Chris Polk
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Credentials
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Procore Certified: Superintendent
Procore TechnologiesAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (C.R.I.S)
International Risk Management Institute, Inc.May, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Resident Producer License
State of ColoradoApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency Medical Technician -Basic (EMT-B)
State of ColoradoJun, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Western Industrial Contractors
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2022 - Present
Lead multiple large capital programs and projects Manage projects valued at over $15MM Oversee and manage multiple team(s) Focus on industrial construction, including specific material handling systems and knowledge of conveyor systems. Develop and maintain client relationships Excel in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight, and project… Show more Lead multiple large capital programs and projects Manage projects valued at over $15MM Oversee and manage multiple team(s) Focus on industrial construction, including specific material handling systems and knowledge of conveyor systems. Develop and maintain client relationships Excel in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight, and project closure Provide timely and accurate project documentation and reporting Lead and support in reviews and negotiations of contracts, subcontracts, and change orders Understanding of and managing compliance with prime contracts, subcontracts, and POs. Support bid and proposal efforts from their infancy through contract negotiations. Assist leadership in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence Provide leadership, insight, and management to drive the client’s vision Business Development; Assist short term and long-term Business Development strategies; Support future project assignments with existing clients; Establish relationships with new clients to provide new business opportunities; Work to provide exposure to other markets Show less Lead multiple large capital programs and projects Manage projects valued at over $15MM Oversee and manage multiple team(s) Focus on industrial construction, including specific material handling systems and knowledge of conveyor systems. Develop and maintain client relationships Excel in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight, and project… Show more Lead multiple large capital programs and projects Manage projects valued at over $15MM Oversee and manage multiple team(s) Focus on industrial construction, including specific material handling systems and knowledge of conveyor systems. Develop and maintain client relationships Excel in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight, and project closure Provide timely and accurate project documentation and reporting Lead and support in reviews and negotiations of contracts, subcontracts, and change orders Understanding of and managing compliance with prime contracts, subcontracts, and POs. Support bid and proposal efforts from their infancy through contract negotiations. Assist leadership in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards of excellence Provide leadership, insight, and management to drive the client’s vision Business Development; Assist short term and long-term Business Development strategies; Support future project assignments with existing clients; Establish relationships with new clients to provide new business opportunities; Work to provide exposure to other markets Show less
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JC Dodge Construction
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development and Project Manager
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Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
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Richmond American Homes
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
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Dechoker LLC
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
• Worked to design the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals, increasing revenue, and controlling costs. • Responsible for the daily operations of the company. • Focused on employee engagement and development, managed and mentored employees. • Drove sales innovations and strategic business development as determined by the company's strategic goals. • Evaluated metrics and results, developing, and implementing corrective actions to increase efficiency and maximize… Show more • Worked to design the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals, increasing revenue, and controlling costs. • Responsible for the daily operations of the company. • Focused on employee engagement and development, managed and mentored employees. • Drove sales innovations and strategic business development as determined by the company's strategic goals. • Evaluated metrics and results, developing, and implementing corrective actions to increase efficiency and maximize ROI. • Analyzed financial reports and prepared operating budgets, generating forecasts, proformas, and P&L sheets. • Evaluated real-time revenue vs forecasts, investigating variances. • Performed market research and analysis of competitors, expansion opportunities, and customers. • Kept abreast of latest industry developments and standards, ensuring rapid innovation. Show less • Worked to design the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals, increasing revenue, and controlling costs. • Responsible for the daily operations of the company. • Focused on employee engagement and development, managed and mentored employees. • Drove sales innovations and strategic business development as determined by the company's strategic goals. • Evaluated metrics and results, developing, and implementing corrective actions to increase efficiency and maximize… Show more • Worked to design the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals, increasing revenue, and controlling costs. • Responsible for the daily operations of the company. • Focused on employee engagement and development, managed and mentored employees. • Drove sales innovations and strategic business development as determined by the company's strategic goals. • Evaluated metrics and results, developing, and implementing corrective actions to increase efficiency and maximize ROI. • Analyzed financial reports and prepared operating budgets, generating forecasts, proformas, and P&L sheets. • Evaluated real-time revenue vs forecasts, investigating variances. • Performed market research and analysis of competitors, expansion opportunities, and customers. • Kept abreast of latest industry developments and standards, ensuring rapid innovation. Show less
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New Frontier Systems (NFS)
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Co-Founder
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2020
• Responsible for the overall strategy, vision, and planning of the company. • Created, implemented, and administered SOPs ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. • As project manager, administered all programs, services, and products, measuring profitability and cost analysis, determining all financial projections, budgeting, and cash management. • Coordinated the design, manufacture, and prototyping control for client services. • Spearheaded the sales and marketing… Show more • Responsible for the overall strategy, vision, and planning of the company. • Created, implemented, and administered SOPs ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. • As project manager, administered all programs, services, and products, measuring profitability and cost analysis, determining all financial projections, budgeting, and cash management. • Coordinated the design, manufacture, and prototyping control for client services. • Spearheaded the sales and marketing functions, including social media and website development. • Performed vendor management, responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts. • Drove organizational development, focusing on team building and performance improvement. • Responsible for billing, collections, and cash management. Show less • Responsible for the overall strategy, vision, and planning of the company. • Created, implemented, and administered SOPs ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. • As project manager, administered all programs, services, and products, measuring profitability and cost analysis, determining all financial projections, budgeting, and cash management. • Coordinated the design, manufacture, and prototyping control for client services. • Spearheaded the sales and marketing… Show more • Responsible for the overall strategy, vision, and planning of the company. • Created, implemented, and administered SOPs ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. • As project manager, administered all programs, services, and products, measuring profitability and cost analysis, determining all financial projections, budgeting, and cash management. • Coordinated the design, manufacture, and prototyping control for client services. • Spearheaded the sales and marketing functions, including social media and website development. • Performed vendor management, responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts. • Drove organizational development, focusing on team building and performance improvement. • Responsible for billing, collections, and cash management. Show less
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IMA Financial Group, Inc.
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Representative - Contracts
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Mar 2015 - May 2017
Contract review focused on insurance coverage related issues which involved recognizing, researching, and resolving coverage issues by interacting and working with clients and clients’ customers • Trained new employees on procedures for certificates of insurance issuance and compliance • Personally reviewed and issued over 20,000/100,000 annual ACORD certificates of insurance per year • Licensed State of Colorado property and casualty insurance producer with certifications in… Show more Contract review focused on insurance coverage related issues which involved recognizing, researching, and resolving coverage issues by interacting and working with clients and clients’ customers • Trained new employees on procedures for certificates of insurance issuance and compliance • Personally reviewed and issued over 20,000/100,000 annual ACORD certificates of insurance per year • Licensed State of Colorado property and casualty insurance producer with certifications in Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) • Office administrative duties including extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, Sagitta, CertificatesNow, and Image Right Show less Contract review focused on insurance coverage related issues which involved recognizing, researching, and resolving coverage issues by interacting and working with clients and clients’ customers • Trained new employees on procedures for certificates of insurance issuance and compliance • Personally reviewed and issued over 20,000/100,000 annual ACORD certificates of insurance per year • Licensed State of Colorado property and casualty insurance producer with certifications in… Show more Contract review focused on insurance coverage related issues which involved recognizing, researching, and resolving coverage issues by interacting and working with clients and clients’ customers • Trained new employees on procedures for certificates of insurance issuance and compliance • Personally reviewed and issued over 20,000/100,000 annual ACORD certificates of insurance per year • Licensed State of Colorado property and casualty insurance producer with certifications in Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) • Office administrative duties including extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, Sagitta, CertificatesNow, and Image Right Show less
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CDP Innovations LLC
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Founder
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
http://snapsurance.co/ Applied Lean Start-up techniques to supervise the design and production of unique home inventory website and mobile application for insurance purposes – SnapSurance • Directed and managed all financial and business decisions • Presented and sold SnapSurance to senior leadership of IMA Financial Group including CEO, CFO, CPO, and CLO, as well as large insurance carrier firms including CHUBB, Nationwide, W.R. Berkeley, and others CDP… Show more http://snapsurance.co/ Applied Lean Start-up techniques to supervise the design and production of unique home inventory website and mobile application for insurance purposes – SnapSurance • Directed and managed all financial and business decisions • Presented and sold SnapSurance to senior leadership of IMA Financial Group including CEO, CFO, CPO, and CLO, as well as large insurance carrier firms including CHUBB, Nationwide, W.R. Berkeley, and others CDP Innovation’s product, SnapSurance is a home inventory system that uses a cloud-based interface system with smart phone/smart device app capabilities. SnapSurance uses a series of pictures of your home’s items, or the UPC codes of new home products and the camera system of smart devices to scan the UPC. Then the SnapSurance system categorizes, catalogs, and stores information about the insured items. The information is securely stored in the cloud where it is accessible anywhere there is internet service. This creates a highly accurate record of belongings that can be used at any time and can be directly linked to an insurance company’s database. Show less http://snapsurance.co/ Applied Lean Start-up techniques to supervise the design and production of unique home inventory website and mobile application for insurance purposes – SnapSurance • Directed and managed all financial and business decisions • Presented and sold SnapSurance to senior leadership of IMA Financial Group including CEO, CFO, CPO, and CLO, as well as large insurance carrier firms including CHUBB, Nationwide, W.R. Berkeley, and others CDP… Show more http://snapsurance.co/ Applied Lean Start-up techniques to supervise the design and production of unique home inventory website and mobile application for insurance purposes – SnapSurance • Directed and managed all financial and business decisions • Presented and sold SnapSurance to senior leadership of IMA Financial Group including CEO, CFO, CPO, and CLO, as well as large insurance carrier firms including CHUBB, Nationwide, W.R. Berkeley, and others CDP Innovation’s product, SnapSurance is a home inventory system that uses a cloud-based interface system with smart phone/smart device app capabilities. SnapSurance uses a series of pictures of your home’s items, or the UPC codes of new home products and the camera system of smart devices to scan the UPC. Then the SnapSurance system categorizes, catalogs, and stores information about the insured items. The information is securely stored in the cloud where it is accessible anywhere there is internet service. This creates a highly accurate record of belongings that can be used at any time and can be directly linked to an insurance company’s database. Show less
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Colorado State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Associate
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Conducted Experiments testing validity of proposed cancer treatments Trained in handling and injections of treatment dosages in lab animals Contributed new experimental data and ideas to laboratory personnel meetings Conducted Experiments testing validity of proposed cancer treatments Trained in handling and injections of treatment dosages in lab animals Contributed new experimental data and ideas to laboratory personnel meetings
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City of Fort Collins
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Outdoor Educator
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Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
Supervised preteen and teenage children in outdoor activities ages 10-18 Taught camping, fishing, and outdoor skills to children ages 10-18 Taught whitewater rafting skills to children ages 10-18 Supervised preteen and teenage children in outdoor activities ages 10-18 Taught camping, fishing, and outdoor skills to children ages 10-18 Taught whitewater rafting skills to children ages 10-18
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AlloSource®
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Operations Technician
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Nov 2011 - Apr 2013
Process and manufacturing of allografts for transplantation, specifically bone and tendon graft production. Trained in F.D.A. controlled document handling and procedure Work daily in Aseptic human tissue graft processing technique Member of the Aseptic Processing Technique Improvement Committee Trained in the manufacturing of human transplantable allografts Working Knowledge in human anatomy and tissue identification Process and manufacturing of allografts for transplantation, specifically bone and tendon graft production. Trained in F.D.A. controlled document handling and procedure Work daily in Aseptic human tissue graft processing technique Member of the Aseptic Processing Technique Improvement Committee Trained in the manufacturing of human transplantable allografts Working Knowledge in human anatomy and tissue identification
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Pinkard Construction
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern Assistant Superintendent/ Summer Laborer
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Summer 2010 Trained on construction scheduling and site management Building quality compliance inspector Maintained construction sites cleanliness Summer 2010 Trained on construction scheduling and site management Building quality compliance inspector Maintained construction sites cleanliness
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Rocky Mountain Adventures, Inc.
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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River Raft Guide and River Safety Expert
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May 2008 - Aug 2009
River Raft Guide and River Safety Expert State certified river guide on three rivers, Cache La Poudre, Colorado, and Clear Creek Swift Water Rescue certified for boating and accident emergency situations (expired) Professionally guided over 250 customer trips River Raft Guide and River Safety Expert State certified river guide on three rivers, Cache La Poudre, Colorado, and Clear Creek Swift Water Rescue certified for boating and accident emergency situations (expired) Professionally guided over 250 customer trips
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Richmond American Homes
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern Assistant Superintendent/ Summer Laborer
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May 2006 - Aug 2007
Summers 2006, 2007 Home quality compliance inspector Trained on construction scheduling and site management Site EPA compliance, storm water management officer Maintained Construction sites cleanliness Attended Introductory OSHA Trainings Summers 2006, 2007 Home quality compliance inspector Trained on construction scheduling and site management Site EPA compliance, storm water management officer Maintained Construction sites cleanliness Attended Introductory OSHA Trainings
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Education
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University of Denver
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
Colorado State University
Master's degree, Biomedical Sciences, General -
Colorado State University
Certificate of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
Colorado State University
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical Sciences, General