David Chriss

Experience

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  PRAXAIR INC

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Operator

  Plastic Lens Polish division within Praxair Surface Technologies. In this manufacturing environment, my responsibilities included:➖ Managing & operating large-scale lens polish bottle filling machines ➖ Mixed and prepared various lens polish formulations on an industrial scale➖ Troubleshooting for technical or mechanical flaws

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  Hamilton County Parks & Recreation Department

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Summer Camp Counselor ► Environmental Education

  The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department serves the leisure and recreation needs of residents and tourists. It strives to preserve and provide high-quality passive parks and facilities and be recognized as a leader and resource in the pursuit of living an environmentally responsible lifestyle.As a summer camp counselor for two years, my responsibilities included:➖ Creating a safe recreational learning environment for kids ages 3-13➖ Promoting environmental education and awareness for Nature Center patrons➖ Represent the County Government to parents and the public Show less

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  Purdue University

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Boiler Gold Rush ► Student Orientation Committee

  Purdue orientation programs facilitate the transition of new undergraduates by preparing them to be academically successful, educating them on their responsibilities, and guiding their integration into campus culture. Ten committee members work year round to welcome 5800+ new students to Purdue by recruiting and training 600+ student volunteers, planning and executing original orientation week programming, and collaborating with professional staff members.My responsibilities included: ➖Planning, curating, and implementing original training and development exercises, retreats, and outcomes to prepare 600+ student volunteers to perform their roles to the best of their ability during the week of orientation ➖ Personally mentoring 10 mid level student leaders➖Working full-time in the summer 2014 alongside Purdue professional staff members to plan and prepare August staff trainings and the actual orientation week that welcomed 5800+ new students➖Represent Purdue University as a paid staff member to new students, their parents, and other Universities' orientation professionals Show less

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  Buchanan Sales Company

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2021

  Sales Engineer

  Buchanan Sales is a manufacturer’s representative agency providing sourcing solutions for custom engineered mechanical and electronic components since 1957. Working with purchasing, R&D and engineering professionals, BSC is uniquely qualified to provide technology-matching sourcing solutions to each client. With the guidance of this accomplished rep team, I cover the Northern Indiana and Ohio region, managing all of my current customer’s needs and prospecting to create new ones. I’m here everyday for my clients, traveling wherever I’m needed and constantly educating myself on manufacturing technologies that best suit particular components and assemblies.As a team, Buchanan Sales:➖Matches process to product, assuring quality & cost efficiency➖Sources all types of electronic & mechanical components from complex machining, castings & stampings as well as other highly technical products with precise tolerances➖Works with R&D, engineers and purchasing to ensure product specifications are met and products are delivered on time and on budgetPlease see our website at www.buchanansalesco.com or email me at dchriss@buchanansalesco.com for more information! Show less

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  Envinity Inc.

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Solar Designer

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Solar Sales - Western PA

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2023