Donald Hale
Corryton,, TN 37721
H. 865-***-**** C. 865-***-****
Professional Experience
Gamma Plastics Inc.
May 2011 to present
Sweetwater, TN 37874
Production Manager
Supervise manufacturing operations for 3rd shift.Complete training on all processes within
department,troubleshooting and repairing equipment as needed.Direct supervision of employees and
operations. Supply employees with needed equipment to perform their duties. Train personnel as
needed to fufill the needs of company reqirements. Maintain shift log and scheduling of employees
coordinating work hours and paid time off. evaluate and make recommendations for employee
performances. make adjustments to blow molding and injection molding processes to maintain a level
of quality according to company guidelines.
Pull-A-Part
April 2011 to June 2011 5800 Rutledge Pike
Knoxville, TN. 37924
Customer Service
Duties included helping customers find the part and vehicles they needed. assisted customers in using
computer to locate vehicles. Purchased vehicles for pull a part. Assisted as needed as cashier,
maintained cash drawer, used credit card machine. Logged in new vehicles on the lot. Performed all
duties as needed by management.
reason for leaving: working at Gamma plastics too many hours
Bob & son Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration
Aug 2009 to Feb 2011 35 Lynwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA. 01040
HVAC/R Tech
Installed various types of heating systems such as forced hot water, steam and hot air. Installed various
brands as well, such as Weil McLain, York, Peerless, Smith, Crown and Utica just to name a few.
Troubleshooting of oil fired and gas fired systems. Installed gas lines for new and existing service
(update and conversions.)Cleaned boilers and fine tuned their operation by doing a combustion analysis.
Commercial Refrigeration installed compressors for medium temp and low temp applications.
Troubleshot units for ice buildup, no cooling, leak locating, etc. worked on reach in coolers, walk in
freezers and refrigerators as well as deli cases. Installed residential and commercial A/C units from A-coil
installation to self contained units. Extensive interaction with the customer and general public.
Reason for leaving: moved to Tennessee
Branford Hall
Aug. 2008 to Aug. 2009 189 Brookdale Drive
Springfield, MA.01104
HVAC/R TRAINING
12 months of hands on training in HVAC/R, training include but not limited to commercial refrigeration,
basic and digital control electronics, heat pump systems, package systems, hydronics, intro to hvac, intro
to refrigeration, and customer service skills. Certified Universal EPA license, certified EPA 609, certified
410a refrigerant, certified P.M. tech., certified MA. Oil burner #bu136800, certified in several categories
for HVAC excellence, maintained an “A” in every class made Presidents list. Graduated #2 in the class.
Reason for leaving: graduated
Jiffy Lube
Jan. 2008 to Aug. 2008 1130 Boston Road
Springfield, MA.
Manager
Responsibilities include scheduling and supervision of 10 to 15 employees. Regularly ordering of supplies
through various vendors and update inventory. Monitor day to day activities and lead the team in the
shop in a fast paced environment. Handle customer complaints and resolve any issues. Service customer
vehicles including but not limited to oil changes, belt changes, trans flushes, radiator flushes, emission
components, tire rotations, diagnostic readout for customer, and air conditioning service. Daily sales
and profit were monitored and tried to exceed prior years production
Reason for leaving: attend HVAC/R training
Cyalume Technology (formerly Omniglow) April
2004to Aug2008
96 Windsor St.
West Springfield, MA
Supervisor / Set-Up
Responsible for overseeing plant operations on 3rd Shift. Responsible for troubleshooting molding
problems, installing molds, running test molds, testing various molds and materials. Minor repair of
molds, machines and support equipment such as air assisted robots, high speed air cutters (extrusion),
and air assisted cam molds. Acting as supervisor when needed. Use computer software daily for
updating production quantities and tracking of employee labor. Work closely with mechanic to improve
operations. Repair minor hydraulic problems such as install new lines, replace or repair leaky valves,
install replacement pumps as needed. log daily production goals in computer.
Reason for leaving: attend training
Cascio Company
March, 2001 to Nov2005 262 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA
Supervisor / Equipment operator
Responsible for overseeing various jobs and operating various equipment as needed to complete day to
day operations. Direct crew to completion of assigned jobs. Repair equipment and trucks as needed.
Reason for leaving: seasonal
Letica Corp.
Dec. 1996 to March, 2001 1 Letica Way
Jean, Nevada
Shift Supervisor
Responsible for overseeing plant operations (approx. 20+ employees), i.e. production schedule, color
changes, material changes, insert changes, etc. Responsible for implementing new procedures to
employees as well as training of new employees. Responsible for disciplinary actions as well as 90 day
and annual evaluations. Log of operations and shift evaluations done daily. Types of product being made
are 1, 2, 3, 4, 4.25, 4.5, 5, 6, 7 gallon pails as well as lids for each size and various closures. Color in pails
and lids are performed by Liquid color that is added in various ratios depending on the color of the pail
or lid. Product is being made on HPM, and Husky machines ranging from 750 to 900 ton with an
electronic whitlock system. Types of materials used are paint co-polymers, fractionals, high melt
material, and regrind.
Reason for leaving: moved to MA
Rainbow Linen Service
Aug. 1996 to Dec. 1996 1440 E. Highway 372
Pahrump, Nevada 89048
Manager
Manager of Linen facility of which duties include: Client relations, payroll of employees, hiring and
termination of employees. Ordering supplies and establishing new clients. Responsible for overseeing
daily operations and formulation deliveries for the day.
Reason for leaving: Owner retired-sold business to Las Vegas Company
Lego Systems Inc.
May 1986 to Nov. 1992 555 Taylor Road
Enfield Conn. 06082
Set-up troubleshooter
Responsible for setting up machines, i.e. mold changes, color changes, mold repair set up, mold repair
set up, machine repair set up and daily mold cleaning. Other responsibilities include troubleshooting
machine problems and any support equipment in need or minor repairs. Some support equipment
consist of conveyors, lift tables, vacuum loaders, air operated chutes, stackers and various other
electronic and air operated robotics. Familiar with Klockner Ferromatic-hydraulic type, Engle EC88 A01
hydraulic and toggle type, EC88 Repro Hydraulic type, EC88 AO2 hydraulic and toggle type all ranging
from 25 to 550 tons. Familiar with the use of BARCO reporting systems, and involved in ISO 9000
certification. Types of material use were A.B.S., P.P.O., P.O.M. and Acrylic.
Reason for leaving: Moved to Nevada
Superbrush Plastics Inc.
Feb. 1984 to May 1986 165 Front Street
Chicopee, Ma. 01020
Shift Supervisor / Set-up person
Responsible for Supervision of personnel and production requirements on swing shift. Made
adjustments when necessary to maintain quality parts. Specialized in Brush applicators and cases
(make-up for women). Maintain over 150 colors and various types of material such as but not limited to
Polypropylene, Acrylic, Nylon, Styrene, Rubber, Surlyn, and Hytrel. responsible for mixing special
material and running samples for clients or short run purposes. Type of machines used were Arburg
Toggle type machines ranging from 50 to 85 tons with vertical type injection. Some minor mold repair
and cleaning.
Reason for leaving: Position at Lego Inc.
Professional Experience not related:
Nye County Sheriffs office Deputy Sheriff- Patrol division 5/95-8/96
University of Nevada Las Vegas Police Dept. Police Officer 2/94-5/95
Clark County Constables Office Deputy Constable 4/94-5/95
Nevada Law Enforcement Academy Cadet in Training ( category 1 ) 9/93-12/93
University Medical Center Security Officer 11/92-10/93
Countryland USA Hotel & Casino/Las Vegas Security Officer 6/94-5/95
Education
1978 to 1982
Norco/Corona High School
Norco, California
General High School Diploma
1993 to 1993
Nevada Law Enforcement Academy
Carson City, Nevada
Category 1 Police officer Certification
1993
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, Nevada
Certificate in Hazardous Materials
Certifications
Category 1 Police officer
EPA A/C Universal refrigerant with 410A and Preventative maintenance.
ASE Certified motor vehicle refrigerant A/C systems EPA 609
Massachusetts oil burner certification #BU 136800