VOTE CHRIS RANERI
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR (REGION 3)
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BIO
Personal Profile
Joining the United States Air Force at 19 gave me a unique perspective on maturity and established a solid foundation of essential skills. After my military service, I began my career at AT&T, gaining valuable business experience.
I developed skills in:
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managing people
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creating multi-year business plans
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trending analysis
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work driver tracking
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negotiating with peers and with executive levels
These skills were enhanced after joining Toastmasters by increasing my ability to communicate and to lead. Matched with the discipline, commitment and dedication needed to be successful in competing in triathlons, I became more well-rounded.
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Why Now?
Now it is time to take on my next challenge as International Director. I have worked diligently to build the right combination skills: Toastmaster - Triathlete - Business Professional. Alone these skills are strong, but combined they are unparalleled. I am fully prepared to tackle the upcoming challenges our organization will face and to contribute to building innovative solutions that will enhance our strength.
Professional

2000 - Current
AT&T
Skills Learned:
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Negotiating with diverse teams
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Supervising small and large teams
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Working many projects concurrently
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Strategic Business Planning
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Cost efficiency
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Analytics & Unit Cost
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Technical computer & network skills
1995 - 2000
Health Care Providers
Skills Learned:
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Communicating by phone
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Mainframe
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Supervising others
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Reading contracts
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Claims examination
1991 - 1995
United States Air Force
Skills Learned:
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Logic training
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Troubleshooting electrical components
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Leadership
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Discipline
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Organization
Education
2009
University of North Texas
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Computer Information Systems. This degree focused on the business aspects of computer science. It includes courses in business management and computer programming.
2002
Glendale Community College
Earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies. This degree focused on the general courses needed to earn a Bachelor degree. It included accounting , statistics and economic courses which were used during my professional career.
2000
Mt. Sierra College
Certified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. The courses included basic and advanced computer networking courses, along with building and maintaining servers.
Toastmasters
Member since 2013
2020-2021
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District 25 District Director
2019-2020
District 25 Program Quality Director
2018-2019
District 25 Club Growth Director
2016-2017
District 25 Division G Director
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Distinguished Division
2015-2016
District 25 Area 26 Director
2014-Present
Club Officers in District 25
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Served in all 7 officer positions
2013-Present
Other Positions Held in District 25
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District Chief Judge 2017-2018
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Strategic Planning Committee Vice-Chair 2022-2023
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Group A Joint Re-alignment Committee 2024
2021-2022
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District 25 Immediate Past District Director