1. Christopher Gray
2268 Tarragon Lane Cell: 910-988-0503
Fort Collins, CO 80521 Christopher.h.gray@outlook.com
Summary
Solutions-focused, versatile management professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S.
military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a 22-year career in the US Army. Expert
team builder and communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve superior results.
Highlights
 Operations Supervisor
 Company Supervisor (First Sergeant)
 Highly Successful Army Recruiter
 Aircraft Quality Control Supervisor
 AA in Aviation Maintenance Technology
 102 college credit hours towards a BS in
Organizational Leadership
 Secret Security Clearance
Accomplishments
 Integrated numerous Aviation and Military Intelligence assets into a single cohesive organization.
 Established a complex base of operations in Afghanistan for a UAS Company on a multi-national compound.
 Awarded the Bronze Star as a Company First Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Division.
 Earned the Glen E. Morrell award, the highest award in recruiting, for recruiting excellence.
 Exceeded course standards at every level of the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps Education System.
 Received commendable ratings as an Aviation Maintenance Quality Control Supervisor.
Experience: US Army 05/1993 – 06/2015
 Operations Supervisor of an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) unit, 01/2013 –
06/2015
 Supervised the development and integration of strategic plans and objectives for an aerial
exploitation unit comprised of 950 personnel in multiple organizations utilizing 54 Aircraft.
 Monitored unit achievements and shortfalls to evaluate and report organizational performance.
 Assisted in overseeing operations and enforced compliance with FAA and Army regulations.
 Forecasted and budgeted $1.5 million of fiscal funds to satisfy training requirements.
 Assigned duties, tasks, and responsibilities in a diverse organization and delegated when appropriate.
 Successfully reached out to customers to enhance their understanding of the assets available to them.
 Maintained a global schedule that ensured 24 hour ISR coverage in Afghanistan.
 Managed the flow of intelligence products from development to distribution.
 UAS Company Supervisor, 11/2010 - 12/2012
 Developed and organized 104 personnel into effective teams by reinforcing successful practices
and emphasizing peripheral vision among team members.
 Conserved fiscal funds, harnessed scarce logistical resources, and procured vital equipment in
order to establish a complex base of operations on a multi-national compound in Afghanistan.
 Established force protection and emergency response procedures for subordinate units.
 Negotiated and interfaced with foreign military agencies to facilitate mission essential operations.
 Command and Control Aviation Company Supervisor, 04/2009 - 11/2010
 Advised the Company Commander on all matters and enforced his intent.
 Challenged subordinate leaders to exceed their own expectations. Provided feedback and
encouraged self-evaluation.
 Effectively coached teams on decision making processes, problem solving, and interpersonal
conflict resolution.
 Developed teams using goal oriented training to effectively manage the care of aviation equipment
valued at over $45 million.

2.  Recruiter/Human Resources, 11/2004 - 10/2008
 Promoted and enhanced the Army image by building and maintaining rapport with external
organizations such as universities, businesses, and community leaders.
 Performed market research in order to target highly qualified civilian personnel and advise them on
Army career opportunities.
 Qualified diverse applicants through background checks and interviews for enlistment into the US Army.
 Exercised discretion and sound judgment when dealing with sensitive and controversial issues related to
U.S. Military recruiting.
 Consistently recognized by Army recruiting leadership for outstanding performance.
 Aviation Intermediate Level Technical Inspector - 04/2002 - 10/2004
 Enforced regulatory compliance and ensured the airworthiness of 27 helicopters deployed to Iraq.
 Monitored quality control practices performed by 70 maintenance personnel at the Aviation
Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) level.
 Completed a detailed technical report of an essentially destroyed helicopter which ultimately allowed the
airframe to be salvaged.
 Quality Control Supervisor, 09/2000 - 03/2002
 Received a commendable rating during an Army Readiness Management Systems inspection.
 Supervised and developed 4 technical inspectors responsible for the airworthiness of 14 helicopters in
direct support of the US Army Europe Commander.
 Enforced regulatory compliance and monitored quality control practices performed by 40
maintenance personnel.
 Enhanced the accuracy of the Unit Level Logistics System (Aviation) and the Aircraft Weight and
Balance System through diligence and persistence.
Education
 Attended Thomas Edison State College - Trenton, NJ, USA
Associate of Applied Science Aviation Maintenance Technology
 Attending Thomas Edison State College - Trenton, NJ, USA
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (In progress: 102 Credits)
Professional Development
 Primary Leadership Development Course - Commandants list
 Advanced Leadership Course - Distinguished Honor Graduate
 Senior Leadership Course - Commandants list
 Army Basic Instructor Course
 Army Recruiter Course
 Contract Officer Representative: Designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform
specific technical or administrative functions on contracts or orders.
 Government Ground Flight Representative: Ensures contractor procedures met standards outlined in
Department of Defense Joint Instructions and conducts periodic assessments of contractor compliance.
Skills
 Leadership and team building
 Administration and Management
 Advisory Roles
 Computer Assembly and Repair
 Critical Thinking & Sound Judgment
 Customer Service
 Training, Coaching and Mentoring
 Engineering and Technology
 Human Resources/ Recruiting
 Microsoft Office 2013
 Production and Processing
 Public Safety and Security
 Public Speaking
 Quality Control Analysis
 Time and Resource Management
 Familiar with JavaScript and Visual Basic