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At NerdNode Chris is providing operational leadership and management skills to take IoT edge compute and deployment strategies into the blockchain DePIN space.

Salem, Oregon, United States

Salem, Oregon, United States

Salem, Oregon

Established, developed and grew a global distribution business unit comprised of sales and operations. Focused on distribution partner development, internal operational efficiencies and field sales engagement. Grew global distribution sales from 0.5% to 13% of u-blox revenue. On-boarded Digi-Key, Future Electonics, Mouser, Richardson RFPD, Symmetry, Avnet..

Salem, Oregon

• As the COO and co-founder at Rigado. Chris made improvements in reducing barriers, time and cost in bringing IoT products to market continuously for consulting client and Rigado branded products alike. Rigado achieved.
• Portland Business Journal 10th fastest growing company in Oregon in 2018
• #965 in Inc. 500 in 2018
• #14 on the CRN 15 Coolest IoT Software And Services Companies in 2018
• “Cool Vendor in IoT” by Gartner in 2017
• IoT Breakthrough Award in 2017

Salem, Oregon

Lumenplay was founded by the Rigado Engineering team in March of 2013 and sold in late 2014 to S4 Lights, a global Christmas lighting distributor. The product went from idea to store shelfs at premium retailers like Apple and Brookstone in 14 months through hard work, creativity and dedication of the team.As CEO of Lumenplay- Raised Angel investment- Set.

Cincinnati Ohio

• Corporate Sales Director
• negotiate contracts and secure bookings with key accounts
• coordinate team development events for corporate organizations
• developed programs for Cincinnati Reds, Kentucky Downs, Kao Brands
• grew company sales >50%Entertainer:
• perform one-on-one and large audience presentations

• Entrepreneurial endeavor initiated to meet consumer demand for my uniquely designed clay sculptures which financed 75% of my college tuition. Each product was created individually and sold at 3-5 craft shows yearly.
• negotiated global manufacturing of 48 prototypes from my original sculptures
• managed accuracy of production and quality control at Fusion in Design Factory, Nanning, China
• assisted in tradeshow display, meeting 2010 Canton Import/Export Fair clients, Guangzhou, China
• designed booth, signage, marketing, sales materials to showcase the Corrado Creek line at the 2011 January Dallas Gift Market wholesale tradeshow.

• Recruited for determination, focused energy and creativity to be mentored and assist in the development of a start-up importing enterprise in the gift industry
• maintained international relations between US clients and 2 Asian manufacturers
• analyzed market trends through gift industry reviews, interviews, tradeshows
• developed print materials and web-based marketing campaign

• Marketing Specialist and New Product Development Internship tasked to implement the Stage Gate method to develop new products in decorated metal using the current production capabilities in screen printed aluminum..
• organized and led 2 focus groups assessing untapped markets
• implemented Stage Gate method and software to investigate opportunities found in focus groups
• created prototypes, packaging and displays for sales presentations

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Bsba, Marketing, Finance

Activities and Societies: MEN'S VARSITY SOCCER 2006-2009 DEANS ADVISORY COUNCIL, 2006-2010 RESIDENT ASSISTANT, 2007-2009 •3.93 GPA, Dean’s.

International Business Special Studies

•2008 Summer Fellowship •HYU International Excellence Award, 2008 top honor for academic excellence and cultural emersion

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Can Food Drive, Bomber Pilot, Varsity Soccer, St. X Juggling Club, Bomb Squad, Disc Golf.