Alex Kalkes
STEP Associate at Viking Electric- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Experience
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Viking Electric
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United States
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Wholesale
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300 - 400 Employee
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STEP Associate
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Jun 2023 - Present
Exposure to corporate operations, sales strategies, processes, procurement, project management, E-Commerce, and business philosophy.Hands on experience through on-the-job, e-learning, subject matter expert training, and residency trips.Present to executive leadership teams on key strategic organizational initiatives.
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Electrical Distribution Trainee
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Feb 2023 - May 2023
Utilize software and technology to assist Viking customers.Gain product and application knowledge of materials.Work with account managers and/or account reps to maximize sales and profitability.Execute an ongoing professional training program in preparation for future career at Viking Electric.
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Counter Sales Associate
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Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
Receive, process, and fill customer orders at the counter and from telephone orders.Advise customers on prices and materials and assist in the warehouse.Gain product and sales knowledge while becoming more proficient with Viking's other departments, systems, and procedures,
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Electrical Distribution Intern
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Learn Viking Electric's operations, processes, and procedures.Understand Viking's value proposition and corporate functions.Provide customer service through talking, entering and filing orders, gaining product and sales knowledge while becoming proficient with company departments and systems.
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Kings Cross Studios
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London, England, United Kingdom
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Marketing Intern
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Mar 2022 - Apr 2022
Managed general promotion of studio. Preformed studio administrative tasks such as updating the studio database, social media, and website. Organized advertisements, financial statements, workshops, and supported product development. Developed global perspectives and leadership skills. Managed general promotion of studio. Preformed studio administrative tasks such as updating the studio database, social media, and website. Organized advertisements, financial statements, workshops, and supported product development. Developed global perspectives and leadership skills.
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Laketown Electric Corporation
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Apprentice Electrician
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Dec 2019 - Aug 2021
Occupied the duties of demolition, installation, and underground work as an apprentice electrician. Assisted in the remodels and additions to schools and businesses. Occupied the duties of demolition, installation, and underground work as an apprentice electrician. Assisted in the remodels and additions to schools and businesses.
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Creekside Inc.
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Colonge, Minnesota, United States
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Landscaper
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Collaborated with a landscaping crew doing a number of retaining walls, patios, and other various landscaping jobs for customers. Engaged in working long days while maintaining healthy relationships with coworkers. Collaborated with a landscaping crew doing a number of retaining walls, patios, and other various landscaping jobs for customers. Engaged in working long days while maintaining healthy relationships with coworkers.
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LOCHER BROS., INC.
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Warehouse Assistant
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Interacted with forklift drivers loading pallets of beer onto trucks for distribution. Interacted with forklift drivers loading pallets of beer onto trucks for distribution.
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Fix My Soil Inc.
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Plato, Minnesota, United States
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Soil Amendment Mixer
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
Mixed custom blends of various rock powders and soil amendments according to the soil reports. Prepared orders for shipping. Mixed custom blends of various rock powders and soil amendments according to the soil reports. Prepared orders for shipping.
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Education
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Saint John's University
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Global Business Leadership -
Foundation of International Education - London, England
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Central High School
High School Diploma