production improvement, process improvement, cost reduction, as well as redesigned the production

scheduling system. Directly responsible for all phases of projects sponsored by divisions such as production scheduling, blueprint

interpretation and modification request, cost estimating, material utilization, inspection processes, and quality management. Direct

communication with major corporations such as Cummins, Square D, GE, Honeywell, Mitsubishi, GM, Ford, Dodge, as well as traveling to

Mexico to work with international third party producers. Experienced in working in environments utilizing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma,

ISO 9000 and ISO 9001.

Modernized production scheduling system from one that was previously done by hand on notecards.

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Created a low volume/high tolerance lab to fabricate prototypes and products that required the highest of tolerances and quality.

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Member of team to qualify company as ISO 9001 when previously it held only ISO 9000 qualifications.

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TITAN Construction

Vice President of Operations (2008 – Current)

Helped establish a company specializing in finish carpentry of facilities as well as quick, on-site design solutions for flaws within the

facility. Responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the company including labor, insurance and legal obligations, licensing,

permitting, billing and financial management, customer interaction, job scheduling, inspections, blue print interpretation, quality

management, and material acquisition. Involved in the design and fabrication of specialty pieces to meet customers request and needs.

Responsible for handling all aspects of customer interaction with customers. Purchasing agent for tools and equipment.

Secured major contracts with companies such as McDonalds, Aldi grocery stores, Dalo Construction, Thornton Gas Stations, Brio

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Tuscan Grill, and Deerfield Construction.

Developed and implemented a safety program when none existed.

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Created a labor-use efficiency program that dramatically reduced overall cost for the company while maintaining a high morale

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employee base.

Expanded business range outside of Ohio to 5 additional states including Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, New Jersey, and Alabama.

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Campbell Construction

Project Manager (2005 – 2009)

Responsible for bidding jobs from site visits and blueprints, as well as handling labor estimating and scheduling, material acquisition,

inspection processes, and quality management. Developed repeatable processes to reduce training time for employees and to increase

quality. Designed several items for customers and fabricated prototypes for approval and fabrication. Acted as purchasing agent for

materials, tools, and equipment. Operated heavy equipment on a limited basis

Handled the completion of more than 200 remodels of facilities from pre-start to post completion.

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Developed and implemented a safety program when none existed.

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Created efficiencies reducing labor hours by 70% as well as materials by 15%.

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ACADEMICS

CHRIS HOLLAND

6189 Welsh Road

Nashport, OH 43830

740-***-****

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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE –MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 2013

Zane State College, Zanesville, Ohio GPA 3.5 – Honors

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