Chris Sanders

Experience

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  USDA/ Mason County Conservation District

  Jun 2004 - May 2006

  Soil Conservationist

  ● Assist producers by providing technical advise on structural practices ● Map new and existing practices in NRCS GIS database (Arc View and ARC GIS systems) ● Advise producers on program eligibility ● Conduct yearly status reviews on active contracts ● Maintain county rental equipment ● Plan for events such as Earth day and farm safety camps

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  TS PERFORMANCE

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2013

  Engineering Manager

  ● Manage projects and engineering staff ● Attend tradeshows and industry conferences as a company representative ● Source prototype and production component suppliers ● Arrange and oversee field testing on new product ● Procure engineering supplies and equipment ● Manage multiple vendor accounts ● Place and receive purchase orders to and from vendors, suppliers, and distributors

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  Lee Brick and Block

  Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Assistant Manager

  ● Oversee block plant production and employees ● Inventory and order materials ● Forecast production needs ● Maintain plant equipment (electrical, PLC, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical)

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  Hunt Ford Chrysler

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

  Sales Associate

  ● Person to person sales, Introduction - delivery ● Internet lead management and sales, handle all Ford direct leads ● Customer service ● Inspect and check in all new Ford inventory

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  Hutson, Inc.

  Oct 2016 - May 2018

  Customer Account Manager

  ● Maintain customer accounts for large agriculture equipment ● Handle all aspects of customer service, sales, leasing ● Schedule and perform on site customer calls and demos ● Work assigned days in the retail store selling turf and small ag equipment ● Expand customer base by cold calls/ visits

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  Martin Kia

  May 2018 - now

  Service Manager

  ● Manage a service department of 4 technicians, 2 service advisors, and 1 warranty administrator ● Responsible for all warranty authorizations through KMA ● Maintain department budget ● Work with multiple vendors to maintain shop and supplies ● Monthly marketing campaigns ● Maintain a customer service index score above national average● Write service and work parts counter when needed