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Chris Zeller

Layton, Utah *****

acv5pe@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Solution-oriented and versatile management professional with documented success in the implementation of improved programs, training/cross-training of personnel, and increasing productivity thorough innovation and adherence to quality standards. Skilled communicator accustomed to cross-functional coordination and procedural documentation. Proven ability to work successfully with diverse individuals to achieve goals and meet targets on time and within budget. Top Secret SCI Security Clearance, SAP, SAR.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a $60 million portfolio of DoD support contracts with 150 employees.

Recognized for interaction with government and other contractors working wide-ranging programs.

Proven business development team member from capture through proposal execution.

Strong public speaking, teaching, and facilitating skills for diverse student, professional, and general audiences.

Extensive involvement in all levels of relationship building, marketing, and program development. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting challenging deadlines.

Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force fighter missions, tactics, techniques, and procedures. Extensive knowledge in military flight operations, terminology, operational test design, execution, data collection, data analysis, and reporting.

Expertise in planning, budgeting, executing operational and developmental testing. Executed large scale Directed Energy and sensor test programs.

Subject matter expert in Directed Energy and Night Vision programs. Extensive knowledge of electro-optical

(EO) and infrared (IR) systems.

Interacted with co-workers, supervisors and subordinates dynamically while working within a range of responsible capacities.

Provide inspirational team leadership to subordinates that increases morale and raise performance and productivity levels.

Proven ability to adapt to any situation. Dependable, can be trusted to complete any task. Team player, extreme integrity and employer loyalty.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GMRE, Inc. Ogden, Utah 2014 – Present

Executive Vice President of Operations/Programs

Manage $60 million portfolio of DoD support contracts with 150 employees.

Direct daily business activities and accountable for employee welfare.

Provide continuity during transition from business development to program execution.

Directed the Conflict of Interest Board.

Executive leader of the Business Development / Strategic Development Council.

Corporate Ethics Officer.

Report directly to Board President.

GMRE, Inc. Tucson, Arizona 2004 – 2014

Flight Test Program Manager

Planned and executed operational flight tests for the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center.

Served as Air National Guard Subject Matter Expert for Directed Energy Weapons and Sensor Operations.

Planned and conducted the annual Weapons and Tactics Conference.

Senior flight test engineer and site lead for GMRE. Advancia, Inc. Tucson, Arizona 2001 – 2010

Senior Program Manager

Planned and executed operational flight tests for the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center.

Served as Night Vision Google and Infrared Sensor Instructor. Resume

City of Tucson Tucson, Arizona 1980 – 2001

Police Officer

Performed law enforcement including patrol and undercover enforcement.

Served as Lead Negotiator for hostage rescue team.

As a helicopter pilot flew 5000 hours.

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of Columbus, New Orleans, Louisiana

Previous study at University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Defense Acquisition University, 2015

Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management

Shipley and Associates, 2015

Managing Federal Proposals/Writing Federal Proposals Capturing Federal Business/ Decision Gates and Reviews TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio & Project

Abode Acrobat Professional

USAF Program Managers Course - 2002 / 2013

ORGANIZATIONS

Airborne Law Enforcement Association - Life member USAF Directed Energy Task Force - Founding member

Directed Energy Professional Society

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