Manager Management

CHRISTOPHER L. LEDBETTER

**** ********** ***** *** - *******, FL 32824 - 407-***-**** -

abiboh@r.postjobfree.com

UNDERWATER SERVICES - WATER SCIENCES - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Senior Manager successful at leading commercial underwater services and

Water Science operations teams. Expert at introducing state-of-the-art

technology and Operational Excellence initiatives to streamline systems and

processes, improve efficiency and productivity; reduce costs, enhance

quality, build top-performing union/non-union teams and ensure a safe,

environmentally compliant workplace. Effective in a rapidly developing

contingent resolution strategies and external partner relations with a

strong team building and safety orientation. Core Expertise Includes:

. Strategic Planning and Operational Development

. Operations and Productivity

. Water Sciences / Commercial Diving Processes, Systems and Technology

. Policies and Procedures Development

Bachelor of Science - Appalachian State University - Commercial Recreation

& Hospitality Management

ACDE / ANSI 01-98 Commercial Diver Certification - Divers Academy

International

PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 - Present

The Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts - Orlando, FL

Animal Programs / Agriculture and Water Sciences Senior Manager

Fully accountable for the WDW Animal Programs internal underwater services

department. Responsible for all operational, logistical and administrative

components, to include; purchasing, resource management and deployment,

employee development and performance management, policies and procedures

development and implementation and Walt Disney World / OSHA compliance

enforcement.

. Developed and implemented all initial and current Operational

Guidelines, Policies and Procedures, Safe Practices, Regulatory

Training and Team qualification standards; Per OSHA Mandate.

. Developed and Implemented global dive services cleaning and

maintenance schedules.

. Coordinated all initial capital / non-capital expenditures, budget

allocation and currently responsible for all program purchasing.

. Devised and implemented environmental initiative which provided

recommendations for waste water reduction during dive cleaning.

Additional / Ancillary Responsibilities

. Multi-Tiered Disney Certified Global Trainer

. Water Sciences Hurricane Preparedness and Response Coordinator

. Global Domestic Dive Program Executive Board Member

CHRISTOPHER L. LEDBETTER

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2003 - 2007

The Hydro Corporation

Underwater Engineering and Construction - Charleston, SC

Operations Manager / Dive Superintendent / Lead CAD Technician

Responsible for all operational, logistical and administrative aspects of

the underwater construction department, including purchasing, resource

management, performance management, policies and procedures development,

project management and all subsequent scheduling and budgeting. Managed

activities and projects relative to the underwater inspection, fabrication,

restoration, demolition, cleaning, maintenance and repair of: Nuclear Power

Plants, Hydro-Electric Plants, Bridges, and Dams, Underwater structures,

Piers, Wharfs, Docks and Potable water tanks.

. Developed and submitted all for-bid contract proposals and associative

fiscal designations.

. Developed and implemented marketing strategies increasing company

revenue by 30% through the 3rd quarter.

o Created company web-site www.hydrocorp.net

. Created and submitted all project required / client requested computer

design diagrams (CAD) and schematics.

. Managed and supervised multiple dive operations simultaneously across

the country.

1990 - 1995

The United States Air Force

Security Police / Security Specialist

Responsible for Air Base Security and Law enforcement including; priority

resource protection, VIP Security detail, Alert area entry control and

Emergency services.

. Alpha Team member for Emergency Services Team (SWAT)

. Decorated Veteran of Desert Shield, Storm and Operation Southern Watch

. Expert Marksmen

. Honorably Discharged

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

. 2D / 3D CAD Technician (Computer Assisted Design)

. Computer literate

o Microsoft Office

o Microsoft Project

o Most Applications Software

. NDT Level 1 Inspector

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