Christopher Welch is a military veteran seeking a new career opportunity. He has 3 years of experience in the US Army, including managing risk and meeting senior expectations during domestic and global operations. He possesses expertise in logistics, risk management, and critical thinking. His military career provided operational experience and training in areas such as equipment maintenance, hazardous materials handling, and supervising others.

1. CHRISTOPHER T. WELCH
El Dorado, AR 71730
870.866.3789
christopher.t.welch2014@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwelch2014
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 3 years of proven experience in the United States Army.
Possess a comprehensive background in logistics, risk management, and critical thinking derived from conducting
multiple domestic operations and global operations in Kuwait. Managed risk while meeting the expectations of
senior management. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the Military.
Career supported by operational experience and training while in the United States Army. Areas of expertise
include:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southern Star 2016 – 2016
• Installed Dish TV after running cabling as necessary and installing a dish
• Troubleshoot issues with existing customers and set up new equipment for upgrading customers
Anthony Forest 2016 – 2016
• Wrapped and patched finished beams of varying lengths and sizes; lifted up to 50 pounds
• Operated over-head cranes and printed labels used for inventory
Canteen Vending 2015 – 2016
• Serviced and stocked coin operated vending machines
• Secure and transport collected money
• Monitor shelf life and sales of products to minimize spoilage losses
• Maintain accurate records of truck inventory and product movement to machine inventory
• Resolves customer issues concerning vending products and machine malfunctions
El Dorado News-Times 2014 – 2015
• Inserted ads, comics, and packages into the paper; operated a forklift
United States Army – Various Locations 2011 – 2014
Team Leader (Manager)
• Selected above peers to serve as Manager for 6 Soldiers in a US Army Air Defense Artillery unit at Fort Sill,
Oklahoma; deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to Kuwait
• Managed and accounted for weapons, property and equipment valued over $1M with zero losses
• Trained over 100 US Soldiers and multiple Coalition Forces in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear
(CBRN) warfare defense operations
• Served as Administrative Manager; accounted and maintained personnel training, proficiency, and qualification records
for 6 Soldiers
• Advised senior leadership on CBRN defense procedures in order to carry out missions successfully
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Patriot Launcher Enhanced Operator/Maintainer
• Conducted day to day maintenance on 2 Missile Launchers and 1 truck worth over $3M
• Supervised the maintenance of multiple weapons systems, various types of tactical equipment and a Patriot Missile
Launcher in support of combat operations
• Supervision/Team Building • Time Management • Training/Development
• Equipment Operator • Problem Solving • Organization/Communication

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EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate, WAGE Industrial, South Arkansas Community College, El Dorado, Arkansas 2014
Certificate, Hazardous Materials Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma 2014
License/Certificate, Vehicle Operator and Safety Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 2013
Certificate, Combat Lifesaver (Advanced First Aid) Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 2013
Certificate, Unit Environmental Officer Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma 2012
Certificate, 24 HR HAZWOPER Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 2012
Certificate, Pollution Prevention Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 2012
Certificate, Hazardous Materials and Waste Generator Compliance, EMS Awareness and Storm water
Certificate, Fuel Handler’s Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 2012
Certificate, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Course, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 2012
Certificate, Patriot Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer, U.S. Army, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 2012
AWARDS
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal