Colin Smith

Barista/Front of House at The Mountain Fountain (2025-10 – Present)

• Provide excellent hospitality for customers to improve their dining experience.
• Prepare espresso beverages to customer specifications.
• Perform all tasks efficiently during rushes of 50+ customers.
• Label, stock, and quality check food/beverage inventory.
• Prepare sandwiches to customer specifications.
• Conduct food prep for line items.

CNC Router at Rino Sign Works (2025-06 – 2025-10)

• Run routing operations to create sign components using aluminum, acrylic, and wood.
• Setup files to specifications provided by designs and proofs.
• Conduct inventory management in order to have needed materials.
• Setup files for vinyl cutting and vinyl application.
• Collaborate with team members to organize job prioritization.

Production Manager at Liberty Puzzles (2018-08 – 2025-06)

• Manage on staff team members including delegating duties, assigning positions, and workflow prioritization.
• Onboard new employees through training and supervision.
• Conduct inter-departmental communication to improve efficiency of workflow.
• Perform weekly team meetings and deliver companywide weekly production updates.
• Perform interviews and evaluations for potential new hires.
• Perform product and inventory management by logging counts in proper spreadsheets.
• Conduct daily mechanical maintenance and upkeep on laser machinery by following specified SOPs.
• Conduct quality inspections of employee work and machine performance.
• Operate laser cutters (Epilog Helix 24 and Trotec Speedy 400).
• Operate paint sprayer to apply sealant to products while wearing appropriate safety gear.

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing Concentration – Colorado State University (2016)