Christopher A. Brown
120 West 20th Ave
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 669-0031

ExperienceDillon Food Stores Hutchinson, KS
Divisional Facilities EngineerJune 2005April 2009
Directed preventive and scheduled maintenance programs for over 5 million square feet of retail grocery space in the Dillon Division of Kroger Inc. Supervised a staff of more than 50 mechanics and carpenters assigned to the upkeep and repair of all equipment in the stores. Worked with regional construction managers to validate and ensure divisional energy initiatives were implemented in new construction and remodel projects exceeding $1million. Ensured the work requests met or exceeded contractual expectations. Provided budget estimates and managed capital projects relating to all aspects of facility maintenance and installation of equipment in the stores.

Managed inventory system of all spare and repair parts totaling $600,000
Managed 24 x 7 procedures for emergency situations to maintain business continuity
Developed and tracked a $10 million annual maintenance budget and $20 million annual utility budgets for the 92 stores within the division
Worked with contractors to ensure quality service for facilities under contractual obligations.
Reduced maintenance costs to the division by 3 basis points as compared to a percent of sales.
Reduced electricity usage by over 5 million KWh per year
Held online negotiations and auctions for the procurement of equipment and service related work.

ATCS, Inc. Dulles, VA
FEMA Disaster ReliefAug. 2004June 2005
Worked with FEMA, as a contractor, during hurricane relief efforts following Hurricanes Charlie, Francis, Ivan and Jeanne. Provided assistance in community relations. Met with public officials to determine areas of emergency needs. Coordinated between local and federal agencies to assist homeowners with disaster relief
Completed all necessary flood plan analysis for placement of mobile homes
Coordinated the installation of over 500 travel trailers and mobile homes for temporary living arrangements
Managed the largest mobile home park ever built by FEMA, which held 536 individual units.







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Movie Gallery Dothan, Al
Regional Construction ManagerJan. 2000June 2004
Responsible for build out of approx. 30 to 35 new retail locations a year, totaling
over 100 store build outs. Responsible for establishing critical path for project completion, setting schedules, conducting cross organizational coordination with all departments involved with retail store openings. Hired all contractors and subcontractors. Followed progress of building from ground breaking, through construction phase to ensure lease compliance at store opening.
Established budgets for all construction projects in excess of 4 million dollars.
Regional Construction Manager over 5 state area.
Responsible for procurement of all fixtures and equipment necessary for company build out specs.

Geosystems Engineering Lenexa, KS
Field EngineerJuly 1998Jan. 2000
Provided observation of structural building elements for commercial retail buildings
Analyzed soils and tested construction materials according to ASTM procedures
Interpreted drawings for use in field applications

A.T. Renczarski & Co., Inc Kansas City, MO
Structural EngineerJan. 1998July 1998


Designed commercial and retail shopping centers
Analyzed existing buildings for possible expansion
Designed foundations for metal buildings
Modeled structural frames for multiple loading conditions
Used computer aided drafting to produce structural drawings

EducationUniversity of Kansas Lawrence, KS
Date of Graduation Dec. 1997
B.S. Civil Engineering1995 - 1997
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS1993 - 1995

HonorsHonorable discharge from US Marine CorpsGood Conduct Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 2 starsSouthwest Asia Service Medal with two stars
Combat Action RibbonNation Defense Medal
Kuwaiti Liberation MedalSecret Security Clearance while enlisted







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