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CHRISTOPHER L. WATKINS
EDUCATION
∙ BS Biological Systems Engineering, University of Kentucky. December 2015 GPA: 3.40
∙ MBA / BS Engineering Dual Degree, One year accelerated MBA program. May 2015 GPA: 3.73
WORK EXPERIENCE
∙ Technical Services, Epic Systems (Feb. 2016-current)
Primary technical contact for regular consult with hospital IT & staff to ensure full and proper utilization of Epic
software. Worked with other team members to fix problems relating to both the software's development and
implementation by prioritizing matters based on severity and scope.
∙ Shipping, Receiving & Production Intern, Woodford Reserve Distillery, Brown-Forman (July 2015-Dec. 2015)
Optimized production processes including receipt of raw materials, line operations, and delivery of finished goods.
Improved employees’ access to tools by installing workstations throughout the warehouse. Worked to identify
pain-points for employees in order to maintain an environment conducive to productivity.
∙ Project Connect Marketing & Supply Chain Intern, Brown Forman (June 2014-May 2015)
Worked with a team to develop strategic recommendations for new product development and marketing of the
Southern Comfort brand. Helped develop inventory planning strategies to minimize out-of-stock for customers.
Developed MatLab program to determine order of production for various SKUs to maximize profit.
∙ Self Employed, Online aquatic plant sales (May 2007-current)
Responsible for buying stock, growing and cultivation, fertilization (via chemical fertilizers, substrate, and
pressurized carbon dioxide), maintaining equipment (lights, filters, gas regulators), advertisement, pricing,
response to inquiries, collection of fees, packaging and shipping of goods.
WORK ABROAD
∙ International Business, Europe (summer, 2015): Met with executives from multiple international companies to learn
about different leadership techniques, and how business culture & operations vary in different parts of the world.
∙ Spirit production, Brazil (summer, 2014): Studied the production of cachaça from sugar cane. Included farming,
harvesting, fermentation, and distillation processes. Acted as group translator.
∙ Water quality research, Brazil (summer, 2013): Used the Fenton process to remove diesel pollution from water under
differing parameters of temperature and salinity. Self-taught Portuguese.
∙ General engineering, China (summer, 2011): Mechanical, chemical, and safety aspects of mining engineering in China
COMPUTER SKILLS
∙ M/ Cache: programming to manage patient data within healthcare organizations’ servers.
∙ MatLab: programming to model and solve problems with production planning, fermentation, psychrometrics, etc.
∙ C++/ C#: programming Arduino microcontrollers, building circuits to perform different functions such as
temperature responsive fans, stress meters, volume meters, and IR motion detectors.
∙ SAP: troubleshooting and performing various transactions for day-to-day operations.
∙ AutoCAD: modeling machine parts ∙ Excel (extensive) ∙ Gimp photo editing (similar to Adobe Photoshop) ∙ Linux OS
INVOLVEMENT
∙ Triangle Fraternity President, VP of Activities, Risk Manager (Jan. 2011-Dec. 2014)
∙ Facilitated work between other officers to improve chapter academics, membership, and housing
∙ Chapter GPA improved from 2.81 (22nd
of 23 fraternities) to 3.40 (1st
among all fraternities)
∙ Membership increased 55% from 29 members to 45
∙ Selected to lead the national Steven L. Miller Presidents’ Leadership Academy for incoming presidents
∙ UK Biosystems Engineering Student Branch President (May 2014- May 2015): Worked alongside University faculty to
ensure success of various club and departmental events. Coordinated fundraisers that earned over $3000 for the
organization and the Larry Turner Scholarship Fund.
∙ University of Kentucky Engineering Leadership Advantage Camp Counselor (Aug. 2011-2014)
CERTIFICATIONS, HONORS AND AWARDS
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt ∙ Certification in Global Commerce – World Trade Center of Kentucky
Accelerated MBA Full Scholarship ∙ College of Engineering Scholarship ∙ College of Agriculture Scholarship
Triangle Fraternity Kapadia Scholarship ∙ Kentucky Thoroughbred Association Scholarship ∙ KEES scholarships