Christopher Lingren

Christopher Lingren

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Owner, Advisor & Mentor | Helping People and Businesses Discover What’s Possible Through Travel, Leadership, Curiosity & Growth
Indiana, United States
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  • Wonderful Growth Advisory
    Founder & Chief Wayfinder
    Wonderful Growth Advisory
    Jun 2026 - Current (5 months)
    Travel has taken me to all seven continents, but the greatest journeys I've experienced haven't been measured in miles. They've been measured in perspective.

    Throughout my career, I've come to believe that the best journeys don't simply change where we go—they change how we see ourselves, our businesses, our leadership, and the world around us.

    I'm the Founder of Wonderful Adventures Travel Group, where our team helps travelers create meaningful experiences around the globe. Along the way, I've discovered another passion: helping people grow. Whether mentoring travel advisors, facilitating agency owner roundtables, speaking at industry events, or developing leaders, I find tremendous fulfillment in helping others gai
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    Vice President (Volunteer Role)
    THE MEADOWS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (3 years)
    Lead and oversee numerous of the property owners' association board of directors, including setting budgets, approving expenditures, member communications, and conflict resolution. The neighborhood includes 533 members. This is a volunteer role, just as all members of the board of directors are, and a second go around holding a seat on this board.
  • KAR Global
    Product Owner
    KAR Global
    Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 (5 months)
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    Volunteer | Leadership Team
    White River Christian Church Food Pantry
    Mar 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 7 months)
    Part of the leadership team working closely with the pantry volunteer network to facilitate our "Drive-Thru" model thanks to COVID-19, as weekly we distribute more than 400+ pre-made bags of non-perishables, as well as produce, dairy, meat, bread & pastry items to provide to those in need of food assistance.

    Provide feedback and suggestions on efficiencies, facility needs, and support/guidance for the team of volunteers.

    Continue to raise awareness for the pantry within the community through social media and other messaging platforms.
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    Co-Owner & Vice-President
    JNC Investments
    Dec 2012 - Jul 2020 (7 years 8 months)
    Sales & Marketing, Resource Management & Allocation, Project Management, Quality Compliance, Financial Analysis, Property Management and Contract Negotiation.
  • Wonderful Adventures Travel Group
    Owner & Chief Experience Officer
    Wonderful Adventures Travel Group
    Apr 2010 - Current (16 years 7 months)
    LUXURY & EXPEDITION TRAVEL CONCIERGE | STORYTELLER & MEMORY MAKER

    Christopher regularly travels the globe researching and visiting resorts, cruise ships, and destinations to ensure the right recommendations are made for our clients. He has personally been to five continents exploring hundreds of all-inclusive resorts throughout the Caribbean and sailed on dozens of cruise ships. You can't Google experience! Having first-hand information to pass on to clients for their travels is priceless, and he makes it a point to get out and discover the world at least once each quarter, if not more. Christopher and his team are ready to help you draft an exciting new chapter for your life's story through your next travel experiences.
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    President (Volunteer Role)
    THE MEADOWS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
    Aug 2006 - Jan 2008 (1 year 6 months)
    Lead and oversaw all actions of the property owners association board of directors, including setting budgets, approving expenditures, member communications, and conflict resolution. The neighborhood includes 533 members. This was a volunteer role, just as all members of the board of directors are.
  • Boy Scouts of America
    Volunteer
    Boy Scouts of America
    Jan 2005 - Current (21 years 10 months)
    Firecrafter, Adult Membership Chair
    Assistant Scoutmaster in a large (150+ boy) Troop
    ScoutParent Coordinator
    Adult Activities Coordinator
    Summer Camp Director
    Troop Firecrafter Mentor
    Troop Committee Member
    Firecrafter, Ember Advisor
    Firecrafter, Ember Associate Advisor
    Eagle Mentor
    Assistant Council Commissioner
    Wood Badge Staff
    Wood Badge Course Director
    Council Travel Agent
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    Office & Marketing Manager
    MAR Pizza dba Dominos Pizza
    May 2000 - Nov 2000 (7 months)
    Managed office & marketing functions for a mid-size multi-unit franchisee organization. Processed all payroll & new hire documentation. Managed all new-hire training. Managed marketing program, working closely with print vendors to ensure accuracy and consistency with all planned marketing materials.
  • CDF Capital
    Loan Adminstrator
    CDF Capital
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years 1 month)
    Loan administration and documentation, working with borrowers, title companies, closing attorneys and other third party vendors.
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    Corporate Signage Specialist
    Dominos Pizza Inc
    Mar 1998 - Jan 2000 (1 year 11 months)
    Managed $75M companywide re-branding initiative for national corporate locations. Oversaw product installations and vendors. Responsible for reviewing and approving vendor products. Coordinated timelines and vendor processes with the new store development team.
    Developed new reporting procedures and data tracking systems for in-house company software enhancement.
    On-site vendor inspections to ensure product quality and consistency.
    Spearheaded inventory of redundant processes to increased efficiency.
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    Asst to the VP
    Dominos Pizza Inc
    Jun 1996 - Mar 1998 (1 year 10 months)
    Worked directly with Vice President to oversee staff and review policy and reports. Acted as liaison between corporate and regional office, including on-site visits and training presentations. Coordinated 4 regional sales departments within the western zone. Managed office staff, sales, deliveries, and vendors. Analyzed, edited, and wrote information for newsletter, manual, and electronic media. Strategized transformations in talent and product development.
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    Certified Trainer
    Dominos Pizza Inc
    Sep 1995 - Mar 1998 (2 years 7 months)
    Facilitated training of new hires—including seminars, modules, and classroom teaching. Liasoned with human resources to work process new hire documentation.
    Coordinated talent development and administered new hire training, product demos, and computer simulations.
    Led on-site training and staff assimilation during 2 large, multi-unit corporate acquisitions
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    Operations Coordinator
    Dominos Pizza Inc
    Apr 1994 - Mar 1998 (4 years)
    Operations Coordinator for regional ops on both the Franchise and Corporate side of the business. Worked closely with Area Vice Presidents to accurately monitor, track and record sales data; as well as provide detailed analysis, presentations and site visits for operational efficiencies.
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    Store Manager
    Dominos Pizza Inc
    Sep 1992 - Apr 1994 (1 year 8 months)
    Managed all daily operations of 2 different store locations including cash, inventory, non-fixed expenses & personnel. Increased average weekly sales performance of stores managed by an average of at least 30%.
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      • Cruise Planners
        #5 Top Producer within Cruise Planners for Disney Destination Vacation Sales
        Cruise Planners
      • Cruise Planners
        #4 Top Producer within Cruise Planners for Disney Destinations Vacation sales
        Cruise Planners
      • Cruise Planners
        #3 Top Producer within Cruise Planners for Disney Destinations Vacation sales
        Cruise Planners
      • Cruise Planners
        #5 Top Producer within Cruise Planners for Disney Destinations vacation sales
        Cruise Planners
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        Minisino
        Crossroads of America Council
        Minisino is a native American Miami Indian word meaning "Tried and Proven", and is the highest honor within the Firecrafter Organization of the Crossroads of America Council. Those who achieve the Minisino honor have proven themselves to be an outstanding friend, leader, and servant in the Firecrafter program.
      • Boy Scouts of America
        Wood Badge
        Boy Scouts of America
        The highest level of adult training within the worldwide Scouting movement.
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        Cruisings Decade of Change
        Mar
        I'm not the author, but I was interviewed and quoted in the issue. (LinkedIn won't let me take my name off as an author)