Immigration Services Officer | Successful Program Manager | Operations Leader | USAF Veteran
Orange County, California Area
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Immigration Services Officer
Orange County, California Area
United States Air Force
Equipment Rental Manager / Facility Safety Supervisor / Inventory Control Specialist
January 2012 to September 2015
Yokota Air Base, Japan
United States Air Force
Logistics & Functional Manager / Senior Instructor & Compliance Auditor (C-130 Loadmaster)
2010 to December 2011
Yokota Air Base, Japan
United States Air Force
Program Manager / Safety Inspector / Compliance Auditor (C-130 Loadmaster)
2005 to 2010
Yokota Air Base, Japan
United States Air Force
Senior Logistics Manager/ Operations Manager / Cargo Movement Coordinator (C-130 Loadmaster)
2002 to 2005
McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey
United States Air Force
Logistics Coordinator / Operations Supervisor / C-130 Instructor Loadmaster
December 1994 to 2002
Ramstein Air Base Germany
United States Air Force
Firefighter
January 1985 to November 1994
Military Assignments in Europe and the United States
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Full Time Student / Enhancing Technical Management Skills
April 2013 to June 2017
Greater Los Angeles Area
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Technical Management
Villanova University
Green Belt Certification, Project Management
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's in Applied Science, Fire Science
Community College of the Air Force
Associates in Applied Science, Aviation Operations
Woodrow Wilson High School, Long Beach, California
General Studies
1980 to 1983
Veterans Transition Support
LEAN Continuous Improvement Training
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Christopher Walker works for U.S. Department of Homeland Security
What is Christopher Walker's role at U.S. Department of Homeland Security?
Christopher Walker is Immigration Services Officer
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Christopher Walker works in the Government Relations industry.
📖 Summary
Immigration Services Officer @ U.S. Department of Homeland Security Orange County, California AreaEquipment Rental Manager / Facility Safety Supervisor / Inventory Control Specialist @ United States Air Force Transitory job after military career working full time in a multitude of management, management support, and customer service roles. MANAGEMENT and INVENTORY CONTROL-Managed $1.3 million equipment rental program ensured serviceability and functionality of assets-Performed audits and inventories of inner organizational entities ensuring accuracy of financial reporting-Primary purchase agent; researched requirements, solicited bids, implemented procurement actions-Accomplished budgeting and accounting duties for organization with $30,000 in monthly sales-Payroll supervisor; calculated / certified compensation with overtime for 11 US and Japanese employees-Oversaw management of local vendor work contracts providing facility and equipment maintenance-Controlled, disbursed, safeguarded high value US dollar and Japanese yen petty cash accounts-Administered broadcast, print, and Internet marketing campaigns promoting organizational events-Coordinated and executed complex logistical plans for base-wide US/Japanese morale eventsSAFETY-Authored and maintained safety continuity book ensuring compliance with Air Force standards-Performed monthly safety audits of facility and industrial ops insuring Air Force and OSHA compliance-Attended quarterly safety committee meetings providing input on current safety issues-Maintained safety training records on 11 Japanese and U.S. civilian employees-Developed monthly safety briefing topics conveying critical safety issues to multi-national workforce-Insured 100% compliance and secured corrective action on facility safety audit findings -Evaluated job safety analysis procedures with risky recreational activities insuring staff and participants met USAF and OSHA requirements in all outside adventure activities-Performed new-hire safety training utilizing job safety analysis and organizational procedures-Authored business continuity plan (BCP) ensuring vital services resumed after incident or natural disaster From January 2012 to September 2015 (3 years 9 months) Yokota Air Base, JapanLogistics & Functional Manager / Senior Instructor & Compliance Auditor (C-130 Loadmaster) @ United States Air Force -Senior leader advisor on all aspects of operational and quality of life issues for 350-person organization-Senior subject matter expert (SME) of C-130 aircraft cargo loading systems, procedures, and operations-Performed workplace safety audits on 140 logistic professionals in 4 disciplines; reported safety shortfalls to senior leadership to pave way for culture of safety and discipline-Led, managed, and mentored 40 logistics experts executing specialized duties on C-130 cargo aircraft-Managed airfield logistical operations for numerous airlift and airdrop operations from global locations-Managed ground operations and developed logistic plans for the movement of 167 tons of humanitarian relief supplies and 400 recovery personnel via airlift after massive 2011 Japanese earthquake.-Fixed new-hire on-boarding problem; established policies and procedures cutting 30 days off time-line-Interfaced with senior leaders on aviation safety incidents; provided candor on causes with solutions-Served as the career counselor for 40 logistic specialists providing vital guidance and mentorship; achieved a 100% retention rate and 67% promotion rate among personnel counseled. From 2010 to December 2011 (1 year) Yokota Air Base, JapanProgram Manager / Safety Inspector / Compliance Auditor (C-130 Loadmaster) @ United States Air Force -Lead program manager responsible for compliance oversight on multiple aviation related programs-Performed job performance safety audits evaluating 112 highly specialized logistics professional’s abilities to carry out duties-C-130 aircraft cargo loading system SME; source for technical specification inquiries and guidance-Managed technical publications library insuring 450 aviators had publications and reference materials.-Authored aviation-related regulations localizing compliance standards of US Air Force mandates-Overhauled and updated 215 volume technical publications library and distribution system -Lead flight examiner responsible for assessing 40 aircraft loadmaster’s adherence to specialized job standards-Lead evaluator of personnel performing cargo movement and disaster response/readiness operations-Developed program/authored guidance on technical order improvement program; bolstered input submissions From 2005 to 2010 (5 years) Yokota Air Base, JapanSenior Logistics Manager/ Operations Manager / Cargo Movement Coordinator (C-130 Loadmaster) @ United States Air Force -Led 34 personnel in 7 different specialties responsible for establishing cargo operations globally. -Program manager overseeing administration of equipment preparation and aircraft load planning course-Authored training directive identifying required duties and skill-sets of organizations cargo ramp coordinators-Led 60-person highly specialized team to Iraqi airfield; processed 2,700 cargo tons and 17,500 passengers -Managed cargo ramp for Haiti humanitarian airlift mission; handled 2 million cargo tons and 33,000 passengers From 2002 to 2005 (3 years) McGuire Air Force Base, New JerseyLogistics Coordinator / Operations Supervisor / C-130 Instructor Loadmaster @ United States Air Force -Managed teams of cargo handlers, maintenance, and support personnel utilized for cargo loading operations-Developed deployment and employment plans for multiple global deployments with minimal supervision-Instructed aircraft loadmasters on proper procedures for inspecting and operating aircraft related systems-Calculated aircraft weight and balance and reviewed records associated ensuring the safe operation of aircraft From December 1994 to 2002 (8 years) Ramstein Air Base GermanyFirefighter @ United States Air Force - Performed duties as an airport and community firefighter- Dispatched crews; coordinated support services; relayed information supporting emergency services- Managed response crews and acted as on-scene commander during emergency situations- Inspected and maintained vital firefighting/rescue equipment From January 1985 to November 1994 (9 years 11 months) Military Assignments in Europe and the United StatesFull Time Student / Enhancing Technical Management Skills @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Full-time student pursuing Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (Graduation June 2017)Coursework includes Supply Chain Management, Information Security, Information Systems Management, Project Management, Airport Design, Labor Relations, Marketing, Accounting and Corporate Finance From April 2013 to June 2017 (4 years 3 months) Greater Los Angeles Area
Introversion (I), Sensing (S), Thinking (T), Perceiving (P)
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