1. Christopher S. Giroux
454 North Harvard Ave. Villa Park, Il 60181
(630) 489-7766 • chrisgiroux1981@yahoo.com
Procurement ● Logistics ● Supply Chain ● Training ● Process Improvement
"A highly motivated, disciplined and results driven individual with an 8 year track record of success in
the Marines. Customer service oriented and confident self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced work
environment. Excellent leadership, prioritization, communication and strategic skills."
Employment History
Swingmaster Corporation 2013-Present
Materials Manager/ Purchasing Agent
• Responsible for the research and utilization of quality vendors
• Responsible for the sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of all parts for production and the servicing of equipment
• Responsible for invoicing all customers purchasing replacement parts daily.
• Saved the company over $200,000.00 in the first 12 months of employment by obtaining more quotes and allowing
vendors to bid for business.
• Obtainedvarious contracts savingover $5000.00 annually in weldinggases, eliminatingsafety hazards andboosting
production.
• Currently working on a project to reduce on hand inventory creating stock at local vendors for quick turnaround
boosting inventory effectiveness and eliminating lead times for fast moving consumable items.
• Built solid relationships with various vendors allowing for faster turnaround on all orders.
Major-Prime Plastics Inc. 2011-2013
Training Manager/ Process Improvement Associate
• Implemented and developed a newly created training position within the company.
• Responsible for the initial training and annual training required by OSHA and Major-Prime Plastics Inc.
• Conducted all ISO 9001:2008 training required by all employees.
• Responsible for all forms of Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma employee development.
• Responsible for the initial orientation of all new hires including training, walk-through of the facility, and paperwork
• Trained and versatile in various positions within the company including receiving, dispatching, and coordinating
production schedules.
• Received outstanding results on various ISO 9001:2008 audits.
Production Technician/Forklift Operator 2011-2012
• Responsible for the proper connecting of rail-cars and bulk trucks to pneumatic lines for the packaging of various
types of plastic resins.
• Inspected all packaged material for possible contaminants and or quality reducing debris.
• Responsible for the proper storage and movement of all material within designated building.
United States Marine Corps 2003-2011
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron Eleven U.S. Marine Corps (2007 – Present)
• Successfully monitored and expedited a daily average of 90 Aircraft downing requirements passed into the
Department of Defense Supply System
• Successfully obtained Aircraft components utiling various chains outside of the standard supply channels resulting
in a high increase in the Readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 11.
• Was recognized by the Commanding Officer for exceptional support given to the work centers and squadrons
within Marine Aircraft Group 11.

2. Marine Unmanned Aerial Squadron Two (2006-2007)
• Responsible for the procurement and expediting of all Aircraft requirements in a combat zone.
• Effectively ordered and expedited over 1200 deficient line items that directly affected combat operations.
• Successfully managed a supply pack up of over 1600 line items in direct support of all Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
• Reduced the turnover rate of shipping repairable components back to the U.S. to get repaired from over 3 weeks to
average 1 week.
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron Fourteen (2004-2006)
• Responsible for managing and replenishing a warehouse containing over 44 K line items.
• Responsible for the training and development of Junior Marines within the Consumable Management Division.
• Supervised the pulling, inventory, and building of over 70 forward deploying supply pack ups in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom/ Operation Iraqi Freedom
• Received a 100% on the Commanding Generals Readiness Inspection.
Education
• Attended Marine Aviation Supply Course
2004 to 2004
Graduated 2/50
• Attended Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course
2007 to 2007
42 College Credits Obtained
Accomplishments, Affiliations & Special Skills
• Volunteer for the Special Olympics
• 8 years in United States Marine Corps
• Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran 2006
Advanced in the use of: Microsoft Office and Quickbooks
• Familiar with the use of SAP