Nicholas Ford

-*** Theresa Ave, American Canyon, CA 94503 –

-707-***-**** – ad19sk@r.postjobfree.com

-LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasford707 Summary I have experience working in a laboratory setting, rebuilding and operating lab equipment, and programming PLC controllers. I have analytic lab experience and facility maintenance experience. I have also worked as a certified car salesman, an online salesperson, and phone ninja Certified. I am computer savvy and knowledgeable about technology and robotics. I have experience managing my own employees as an Operation and Production Manager. In addition, I am also experienced with Six Sigma, ISO Standards, metrics, quality management, WMS Software, welding, fabricating, forklift operation, tractor driving, row crop farming, viticulture/orchards, hydraulics/hydraulic control systems, and propane fuel systems. I hold OSHA 30 DOL certification, Class A Commercial CDL with Air Brake Endorsement manual or auto transmission, First Aid CPR AED Certification. Experience Warehouse/Facility/Production Manager

Ameridia Innovative Solutions, Napa, CA

August 2021 – Present

Manage production employees, Ensure we are following OSHA safety guidelines, Handle EHS Procedures Documentation and Training, Obtained OSHA 30 DOL Certification and Cal/OSHA 3 Certification, Created Lockout-Tagout procedures, SOPs, IIPP, HAZWOPER, EAP documentation and trainings, Schedule production jobs and prioritize accordingly to importance, Work on efficiency of the production department, Lean manufacturing, Hire and Train new production employees, Maintaining and organizing the warehouse, Inventory, Movement, Data Tracking Management, international and domestic Logistics Shipping and receiving, Equipment Repairs and Refurbishment (Pumps, Plumbing, Electrical, Hydraulic, ED Stack), Driving and Operating Equipment, Assist with R&D, Mobile Service and Engineering, Manage Facility Maintenance Vendors and Contactors, Purchasing parts and Inventory for Company, Building and Facility Maintenance multiple locations, Travel in North America, France and sometimes elsewhere in the world.

Field Service Technician, Operations Manager, Thermal Equipment Specialist Agrothermal Systems, Napa, CA

September 2019 – August 2021

Selling and Maintenance of machines across the World, Deliver Machines, Training Customer applications people and making sure the machines are operational upon delivery as part of the setup process. Doing periodic in field evaluations of test results such as brix testing, bunch and berry counts and disease/pest monitoring. Conducting applications as needed, only when other alternatives are not feasible. Picking up machines for retrofits/repairs if needed during and after the season ends. Working with Applicators as they are developed to help them understand the technology and how to operate and service equipment. Helping to sell the equipment and “TPT” technology as opportunities arise. Assisting at local Ag show demos and exhibit booths. Providing ongoing interface with the machine suppliers on customer reactions to machine operations and needs and Assist in R&D and prototype building. Welding and Fabrication. Organize inventory and parts. Maintain company vehicles. Logistics and Planning. Safe operation of forklift to load and move units. Tractor operator in row crop, viticulture, and orchard. Diagnosis installs and repair hydraulic solenoids, blocks, double pump PTO gear boxes and electronic selector valves. Re-designed our viticulture unit to be a weed burner to give orchards clean berm’s. Working with engineers to design a potential multi use unit. Driving sales and conducting demos. Work with engineering team to design better and more efficient units. Obtained my Class A CDL in 2.5 weeks to drive our 40ft gooseneck trailer to demos across the US.

Quality Control Laboratory Technician

C. Mondavi & Family, St. Helena, CA

June 2017 – September 2019

Perform Bottling Line Checks, Check wine temperature throughout the bottling production process, Monitor oxygen levels (DO) in the wine throughout the production process from tank to bottle, Monitor pressure and vacuum settings and performance on various pieces of bottling equipment, Monitor corker performance by checking headspace vacuum and cork integrity, Monitor capper performance by checking headspace pressures, headspace oxygen, removal torque slip reverse and seal integrity, Check fill weights to insure that they are within TTB specifications, Verify that the proper labels are being used and that their placement on the bottle is correct margins and heights, Inspect bottle and case for accuracy and legibility of laser coding and bar code, Assist in proper sample collection for the wine library, Assist other departments on special projects, performing testing, and providing reports, Assist in testing of new materials providing reporting and recommendations to management, Perform routine maintenance of analytical equipment as required, Responsible for making sure equipment is calibrated prior to use, Plate samples pulled from bottle line for bacteria yeast and mold, Stop the bottle line if problems arise and adjustments need to be made without hesitation. Also assist analytical lab with running FSO2/TSO2, NTU, Filterability, Cold Conductivity, Heat Stability, pH, and Various other Tests. I’ve used Autotitrator, BA400, Centrifuge, Autoclave, Alcolyzer, AO, Turbitimeter, Carbodoser, Fisher Scientific Do Meter, and Anton Paar Density Meter. Create and update Metrics for Monitoring Bottling Filter Pressure and Performance. I am Trained on how to use Wine Makers Data Base to Complete, Input, Edit, Work Orders, And Add Data. Completed 702s and inventory stock data. Assist in Scale House, with Weigh Tags, and Entering Data.

Temporary Associate (Bottling)

Alkar, Napa, CA

January 2017 – May 2017

I Have Experience Operating, Troubleshooting, Working on Depalletizer, Palletizer, Pick In Place Packer, Rinser, Filler, Corker, Accumulation Table, Applicator, Spinner, Heat Shrink, Screw Capper, Case Erector, Case Inserter on a high speed bottling line. Also familiar with certain crush equipment.

Warehouse/ Shipping Supervisor

Salvation Army, Oakland, CA

April 2016 – October 2016

Loaded and unloaded trucks, cleaned docks, managed shipping, packed loaded products to be shipped, logged products being shipped or picked up, also worked as a truck helper picking up orders to be brought back to warehouse to be sorted. Cleaned furniture re-upholstered, sanded, varnished, and assembled furniture to be sold. Also, price items according to appropriate resale value. Created a data base and metrics for our location to log and track the shipping and sales of high-end product such as gold, jewelry, and collectibles.

Assistant Facilities Manager/ Maintenance/ Project Manager ETS Labs, St. Helena, CA

April 2013 – April 2015

Maintained and Installed Technology (Computers, Servers, Robotics,” Etc.), Maintained Buildings and Equipment in Labs Across the US, Stocked and Shipped Equipment/Robotics to and from Multiple Labs Across the US and installed it, Worked in Warehouse Organizing Equipment and Prepping it to be Sent to Other Labs, Worked on and Installed High Quality Water Filtration and Purifying Systems, Electrical, Assisted in getting Labs ISO Certified, Also attended multiple various trade shows across the US. Floor Manager

Exertec Health and Fitness, Napa, CA

October 2012 – February 2013

Worked with Members, Cashier, Cleaned and Maintained Workout Equipment. Assistant Manager

Spirit Halloween, Amarillo, TX

August 2011 – January 2012, August 2012 – September 2012 Helped set the store up, Did inventory, Zone, Broke Down Store, Stocked, Cashier, Seasonal Store so it was ALWAYS a fast paced environment had to work under pressure, Worked full time, Assisted Management in Opening and Closing the store, and Managing Deposits.

Sales Representative

Texas Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Amarillo, TX

August 2010 – January 2012

Sold New and Used vehicles, Used the computer to locate vehicles at other sister dealerships and input customer data. Learned about turnovers and took classes on how to answer phones and get sales through the phone, Learned customer satisfaction and proper customer service, Cleaned and detailed cars, Managed my own clients and had organized and filed all my own paper work.

Sales Associate

James Avery Artisan Jewelry, Amarillo, TX

March 2010 – August 2010

Worked cash register, Inventory, Stocked, Soldered, PUC Laser weld, Repaired, Polished and Cleaned Jewelry, Sales and customer service.

Manager

Napa Little League Concession, Amarillo, TX

March 2007 – April 2009

Managed an average of eight Employees, Made Food Orders, Wrote Schedule, Bank Withdrawals and Deposits, Inventory, Stocking, Opened and Closed, Had to make sure we would pass inspection and did with perfect scores. Education Electronic Instrumentation Technology

Amarillo College, Amarillo, TX

2010-2011

Business Management

WTAMU, Canyon, TX

2009-2010

High school Diploma

Justin Siena Private Catholic School, Napa, CA

2005-2009

References Assistant Winemaker, C. Mondavi & Family - Kaitlin O’brien – 707-***-**** Winemaker, C. Mondavi & Family – Randy Herron – 979-***-**** Business Intelligence Manager/ Co-Owner, ETS Labs – Kingsley Burns – 707-***-**** Lead Bottling Line Mechanic, C. Mondavi & Family – Nelson Nunez – 707-***-**** Project Manager/ Facility Manager, ETS Labs – Martin Ford – 707-***-**** Lead Lab Tech/ C. Mondavi & Family – Vivienne – 626-***-**** Winemaker, Charles Krug – Stacy Clark – 707-***-**** Sales Supervisor – Agrothermal Systems – Patrick Baker – 707-***-**** CFO - Agrothermal Systems – Richard G – 510-***-**** Admin – Agrothermal Systems – Rose Availa - 707-***-**** Facility Maintenance - C. Mondavi & Family – Luis Castillo – 707-***-**** Lab Tech, C. Mondavi & Family – Allison – 530-***-**** CEO, Agrothermal Systems – Drew Sanders – 510-***-**** Supervisor Engineer, AMERIDIA – Simon - 707-***-**** VP, AMERIDIA –Louis Zandvlliet- 707-***-****

Mobile Service Operator, AMERIDIA - Cliff Burmister - 707-***-**** Certifications:

Forklift certified.

TCA Threshold Certified – Enartis

Car Performance Certified – JES

Computer Skills and Literacy Certified – JES

Introduction to Electrical Studies Certified - JES

Car sales Certified – Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Customer Service Satisfaction Certified (Phone) – Phone Ninjas

Online Sales – VinSolutions

Class A CDL With Air Brake Endorsement Auto or Stick

Commercial Driver Training Course – JGC Trucking

AED CPR First Aid

OSHA 30 DOL – University of South Florida

Cal/OSHA 3 – AMERICAN SAFETY COUNSIL

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