Christopher Wall

* *** ***** **** *******, VA ***63

Phone 434-***-****

E-mail acdc5g@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To work in a dynamic environment where my experience can be applied and expanded.

Summary

A results-oriented executive experienced in operations, project management, and program

direction for diverse organizations – telecommunications, logistics, training, industrial, and service

organizations. Proven, demonstrated skills developed over 23 years in the US Navy's most

challenging positions at sea and ashore. Expertise and formal training in Total Quality Management,

program management, safety (OSHA/HAZMAT/Environmental compliance), public relations,

marketing, and engineering. Extensive time in Senior Operations management positions. Secret

clearance. PMP certified by Project Management Institute. Primavera (P6) experience. Middle East

experience. ISO 9000 experience.

Accomplishments

Program and Operations Management. Led successful proposal effort for 100 million dollar

US Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service solicitation in Iraq. Managed multiple ships'

overhauls ranging from $2 to $15 million. All completed on time and on or under budget. At

Military Sealift Command, directed plan to identify key indicators of readiness, established and

analyzed metrics resulting in savings of over 45 million dollars. Using Total Quality (Demming)

methodology, oversaw the training and administration of over 300 personnel at shore command,

instituting innovative feedback/communication methods that produced the highest readiness in

the nation and the best inspection results (fewest discrepancies) ever recorded. Successfully

spearheaded initiative to reduce decommissioning time for Frigate from 10 days to less than

three. Directed ship operations under extremely trying circumstances that “completely turned

around ship operations in less than eight months” when senior leaders said it could not be

done. Developed detailed operations plan leading to award of Base Operating Services contract

(USAF) for Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan.

Executive Leadership. Using TQM principles, led shore command to excellence – awarded

Sidney Fields award as the best command of its kind in the world. Analyzed cost effectiveness of

personnel reorganization and took action to save Navy 11.2 million dollars in a single year. Led

budget development and execution of two Navy ships and one shore installation. Conducted

business processes and manpower analysis projects for two separate worldwide enterprises

(shipping and telecommunications). Commanded Naval vessel called the “showcase of the

squadron” – evaluated as the number one ship on the West Coast in retention, combat systems,

maintenance management and a host of other metrics.

Corporate Trainer. Developed Combat Systems training plan that was adopted by

SURFPAC MTT as their model. Created training program for 40 person directorate that set

the standard in US European Command – standardizing the training format, establishing

policy, and executing the program. Taught executive courses at George C. Marshall Center

for Security Studies (Germany) to East European leaders. Analyzed and created “cradle to

grave” training and certification processes for four separate organizations in engineering,

combat systems and communications with stellar results. Developed leadership course for

newly commissioned officers for Officer Indoctrination School.

Communications and International Relations. Prepared remarks for Commander in Chief,

Europe testimony to Congress, briefings to the Navy National policy Board. Frequent liaison with

Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, State Adjutant Generals and numerous Flag

and General Officers on National Reserve Policy matters. Promoted international good will as first

US Navy ship Captain to perform humanitarian mission to East Timor. Led briefing team in

presentations to Republic of Bulgaria on Reserve Component organization and training, laying

groundwork for that nation’s Military Reserve Forces.

Member Project Management Institute. Certified Project Management Professional. Graduate of

Philadelphia Institute of Paralegal Training. Formal training in OSHA standards, industrial

psychology, industrial management, leadership development, professional communication,

personnel supervision and leadership. Formal media training.

Work History

Foreign Military Sales Support Office (FMSSO) 2013 – Present

Booz Allen Hamilton, Alexandria, Egypt

Manages Foreign Military cases advising Egyptian Military and acting as liaison between Egyptian

Navy (EN), NAVSEA, the U.S Office of Military Co-operation, and contractors supporting FMS

cases. Assists in prioritizing EN military budget expenditures. Tracks and advises on official

governmental correspondence between militaries.

Technical Assistant Team Operations Manager/Safety Manager 2011 - 2013

VSE Corporation, Alexandria, Egypt

Manages 45 personnel in the repair operations for 8 Egyptian Navy warships. Program Safety

Manager for over 500 employees in Industrial environment. Develops and executes long range

planning to support continuous training, maintenance, and repair of former Knox, Perry, and

Osprey class vessels. Maintains relationships with Senior Egyptian Navy Officers and

NAVSEA.

Program Manager/Ship Construction 2008 - 2010

Northrop Grumman (Sperry Marine), Charlottesville, VA

Developed multiple proposal and quote efforts in response to U.S. government solicitations for

hardware, services, and software development. Responsible for Business development

relations with US Military. Familiarity with FAR/DFAR requirement. Responsible for budget,

schedule, quality and adherence to Program Management principles.

Business Development/Program Manager Iraq/Kuwait/Afghanistan 2006- 2007

Agility Logistics, Safat, Kuwait

Developed business and project leads in assigned areas of responsibility. Performed gap and capability

analysis to determine potential short term and strategic benefits. Worked internal business case

analyzes for program purchasing. As Program Manager for Defense and Government Services

planned and executed three programs in excess of 127 million dollars. As part of Program

Management Office, formulated processes and SOPs for both Business Development and

Project Management Departments. Received ISO training.

Program Manager/Special Assistant to the Commanding Officer 2005 - 2006

Military Sealift Command, Washington DC

Primary advisor to Commander on all operational matters pertaining to a 1500 person Reserve force in a

company of over 8800 personnel supporting worldwide shipping. Managed budget of over 2 million

dollars. Established policy, standards of training and associated documentation, metrics of readiness,

evaluation and mentoring of 41 unit commanding officers.

Program Manager/Special Assistant to the Commanding Officer 2003 - 2005

Naval Network Warfare Command, Norfolk, VA

Primary advisor to Commander on all matters pertaining to a 1200 person Reserve force in a global

telecommunications company. Stood up the Reserve organization at this new Navy Command. The

Navy’s first IP Community manager - coordinated long range community career path and training

requirements. Managed budget of over 2 million dollars. Established policy and standards of training

and all associated administrative support. Performed evaluation and mentoring for 27 unit commanding

officers.

Commanding Officer, USS George Philip (FFG-12) 2001 - 2003

San Diego, CA

Responsible for all aspects of operations, safety, long range planning, and career development for 200

men. Managed $1 million annual budget. US representative in East Timor for first US Humanitarian

mission for that country. Achieved unparalleled success in long range planning for ship – excelling

among all vessels on the West coast in training, morale, combat systems, operations and a host of other

metrics.

Executive Officer, Reserve Component Affairs, Operations 1997 - 2000

US European Command, Stuttgart, Germany

Plans officer and Executive Officer for two star directorate. Assisted in formulation, coordination,

execution of policy for all Reserve Component forces in Europe. Supervised senior Air Force, Army, Army

National Guard,0-6 officers in completion of over 300 staff actions. Conducted senior level briefings to

members of Congress, OSD,JCS.

Executive Officer, USS Frederick (LST 1184) 1995 - 1997

San Diego, CA/Pearl Harbor, HI

Responsible for all administration onboard warship. Managed highly motivated group of 20 officers.

Implemented successful integration of women onboard – the first integration of women ever on a Reserve

Ship. Developed ship life cycle maintenance and budget.

Commanding Officer 1992 - 1995

Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Sioux City, IA

Responsible for training readiness and operations of over 250 personnel in five units. Recognized as best

Command of its kind in world. Achieved highest training readiness and Officer recruiting results in nation.

Mentored staff in career development.

Engineer, USS Spartanburg County (LST1186)/ USS Sides (FFG13) 1988 - 1992

Norfolk, VA

Responsible for all aspects of engineering training, safety and operations for 30 year old diesel

and gas turbine engineering plant and its auxiliary equipment. Led talented group of 20

supervisors and 180 engineers. Managed $6 million overhaul. LST 1186 received first Award

for Engineering Excellence in ten years. Tripled number of certified watch standers.

Education

• Certified Project Manager from PMI

2012

• MA (National Strategy and

Policy/Executive Decision Making) Naval War College 2000

• BA (Humanities) Randolph-Macon

College – Phi Beta Kappa 1981

• Currently enrolled in program

leading to Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Program Management and Marketing

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