This document provides a summary of Christopher Cole's work experience, education, and skills. It outlines his most recent roles as an Administrative Health Science Specialist with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System from 2013 to 2015, and previously as an Administrative Specialist and Research Study Coordinator with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System MS Center of Excellence from 2007 to 2013. It also lists his additional past experience in warehouse picking, temporary work, school bus driving, and inventory management roles in the military. Contact information is provided for professional references from his federal jobs.

1. Christopher Cole
1345 RockcressDr SE
Olympia, WA 98513 US
Mobile: 360.870.7208 - Ext:
Email: chrispc2u@gmail.com
Availability:
Job Type: Permanent, Term, Telework
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Work Experience:
Health Sciences Research& Developement, VA Puget Sound HCS
1660 S. Columbian Way, S-152
Seattle, WA 98108 United States
03/2013 - 09/2015
Salary: 54,000.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series:0001 Pay Plan: Other Grade: GS-9
This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
Administrative Health Science Specialist, Core Staff (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Health Services Researchand Development (HSR&D)
Knowledge and skill with personal computers, including word processing
programs, graphic software, spreadsheets, telecommunications and
electronic mail.
Data manager for the HSR&D Seattle/Denver Center of Innovation for
Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care Annual Review Template (ART).
Worked directly with 22 MD and PhD research investigators and their
project coordinators to collect project data while meeting strict reporting
deadlines. Captured HSR&D program information and produced reports
reviewed by the research investigators, the HSR&D Program directorand
VA Central Office (VACO).Worked locally and nationally with a variety of
stakeholders including the National Institute of Health, Group Health
Cooperative, Seattle Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Researchand the
University of Washington to obtain funding data information for ongoing
research projects.

2. Publications manager responsiblefortracking and screening of all article
pre-submissions forinclusion of mandatory VA policy requirements and
publications accepted by journals. Captured and entered accepted articles
the Art Annual Report.Additionally responsiblefortracking and entering
investigator presentations, seminars, workshops and conference posters
into the ART report throughout the fiscal year.
Additional Duties
IT Automated Data Package ApplicationCoordinator (ADPAC)supporting
computerusers by submitting work order requests fora variety of user
maintenance issues for both HSR&D and the Seattle VA Medical facility.
Back up timekeeper forHSR&D program support person.
Floor warden for disaster preparednessand safe evacuation of office
facilities.
Supervisor: Jane Summerfield (206-282-7762)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Multiple Sclerosis Center of
Excellence
1660 South Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108 United States
01/2007 - 03/2013
Salary: 46,910.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Series:0001 Pay Plan: GS Grade: GS-9
This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
Administrative Specialist and ResearchStudy Coordinator (This is a federal
job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
MS Center of Excellence (MSCoE)
ResearchStudy Coordinator

3. Knowledge of medical center safety, security, privacy and human subjects
policies, regulations and procedures. Completed VA required MARS,
Privacy and Security and Human Subjects training. Researchassistant and
study coordinator for clinical research Robotic Stroke Study. Phone
screened, obtained informed consent and scheduled subjects participating
in research studies. Performed kinematics training with subjects who have
experienced strokes using computerrobotics equipment designed by the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Submitted Project Revision
AmendmentForms (PRAFS)and Continuing Review Questionnaires
(CRQ) to the Institution Review Board (IRB)for continual study oversight.
Authorized to obtain informed consent and to access CPRS to write notes.
General MSCoE Program Support
Knowledge and skill with personal computers, including word processing
programs, graphic software, spreadsheets, telecommunications and
electronic mail.
Certified MSCoE Automated Data Package Application Coordinator
(ADPAC).Submitted work orders for IT support for Local Area Network and
Vista account users and officeforbuilding repairs.
Timekeeper responsibleforposting MSCoE time cards to payroll to ensure
employees were paid and leave balances were accurately maintained.
Additional backup duty for Seattle VA Rehabilitation Care Services (RCS)
service line as timekeeper.
Planned and submitted travel requests for the MSCoE director. Reserved
flight and ground transportation and hotel accommodations. Submitted
travel documentation for funds reimbursement upon trip completion.
Control Point Clerk [CPC] and Government purchase cardholder.
Designated purchasing official for the MSCoE. Purchased office supplies
for the MSCoE program. Submitted 2237 purchase orders in VISTA to
obligate funds for contracted vendors working on the MSCoE staff.

4. Conference coordinator for MSCoE annual Advisory Board meeting
including logistics for securing building facilities and conferencematerials.
Obtained government and commercial facilities for recurring MSCoE
meetings and visits. De-conflictedschedules formeeting participants and
scheduled VANTS teleconferencecalls. Attended the annual VAPSHCS
Caregivers conference representing the MSCoE by manning an
informational conference boothas an MSCoE representative, providing
informatics materials to patients and caregivers.
Other office duties:
Controlled substance inspector for Acudoseautomated pharmacy
dispensing machines for Seattle VAPSHCS clinics.
MSCoE contact personfor the Seattle VA DisasterPreparedness Program
within the RCS service line. Collected supplies and maintained an
earthquake emergencypreparedness kitcomplete with checklist of stored
contents.
Supervisor: Drew Blazey (206-277-4688)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
The Home DepotImport Distribution Center
9303 Orion Dr NE
Lacey, WA 98516 United States
07/2005 - 06/2006
Salary: 10.25 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 44
Product Picker
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

5. Selected product from locations within distribution center via electric pallet
jack and/or stand-up reach trucks. Built pallets containing product and
delivered to outbound docklocations for shipment.
Supervisor: Ron Young (360-413-9113)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
RemedyTemporaryServices
204 Quince St
Olympia, WA 98506 United States
03/2005 - 07/2005
Salary: 10.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 35
Temp Worker
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Employed forvarious businesseswhile seeking full time, permanent
employment.
Supervisor: Doug Hanford (360-357-3006)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
First Student, Inc.
510 Chambers St
Steilacoom,WA 98388 United States
05/2004 - 01/2005
Salary: 9.75 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 38
School Bus Driver
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Transported elementary and middle school students to schools and various
school events using 72 passenger buses. Periodic driver for long distance
charter events. Holder of class B driving endorsement.
Supervisor: Yvonne Britain (253-588-6328)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

6. 252 Combat Communications Group
Camp Murray
Tacoma, WA 98430 United States
06/1998 - 10/2004
Salary: 500.00 USD Per Month
Hours per week: 4
Inventory Management Specialist
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Traditional Guard position managing and accounting for WRSK (War
Ready Supply Kits) used for sustainment during wartime or exercise
deployments. Maintained three series of individual mobility kit bags
individually assigned foruse at forward operating base locations. Provided
support for the procurement and issue of uniform clothing items. Operated
4k, 6k, 10k fork lifts, 2 1/2 ton trucks, 24 and 44 passenger buses.
Supported the 254thAir National Guard Red Horse Flight as a guest
memberon two consecutive deployments to lay fiberoptic cable at Otis Air
National Guard base, Buzzards Bay, MA.
Supervisor: Dave Dzeima (now retired) (253-512-3392)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Washington Counterdrug Task Force
CDTF - JFHQ (J-3) Bldg #104
Camp Murray, Tacoma , WA 98430 United States
07/1995 - 03/2003
Salary: 2,194.00 USD Per Month
Hours per week: 40
Equipment Manager / Procurement NCO, E-7
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Procured, managed and accounted for Counterdrug program assets.
Holder of both Air Force and Army government credit cards. Ensured
maintenance and dispatch of GSA (Government Service Agency) fleet
vehicles for program use. Managed service accounts for satellite cellular
phones and pagers. Maintained serviceability of automated office
equipment to include fax machines, copiers, computers, printers and

7. program-unique equipmentsuch as two-way radios, ion scan machines
used to detect illegal narcotics, ground seismic detectorsand night vision
equipment used for surveillance missions. Building key custodian and
primary point of contact for maintenance and repair issues. Trained and
skilled in use of MS Office,MS Outlook, MS Excel, PowerPoint and
software unique to military supply accountability processes.
Provided logistical supply support for both the RAID (Reconnaissance and
Interdiction Detachment) Army helicopter and Air Force fixed wing C-26
programs.
Liaison for the National Park Service provided logistical support to
accommodate annual weapons qualification training needs using
Washington National Guard facilities at Camp Murray in Tacoma, WA.
Participated as a role model for community based programs providing
support activities for at-risk youth for the Drug Demand ReductionProgram
(DARE).
Operated 4k forklift, 2 1/2 ton truck, 24 and 44 passenger buses.
Supervisor: LTC Scott Whitmore (253-512-1463)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Detachment 1 Headquarters, WA Air National Guard
Camp Murray
Camp Murray, Tacoma , WA 98430 United States
09/1990 - 05/1998
Salary: 385.00 USD Per Month
Hours per week: 4
Inventory Management Specialist, E-5
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Traditional weekend drill National Guard position managing and accounting
for WRSK (War Ready Supply Kits) used for sustainment during wartime or
exercise deployments. Maintained three series of individual mobility kit
bags assigned to individuals for use at forward operating base locations.
Provided support for the procurement and issue of uniform clothing items.

8. Safely operated 4k, 6k, 10k fork lifts, 2 1/2 ton trucks, 24 and 44 passenger
buses without incident.
Supervisor: Jon Lila (Retired) (253-512-2152)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
United States Air Force
McChord AFB
Tacoma, WA 98430 United States
09/1986 - 09/1990
Salary: 950.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 42
Series:0001 Pay Plan: AA Grade: E4
This a time-limited appointment or temporary promotion
Munitions Systems Specialist (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
AFSC 46150 Munitions Systems Specialist. Warehoused, stored and
delivered munitions ranging from small caliber arms to bombs, Aim 7, Aim
9 and Sidewinder missiles and egress Life Support items for F-15 Strike
Eagle fighter aircraft. Provided 24 hour flight line delivery support for the
318 Fighter Interceptor Alert Squadron. Hosted reserve and Air National
Guard units visiting from out of state to participate in joint exercises. Met
stringent time deadline requirements, free of any safety incidents. Awarded
USAF Leo Marquez Technician of the Year for the Military Airlift Command
(MAC) in 1989.Awarded both Airman of the Quarter and Below the Zone
for the 62nd Supply Squadron. Volunteered supportfor the Special
Olympics held at Ft Lewis, in Tacoma WA.
Supervisor: SMSGT Henry VanWormer(retired) (253-984-4382)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education:
Portland Community College Portland, OR United States
Associate'sDegree 06/1983
Credits Earned: 94 Semesterhours
Major: Graphic Reproduction
Umqua Community College Roseburg, OR United States

9. High School or equivalent 07/1980
Job Related Training:
MSCoE and HSR&D Training Certficates
• VA Human Subjects Protectionand Good Clinical Practices - 9/29/15
• InformationSecurity 201 For Researchand Development Personnel -
9/22/15
• VA Privacy and InformationSecurity Awareness and Rules of Behavior -
10/21/15
• Privacy and HIPAA Training - 10/21/15
• Mars Non-Clinical - 12/28/15
References:
Name
Employer
Title
Phone
Email
Drew Blazey (*)
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Administration Officer- VAPSHCS and USAF Colonel retired
425-646-9681
fieryblaze@msn.com
John J. Kelly (*)
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
ResearchCompliance Officer, Director's Office
206-277-5645
John.Kelly9@va.gov
Emily Neely (*)
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
ResearchProjectCoordinator
253-973-2647
Emily.Neely@va.gov
Tim Flippin
Frank Russell Investments

10. Graphic Designer
253-720-9631
timtimothy05@gmail.com
Kari McClain
Self Employed
Equestrian Horse Trainer
360-970-6112
miari@juno.com
(*) Indicates professional reference
Additional Information:
AWARDS:
United States Air Force Technician of the Year for the Military Airlift
Command (MAC) 1989
Air Force CommendationMedal 1 Device
Air Force Achievement Medal 1995
Air Force Good Conduct Medal 1 Device
Air Force Reserves ForcesMeritorious Service Medal 3 Devices
National DefenseService Medal 1 Device
Finisher: Memberof the WA. National Guard Marathon Team, at Lincoln,
Nebraska: 1999,2001 and 2002.Finisher: Dublin Marathon (Dublin
Ireland); Capital City Marathon (Olympia WA); Seattle Marathon (Seattle
WA); Vancouver Marathon (Vancouver BC); Portland Marathon (Portland,
Oregon) and TucsonMarathon (TucsonAZ).
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