This document contains Christopher Olschewski's resume. It lists his contact information, qualifications, work experience, education, training, and awards. His work experience includes over 15 years serving in the United States Navy in roles such as supervisor, leading petty officer, assistant port operations officer, work center supervisor, and departmental command financial specialist. He has demonstrated skills in leadership, management, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring safety and efficiency. He has received multiple awards including four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.
1. CHRISTOPHER OLSCHEWSKI
CHRISTOPHEROLSCHEWSKI
753 West Oceanview Ave. APT B
Norfolk, VA 23503
Phone Number: 757-589-9725
E-mail: Olschewski.christopher@gmail.com
US Citizen
Security Clearance:Secret
Veterans Preference:Yes
SUMMARYOF QUALIFICATIONS /PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A 21st
century professional possessing the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new knowledge & skills
which allows him to quickly adapt to new challenges while spurring innovation and growth. A tried and
true leader who embraces the demands of leadership, professional integrity, and broad perspectives while
maintaining commitment to the highest ideals of achieving the organization’s mission. An operations
management specialist possessing the ability to apply people skills to motivate fellow workers, build
partnerships, and communicate with customers. Always striving to enhance management skills to produce
optimum results with limited resources. A demonstrated track record of identifying redundancies and
maximizing resources to streamline operations.
COMPETENCIES
CORE TECHNICAL FUNDAMENTAL
WORK EXPERIENCE
United States Navy, Norfolk VA 3/2005 - present
Supervisor
Key Activities
Create a work environment that drives high performance
Communicate honestly
Act in alignment with organization’s core values and/or guiding principles
Link work of the organization to overall organization mission and vision
Accomplishments:
Leading Change
Leading People
Managing
Resources
Results Driven
Coalition Building
Managing Organizational
Performance
Developing Talent
Problem Solving
Agility
Customer Focus
Interpersonal
Skills
Oral
Communication
Written
Communication
Integrity
Continual Learner
2. CHRISTOPHER OLSCHEWSKI
Played a significant role in long-term strategic plans toward operational excellence –
Developed long-range forecasts and maintained long-range maintenance plans, developed
and implemented organizational strategies and policies.
Interacted daily with the senior leadership – Managed budget in coordination with senior
leadership projections.
Supervised and increased effectiveness and efficiency of operational systems and
processes/policies to support organization’s mission; specifically, supported management
reporting/information.
Focal point for creating annual budget and monitoring cash flow – Developed and
managed annual budgets and program budgets and organized fiscal documents
Organization Name, City and State Dates Employed
Insert job title, Job Summary*(see note)
. Naval Station Norfolk, First Lieutenant (January 2014-Present)- Responsible for the conditional upkeep
of four building, processing all paperwork for repair, budgeting for repairs and material upkeep, and the
leading of twenty five sailors in day to day tasking. Improved building conditions by 45%, in charge of all
keys for offices and filing cabinets protecting personnel information. Wrote the security plans, hurricane
instructions, for Fleet and Family Support Center Hampton Roads. Removed 150 pieces of controlled
computer equipment to Disposition, reallocation of the computers as well as furniture and office
equipment saved the Navy $12,000 dollars.
USS Iwo Jima, Leading Petty Officer (March 2012-January 2014) Responsible for the management and
supervision of all divisional personnel, and direct supervision of all administrative tasks. Was responsible
for writing all work packages and assisted in the command wide scheduling for a major overhaul in a
yearlong dry dock, attending production meetings daily. The scheduling of the removal of 300,000
square feet of the outer surface of the vessel, and recoating. Maintained and overhauled 84 divisional
spaces,the removal of two 40,000 pound anchors with a total of 2,160 feet of anchor chain weighing a
total of 64,000 pounds for corrosion removal and resurfacing. Also acting as the Departmental Command
Financial specialist ensured that all 120 junior sailors in the department were financial stable conducting 4
personal counseling’s a week, increasing the productivity of the department by 30% with personnel not
being concerned by their own financial problems. Mentored 30 sailors whom 100% all advanced to the
next paygrade, also as the departmental moral relief Petty Officer,arranged for divisional gatherings, and
ensured all my junior sailors were aware of safe activities out in town, preventing un-nessiary injuries.
Acting as the departmental Safety Petty Officer was required to inspect spaces and work sights daily for
any hazards to include hazardous material. For two years because of this there was a 0% injury on the job
rate sustained. Upon departure was recognized with a Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal (4th
award).
Naval Station Newport RI, Assistant Port Operations Officer (March 2009-Febuary 2012) - Responsible
for the processing of naval ship’s logistics request message traffic. Arranging for all port services, lead
member of the Facilities Response team for water born oil spill response, required to lead the laying of
400 feet of oil spill boom to protect environmental assets in the Narragancet Bay region. Attended high
level meetings with senior members of the Coast Guard and Navy. Also was a key member in the writing
of an inter-service support agreement with the Coast Guard, which involved recalculating pier weight
load restrictions for 4,000 feet of pier, all small craft assets,and the addition of additional home ported
vessels. Made all logistical arrangements to provide yearly services to the city of Westerly RI, for 2,000
feet of oil boom, two small craft,5 civilian employees, writing the CO OP agreement for the Navy and
the city of Westerly. Raising 120,000 dollars for the city chamber of commerce. Prior to departing the
3. CHRISTOPHER OLSCHEWSKI
command was awarder sailor of the year,and nominated for the regional sailor of the year,and the Navy
and Marine Corps accommodation Medal (2nd and 3rd award)
USS Gonzalez, Leading Petty Officer (February 2007-March 2009) - Responsible for the management
and supervision of all divisional personnel, and direct supervision of all administrative tasks. Processed
all logistical requirements for the Department, saving the command $4,500 dollars with research and
aggressive negotiations for quotes. Was responsible for the arrangements of all work packages with
independent contractors as well as Naval facilities Command.
USS Nassau,Work Center Supervisor (March 2003-January 2007)- Responsible for the management and
scheduling of equipment maintenance from one week to four years in advance, and training of all
personnel to successfully accomplish day to day tasks. Qualified 30 personnel in all maintenance
activities, resulting in a 90% passing grade in a board of internal surveys inspection. Successfully
achieved the qualification of Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, proving extensive Knowledge of the
entire ship’s mission in all mission areas. Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps accommodation Medal
(1st award)
EDUCATION
General Education, Patterson High School, Patterson NJ,9/1992 – 12/1996
TRAINING /CERTIFICATIONS
Command Financial Specialist - 2014
AWARDS
Navy and Marine Corps achievement medal (4 awards)
Navy Good Conduct Medal (3 awards)
NATO Service medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terror Expedition Medal