1. Christopher R. Howe
Email: christopherRyhowe@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christopherryhowe/en
Summary: A top-performing and versatile manager and leader with an MBA and a record of sustained high
standards. A strong military technical background in Human Resources, managing projects, directing teams,
managing aircraft system maintenance and repairs, testing hardware and equipment. Graduate level knowledge of
Corporate Finance, Marketing and Organization Performance with proven experience collaborating with senior
leadership to conduct Human Resource functions in order to further advance company goals. Goal-oriented and
analytical, a flexible employee capable of working independently or as part of team, and focused on utilizing a
strong skill set of talents and skills to advance projects and deliver exceptional results with a focus and
understanding of meeting deadlines.
Highlights and Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Associate Degree in Human Resource Management
• Graduate level education in Finance, HR, Operations, Marketing, IT, and Org Behavior/Performance
• Secret Security Clearance; Investigation completed: 13 Sept. 2013
• First Sergeant Academy (Human Resource Management School, military equivalent of PHR)
• 19 years Leadership, Management, Human Resource Management, Fighter Aircraft Experience
• Professional Manager Certification (PMC)
Professional Experience
Human Resource Management
• Key advisor to the Chief Executive Officer on employee relations, morale, and progressive discipline of
740 personnel. Executes performance appraisals, administrative actions, career counseling and
professional development of assigned employees.
• Served as the liaison between management and employees to build relationships, answer inquiries, interpret
and translate organizational goals, polices, state and federal laws/regulations.
• Advised the Chief Executive Officer on organizational policy matters such as equal employment and sexual
harassment, resulted in zero Inspector General complaints and zero EEO incidents.
• Provided professional development to 700+ personnel. Advocated personal growth by briefing and
counseling employees on educational opportunities; resulted in the company’s employees achieving a
combined 1,000 education credit hours with 6 conferred Associate Degrees.
Project Management
• Worked cross-functionally with approximately 10 outside agencies to develop a 5-day leadership course;
resulted in successful completion, graduation and global assignment of 110 managers.
• Secured venue and coordinated logistics (airfare, rental cars, and hotels) for 110 managers; efforts led to
the successful completion of a 5-day workshop, seminar was coined as a “best practice.”
• Coordinated large-scale lodging and reception event for approximately 700+ inbound personnel; resulted in
successful bed-down and mission accomplishment, enhancing global relations.
Supervision
• Recognized as “Senior NCO of the Year, 2013” (Manager of the Year) for outstanding Leadership and
Management of assigned personnel.
• Coordinated/oversaw organization’s employee awards and recognition program for 700+ personnel.
Efforts led to 15 employees earning higher headquarters awards recognition.
• Supervised and monitored 16 divisions/48 employees on 26 assigned aircraft valued at $910M.
• Managed, supervised and led a 33 person equipment repair facility; oversaw $41M in equipment, $3.5M
worth of support equipment, and $353K in computer equipment; resulted in being recognized as
“Outstanding Performer” during headquarters inspection.
Trainer/Instructor
2. Christopher R. Howe
Email: christopherRyhowe@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christopherryhowe/en
• Instructed monthly training requirements; coordinated weekly, monthly training schedules for 130
employees; efforts led to zero overdue training, zero disqualifications and zero work delays.
• Initiated and monitored qualifications and recurring training documents for 130 employees; resulted in
“97% In-Compliance” rating during IG inspection; lauded as “best seen to date.”
Communication
• Managed a diverse workforce 740 civilian, military and contractor personnel. Identified morale issues with
employees, diffused conflicts and briefed Executive Leadership of findings
• Presented briefs at executive level; provided situational awareness to leaders on contemporary employee
issues. Enhanced executive leaderships awareness of current trends in the workforce.
• Posted legal regulations, EEO, OSHA and Inspector General notes in common areas for viewing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe and Access.
Work Experience
US Air Force, Retired
• F-22 Raptor Weapons Workcenter Supervisor
• First Sergeant (Human Resource Manager)
• Equipment Repair Facility Manager
• Supply and Parts Ordering Supervisor (Supply Chain Manager)
• F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Expeditor (Mid-level Supervisor, Foreman)
• F-22 Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor (Frontline Supervisor)
• F-15/F-16/T-38 Aircraft Maintenance Instructor/Trainer/Evaluator
• F-15E/A-10 Aircraft Maintenance Worker
Education and Training
Chadron State College May 2013
Masters Degree in Business Administration
Touro University International June 2009
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration
Community College of the Air Force May 2009
Associates Degree in Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force May 2007
Associates Degree in Aircraft Armament Technology
U.S. Air Force, Specialized Training 1997-2016
• Human Relations Training
• Information Protection Training
• Suicide Prevention Training
• Professional and Unprofessional Relationships Training
• Sexual Assault Prevention Training
• Free Exercise of Religion Training
• Equal Opportunity and Sensitivity to Sexual Orientation Policy Training
• Airman Leadership School/NCO Academy
• First Sergeant Academy (Human Resources and Leadership Training School)
• F-15 Aircraft Armament Apprentice Course
3. Christopher R. Howe
Email: christopherRyhowe@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christopherryhowe/en