Matt Craighead
Innovation Senior Technician at CLAREMONT FOODS LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Food Product Development
Cornell UniversityDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma in Human Resources
Alison - Free Online LearningMay, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CLAREMONT FOODS LLC
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Innovation Senior Technician
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Jul 2021 - Present
Promoted to new role.
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Innovation & Optimization Technician
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
• Partner with 35 of Claremont Food’s clients to develop, modify, and produce 100+ successful protein/snack bar products.• Work jointly with various third-party parties to create official FDA Nutritional Fact Panels for the 35 clients’ various new bar products• Collaborate daily across multiple departments to brainstorm and implement more efficient processes
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Product and Process Technician (R&D Role)
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
Promoted to my current role in June 2019.
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Product and Process Optimization Assistant
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2019
Assisted the Head of Research & Development with various tasks.-Worked with my boss, the production team and QA departments to improve the documentation for 20-25 different protein bar clients and 3-5 popcorn clients.-Learned how to mix bar ingredients in different ways to make protein bars have a prolonged shelf life, taste better and run better during production. -Helped create an organizational system for the materials and tools in Research & Development while following SQF rules and regulations.
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Winter Park Resort
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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200 - 300 Employee
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Professional Kids Ski Instructor
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Nov 2016 - Feb 2018
I taught kids (ages 3-14 years old) how to ski the last two winter season at Winter Park Resort in Colorado! I taught anywhere from 1-12 kids at various ability levels. I worked with my fellow ski and snowboard instructors and supervisors to create a fun and safe environment where quality learning can occur. I taught kids (ages 3-14 years old) how to ski the last two winter season at Winter Park Resort in Colorado! I taught anywhere from 1-12 kids at various ability levels. I worked with my fellow ski and snowboard instructors and supervisors to create a fun and safe environment where quality learning can occur.
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St. Lawrence University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Reading and Math Tutor
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Feb 2016 - May 2016
I was a reading and math tutor for a kindergarten class in Gouverneur, NY at the East Side Elementary School. I worked with the kids on reading and math twice a week for 2.5 hours a day in the morning.
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Radio DJ
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2016
I was one of the many DJs on St. Lawrence University's student-run Radio Station, KSLU. I had a weekly show where I curate a medley of songs from a large variety of genres including hip-hop, R&B/Soul, Pop, Electronic, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Rock and Alternative and more. I also had the privilege of bringing on some of my talented friends who are singers/songwriters and musicians and had them play covers and even their original music. I enjoyed spreading my passion for all types of music to anyone who wanted to listen online through blogs.stlawu.edu/radio or through the radio option on iTunes.
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The Orchard
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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500 - 600 Employee
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Physical Distribution Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
I worked as the intern for the Physical Department (CDs and Vinyl) team and assisted them with a variety of daily tasks. I mailed promotional CDs and other items to stores and vendors across the country. I helped manage stock checks on accounts like Amazon.com. I also created a handful of excel and word documents for mailing, product request forms, and much more. I worked as the intern for the Physical Department (CDs and Vinyl) team and assisted them with a variety of daily tasks. I mailed promotional CDs and other items to stores and vendors across the country. I helped manage stock checks on accounts like Amazon.com. I also created a handful of excel and word documents for mailing, product request forms, and much more.
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Assistant Concert Chair
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Jan 2014 - May 2015
I was the Assistant Concert Chair for St. Lawrence University's Association for Campus Entertainment. With my wide-ranging knowledge of music and upcoming bands and artists, I assisted in the research, booking, planning processes of two successful Fall Concerts and two successful Spring Fests with such artists as Sammy Adams, Mat Kearney, Rubblebucket, The Chainsmokers, Cold War Kids and American Babies. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in creating an enjoyable yet safe environment that enables the student body to do as they please while on campus each semester.
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The Kennedy Collective
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Job Coach
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
I worked with adults with a variety of physical and mental disabilities at different job sites. I directed them on how to complete a variety of tasks. I floated from job site to job site and gave a helping hand wherever was needed. I was able to build a connection with my fellow staff members as well as the people who worked at the various sites. They were all a pleasure to work with and I gained plenty of knowledge on how their brains work and how they interact with each other. They are no different than we are so they should not be treated unequally. I throughly enjoyed my time at The Kennedy Center over the summer of 2014.
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Patio.com
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Maintenance
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
I worked with two wonderful managers who have been at that particular store for a decade and two decades respectively. I controlled the phone when the two managers were busy with customers. I also helped out with inventory measurements and rearrangement of the showroom. The busy season, which lasts from mid may until mid or late July, was very important to deliver during especially with the way the economy has been the past 5 or so years. The managers and owners were very grateful of the work I did for them as I worked to the best of my abilities to provide whatever they asked of me. I always tried to ask questions if I was not sure of what to do. I also began to understand how a retail store operates each and every day.
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Menaji Worldwide LLC
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Winter Break Intern
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
This is another relevant example that illustrates the power of connections as I was able to get this short yet valuable internship through my dad and family friends. While at Menaji, I helped to promote their marketing plan on social media. I performed inventory analysis on a regular basis as well as organized sample product to send off to future endorsers and fellow companies in order to grow the company. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work for Menaji as it gave me some more knowledge about how a small startup business functions on a daily basis.
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BRYAC Black Rock
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Maintenance
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
I was one of the two maintenance men at Black Rock Yacht Club for two summers. I enjoyed working there as I met a slew of interesting people who were great colleagues and had outgoing personalities. While working there, I made sure that the club property and surrounding areas were kept clean in order to promote the content of the members and make my boss's job as easy as possible. I also gained a lot of knowledge regarding handiwork. I am grateful to have had this job as I was introduced to the manager by my next door neighbor at the time. Life is all about connections!
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Education
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2012 - 2016
St. Lawrence University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology -
2008 - 2012
Fairfield College Preparatory School
Diploma
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