Manager Training
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER M. HARTFORD
Lewisburg, West Virginia, 24901
Home: 304-***-**** Cell: 304-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
-Proven Leader and Manager -Exceptional Communication Skills -Data Analysis and Reporting
-Dedicated Mentor -Planning and Scheduling -Resource/Personnel Management
Security Clearance: TOP SECRET
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OPERATIONAL TEST DIRECTORATE LEADING SENIOR CHIEF: JULY 2009- JULY 2011
AIR TEST AND EVALUATION SQUADRON ONE - Patuxent River, Maryland
- Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE is responsible for the Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of Naval Aircraft with results reported to Congress Annually. Projects include C-130J, E-2D, E-6B, EP-3, P-3, P-8A, MH-60R/S, SH-60B/F, HH-60H, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Squadron comprised of 400 military and civilian personnel and annual budget exceeding $100 million.
- Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief Operational Test Director. Managed the needs of 70 Officer, Contractor, and Enlisted personnel in the operational test of 16 Chief of Naval Operations directed programs of which 7 are in the ACAT-I (multi-billion dollar) category and include P-8A Poseidon, MQ-8B Firescout, BAMS-D UAV, E-2D Hawkeye, and MH-60s Organic Airborne Mine Counter Measures.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
• 26 years of effective supervision, leadership and management
• Qualified P-3 Instructor Acoustic Sensor Operator with over 5,300 flight hours
• Excellent problem solver, detail oriented, focused, self-motivated and a team player
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Analyzes the operational proficiency of squadron aircrews
• Exceptional ability to quickly grasp complex material
• Proficient in the utilization of instructional media and delivery of course material
NAVAL AIRCREWMAN/P-3C INSTRUCTOR ACOUSTIC SENSOR OPERATOR:
• Performs general flight duties; operates aviation warfare systems equipment; performs flight related diagnostic functions using manual and computer routines; analyzes and classifies aviation warfare systems data, conducts aircrew briefing and debriefing; provides tactical information relating to military objectives
• Responsible for short and long-term planning affecting training and operations
• Communicated to and advised executive level officers on aircrew combat readiness, qualification, and performance
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY:
• Operations Department Supervisor for two maritime patrol squadrons managing the daily scheduling of 280 personnel in the execution of 2554 flights totaling 13,028 flight hours with a fuel operating budget of 11.7 million dollars.
• Warfare Development Department Supervisor effectively managed three sub-departments, six divisions, and six training tracks ensuring 12 aircrews and 140 personnel were worldwide deployable in all areas of Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Operations
FORMAL INSTRUCTOR:
• Employed extensive knowledge as an Undersea Warfare Subject Matter Expert while leading 13 military and three civilian personnel in the instruction of 232 classes graduating 1,616 active duty, reserve, and foreign military students
• Managed the Equal Opportunity Program creating an exceptional work environment and had a positive impact on command climate
• Qualified 7 Master Training Specialist and 10 Instructors
TEAMWORK AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
• Directly involved in the professional and personal development of peers and subordinates
• Encouraged and built mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: UNITED STATES NAVY (SEP 1986- JUL 2011).
• AIRTEVRON 1, Operational Test Directorate LCPO, NAS Patuxent River - (Jul 2009 - Present).
• PATRON 4, Detachment Senior Enlisted Advisor, Operations Department LCPO, Warfare Department LCPO, AW Division LCPO, Individual Augmentee (IA) Coordinator, CACO, MCB Kaneohe Bay HI- (Jun 2006 - Jun 2009).
• FASOTRAGRULANT DET JAX, Division LCPO, Formal Instructor, Senior Watch Officer, CMEO Manager, Safety Officer, Anti-Terrorism Training Officer, NAS Jacksonville FL - (Jul 2003- Jun 2006).
• PATRON 9, Detachment Assistant Officer in Charge, Tactics Department LCPO, Operations Department LPO, Training Division LPO, Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer, MCB Kaneohe Bay HI - (Jun 2000 – Jun 2003).
• COMFAIRKEF, Analysis Watch Section Leader, Division LPO, Automated Quick Look (AQL) Team Leader, Mission Debriefing Officer, NAS Keflavik Iceland - (Nov 1997 – May 2000).
• PATRON 26, P-3 Acoustic NATOPS Instructor, CNO Project K-416 Operator, ASW Weapons Load Team Leader, Weapons Simulator Trainer (WST) Instructor, Aircrew Coordination Training Instructor, NAS Brunswick ME - (May 1992 - Oct 1997).
• COMPATWING 5, OPCON Watch Supervisor, Analysis Watch Section Leader, Special Projects Analyst, Command Assessment Team, NAS Brunswick ME - (Apr 1989- APR 1992).
• PATRON 11, P-3 Observer, P-3 Acoustic Sensor Operator, Training Petty Officer, ASW Weapons Load Team Member, Special Weapons Load Team Member, NAS Brunswick ME- (Sep 1986- Jan 1989).
MILITARY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer Level III
• Crew Resource Management (CRM) Facilitator
• Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Manager
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) Facilitator
• Advanced Leader Development Program
• Primary Leader Development Program
• Leader Development Program
• All required Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Level One courses
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