Chris Butler Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

I work on the AWS Specialization Programs Team, managing a catalog of unique AWS Service specific programs, as well as specializations focusing in industry, use cases, and workloads. My main role is launching net new programs to enhance the AWS Partner experience, as well as provide curated, validated solutions for AWS customers.

I led a team of 110 Amazon associates with 5 direct reports. The scope of responsibilities included everything from coaching and training the team to meet all demands of Amazon’s customers to developing junior leaders. Essential to my role is developing a strong leadership base within the team that ensures the foundation is set to drive successful operations, while balancing logistics and process improvement to deliver projects on time and within strict budgetary restraints.

Virginia, United States

I led a team of 85 experts with 7 direct reports in technical support for Verizon Wireless customers on our messaging platform. The goal of the team is to provide exceptional customer service and resolve all of our customers' technical issues.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:• Launched sales initiative across our platform; gained buy-in from team supervisors and led this massive change to become the most successful team in driving revenue through our sales initiative by… Show more I led a team of 85 experts with 7 direct reports in technical support for Verizon Wireless customers on our messaging platform. The goal of the team is to provide exceptional customer service and resolve all of our customers' technical issues.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:• Launched sales initiative across our platform; gained buy-in from team supervisors and led this massive change to become the most successful team in driving revenue through our sales initiative by creating innovative, tangible sales tactics and resources to maximize opportunities and effectiveness. To date my team has created over $1M in revenue for our department.• Created internal system to track Agent Performance with new performance assessments, ensure accountability, and drive metrics; resulted in rapid and effective performance management and agent growth while providing all necessary recognition or re-training actions needed.• Designed and implemented an agent reward system to motivate and promote exceptional behavior and customer service surrounding sales. This system has been adopted by every Operations Manager in our platform.• Effectively used data management and analysis to drive performance resulting in top quartile performance month over month within KPI's of resolution and STAR rating.• Led all internal recruiting programs for the line of business, both internal and external. Resulted in over 60 offers made and 50 offers accepted, far exceeding client expectations.• Chosen to lead and develop our Leaders Development program; served as main point of contact and advisor with our professional development team to build a bench of talented leaders. Regularly procure and source all materials needed to launch internal training sessions. 12 of these trainees have grown into supervisor positions. Show less

Fort Stewart, Georgia

I led a 10 person material planning and logistics analyst team responsible for ensuring a 600 member military organization can deploy in an emergency response scenario to any location worldwide within 72 hours. I was responsible for the logistical sustainment for my organization. I found creative answers for executive and commanding officers to support and resource training. Many of the responsibilities that fell under this role were logistically demanding projects that require coordination… Show more I led a 10 person material planning and logistics analyst team responsible for ensuring a 600 member military organization can deploy in an emergency response scenario to any location worldwide within 72 hours. I was responsible for the logistical sustainment for my organization. I found creative answers for executive and commanding officers to support and resource training. Many of the responsibilities that fell under this role were logistically demanding projects that require coordination with several government entities and employees.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:o Executed project to move over 30,000 tons of cargo and $500M of equipment more than 2,000 miles using rail and freight, coordinating with hundreds of government employees and entities in the process.o Revamped standard work for efficiency and regulation compliance. Methods were adopted and implemented across organization. o Completed large project as the lead involving multiple civilian agencies to comply with regulations at the National Training Center at Ft. Irwin, CA that enabled a 600 man organization to deploy and receive over $5 million worth of equipment on-site. Show less

Afghanistan/Ft Bliss, Texas

Managed 110 associates with three direct reports as Senior Operations officer – equipment maintenance, personnel sustainment and logistical support both in Afghanistan and Ft. Bliss, Texas. I supervised and reported to higher echelons the status of fleet maintenance, and was the individual responsible for organizing and maintaining property worth over $50 million.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:o Successfully coordinated transportation, security and delivery of $10M of… Show more Managed 110 associates with three direct reports as Senior Operations officer – equipment maintenance, personnel sustainment and logistical support both in Afghanistan and Ft. Bliss, Texas. I supervised and reported to higher echelons the status of fleet maintenance, and was the individual responsible for organizing and maintaining property worth over $50 million.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:o Successfully coordinated transportation, security and delivery of $10M of equipment from Texas to rural areas of Afghanistan. Despite austere terrain and multiple combat setbacks, made delivery to customer on-time. Completing this project, enabled multiple NATO agencies the ability to consistently conduct security missions on time with our Afghan partners.o Efficiently solved property accountability gaps in a new Army property system. Transitioned to the new system as the project lead. This project included 100% inventory of over $50 million worth of equipment.o Rated in the top 10% of Lieutenants in the Squadron. Show less

Afghanistan

Responsible for the personal security of numerous executives and the Commanding General of Eastern Afghanistan. Simultaneously oversaw all administrative actions at the Brigade level.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:o Planned, resourced and conducted over 100 security missions in support of Commander Battlefield circulation without any safety incidents. This allowed the Brigade Commander to travel freely and ensure the safety and well-being of his Soldiers.o… Show more Responsible for the personal security of numerous executives and the Commanding General of Eastern Afghanistan. Simultaneously oversaw all administrative actions at the Brigade level.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:o Planned, resourced and conducted over 100 security missions in support of Commander Battlefield circulation without any safety incidents. This allowed the Brigade Commander to travel freely and ensure the safety and well-being of his Soldiers.o Coordinated with multiple international Army’s to ensure projects and missions were planned and resourced. This enabled the safe and secure transportation of high ranking individuals of multi-national Army’s.o Was the lead in administrative actions, conducting over 200 staff actions that supported over 800 personnel across Eastern Afghanistan.o Rated in the top 10% of Lieutenants in the Brigade. Show less

Fort Bliss, Texas

Platoon Leader of a Stryker Anti Tank Platoon. This unique Platoon was the Brigade’s only Anti-Tank force. I led a team of 16 associates and maintained over $25 million worth of equipment. Not only was I responsible for those in my Platoon, but another responsibility for this position included being an anti-tank expert and educating the rest of the Brigade’s leadership on our capabilities.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:o I revamped and improved maintenance processes to… Show more Platoon Leader of a Stryker Anti Tank Platoon. This unique Platoon was the Brigade’s only Anti-Tank force. I led a team of 16 associates and maintained over $25 million worth of equipment. Not only was I responsible for those in my Platoon, but another responsibility for this position included being an anti-tank expert and educating the rest of the Brigade’s leadership on our capabilities.Accomplishments I achieved in this role:o I revamped and improved maintenance processes to change vehicle readiness from 33% to 100%. This allowed the entire Platoon to be used on various training opportunities, enabling the Brigade to fight at its full capability.o I overhauled the Platoons physical training plan to achieve the highest average Platoon physical training score in the Company.o Rated in the top 5% of Lieutenants in the Battalion. Show less

Fort Benning, Ga