Christopher Manka
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader experienced with developing and executing sales strategies that drive revenue growth. Utilizes technical and operational expertise to tailor solutions that meet client needs. Expertise in strategic planning and resource management. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to business needs with extensive experience in streamlining operations and implementing best practices. Track record of building strong relationships and leading high-performing sales teams that consistently achieve targets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Realtor
EXP Realty, LLC
Winter Garden, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local market trends and regulations, providing valuable insights and advice to clients.
- Conduct comprehensive market analyses to determine optimal listing prices for sellers, maximizing profits while minimizing time on market.
- Coordinate appointments with buyers, sellers and other realtors to show buyers and tenants prospective homes.
- Facilitate smooth transactions by coordinating with various stakeholders such as title companies, inspectors, appraisers, and attorneys.
- Experience in land engineering, new property development, new construction, investing, flip-remodel, single and multi-family and HUD/VHA/FHA and USDA transactions.
Operations Director/Quality Manager
Tecvalco, USA
Rockledge, FL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed all manufacturing startup operations for TecValco USA’s new production facility. Oversaw new plant processes, equipment procurement, operational procedures, safety and quality program/training.
- Rolled out Total Quality Management system across Manufacturing, Maintenance, Warehousing and Quality divisions
- Prepared and delivered samples and quotations to customers, while providing technical expertise to convert prospects into sales.
- Facilitated local system implementations and upgrades, new manufacturing facility processes, efficiency and facility safety program
- Achieved ISO-9002 plant certification in expedited timeframes
- Contributed leadership in production management team meetings to identify and implement best practices, provide quality and communication channels between departments, improve direct labor flexibility to achieve cross training, plant wide assistance
- Promoted company products and services by attending trade shows and industry conferences.
- Conducted thorough competitor analysis to identify gaps in the market and seize untapped opportunities.
- Provided input on contractual agreements for products and services to develop options and maximize profit margins.
Technical Sales Manager, Quality/Safety Manager
Tri-Pacific
Roseville, CA
12.2015 - 06.2019
- Was responsible for the largest account, Pacific Gas & Electric serving over 16 million residents. Part of 2 man sales and engineering team directly engaged in $35 Million in sales. Increased growth of 85% over tenure with company.
- Inspected, maintained and sold all regulation equipment throughout Pacific Gas & Electric system covering entire state of California.
- Trained local engineers/technicians in new skid regulation design and identified system replacement options for increased efficiency, mitigating downtimes by 43% throughout system.
- Selected by PG&E Quality leaders to join Quality Audit/Process Improvement team that traveled to all vendors, identify process improvements from raw product to finished product, traceability deficiencies and quality audits onsite with top vendors providing equipment.
- Developed a vendor quality purchasing program qualifying manufacturers/products based on a grading system that curated a proactive quality program, lower percentage of failed products delivered by 33%, resulting in millions saved with less downtime.
- Conducted quarterly inspections, testing and shutdown operations on large electrical power plants throughout the US for natural gas regulation, monitoring, delivery and safety systems.
Senior Epic Systems Consultant/ Change Management
Kaiser Permanente
Vacaville/Emeryville, CA
12.2005 - 12.2015
- Spearheaded change management processes in the Northern California Region and managed the roll out to Regional and National IT groups for multi-regional KPHC software implementations
- Managed local projects and implemented new systems for KP Healthconnect into KP Hospital Operations ensuring ateady state of Epic Systems
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects through efficient resource management and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Facilitated smooth system migrations with minimal disruption to users by careful planning and execution of transition procedures.
- Delivered training sessions on new systems, tools, and processes to internal staff for improved productivity.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before every project initiation or change request approval process, mitigating potential threats effectively across various projects'' life cycles.
- Optimized system performance through regular maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
- Implemented rigorous testing protocols to ensure optimal functionality across all systems prior to deployment or upgrade activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new systems and processes.
- Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring system health and addressing potential problems before they escalated.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization''s IT infrastructure, driving a culture of innovation and efficiency.
FlyinCrew Chief C-17, C-5 & KC-10/Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
Travis Air Force Base, CA
09.1999 - 12.2010
- Managed and directed activities of both civilian and military personnel for repair and maintenance operations of aircraft and their systems, assemblies, and components. Plan use of equipment, facilities, and maintenance on a daily or project basis.
- Maintained extensive aircraft systems specialty experience, i.e. Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
- Supervised aircraft inspections including preflight, post flight, phase and other scheduled inspections
- Repaired, reworked, replaced, installed, troubleshooted, and performed final functional and operational tests on multiple aircraft systems, including airframe and aircraft, power plant, gear boxes, hydraulic, pressurization, fuel, oil pneumatic and flight control systems
- Served as a system expert to work with aircraft manufacturers to troubleshoot and identify safety of flight issues
- Ensured compliance with all standard safety and operational policies and procedures
- Oversaw maintenance operations including 7 crew members to ensure safety and mission ready status for a 70-million-dollar aircraft
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
Embry Riddle University
ScottsdaleSkills
- Leasing and sales
- Property management knowledge
- Technological proficiency
- Property valuation
- Sales strategy
- Technical sales
- Market analysis
- Client management
Accomplishments
- Advanced Electro-Environmental Troubleshooting (KC-10)
- Advance Systems Troubleshooting (C-17, KC-10)
- Aerospace Maintenance Foreman
Certification
- Certified OSHA 10 & OSHA 30
Timeline
Licensed Realtor
EXP Realty, LLC
12.2021 - Current
Operations Director/Quality Manager
Tecvalco, USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
Technical Sales Manager, Quality/Safety Manager
Tri-Pacific
12.2015 - 06.2019
Senior Epic Systems Consultant/ Change Management
Kaiser Permanente
12.2005 - 12.2015
FlyinCrew Chief C-17, C-5 & KC-10/Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
09.1999 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
Embry Riddle University