CHRISTOPHER CRONIN

adl5q9@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-cronin-7971b944/ • Loveland, CO, 80537 US • 720-***-****

Operations Manager

Resourceful and solutions-focused professional with extensive experience in overseeing broad range of operations through executing all bottom-line factors for maximizing efficiency. Demonstrated success in troubleshooting technical issues, negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and reinforcing guidelines in accordance to regulations for accomplishing predefined goals. Well versed in establishing teams, maintaining inventories, managing vendors, recognizing replenishment needs, and mitigating risks. Skilled in optimizing operational functions and workforce management while implementing strategic operational initiatives to drive organizational success. Adept at introducing continuous improvements, developing SOPs, and evaluating processes to achieve unprecedented results. Ability to utilize exceptional communication, time-management, organizational, and analytical skills.

•Strategic Planning & Execution

•Operations Management

•Contract Development

•Project Management

•Key Relationship Building

•Inventory & Cost Analysis

•Team Building & Trainings

•Cross-Functional Collaborations

•Problem Resolution

Career Experience

Plant General Manager, Coda Signature, Trinidad CO 2020 to Present

Ensure optimized production operations along with implementing effective strategies to generate profits. Direct all aspects of project management activities from initiation until completion. Implement lean manufacturing principals to minimize waste and maximize productivity. Manage production of final compliant packaged products in accordance with CGMP, SQF, CDPHE, MED, METRC regulations.

Extended services in procurement process to secure new vendors and goods.

Introduced more than 15 new formulations, products, and packaging to secure additional profits.

Played instrumental role in leading facility renovation project with five-year growth plan.

Decreased turnover from 80% to less than 4% within short span of one year.

Elevated production output by a minimum 75% through incorporating effective methods.

Director of Operations, Hemp Nectar, Denver CO 2019 to 2020

Performed Cbd extraction and agricultural hemp drying facility. Conducted quality hemp inspection and testing through utilizing HPLC and GC. Planned Production schedules as a Production Manager and oversaw supersacks, sifting, crude oil, distillate, isolate, and water soluble liquid and powder. Delivered strategic direction to more than 20 employees for increasing efficiency, effectiveness, and morale. Orchestrated multiple operations within allocated budget. Liaised with relevant personnel to design build outs for an agricultural hemp dryer, C1D1, and ethanol extraction lab. Ensured quality control and assurance for inbound, outbound, and production practices. Oversaw multiple operations, including production, processing, sales, inbound/outbound, inventory, KPI tracking, and client relations. Re-designed agricultural dryer increase efficiency through performing in-depth research for IEC thermo. Fulfilled staffing requirements through hiring, onboarding, and training cross-functional teams. Adhered to OSHA standards to ensure compliance.

Liaised with IEC thermo to optimize agricultural dryer design for boosting output 100% from 750lbs to 1500lbs per hour.

Designed and launched a tincture product; sells across 180 stores.

Director of Cultivation, Fat Rabbit Farms, Delta CO 2017 to 2019

Maintained quality control and assurance to produce best product. Implemented SOPs and build a large indoor grow with boutique hemp strains and 10000sqft of greenhouses within provided budget. Devised and executed irrigation and automated watering systems for greenhouses. Maintained 20+ strains as mothers. Supported to create product lines for skin care, edibles, tinctures, and others.

Designed and implemented feed and spray maintenance schedules for more than 100k plants from seed to harvest.

Provided strategic leadership to production team of 15+employees to ensure efficient and productive operations.

Co-Founder, The Cupcake Gypsies, Loveland CO 2014 to 2020

Spearheaded the management of bakery operations. Provided professional custom cake services for multiple occasions. Maintained highest quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction. Introduced a culture of repeat sales and referral.

Increased year-on-year profits within challenging times, as well as provided catering services to more than 1000 weddings

Expanded company operations, as well as increased staff to three to 10 employees for effectively manage workload.

Head Server / Manager, Sushi Den / Izakaya Den / OTOTO, Denver 2013 to 2017

Established as top sales producer on staff by selling food items. Provided trainings to cross-functional team of more than 20 employees monthly on selling fish and sake. Assisted Toshi Kisaki, such as top 200 sushi chefs in the world for multiple private events.

Played instrumental role in the launch of Izakaya Den and Ototo, sister restaurants of Sushi Den.

Created and implemented effective strategies to secure $2M by selling sushi and sake.

Increased sales by teaching more than 20+ sake and sushi courses monthly.

Selected by management as Top sales person on staff for food wine and sake sales.

Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver, US

Bachelors in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - TEFL Worldwide Prague

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