Christopher Ackerman Email & Phone Number

Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

• Create reports for Licensing Managers and UofA faculty regarding their submitted research/invention• Research how the technology works and if the current market could support it• Understand the current field of the intellectual property and the importance of securing a patent

Virtual

-Developed a plan to improve the content and outreach for the University of Arizona's Research, Innovation, and Impact Department.-Brought the account from infancy to a major player among other university accounts with regards to engagements.-Started with 50 followers and worked till the account had 550+ followers

• Develop computer skills by drafting budget reports using Microsoft Excel for CALS Assistant Dean and Faculty• Hone ability to communicate in a workplace by writing professional emails using Microsoft Outlook to help faculty manage their research projects from proposal to acceptance• Create building floor plans in Adobe Acrobat as an ongoing task to consolidate and redistribute offices and labs amongst CALS faculty of various departments• Organized and developed event planning skills to host a CALS Research Poster Forum• Publicize events and meetings in Outlook using images, text, and calendar reminders by creating digital media to be shared throughout the college

Civil Engineering Summer Intern Summer 2020 and 2021-Worked on the Apache Water Campus in Buckeye, AZ where my role was a Field Engineering Intern.-Developed skills with InEight tools, daily cost reports, quantity tracking, and ordering parts.-Learned to ask the right questions to get up to speed on the scope of work and communicate with the mechanical team on site.-Gained valuable skills using a GPS rover, working with subcontractors, keeping myself and team safe, and learning to solve a variety of problems out on site- Worked virtually for the Southwest District of Kiewit on a rail quantity take-off for the Gold Line Foothill Extension in California.- Handled a variety of technical sheets, plan sheets, and track charts; learning how the project comes together from the paper and the associated costs.- Handled scheduling sheets for a multi-year project in Las Vegas to see which subcontractors either hit or missed their deadlines.

Tucson, Arizona Area

• Performed maintenance in dorm rooms (bed frames, desks, and windows)• Worked on air conditioning units (cleaning and routine maintenance)• Fixed plumbing in Hall bathrooms (showers, sinks, and toilets)• Led a team of 3 other students around campus raising, lowering, and bunking beds. I kept track of student requests, created our schedule, routes, managed phone calls, and building master keys.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Restaurant Server where I managed 25-30 guests orders and requests, working as a team with other employees and managers to keep the restaurant running.• Restaurant Prep-Cook where I learned recipes assisting the Head Cook.• Front of House Assistant where I managed the lobby, register, and seating of customers when the manager wasn’t available.