Chris Ankelein

Experience

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  University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  May 2003 - Jan 2005

  Help Desk Analyst

  Analyzed technical computer problems to diagnose the issue and determine proper route for obtaining a solution while multitasking in correspondence with faculty, staff and students.Provided exceptional service to campus community.

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  Grimes and Grimes of NC, PA

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2005

  Legal Intern

  Prioritized work on continuing projects and cases.Composed and edited legal documents.Correspondence with clients.Compiled, organized, and calculated financial data.Assisted with depositions and interrogatories.

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  Whole Foods Market

  May 2006 - Mar 2014

  Specialty Buyer

  Accountable for product research, selection, forecasting, and pricing.Consistently exceeded sales and margin targets.Purchasing for several perishable and non perishable sub teams.Analyzed sales and margin reports.Designed and implemented planograms.Established and maintained successful relationships with vendors and customers.Promoted and cultivated company culture.Team Member Awareness member.Customer Service Task force member.Honors: Top Sales Comps in South Region at Whole Foods Market.First in South Region, top ten in the company for execution of Regional and National programs.Team Member Excellence Award: grew multiple sub teams and increased sales with proper margin.Customer Service Excellence Award: extensive product knowledge and communication skills. Show less

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  Stella Brew LLC

  Mar 2014 - May 2017

  General Manager

  Responsible for facilitating and executing daily processes of sales, vendor and customer relations.Developed business growth through marketing events in coordination with distributors and suppliers.Created and edited items in product database, synchronized with POS software.Assisted in managing small business banking, cash flow, and budgeting.Expanded product merchandising and atmosphere to enhance customer experience.Efficiently purchased and received product, organized and filed invoices.Audited and maintained accurate inventory.Demonstrated leadership with reliable, consistent work ethic and team player attitude.Personnel training, instructing and prioritizing tasks. Show less

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  Pure Intentions Coffee

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2021

  Operations Manager

  Strategically managed business operations including production scheduling, inventory maintenance forecasting and reporting, production item and quantity preparation and calculations. Resource management including labor, materials, capacity and fulfillment deadlines. Implementing and maintaining operational procedures and process flow. Oversee food safety regulation compliance and log maintenance (PCQI certified).Maintaining production software and integrations. Invoicing, providing insight into budgetary planning and ad hoc reporting. Show less

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  K2M Design

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Execute Architectural Designer deliverables on projects in multiple market segments including multi-family, hospitality, aviation, and corrections through all phases of completion.Participate in design development on large scale, luxury multi-family projects (300,000+ sq ft.) including unit floor plans and amenity design, as well as elevations.Complete technical drawings such as life safety plans, elevations, wall sections, section details, plan details, edge of slab plans.Utilize BIM technology (Revit) to accurately schedule doors, windows, and other materials.Expanded company Revit family library by compiling and modeling requested components.Collaborate with multiple disciplines including Interiors, structural, MEP; external consultants on ADA compliance and with contractors on value engineering adjustments.Research and analyze building code requirements. Submit projects for permitting and RTAPs.Receive and file CA documents for airport terminal expansion including RFIs and submittals. Show less

  • Architectural Designer

    Apr 2022 - May 2023

  • Architectural Drafter

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
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  The Wilson Group Architects

  May 2023 - now

  Associate