Christopher M. Denton is seeking a management, supervisory, or team lead position with over 20 years of experience in the US Navy, including experience as a Leading Supervisor and Assistant Navigation Officer aboard several ships. He has skills in leadership, management, training, security, and communication. His background demonstrates an ability to multi-task, handle demanding situations, and solve complex problems.

1. Christopher M. Denton
10065 Keppler Dr. • San Diego, CA 92124 • C-(619)396-9985 • ChrisDenton98@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE STATEMENT
To obtain a management, supervisory or team lead position.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twenty years of military experience in navigation, ship handling and security fundamentals. Excels effectively at
multi-tasking, handling demanding situations, and solving complex problems in a highly stressful environment.
Accomplished supervisory/manager background further confirming talent for leading team efforts to maximize
productivity, training, safety and efficiency. Skills include but are not limited to:
● Secret Security Clearance ● Leadership Experience ● Training
● Management ● Strong Written / Verbal
Communication
● Microsoft Office
● Legal Records Keeping ● Highly Organized ● Mentorship
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
US Navy 09/1996- Present
Leading Supervisor, 08/2013 – Present
● Assistant Navigation Officer and Leading Supervisor for Navigation and Executive Departments aboard
USS BENFOLD.
● Officer of The Deck for Underway Operations
● Security Team Instructor
● Training Team Member, 5 Teams
Leading Supervisor, 05/2010 – 08/2013
● Assistant Navigation Officer and Leading Supervisor for Navigation and Executive Departments
aboard USS AVENGER.
● Leading Security Officer
● Officer Of the Deck Underway Operations
● Security Team Instructor
● Training Team Member, 5 Teams
Leading Supervisor, 06/2006 – 05/2010
● Assistant Navigation Officer and Supervisor for Navigation and Executive Departments aboard USS
SAMPSON.
● Security Team Instructor
● Training Team Member, 4 Teams
● Assistant Security Officer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management
● Planned, directed, coordinated and approved over 1500 navigation plans and safely navigated over
120k nautical miles.
● Maintained an annual budget of over $100k for 3 divisions.
● Performed upkeep and maintenance of over $200k of navigation equipment, optical gear, and
navigation systems
● Conducted mishap investigations, improving operating procedures and overall safety of personnel and
equipment.
● Practiced outstanding management and leadership skills, scoring in the >92% for all inspections and
certifications.
● Coordinated, planned and monitored the progress of over 200 job orders ensuring quality control
standards were met by Ships Repair Facilities.

2. Leadership
● Qualified to operate three different classes of ships, in the absence of the Commanding Officer,
overseeing engineering operations, operations, combat, and weapons systems.
● Supervised and lead 6-20 personnel daily in ship board operations, qualifications and advancement
requirements, resulting in a 75% advancement rating.
● Coordinated, developed and trained personnel in weapons familiarization, tactical movements, rules of
engagement, use of force and the employment of non-lethal weapons.
● Became Force Protection Training Team Leader/Manager, organizing and leading security reaction
drills for three teams of 50 members, decreasing response times in under five minutes, and increasing
readiness resulting in zero security breaches and early certification.
● Directed two boat crews in waterborne surveillance, counterintelligence and deterrence.
Security / Training
● Assembled vigorous training and record keeping procedures, maintaining 100% training requirements
for all shipboard personnel.
● Evaluated security teams in physical security, arrest and apprehension, tactical team movements, team
building and teamwork.
● Became Non-Lethal Weapons instructor, training over 500 personnel in close range subject control,
proper employment of non-lethal weapons, and certification in Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray) with
zero deficiencies.
● Served as Master at Arms for 7 years, training in handcuffing, rules & regulations, escort procedures
and maintaining discipline, resulting in less than 30 legal cases.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
● Voyage Management System Operator (versions 8 and 9)
● Primary Leadership Development Program (September 2005)
● Fleet Management Course
● Harold Washington College, Math
● Anti-terrorism Force Protection Training Supervisor Course
● Non-lethal Weapons Basic Instructor
● High School Diploma (some College)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● Willing to relocate
● Available to work overtime and travel as required