Christopher Vass Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Serve as the point person for acquiring, identifying, and reporting all performance data for ORMPerform compilation, comparison, and verification of all information using several sources including query searches, SQL, and Microsoft ExcelCreate the agency’s budget as well as strategize and enable budget improvements for the fiscal yearProvide agency assistance to the senior procurement officerManage payroll processing for 300 employees amounting to $350K on a bi-weekly basisOversee the operations of the enterprise risk management (ERM) program for each District agencyPartner with the division managers and project leads in setting and accomplishing annual or monthly objectives as well as key performance indicators (KPIs) and workload measures (WLMs)Formulate agency responses for Oversight Hearing before the DC CouncilHandle all FOIA requests for ORM

Washington, District Of Columbia

Worked under the supervision of the ORM program administrator (PA) and the directorRepresented the program and agency on all external and internal meetingsPrepared and conducted informational briefings to district government agencies regarding the operations of the Office of Risk Management (ORM)Carried out thorough research and reporting of findings on the status of employee workers’ compensation (WC) to their respective agenciesActed as the ORM’s point of contact, in charge of identifying and documenting WC data, financials, eligible employee payments, DC Court of Appeals hearings/court orders, as well as tax information for 500 employeesResolved any provider and customer service-related issues through phone, email, and in-person correspondencesFunctioned as project manager in implementing the District’s new online incident and claim reporting system, ERisk

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinate program content with radio hosts, execute strategic and tactical plans, and direct multi-functional technical crew to achieve high quality production valuesProvide multi-functional Project Management oversight to produce three broadcast programs: Roundtrip, Home Plate and The Front Office. Lead Producer for fast-paced, high priority, live Major League Baseball (MLB) events, and time-critical aspects of live national program broadcastsAnalyze production processes to identify areas for improvement, developing and executing cost reduction programs and resolving complex multi-functional issuesBuild sustainable working relationships with celebrities, athletes and 30 geographically dispersed MLB Public Relations departments. Supervise training of colleagues & new employees in producer roles/dutiesIdentify and book knowledgeable persons for interviews (live, taped, telecon, or online)Compile and analyze relevant research and statistical data that supports game strategies, team rosters, and player evaluations so that Program Hosts present informed, quality interviews

Bethesda, Md

Coordinate program content with hosts; select/organize appropriate highlights; ensure correct studio setup for live broadcasts; and train colleagues and new hires to meet expected in-studio roles and duties

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Interviewed players for Tampa Bay Rays, Buccaneers, & Lighting (on-field & locker room) for live/taped broadcast, creating high quality production values that successfully reached a large audience

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Averaged 11 automobile sales per month generating profits of over $70KManaged sales negotiations, financing options and final contractsMaintained working relationships with more than 100 clients

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched and compiled player and game statistics that enabled program hosts and anchors to conduct well-rounded interviews with sports celebrities and informed commentariesDeveloped tactical solutions in resolving media broadcast issues, executing and coordinating multi-disciplinary collaborative action plans, and communicating results for review and future reference

Frederick, Md

Lumber Associate & Forklift Operator

Bristol, Ct

Reviewed game films, selected highlights appropriate for broadcast, and edited them for timely and accurate reportingFed the video clips to ESPN/ABC affiliatesRan the prompter for various showsCreated many clips for voice-overs

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Concentraions: Business Managment And Consulting

Bachelors, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Theta Chi Alpha Psi ChapterPhilip Merrill College of Journalism

Business Administration And Management, General

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