Chris Kakos, Mba, Cppm Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Provide comprehensive leadership, strategic planning and project management over theconstruction and start-up operations of three new veteran’s homes and a new cemetery. Provide project management on a department-wide basis for future projects. Assist in establishing and maintaining a 35-year Capital Improvement Plan for MDVA facilities renovations and replacements. Update/revise the agency strategic plan.

Duties: Responsible for planning, operating and administering the operation of the Department of Defense Automated Human Resources Systems (DCPDS). Provide technical advice and guidance to Human Resources Officer (HRO), functional chiefs, and other HR Specialists and staff. HR Knowledge Manager. Assist Classification and Position Management.• Human Resources Manager for several Human Resources Information Systems for State, Federal and Military employees• Received multiple requests… Show more Duties: Responsible for planning, operating and administering the operation of the Department of Defense Automated Human Resources Systems (DCPDS). Provide technical advice and guidance to Human Resources Officer (HRO), functional chiefs, and other HR Specialists and staff. HR Knowledge Manager. Assist Classification and Position Management.• Human Resources Manager for several Human Resources Information Systems for State, Federal and Military employees• Received multiple requests to rebuild other Directorate’s SharePoint pages after rebuilding the Human Resource Office’s SharePoint page enabling a more customer friendly experience Show less

Duties: lead the Personnel team to develop, coordinate, and synchronize MN National Guard support to subordinate units and civil authorities. Serve as a Liaison to the Incident Commander or the State Emergency Operations Center during operations that require National Guard support to civil authorities.• Facilitated planning and coordination for the sourcing of numerous missions requiring more than 3,000 National Guard members at the Multi-Agency Coordination Center during the civil… Show more Duties: lead the Personnel team to develop, coordinate, and synchronize MN National Guard support to subordinate units and civil authorities. Serve as a Liaison to the Incident Commander or the State Emergency Operations Center during operations that require National Guard support to civil authorities.• Facilitated planning and coordination for the sourcing of numerous missions requiring more than 3,000 National Guard members at the Multi-Agency Coordination Center during the civil unrest events in 2020-21• Completed extensive certification coursework towards FEMA Emergency Management credentialing Show less

Duties: Serve as the chief of an information management division/branch. Provide support for assigned portion of the command, control, communications and computers (C4) program. Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the organization, ensuring advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.• First line supervisor for 7 branch chiefs, indirect supervisor for 38 employees at several facilities• Integrated goals and… Show more Duties: Serve as the chief of an information management division/branch. Provide support for assigned portion of the command, control, communications and computers (C4) program. Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the organization, ensuring advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.• First line supervisor for 7 branch chiefs, indirect supervisor for 38 employees at several facilities• Integrated goals and objectives cross functionally with overall Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems Support program objectives Show less

Duties: Advisor and technical specialist for position classification, position management, and compensation related areas. Provide manpower advisory services for all levels of command, determines position requirements for MN National Guard organizations. Assist managers with planning and implementing reorganizations that frequently are the result of major mission changes or sweeping realignment of positions and personnel.• Conducted an abbreviated work study and job analysis for the… Show more Duties: Advisor and technical specialist for position classification, position management, and compensation related areas. Provide manpower advisory services for all levels of command, determines position requirements for MN National Guard organizations. Assist managers with planning and implementing reorganizations that frequently are the result of major mission changes or sweeping realignment of positions and personnel.• Conducted an abbreviated work study and job analysis for the National Guard Bureau's new Medical Logistics Warehouse resulting in the publication of five new Position Descriptions• Right sized business structures and downsized current employees by 6% in a one year period• Audited 1 unit, 5 sections, and 24 individual positions ensuring appropriate pay plans were properly aligned with designated duties and responsibilities in accordance with Federal Law• Conducted in-depth research and analysis to provide / develop options for senior leadership for which no current classification or job grading standards exist Show less

Duties: Functions as the Officer in Charge of a 950 Soldier organization, representing the commander in oversight and conduct of all functions of the organization and is responsible to ensure the Commander's policies are implemented. Develop plans and procedures for personnel management, supply management, administration in the unit. Provide staff planning and assistance to ensure required personnel, administration, logistics, strength, and readiness objectives are achieved and requirements are… Show more Duties: Functions as the Officer in Charge of a 950 Soldier organization, representing the commander in oversight and conduct of all functions of the organization and is responsible to ensure the Commander's policies are implemented. Develop plans and procedures for personnel management, supply management, administration in the unit. Provide staff planning and assistance to ensure required personnel, administration, logistics, strength, and readiness objectives are achieved and requirements are accomplished.• Exceeded yearly objectives by leading numerous staff planning exercises, and engaging leadership on their vision, and adapting that vision for subordinate organizations • Planned and assigned work to be accomplished through 21 subordinates engaged in operations, training, human resource, and logistics activities at three different facilities• Integrated and synchronized staff activities and information management to optimize control of operations• Transitioned a support staff to a warfighting focused staff operating in the role of an Infantry Battalion for a major NATO exercise Show less

Duties: Plan, organize, coordinate, implement, evaluate and provide technical guidance to units and major organizations in the state. These tasks are completed as a result of detailed and comprehensive studies which require new or substantially modified work methods, procedures, and systems such as the feasibility of organization/reorganization, discontinuation, activation/deactivation, and location/relocation of units in the state's force structure.• Primary analyst for the formulation… Show more Duties: Plan, organize, coordinate, implement, evaluate and provide technical guidance to units and major organizations in the state. These tasks are completed as a result of detailed and comprehensive studies which require new or substantially modified work methods, procedures, and systems such as the feasibility of organization/reorganization, discontinuation, activation/deactivation, and location/relocation of units in the state's force structure.• Primary analyst for the formulation and execution of plans and procedures for organizational structure and modernization for 60+ dissimilar units within the MN National Guard• Identified conflicts, substantive changes and doctrinal issues through analyzation of authorization documents resulting in increase in MN National Guard’s authorized strength, when most states saw a reduction• Partnered with cross-functional staff sections to create a plan to significantly transform the structure of a 5,000 Soldier unit without reducing their readiness levels • Conducted data analysis using the Strategic Management System providing leadership and unit commanders performance results on their objectives Show less

Duties: Conduct mission analysis, develop courses of action and make recommendations to improve the Minnesota National Guard. Conduct staff studies and briefings on current and future operations to ensure effectiveness and mission success. Develop courses of action and recommendations to meet changing requirements and in accordance with the CEO's priorities. Employ advanced planning techniques, coordinate resources and efforts between staff agencies to ensure a coherent planning… Show more Duties: Conduct mission analysis, develop courses of action and make recommendations to improve the Minnesota National Guard. Conduct staff studies and briefings on current and future operations to ensure effectiveness and mission success. Develop courses of action and recommendations to meet changing requirements and in accordance with the CEO's priorities. Employ advanced planning techniques, coordinate resources and efforts between staff agencies to ensure a coherent planning effort.• Chaired the cross functional committee to re-write MN National Guard’s All Hazards Operations Plan ensuring content is in-line with current civil agency plans and policy• Lead Planner for physical relocation of 10% of the MN National Guard’s units and armories resulting in no significant loss in unit readiness• Led the Decision Making Process and development of Operations Plan for a 20,000 Soldier exercise resulting in successful completion of all missions and assigned metrics• Exercise Developer and Lead Controller for full-scale emergency preparedness exercise involving Federal, State, local and non-governmental emergency response organizations• Completed extensive certification coursework towards FEMA Emergency Management credential Show less

• Primary Instructor to 300+ mid to senior level multi-national leaders, teaching both Counter-Insurgency Leaders Course and District Stabilization Framework at the Counter-Insurgency Training Center - Kabul, Afghanistan

Kuwait

Duties: Plan, resource, and manage combat escorts of long-range sustainment missions in a combat zone. Monitor and control the unit's current operations and make recommendations to the Operations Officer and Commander in a 650 Soldier combat unit. Primary resource manager for all training and operations.• Developed systems managing combat power ensuring 100% of 700+ convoys traveling over 1.2 M miles were met without sacrificing maintenance, crew rest; providing predictability to… Show more Duties: Plan, resource, and manage combat escorts of long-range sustainment missions in a combat zone. Monitor and control the unit's current operations and make recommendations to the Operations Officer and Commander in a 650 Soldier combat unit. Primary resource manager for all training and operations.• Developed systems managing combat power ensuring 100% of 700+ convoys traveling over 1.2 M miles were met without sacrificing maintenance, crew rest; providing predictability to subordinate units• Developed and facilitated culminating training exercise for 4x 150 Soldier units, resulting in subordinate and higher echelon certifications for combat deployment readiness• Directly supervised 9 people Show less

• Managed unit deployment timeline and checklists, while conducting monthly personnel and logistics progress reviews ensuring a 5,000 Soldier unit met all requirements and windows to deploy on time at full strength to Kuwait/Iraq theater of operations• Produced and presented numerous informational and decision briefings to senior leaders• Coordinated, produced and published over 200 directives to subordinate units

East St Paul, Mn

Duties: Responsible for training support, morale, welfare, discipline, and safety of all Soldiers in the unit. Responsible for the maintenance, material readiness, and accountability of all associated combat vehicles, weapons and equipment. Plans, prepares, supports, and supervises the collective and individual training of all unit elements.• Managed over 200 Soldiers and accounted for a property book in excess of $200 million dollars ensuring above average readiness levels•… Show more Duties: Responsible for training support, morale, welfare, discipline, and safety of all Soldiers in the unit. Responsible for the maintenance, material readiness, and accountability of all associated combat vehicles, weapons and equipment. Plans, prepares, supports, and supervises the collective and individual training of all unit elements.• Managed over 200 Soldiers and accounted for a property book in excess of $200 million dollars ensuring above average readiness levels• Increased average drill attendance (one-weekend a month) from 130 to 185 through development of tough, realistic yearly training plans and stretch goals Show less

St Paul, Minnesota

• Coordinated and facilitated numerous cross-functional planning meetings with government agencies to include the St Paul Police Dept, FBI, Secret Service, FEMA, other branches of the military• Produced and presented numerous informational and decision briefings to senior leaders• Coordinated, produced and published over 200 directives to subordinate units

Bloomington, Mn

• Managed the daily activities of 43 iPod repair technicians• Developed layout, process and standard operating platform for Best Buy’s iPod Rapid ExchangeProgram while building the repair team, resulting in a Customer Survey Index Score of 80%acceptance during the pilot phase• Reduced repair fails from a yearly average of 12.5% to 9.7% for the second quarter by emplacingsystems for identifying trouble areas and using it to coach and re-train

Bloomington, Mn

• Helped build the Tech Team Program and develop the Technician Assistant SOP from the ground up during Best Buy’s transition from commission based repair

Iraq

Duties: Responsible for training support, morale, welfare, discipline, and safety of all Soldiers in the unit during wartime. Responsible for the maintenance, material readiness, and accountability of all associated combat vehicles, weapons and equipment. Plans, prepares, supports, and supervises the collective and individual training of all Soldiers.• Managed 40 Soldiers, 14 vehicles, and associated military equipment valued in excess of $3 million dollars resulting in completion of… Show more Duties: Responsible for training support, morale, welfare, discipline, and safety of all Soldiers in the unit during wartime. Responsible for the maintenance, material readiness, and accountability of all associated combat vehicles, weapons and equipment. Plans, prepares, supports, and supervises the collective and individual training of all Soldiers.• Managed 40 Soldiers, 14 vehicles, and associated military equipment valued in excess of $3 million dollars resulting in completion of over 170 combat missions without loss of life or equipment• Developed and mentoring subordinate leaders, which resulted in 17 promotions or moves to positions of greater responsibility.• Rated #2 of 17 Platoon Leaders in a unit that ranked #5 out of 131 like units Show less

• Managed retail store operations, which included sales, weekly inventories, customer relations,employee training and scheduling• Responsible for digital photo restoration and digital transfer of 35mm film to CD as well asshipping-receiving for company’s Imagination Center, servicing 322 stores across the Midwest.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Advanced Operations Course

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History & Studio Arts