Chris Klentz

Experience

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  Lone Star Steakhouse / Texas Land & Cattle

  Oct 2001 - Nov 2004

  Manager

  -Responsible for maintaining a high standard of customer service and employee management-Managed the daily set up and effective operating of the restaurant while adhering to corporate policies-Accountable for product acquisition and inventory to ensure full availability of all menu items-Managed all processes relating to deliveries, inspection, storage, stock rotation, security, loss prevention and staff training -Maintained correct staffing levels and adjusted levels of product in relation to sales and seasonal forecasting Show less

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  North American Galvanizing

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

  Plant Superintendent

  -Accountable for coordinating with suppliers and engineering to ensure project schedules and budgets were met-Defined, developed, and implemented master schedule to exceed customer expectations-Developed and implemented quality assurance plans and acceptance criteria for certain products-Responsible for performing prospective supplier analysis for future business consideration-Reduced internal processing time for shipments by 40% or 2 days on average

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  Steamboat House Steakhouse

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2017

  Manager / Server

  -Maintained correct staffing levels and adjusted levels of product in relation to sales and seasonal forecasting-Selected as a member of the lead training team for customer service staff-Responsible for training employees and future trainers-Responsible for inventory of certain fast moving items-Senior customer service employee

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  National Oilwell Varco

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2017

  New Product Development Manager

  -Develop and maintain stringent product test plans-Manage and develop new potential ideas-Designed layout and completed assembly of closed loop test system -Work with MS Office, MS Project, Solidworks, and other programs-Perform quality control for machined parts per engineering drawings-Established and developed vendor managed inventory projects with key accounts-Responsible for procurement on all research and development projects

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  Perry Homes - A Trusted Texas Builder In Its 50th Year

  Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

  Construction Manager

  -Efficiently manage all phases of building process-Utilize architectural drawings to complete projects in a timely manner-Schedule, communicate, and make critical decisions with on-site staff-Monitor performance of multiple contractors to ensure satisfaction is exceeded-Coordinate inspections as project progresses-Provide timely updates to clients

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  National Oilwell Varco

  Apr 2018 - May 2020

  Research And Development Manager

  -Design, create, and maintain closed loop test systems-Develop and maintain stringent product test plans-Create and execute new product initiatives-Responsible for product testing and documentation-Establish and develop vendor relations for key projects-Manage multiple expansion projects-Perform quality control for manufactured parts per engineering drawings

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  Intex Flooring, L.L.C.

  May 2020 - now

  • Sales Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    May 2020 - Mar 2023