Chris Scherrer Columbia, SC ***** • 407-***-**** • adpph9@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Operations Manager

With Demonstrated Expertise in All Aspects of Team Leadership, HR Management, Safety Policy, and Process Improvement Summary of Qualifications

Experienced Military Officer with extensive of experience leading diverse teams to success in highly regulated environments for the United States Army. Proven Track Record of directing medium- and large-scale initiatives and enterprise programs, including occupational, workplace-safety, and threat response operations that have successfully achieved a stellar performance record through continuous improvement, team leadership, policy development, and project lifecycle management.

Exceptional Team Builder, Communicator, and Mentor leading teams to successfully meet organizational objectives and improve service utilization at global scale by inspiring best-in-class results from staff. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY Various Locations

COMPANY COMMANDER 2020 — Present

Chair a key position within the organization, providing leadership and technical direction to a Basic Combat Training Company consisting of four Basic Training Platoons and a Company Headquarters staff comprised of a First Sergeant, 16 Drill Sergeants, Four Platoon Leaders, an Executive Officer and three staff with an annual training mission of over 1,000 Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers. Key Contributions & Achievements:

Hold direct accountability for the training, discipline, administration, morale, welfare, and security of IET Soldiers, with the average daily strength of 240 Trainees and 21 Cadre. Coach, develop, and mentor staff, building team capabilities through realistic training, encouragement, and creativity, to ensure the readiness of the company.

Hold a variety of HR accountabilities directly related to building a working climate emphasizing training to standard, quality of life, and safety while providing an environment free from all forms of sexual harassment and discrimination. Leveraged leadership strengths during the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic to ensure strict adherence to standards to ensure the health and well fare of all cadre and Trainees. Deliver financial oversight and accountability and for more than $2.5 million in equipment. ASSISTANT BRIGADE FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER 2019 — 2020 Delivered leadership and oversight to a Armored Brigade Combat Team which included supporting the development of targeting products supporting Brigade operations and executing commander's counter fire, radar zones, and other target engagement priorities.

Key Contributions & Achievements:

Assisted the Brigade FSO with integration and synchronization of all lethal/non-lethal fires, indirect fires, joint fires, and multinational fires with other warfighting functions. Developing a scheme of fires to support the operation, coordinated positioning of fires assets, and identified named and target areas of interest, HPTs, and additional events that may influence the positioning of fires assets. Conducted the tasks associated with integrating and synchronizing joint fires, and multinational fires with the other warfighting functions.

raining fires cell personnel to perform all of their functions. Advising the BDE FSO of available fires capabilities and limitations.

Selected to act as Brigade level commander during response cell operations - during a 2-week field exercise, oversaw the Brigade Fires White cell and managed the collection of all data and built the fires portion of the After-Action review. Key Strengths

Building & Managing High-Performing Teams

Risk Identification, Assessment & Reduction

Performance Management & Improvement

International Corporate Safety Program

Continuous Process Improvement

Expert in Stakeholder Relations

Team Training & Development

HR Management & Planning

Regulatory Compliance

BATTALION FIRE SUPPORT OFFICER 2018 — 2019

Served as the primary adviser to the Battalion Commander on all matters concerning lethal and non-lethal effects and airspace coordination; requests and controls artillery, mortars, attack aviation, and close air support. Key Contributions & Achievements:

Oversaw all aspects of training and development for 4 Fire Support Teams which included of four officers, 5 NCOs, and fourteen Soldiers; responsible for accountability and maintenance of over $15,000,000 of equipment. Planned and executed multiple learning and certification events to include the Fires Academy the Fire Support Team certification exercise, and multiple Battalion planning efforts. Served as the Lead Fire Support Officer for the Battalion during Warrior Strike, a digital live action engagement exercise that included American and Korean Forces.

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS OFFICER 2016 — 2018

Delivered operational support to the 3rd Infantry Division in Fort Stewart, GA and led operational planning, synchronization, and execution of decisive operations and coordinate combined, joint, and multinational fires. Key Contributions & Achievements:

Planned and ensured the safe execution of live Artillery Fire exercises and certification programs. Planned and coordinated War Fighter exercises and Bold Quest exercise.

Served as the Brigade Safety Officer: Ensured daily reports were disseminated to multiple command Teams, conducted multiple Safety inspections to ensure compliance with all regulations across multiple Battalions. BATTALION S2 OIC INTELLIGENCE OFFICER 2014 — 2016

Served as the Primary advisor to the battalion commander on all intelligence and security matters as the Key Intelligence Officer for a 380-man High Mobility Artillery Rocket System battalion. Key Contributions & Achievements:

Conducted Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield and produced intelligence products in support of the battalion mission and was held in high regard by Emirati Army personnel. Graduated with a top score from the "Thunderbolt Fusion" brigade intelligence operations course and represented the US in multi-national intelligence working groups.

FIRES PLATOON LEADER 2013

Delivered operational oversight, training, and management to 18 Soldiers in a High Mobility Rocket System Platoon. Coordinated administrative and sustainment support for the Platoon and was responsible for the Platoons ability to deliver accurate and effective Rocket and Missile Fire.

Key Contributions & Achievements:

Served as the Battery Maintenance Officer, Battery Unit Movement Officer, Battery communications Officer and was responsible for the operation, maintenance, and accountability of over $10,800,000. Developed, executed, and supervised the maintenance plan for the Company over $22,000,000 worth of equipment, sustaining a 99.6% readiness rating. Designed load diagrams for shipping and movement of all equipment as the Unit movement Officer.

PLATOON LEADER 2011 – 2013

Led a team of 60 Soldiers and Ensured the maintenance of 20 pieces of rolling stock valued at over $9,000,000 while serving as the Overall Officer in Charge for the Company to use a new Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactics Trainer. Key Contributions & Achievements:

Maintained over a 90% readiness rate which means our vehicles were fully functional and Soldiers were medical ready keeping up with appointments.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Private Pilot’s License (fixed wing) • Joint Fire Power/Controller Course • Critical Thinking for Red Team Practitioners Unit Movement Officer • Auto Air load Planner • Airborne School • Field Artillery Captains Career Course Field Artillery Officer Basic Officer Course • Officer Candidate School