Christopher Neilson Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Powhatan, Virginia, United States

Classic Granite and Marble: Quality Control Manager March 2022– Current• Manage a team of 3 Quality Control Specialists and ensure compliance with company and industry standards and regulations.• Develop and implement quality control processes, procedures, and guidelines to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.• Conduct regular audits of production practices, process quality, and sales team performance.• Analyze data and generate reports to track quality metrics, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, CAD, and customer service, to resolve quality-related issues and ensure continuous improvement.• Develop training program and teach employees on quality control processes and procedures to ensure adherence to established standards.Classic Granite and Marble: Project Manager July 2021 – March 2022• Managed a portfolio of projects, including scope, timelines, and resources, from initiation to closure.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project plans and ensure alignment with organizational goals.• Communicated project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management.• Conducted risk assessments, identified mitigation strategies, and developed contingency plans.• Monitored project performance and implemented corrective actions as needed to meet project goals and objectives.• Maintained project documentation and reported project progress and results to stakeholders.

Ashland, Virginia

• Responsible for the budget of over 70 projects yearly that produce 6 million dollars in revenue and continually operate at a 40% or greater margin • Preserve relationships with various interest groups including clients, vendors, labor staff and local officials • Work with operations staff and upper management to assess current equipment inventory and make plan for procurement that corresponds to preset capital expenditures budget• Analyze over 400 purchase request yearly and approve or deny based on need and impact on budget, while analyzing alternative options to ensure project is completed • Audit and evaluate department semiannually by collecting data from 5 different sources and compare to SAGE accounting system to make sure department on track to meet projections• Implement OSHA safety programs and coordinated the development and training of 21 staff members in my department

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Maintained and organized 8TB video scouting database and trained 4 interns on video charting and editing software• Responsible for team operations on day to day basis including travel for 35 people and money distribution for entire staff and player pool• Analyzed equipment needs and worked with upper management to develop plan for purchase and integration of new cameras and software• Worked across 4 separate departments to help develop and implement 3 tournaments, 2 showcases and 2 player/sport development programs while maintaining video responsibilities • Assisted in maintenance and upkeep of National Training Complex

Mesa, Arizona

• Maintained overflow equipment inventory and entire 10TB minor league video database • Shot daily workouts, and videoed, charted and edited over 400 games and on field training sessions• Used video editing software to collect data, generate reports and compile player videos • Worked with players and staff on daily basis to implement, chart and report on the progress of player development plans, with 6 of the 25 players reaching the major leagues within 3 seasons• Worked with 30 players/coaches to transfer video clips to iPads for further personal analysis

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Worked with staff on 5 major video projects including 5TB MLB Draft video collection and organization, 20GB private workout, practice/training sessions and scouting camps• Maintained $8,000 in video equipment and coordinated repair and additional/new purchases• Trained 45 players/staff in use of video software and provided guidance for the generation of reports; additionally provided technical support • Ensured compliance with submission and collection of draft info along with player records

Durham, North Carolina

• Traveled with team and was responsible for equipment during road trips. • Supported player development staff by assisting with player travel and medical visits. • Supervised 15 interns and 12-18 game day staff including scheduling, security and set up/execution of promotional activities

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Worked with colleagues across 3 separate departments to consolidate information and generate a single congruent plan for operations• Coordinated staff in the development of semiprofessional soccer team that operated out of facility• Led co-workers in the development and promotion of 8 sport leagues• Used software to maintain records, sign up and recruit players, and keeping track of team and individual payments• Purchased large equipment and organized, scheduled and maintained log of facility maintenance • Placed in charge of creating an action plan for the facility’s $15,000 advertisement strategy budget

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Duties including answering phones, filing documents, scheduling meeting with sponsors and other organizations and helped plan budget allocations for quarter• Recruited and assisted walk teams and cooperate sponsors though various processes• Aided in the development of a monthly newsletter and other publications

Master'S Degree, Sports

M.S., Sports Management And Policy

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

B.S., Business

Activities and Societies: Member Beta Gamma Sigma