Christopher Ambs
Ankeny
Summary
Motivated and highly skilled Lead Distribution Generalist with 8 years of experience at Perishable Distributors of Iowa. I am looking to pursue a career in Software Engineering with a desire to take on new responsibilities and challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Distribution Generalist
Perishable Distributors of Iowa
01.2017 - Current
- Loading contract freight routes, receiving product
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Building pallets using Vocollect
- Managing warehouse personnel including delegating tasks, communication through email, some use of Excel, handling of drivers' bills
Quality Assurance Technician
Pine Ridge Farms
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained accurate records of all test results and provided detailed reports for management review
- Performed inspections on outgoing product to verify conformance to established quality standards
- Analyzed data collected from product tests to identify defects or inconsistencies in production processes
Split Saw Operator
Pine Ridge Farms
12.2009 - 08.2016
- Operated heavy machinery on production line
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05.2025
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- Served three years in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. John C. Stennis
- Participated in WESTPAC deployment, conducting operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region
- Awarded National Defense Medal, Sea Service Ribbon, Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Timeline
Lead Distribution Generalist
Perishable Distributors of Iowa
01.2017 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
Pine Ridge Farms
08.2016 - 01.2017
Split Saw Operator
Pine Ridge Farms
12.2009 - 08.2016
Associate in Applied Science - Computer Information Systems
Des Moines Area Community College
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