Christopher Benoit has over 22 years of experience in logistics and operations management, including roles as a Battalion Commander providing distribution in Iraq and Kuwait, and as the Deputy Division Chief in the G4 Force Projection and Distribution Division at the Pentagon. He has expertise in leadership, transportation management, resource management, and distribution operations in both garrison and wartime environments. Currently he works as an Operational Energy Logistics Analyst providing analytical and program support to the Army.

1. CHRISTOPHER R. BENOIT
18759 Pier Trail Drive
Triangle, Virginia 22172
H: (703) 221-6437, C: (786) 602-0888
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A dynamic leader and team builder with twenty-two years of battle tested operations experience. A logistician experienced in
multiple aspects of command, operations, and planning. A consistent track record of success in meeting customer
requirements and standards. A problem solver who has led large, diverse, goal-oriented organizations challenged with time-
sensitive missions and tasks requiring visionary and innovative solutions—often in austere and stressful environments,
including a war zone. Core competencies include:
● Leadership, Team Building and Mentoring
● Distribution and Transportation Management
● Human and Financial Resource Management
● PMP Certified
● Secret Clearance
EXPERIENCE
Leidos Pentagon
Operational Energy Logistics Analyst 2014-Present
• Provides support in the analytical, strategic communications, program management, organizational strategy, military
policy and task management to the Army Operational Energy and Contingency Basing Office, Deputy Chief of
Staff, G-4 (Logistics), Army Headquarters, the Pentagon. Produces various products for internal and external
audiences, including marketing materials, briefings and talking points for senior leadership use with Congress and
the media.
• Coordinates with organizations across the Army as well as external stakeholders, including the Office of the
Secretary of Defense and the other military services. Builds relationships with industry and nongovernmental
organizations.
CGI Manassas, VA
Director, Army Logistics Business Development 2010-2013
• Provides Technical Subject Matter Expertise to a $10B global corporation, with over 72,000 employees providing
Logistics Services and Information Technology products, development and support world-wide.
• Provided capture and program management for winning a Basic Ordering Agreement on the $23B Enhanced Army
Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) program through Army Sustainment Command.
• Captured and delivered the $1.3M Single Army Logistics Enterprise (SALE) contract providing technical and
training support to Army Sustainment Command
Department of the Army Staff Pentagon
Deputy Division Chief, G4 Force Projection and Distribution Division 2009-2010
• Oversaw and integrated US Army and Joint deployment and distribution systems to support automated efforts to
sustain and provide supplies and cargo to over one million Soldiers stationed around the world.
• Led a 50 person Army integrating team project to analyze deployment and distribution system improvements. With
this worldwide Army and Air Force team, established the recommended and approved Army position on future
improvements to deployment systems.
28th
Transportation Battalion Germany, Kuwait, and Iraq
Battalion Commander 2006 -2009
• Deployed the organization to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In less than 30 days,
organized a force of over 1200 Soldiers and Airmen from multiple Active, Reserve and National Guard units into a
cohesive team. Under austere conditions, provided premiere line haul trucking, distribution management, and in-
transit visibility. Identified as the best battalion commander at all supervisory levels.

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• Supervised the supply and distribution operation spanning the countries of Kuwait and Iraq which, in only 15
months, drove over 35 million miles, delivering millions of tons of time sensitive cargo and equipment supporting
the rotations of over 200,000 military and civilian personnel. 20% more production and efficient delivery than
previous rotation units, met or exceeded all customer expectations and requirements.
• Executed and led a $100 million program, leading an integrated team of over 300 contracted civilian ammunition
specialists and laborers and secured by Soldiers and Airmen as they traversed Iraq under combat conditions.
Increased ammunition distribution productivity and recover efficiency by 30%.
• Overhauled maintenance and storage facilities, centralizing operating and service related missions, completed on
time and on budget ($2M project). Through a teamwork focused initiative, increased the operational readiness rate
of a fleet of over 1000 trucks from 91% to 97% through aggressive management of repair parts, tracking of more
relevant metrics, implementation of numerous team bonding and training events, increased personal accountability,
and stronger emphasis on leader involvement in the entire process. Top rated program in the command and Kuwait.
• Established a training program to prepare and refresh Soldiers and Airmen on operations in Iraq. Incorporated
constantly changing enemy tactics into updates, static displays, and training aids for leaders to use as they briefed
their Soldiers and civilians before every mission, resulting in documented increases in successful cargo deliveries,
and more importantly, a 50% reduction in Soldier accidental and combat related casualties. Best in Kuwait.
• Recognized as a positive, dynamic, and inspiring leader. Consistently in the top 5% of peer performance.
• Led an 1800 person distribution and logistics organization operating throughout Germany. Recognized as the top
trainer and transportation commander in the Army’s European logistics command.
• Managed all aspects of operations, maintenance, logistics, training, budget ($100M), infrastructure support and
personnel. Identified as the best supply program in the Army (Army Supply Excellence Award)
• Simultaneously transformed and deployed 13 separate subordinate units to Iraq and Afghanistan, while preparing the
command headquarters to deploy to Kuwait. Preparation plans and exercises modeled for use by all logistics units
deploying from Europe.
37th
Transportation Command Kuwait and Iraq
Brigade Support Operations Officer 2005-2006
• In less than 30 days, operationally organized a force of over 3,500 Soldiers and Airmen from non-organic Active,
Reserve and National Guard units into a cohesive team. Provided premiere theater wide support, under hostile
conditions, of line haul trucking, distribution management, in-transit visibility, and watercraft and seaport
operations. Rated in the top 2% of peers.
• With over 3200 organic and 2500 contracted trucks, operated the supply and distribution mission spanning the
countries of Kuwait and Iraq which, in only 12 months, drove over 42 million miles, delivering millions of tons of
time sensitive cargo and equipment. Meeting or exceeding 100% of customer requirements, increased convoy
productivity by 20% and efficiency by 30%.
• Established and led six world-class convoy support centers at strategic locations throughout Iraq. These centers were
the keystone for maintaining proactive control of as many as 85 separate convoys operating in Iraq on any given day.
United States Transportation Command Scott Air Force Base, IL
Executive Officer to the J3 Operations Officer 2002-2004
• Administrative assistant and advisor to the Operations Officer (Major General) of a world class organization of over
30,000 employees worldwide with a budget in excess of $20 billion. The command operates all strategic air and sea
ports, worldwide and is the Department of Defense’s Distribution Process Owner. By name selected for the
position and rated #1 of 35 officers in the directorate.
• Provided resource allocation and staff support for the development of strategic initiatives and all-encompassing
force and sustainment deployment support and execution for DoD during a time of war.
• Routinely engaged in initiative projects sponsored by the command and J3, providing input and managing timely
results for strategic issues. Assisted in the development and hand selected to participate in the first execution of
creating a team of strategic distribution experts who deploy to assist sustaining joint operational forces worldwide.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA (1988).

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• Masters of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Newport, RI (2002).
• Military Education – Naval Command and Staff College (2002), Newport RI; Army Transportation Officer Basic (1989)
and Advanced Course (1993), Fort Eustis, VA.