CHRISTOPHER TUCKER

*** *** ********** ** **, Milledgeville, GA 31061 301-***-**** ad4dkh@r.postjobfree.com Summary

A seasoned Naval leader with a distinguished background in operations, security, effective leadership, transparent communication, coordination of maintenance efforts, and proven commitment to achieving and exceeding organizational goals. Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma, 2002, Chopticon High School, Morganza, MD

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Department of Transportation, 2023

• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), expiration 2029

• Secret Security Clearance, expiration

Experience

United States Navy 2007 - 2022

2020 – 2022 E-7 & E-8, Senior Chief Petty Officer Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Squadron 2 Led as the primary trainer and evaluator for air control across a squadron of five (5) ships, ensuring meticulous training, evaluation, and certification of personnel to guarantee optimal crew readiness and deployment capabilities. Key highlights of responsibilities include:

• Spearheaded training, evaluation, and certification for personnel across the ships in the squadron.

• Ensured that the crews of each ship were proficiently trained and certified for deployment, achieving optimal readiness.

• Evaluated ships' personnel qualifications and billets, aligning manpower to guarantee sufficient manning and qualified individuals ready for deployment.

• Successfully advanced to the prestigious rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, reflecting leadership and expertise.

• Provided weekly status reports to the Commander, detailing the readiness of ship crews.

• Coordinated the air control program, delivering crucial assessments to each ship's Commanding Officer on the capability and qualification of their air controllers.

• Ensured personnel were mentally, physically, and administratively certified and qualified for air control responsibilities, emphasizing attendance at relevant schools and meeting safety requirements.

2017 – 2020 E-7, Chief Petty Officer USS Truxtun Attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer, the subsequent role of Departmental Lead was assumed, leading 64 personnel and managing day-to-day operations with a focus on ship schedules, personnel readiness, and deployment preparedness. Key highlights of responsibilities include:

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• Led a department consisting of 64 personnel within the Operations Department, reporting directly to the Sr Enlisted Leader, Department Officer, and Commanding Officer.

• Conducted morning meetings with the Commanding Officer to review ship schedules, daily requirements, manning, deployment readiness, and personnel and ship readiness.

• Coordinated leave periods, ensuring optimal manning levels and deployment readiness during critical operational phases.

• Spearheaded efforts to boost morale, organizing events like picnics and holiday parties for personnel.

• Managed public relations, ensuring personnel acted as exemplary US Diplomats when representing the Navy in foreign countries ensuring a positive image during international interactions.

• Selected as the only personnel onboard to attend the Navy Enlisted Leadership Course, becoming a certified trainer and qualifier for the course.

• Played a pivotal role in evaluating qualifiers for the Navy’s Maintenance & Material Management (3-M) program, ensuring adherence to naval policy and maintaining equipment readiness.

• Responsible for ensuring the ship maintained correct supplies, and orchestrated meticulous management for precise and optimal provisioning. 2015 – 2017 E-6 USS Truxtun

Led and oversaw the largest division on the ship, Operations Intelligence, overseeing 22 personnel, and ensuring seamless operations through effective management, transparent communication, and meticulous coordination of maintenance efforts. Key highlights of responsibilities include:

• Ensured the division's seamless operation by managing day-to-day activities, conducting status meetings, and addressing personnel issues.

• Coordinated maintenance efforts and personnel qualifications, maintaining the highest standards.

• Effectively and proactively communicated and reported operational status to the Chief, demonstrating transparency and accountability.

• Spearheaded educational initiatives, ensuring all division members took advancement exams and remained educationally and physically qualified.

• Qualified as a Master at Arms, serving as on-board police for the ship.

• Successfully handled situations that required intervention, showcasing competence and poise in maintaining shipboard discipline.

2012 – 2015 E-5 & E-6 Navy Recruiter Canvasser Demonstrated excellent communication, coordination, problem-solving, marketing, adaptability, time management, and collaboration skills as a Navy Recruiter, excelled in consistently surpassing monthly quotas, leading the #1 large recruiting station in Raleigh, NC, and coordinating diverse recruitment events. Key highlights of responsibilities include:

• Efficiently managed a team of five (5) recruiters.

• Possesses expertise in recruiting techniques and knowledge of recruiting textbooks and Navy enlistment programs and policies.

• Communicates and relates effectively with prospects, groups and the community.

• Conducted outreach at schools, colleges, and job fairs, fostering strong connections with potential candidates.

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• Ensured all paperwork for qualified candidates met Navy standards, guaranteeing smooth processing.

• Successfully participated in and judged ROTC drill meets, showcasing leadership and organizational skills.

• Ensure that every eligible applicant satisfies all specified requirements outlined in the Navcruitman manual.

• Productively ran recruiting events, contributing to the overall success of the recruiting station.

• Played a vital role in preparing applicants for basic training, maintaining a high standard of readiness.

2007 – 2012 E-4 & E-5 USS Lake Erie

Demonstrating versatile expertise and excelling in security, administration, strategic communications, navigation, air controls, firefighting, and maintenance, consistency is maintained in upholding the highest standards of strategic proficiency, efficiency, proactiveness, and adherence to Naval policies. Key highlights of responsibilities include:

• Spearheaded ship and pier security as an armed watchstander, ensuring the protection of vital naval assets and leading cruiser-wide efforts against terrorism for enhanced physical security.

• Commanded the core deck, implementing stringent access control procedures to thwart unauthorized entry, and proactively addressed safety concerns, including fire and leak emergencies, to ensure the safety of personnel and assets during embarkation and disembarkation processes.

• Implemented international security protocols during deployments, adeptly navigating diverse regulatory landscapes and collaborating with foreign counterparts for seamless execution.

• Demonstrated adaptability to varying country policies and requirements, ensuring strict adherence and compliance, while fostering productive partnerships with foreign security personnel for a cohesive global approach to security challenges.

• Led fire watch responsibilities for the entire ship, actively engaging in firefighting efforts and proficiently managing flooding incidents, with meticulous adherence to naval procedures.

• Streamlined ship security by authoring watch bills and coordinating schedules for sea and port operations, demonstrating organizational prowess as the Assistant Watch Bill Coordinator for the entire ship.

• Conducted comprehensive training on navy policies, procedures, warfighting strategies, ensuring adherence to instructions and rules of engagement, and expertly handled evaluations for junior personnel, contributing significantly to their professional growth.

• Provided crucial navigation information during restricted water entries and exits, recommended ship positioning as Piloting Officer, and served as the Surface Warfare Supervisor, ensuring safe navigation at sea and adherence to the rules of the road in piloting waters.

• Specialized as a critical Navy enlisted Anti-Surface and Sub-Surface Tactical Air Controller, assumed responsibility for the safety and tactical deployment of rotary wing aircraft.

• Submarine warfare tactics and coordination of aircrew activities during airborne operations, including search and rescue missions.

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• Ensured continuous compliance with ship specifications, maintaining seaworthiness and readiness for deployment.

• Qualified as a Master at Arms, overseeing ship security and contributing to a culture of safety and preparedness.

2007 Car Sales Representative Oak Hill Automotive, Oak Hill, WV

• Engaged with potential buyers, offering comprehensive knowledge of various vehicle models, facilitating test drives, and delivering persuasive sales presentations.

• Successfully negotiated prices, managed paperwork, and prioritized customer satisfaction, consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets set by the dealership.

• Proactive in continuous learning and committed to ethical sales practices, contributed to maintaining strong customer relationships, and drove sales to enhance the overall success of the dealership.

2006-2007 Store Manager Boater’s World, Solomons Island, MD

• Oversaw the daily operations of the entire store, responsible for inventory management, ensuring diverse product availability, and implementing effective merchandising strategies.

• Proficient in staff supervision, delivering excellent customer service, and cultivating a positive and knowledgeable retail environment.

• Adept at maintaining vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and achieving sales targets to enhance overall store success and profitability.

Additional Courses Completed

• Led the #1 large recruiting station for Naval Recruiting Raliegh, NC

• 2007-2019, Naval Surface Fires Support (NSFS) Trainings (multiple renewals)

• 2019, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) AWT phase 1 & 2, non-BMD

• 2018, Command Navy Leader Development Facilitator (C-NLDF) Certification Course

• 2017, Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M) Watch Officer

• 2012, Enlisted Navy Recruiting Orientation Training

• 2010, Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW)/Anti-surface Warfare (ASUW) Tactical Air Controller

• 2009, Voyage Management System Operator

• 2009, Safety Programs Afloat Course

• 2007, Operations Specialist Class “A”

• 2007, Recruit Training

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