Chris Garner Email & Phone Number

United States

Virginia Beach, Va

Virginia Beach, Va

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Uss Bataan

Leader of a multi-level leadership department. Responsible for the growth and development of 140+ Sailors, including Chief Petty Officers and Junior Officers, who operate and maintain all C5I equipment on-board a US Navy vessel.Direct adviser to and, on occasion, acting in the absence of the Command Master Chief for a crew of 1100+ Sailors. Providing policy guidance and assisting with decision making across multiple operational departments.Responsible for maximum up-time of all combat systems and communications equipment. Providing oversight for 2000+ monthly maintenance requirements as well as emergent repairs to complex systems. Administrative oversight for all performance reports and awards within the department to include occasional disciplinary actions as required.Established innovative training program which encouraged growth and created multiple advancement opportunities. Leader and Mentor within the CPO mess (80+), continuously sought after for leadership guidance and conflict resolution among senior enlisted leaders.Training of all new leaders, preparing them for the challenges ahead and setting them up for success through hands on scenarios and role-playing.

Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic N6

Accountable to the N6 director as the subject matter expert for all combat systems electronic systems (internal and external communication systems, navigation radar systems, weapon radar systems, navigation equipment, alarm and indicating systems) utilized in the Atlantic Fleet. Direct liaison between operational units and all technical warrant holders, supply chain, and repair assist personnel improving fleet up-time specifically during multinational training exercises and deployments. Subject matter expert team member on troubled systems board responsible for tracking and performing failure analysis for systems with low up-time fleet-wide. Assisted in the development of corrective action and design changes to return equipment to a fully mission ready state.Fleet modernization team member responsible for identifying operational units for testing of new systems. Assisted in the development of test programs as well as implementation time lines. Managed the installation of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) radar systems on all Atlantic fleet vessels. Negotiated a 20% lower fee with civilian contractors resulting in significant cost savings for the Navy.Assisted in the development of the concept of operations documents for two new classes of naval ship. Responsible for planning effective use of man-hours within budget constraints.Developed and implemented new qualification standards for navigation radar and electronic spectrum management. Chaired the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist common core qualification standard board improving overall level of knowledge across the fleet.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Leading Chief Petty Officer for Combat Electronics Division on board USS Mitscher DDG-57.Responsible for leading, mentoring, and supervising 30+ Sailors within CE division.Provided direct supervision of all maintenance performed on 500+ pieces of equipment during tenure.Senior Enlisted Watchbill Coordinator for crew of 300+. Developed and implemented all watchbills for the command over a period of 2 years (100+).Chairman of CPO transition for 2011. Responsible for proper training of all newly selected Chief Petty Officers during 8 week transition period. Family Advocacy Program manager.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Small business owner providing hand-made works of art primarily out of wooden materials including: shadow boxes for military retirees, challenge coin holders, display cases, cabinets, and furniture. Responsible for all aspects of the business from advertising, project management, cost negotiation, and craftsmanship.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Accountable to the Officer in Charge, NPTU Charleston, for: safe operation of a naval nuclear reactor, supervision of all electronics maintenance in support of reactor operation, training and mentoring junior team members in pursuit of reactor operator qualifications, and enforcing policy while executing exacting standards of conduct.Led a team of 50+ junior team members in the safe operation of a naval nuclear reactor while maintaining the highest level of day to day operational standards.Trained and qualified 300+ students as naval nuclear reactor operators, attaining 98% retention.Responsible for developing and maintaining training accomplishment metrics for a 3000+ member team, resulting in an overall increase in efficiency by 15%.Managed 50+ team members in the training and qualification of 200+ Naval Officers as reactor plant supervisors.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Electrical And Electronics Engineering, 4.0

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