Chris Whitfield Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

First-line supervisor of two Infantry Team Leaders and in charge of an Infantry Weapons Squad reporting directly to Platoon Leadership (O-1/O-2 Lieutenant and/or E-7 Sergeant First Class). Team Leaders (E-5) are in charge of 2-4 personnel at any given time, requiring management, supervision, delegation, and one on one career counseling. Also in charge of disciplinary action when required. Knowledgeable in Army Regulations and Doctrine. On occasion, a Squad Leader (E-6), is required to step in for or assist the Platoon Sergeant, (an E-7 Sergeant First Class position), controlling approximately 4 squads and up to 40 personnel.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

First-line supervisor in an Infantry Squad. In charge of anywhere from 2-4 personnel at any given time, requiring management, supervision, delegation, and one on one career counseling. Also in charge of disciplinary action when required. Knowledgeable in Army Regulations and Doctrine.On occasion, required to step in for or assist the Squad Leader, an E-6 Staff Sergeant, in the position of middle management controlling approximately 6-10 personnel.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Federal contractor employed by Inflow. Work as a member of a small Digital Media team handling both internal and external communications for a federal customer. The team compiles a daily, email-based report that is distributed to the customer’s nearly 2,000 employees. The report highlights relevant news articles pertaining to the work of the customer and is sourced from various reputable media outlets. Often times the Digital Media team must lean heavily on personal knowledge of the customer’s day to day operations, the federal government, trusted news sources, and general current events in order to produce a quality report in a timely fashion.In addition to the daily report, the Digital Media team is also responsible for content management, maintaining both the customer’s public and internal web pages. This includes traditional web pages as well as social media accounts (such as Twitter and LinkedIn). Understanding how to maintain, edit, and operate these systems is critical to daily success. The team publishes digital copies of all customer reports and assists human resources by posting job vacancy announcements in order to attract new hires.The position also requires knowledge of all Microsoft Office software (primarily Word, Outlook, and Excel) and Adobe software (Acrobat and Photoshop). The team assists the customer’s Public Affairs staff with monitoring and facilitating communications and makes recommendations for process improvements as well as implement office-wide standardization. Inflow’s Digital Media team always strives to provide exceptional customer service and is willing to rise to any situation and complete any given task, regardless of the original scope of the contract.--Also able to step in and act as an official Public Affairs Photographer for the customer's internal/external media events should the primary photographer be unable to do so for whatever reason. This requires official photographer permits.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Sales Associate in Lumber department. Also cross-trained in the Flooring, Decor, and Paint departments. Able to process Appliance sales. Certified on Reach Truck, Order Picker, and Forklifts. Responsible for providing excellent customer service in any department, solving customer problems, maintaining extensive product knowledge, maintaining and restocking inventory, placing and retrieving customer ordered items, and upkeep of general store appearance.

Tempe, Arizona

Sales Associate in Flooring and Decor department. Also cross-trained in the Paint department and able to process Appliance sales. Certified on Reach Truck, Order Picker, and Forklifts. Responsible for providing excellent customer service in any department, solving customer problems, maintaining extensive product knowledge, maintaining and restocking inventory, placing and retrieving customer ordered items, and upkeep of general store appearance.

Tempe, Arizona

NRA Certified Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, and Firearms Safety Instructor volunteering a few hours per week to assist C2 Instructor staff. Working towards full time staff position and accreditation. Specializing in firearm safety, pistol, and CCW courses in the Tempe/Phoenix area.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

First-line supervisor in an MP Squad. In charge of 2 personnel, requiring management, supervision, delegation, and one on one career counseling. Also in charge of disciplinary action when required. Knowledgeable in Army Regulations and Doctrine.On occasion, required to step in for or assist the Squad Leader, an E-6 Staff Sergeant, in the position of middle management controlling approximately 9-12 personnel.

Fort Carson, Co

First-line supervisor in an Infantry Squad. In charge of anywhere from 2-4 personnel at any given time, requiring management, supervision, delegation, and one on one career counseling. Also in charge of disciplinary action when required. Knowledgeable in Army Regulations and Doctrine.On occasion, required to step in for or assist the Squad Leader, an E-6 Staff Sergeant, in the position of middle management controlling approximately 6-10 personnel.

Fort Benning, Ga; Fort Carson, Co; Fort Knox, Ky; Forward Deployed - Afghanistan

Served in the United States Army as an Infantryman. Trained in basic military skills and combat tactics at Fort Benning, GA from May to September 2011. Stationed at Fort Carson, CO from October 2011 to May 2016. Deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division during 2012 and 2014.

Afghanistan; Fort Carson, Co; Fort Knox, Ky; Ntc At Fort Irwin, Ca

Knowledgeable primarily with the 240B and 240L medium machine gun, it's functions, implementations and capabilities. Also knowledgeable with all other small arms of the United States Army including but not limited to the M9 9mm handgun, the M4 assault rifle, the M249 squad automatic weapon or SAW, the M203 and M320 40mm grenade launchers, and the M2 .50 cal machine gun.First-line supervisor in charge of anywhere from 2-4 personnel at any given time, requiring management, supervision, delegation, and one on one career counseling. Also in charge of disciplinary action when required. Knowledgeable in Army Regulations and Doctrine.On occasion, required to step in for or assist the Weapon Squad Leader, an E-6 Staff Sergeant, in the position of middle management controlling approximately 6-10 personnel.Deployed to Afghanistan's RC-South, February 2014-August 2014

Fort Carson, Co And Afghanistan

Expertise with and accountability for all of the Platoon's Thales AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio (MBITR). Approximately 14 MBITRs for a total value of $100,000. Also an expert with and accountable for the Platoon's Harris AN/PRC-152 radio systems. Approximately 10 AN/PRC-152 radio systems for a total value of $100,000. In charge of operating and loading software on to the Platoon's six Blue Force Tracker systems which was valued at approximately $60,000 worth of equipment and accessories. In charge of all antennas and peripheral equipment, tactical satellite (TACSAT) arrays and 1-2 Simple Key Loader(s) (SKL) which is a secure piece of communications equipment designed to encrypt and encode all MBITR and AN/PRC-152 radio communications. All equipment was maintained and functional allowing for uninterrupted communication between teams, squads, platoons, and the company. At no time did the Platoon have less than 100% communications effectiveness with at least one device.This position required a SECRET level clearance - held since joining the Army in 2011.Chosen by command to attend a three month Pashto language course put on by a Defense Language Institute satellite program at Fort Carson, CO in preparation for second deployment to Afghanistan.Deployed to Afghanistan's RC-South, February 2014-August 2014

Fort Carson, Co And Afghanistan

Combination of an electronic communications expert and information gatekeeper and analyst. Officially classified as a Radio Telephone Operator (RTO) but required on multiple occasions to brief the Brigade's Colonel/Command Sergeant Major (O-6/E-9) on current events and situations. The Brigade Colonel was in charge of 4-5 Afghan Provinces and countless districts, headquartered in the Jalalabad Airfield/FOB Fenty. Also required to stand in for and assist the E-7 Sergeant First Class Battle NCO. The Battle NCO was the highest ranking NCO on the operations floor of the tactical operations center (TOC).Deployed to Afghanistan's RC-East, March 2012-December 2012

Radford, Va

Certificates held include-Virginia EMT-Basic-EVOC-CPR/First Aid for the First ResponderStarted with a CPR certificate working to assist other EMTs and the city ALS agency. After receiving VA State EMT certification and graduating from EVOC, positioned as both a driver for a First Response vehicle and a shift lead, called an Officer in Charge (OIC). As an OIC placed in charge of a First Responder shift (usually 12 hours in length) of 2-3 additional personnel. First Response vehicle and crew was BLS only and not certified to transport patients.Assisted the Radford City EMS on larger scale emergencies and anything involving the Radford University population and property. Elected to the position of Equipment Lieutenant. Was in charge of maintaining all of the agencies supply requests and property. As the OIC and the Equipment Lieutenant, acted as a lead assist for the city ALS when they would arrive on scene.

Radford, Va And Manassas, Va

Primarily worked at cash register. Also assisting customers find items, assist in clean ups and spills, and give basic advice and opinions on products to the customers.Assisting the Customer Service Managers with nightly cash management.Duel responsibility of Cashier and Sales Associate in the Lawn and Garden section when transferred from the Radford, VA store to Manassas, VA location.

Vienna, Va

Seasonal position working summers between semesters at Radford University. Worked in the golf cart garage as an attendant. Very basic golf card maintenance. Cleaned golf clubs. Organized and secured Westwood member's golf clubs, bags, and personal items. Did the best possible to return lost or misplaced items to their rightful owners.Other rotational duties included setting up golf carts for both "Member's only" and "Member/Guest" tournaments, setting up the driving range and running the driving range ball picker, valet service, and golf club pick up/drop off. Always providing members with the best service and showing their guests the benefits of membership in an attempt on behalf of the Country Club to bring on more clients.On call to provide any additional services to the membership of the Country Club.

Radford, Va - Muse Hall

One of six resident assistants assigned to the 4th and 5th floors of the Muse residential hall. Muse is the largest dormitory on Radford University, housing approximately 950 students in 13 floors.Designed and organized social events for the residents of the 4th floor. Many of the residents were in their freshman year so social events were mainly designed to orient the residents to the University and it's clubs while also acting as ice breakers, allowing them to find similarities with their new neighbors.Responded to emergencies, working alongside both Emergency Medical Services and University Police. In the position to effectively counsel residents with interpersonal relationship issues, including some instances of suicide prevention. Versed in legal reporting and documentation on behalf of the University.

Northern Virginia, Washington Dc Metro Area

Worked a Bat Mitzvah and some free lance, volunteer photographer jobs while also an advanced placement photography student.All job opportunities were supplied by the teachers of the advanced classes.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Criminal Justice/Police Science

Activities and Societies: Radford University EMSPhotography classes EMT-B/CPR/First Responder -Volunteer at University Rescue Squad

Education record

Activities and Societies: Criminal Justice Academy Class in 2006-07, Advanced (AP) Art classes 2005-07 -Photography -Digital -3DFreshman.