Christopher M. Brown
Lansing, MI 48915
Cell 616-***-****
***********.*.*****.**@*****.***
Experience
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 665
State of Michigan Licensed Electrician
Journeyman Wireman
Sept. 2017 – present
Design and build complex lighting systems
Design and build power systems, basic to complex
Troubleshoot basic to complex issues
Oversee 1-4 apprentices and up to 12 journeymen on job site
Previous foreman responsibilities
oOversee construction
oImplementation and troubleshooting of power and lighting systems
oIncluding high school, elementary, hospitals, office buildings
Directly responsible for education and professional development of apprentices on site
Install, troubleshoot basic to complex fire systems
Apprentice
June 2012 – Sept. 2017
Design and build complex lighting systems
Design and build power stems, basic to complex
Troubleshoot basic to complex issues
Install, troubleshoot basic to complex fire systems
Non-Destructive Testing Services
Inspector and Technician
Oct 2005 – February 2011
Certified technician in Magnetic Particle Testing, Ultrasonic, Liquid Dye Penetrate Testing, Radiography Testing
Line supervisor in all disciplines above
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Staff-Sergeant – Combat Engineer
Jan. 2010 – March 2012
Supervise construction of modular bridge systems
Took care of administrative requirements of 60+ Marine Corps Reservists in unit
Coordinate with active duty counterparts for drill weekends
Mobilization of Marine Reservists for combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
Supervise and coordinate training of reservists in unit
United States Marine Corps
May 1992 – Aug. 2005
Staff Sergeant – Signals Intelligence Analyst and Operations Supervisor
December 2001 – Aug. 2005
Supervise and coordinate movement of tactical collection teams
Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Set up computer networks, via landline and radio frequency communications, enabling communications within a 3,000-mile area
Constructed antennas in order to maintain communications maintaining a continuous data stream over an area of over 5,000 miles
Enabled data communications using High Frequency, Very High Frequency, and Satellite Communications networks
Data based information in several categories using Microsoft Access and Excel, as well as several Unix based data programs
Logistics
Organized the mobilization of groups up to 250 personnel, as well as their equipment, for transport via ship and air to various overseas locations
Security
Maintained and processed the Security Clearances of over 1,00 personnel
Provided education and training on proper handling and safeguarding of sensitive materials
Worked with contractors to set up Alarm, and Access Points to secure facilities
1999 – 2001
Sergeant to Staff Sergeant – Student
Learned Chinese Mandarin, to fluent capacity
1996 – 1999
Corporal to Sergeant – Communications and Data Analyst
Created databases and analyzed information in high-level secure environment
1993 – 1996
Lance Corporal to Corporal – Signal Intelligence Operator
Member of a signals intelligence support team in various locations around the globe in support of global tactical operations
1992 – 1993 – Private to Lance Corporal
Basic training, Marine Combat Training, Signals Intelligence Operations Training
Education
IBEW Inside Wireman Apprentice Program
June 2012 – Sept. 2017
Davenport University
Management with Concentration on Leadership and Development
2008 – 2012*
*Degree unfinished, completed 92 credits / 120 credits
Skills
Bilingual to Fluent Chinese - Mandarin
Supervision, Leadership and Management of 4-60+ individuals
Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Suite