Chris Griffenkranz

Experience

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  Clutter

  Chief Operating Officer

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2024

  We’re on a mission to make people’s lives convenient, so they can experience more of what they love. We aim to consistently provide stress-free and affordable services by investing in exceptional people, smart technology, and pristine spaces. Clutter is a one-stop-shop for all your moving and storage needs. Our state-of-the-art technology enables us to provide the most affordable, flexible, and reliable service nationally. We’ve built an end-to-end logistics and supply chain platform that is disrupting the $60B/year self-storage and moving industries and have raised over $300M from a number of top VCs, including SoftBank, Sequoia Capital, Atomico, and GV (Google Ventures). Local Moving Clutter’s professionally trained movers provide you with high-quality moving and packing services. They help you disassemble furniture, pack and load your items safely into a Clutter moving truck. With Clutter’s account portal, you can track the progress of your move, get to know your movers, and see when they have finished your move. We offer flexible moving options, so you can also choose to pack your items yourself to save on cost. Smart Storage On-demand storage service means our professionally trained movers come to you, pack and store your belongings, and return them whenever you want. Our moving experts photograph and categorize each item in your online photo catalog, so you always know what you have in storage and can request any items back with just a click of a button. With a variety of storage options from 5’x5’ to 10’x50’ and flexible storage plans, you can pick the size that is tailored to you. To learn more about Clutter, visit www.clutter.com/linkedin Interested in exploring a career with Clutter? We’re #Hiring! Learn more about our mission, benefits, and open roles at www.clutter.com/careers

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  Clutter

  Vice President, Operations and Customer Service

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  We’re on a mission to make people’s lives convenient, so they can experience more of what they love. We aim to consistently provide stress-free and affordable services by investing in exceptional people, smart technology, and pristine spaces. Clutter is a one-stop-shop for all your moving and storage needs. Our state-of-the-art technology enables us to provide the most affordable, flexible, and reliable service nationally. We’ve built an end-to-end logistics and supply chain platform that is disrupting the $60B/year self-storage and moving industries and have raised over $300M from a number of top VCs, including SoftBank, Sequoia Capital, Atomico, and GV (Google Ventures). Local Moving Clutter’s professionally trained movers provide you with high-quality moving and packing services. They help you disassemble furniture, pack and load your items safely into a Clutter moving truck. With Clutter’s account portal, you can track the progress of your move, get to know your movers, and see when they have finished your move. We offer flexible moving options, so you can also choose to pack your items yourself to save on cost. Smart Storage On-demand storage service means our professionally trained movers come to you, pack and store your belongings, and return them whenever you want. Our moving experts photograph and categorize each item in your online photo catalog, so you always know what you have in storage and can request any items back with just a click of a button. With a variety of storage options from 5’x5’ to 10’x50’ and flexible storage plans, you can pick the size that is tailored to you. To learn more about Clutter, visit www.clutter.com/linkedin Interested in exploring a career with Clutter? We’re #Hiring! Learn more about our mission, benefits, and open roles at www.clutter.com/careers

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  Chewy

  Senior Director Of Operations

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

  At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential. We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that. At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch. Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey. We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets. We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.

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  Amazon

  Assistant General Manager

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.

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  Amazon

  Senior Operations Manager

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2017

  Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.

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  Amazon

  Operations Manager

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2013

  Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.

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  Amazon

  Area Manager

  May 2010 - Apr 2011

  Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.

  • Led all night shift operations and 200 hourly employees
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  Pennsylvania Army National Guard

  Captain

  Oct 2003 - Aug 2014

  Welcome to the Army National Guard's page on LinkedIn.  The Army National Guard, also known as the National Guard, is one component of The Army (which consists of the Active Army, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve). National Guard Soldiers serve both community and country. Our versatility enables us to respond to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. If you are interested in learning more about the career opportunities and educational benefits made possible through service in the National Guard, visit www.NATIONALGUARD.com or talk with our team today at https://bit.ly/2uXk12R. For those seeking official information and news tied to the Army National Guard, visit www.ng.mil. 

  • Developed and executed pre-deployment training for platoon and company level operations in advance of deployment to Iraq
  • -Planned and executed hundreds of combat, support, and stability related missions in partnership with Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police and local militias to establish security for local civilian populations
  • Ranger School Graduate Class 05-07