CHRISTOPHER KNOTT
La Plata,Maryland
Summary
Highly motivated project manager with AS in Engineering Technology running three (3) successful programs with total budget of 115M dollars. Proficient at managing cost, schedule, and execution as well as leading large diverse teams. Excellent communication skills and can convey complex problems to team members of all levels. Motivated to ensure project success and meeting Command objectives. Results-oriented Program Manager enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Successful at developing innovative strategies to capitalize on dynamic market conditions. Strategic planner and clear communicator with an adaptable approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Naval Sea Systems Command
, Washington D.C.
01.2025 - Current
- Worked closely with other departments to support program technical aspects and cost proposals.
- Collaborated with functional managers to develop program resource plans and assign program resources.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Participated actively in brainstorming sessions focused on improving existing processes or creating innovative approaches for delivering services more efficiently.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating lessons learned and best practices into program operations.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
- Maintained an accurate database of all signed contracts and related documents.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing contracts to identify areas for improvement or renegotiation.
- Advised senior management on contractual matters such as renewals, extensions, terminations.
- Ensured compliance of contractual obligations on both sides of a transaction.
Technical Project Manager
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD
Indian Head, Maryland
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Interpersonal skills used to foster an environment of trust that promotes learning and teamwork to accomplish common goals
- Monitored budgeting and tracked project costs to ensure financial success of projects.
- Secured continuous project scope alignment with business objectives and made modifications to enhance effectiveness toward intended result.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best prices for materials and services needed on projects.
- Developed project plans, identified resources and established timelines for completion.
- Provided guidance and support to team members when needed to meet project objectives.
- Assigned specific tasks to personnel, balancing scheduling demands, available resources and personal skill sets to achieve best possible project outcomes.
- Evaluated new technologies that could be used within projects.
- Maintained detailed documentation regarding each stage of the project.
- Procured software, hardware and infrastructure required to meet program demands.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts among team members or stakeholders.
- Coordinated communication between internal teams, vendors, clients, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow.
- Streamlined and improved system and resource allocation.
- Lead weekly status meetings with stakeholders to review progress and address issues.
- Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
- Conveyed project objectives to internal and external stakeholders and maintained open communication to assess progress against targets.
- Tracked costs and expenses and assessed closely against original project budget.
- Acted as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, ethical behavior, and a positive attitude in all interactions.
Engineering Technician
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD
Indian Head, Maryland
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Operational Lead in three different areas
- Monitored operations for compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Assisted in the design, development and implementation of new engineering projects.
- Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
- Coordinated with engineers and project managers to ensure project specifications were met.
- Conducted statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
- Developed and used tools to configure orders per customer requirements.
- Managed inventory of engineering supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for projects.
- Provided technical support during the installation of new equipment.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts to achieve company goals.
- Organized, analyzed and prepared technical data reports.
- Calculated design specifications or cost, material and resource estimates.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues related to production process flow.
- Performed tests on prototype designs to evaluate product performance.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Mentored new employees and trains them relative to workload process explosive safety practices
General Sales Manager
The Hitch Man, Inc.
Waldorf, Maryland
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Trailers, Hitches, Wheel and Tire, Snow Plow sales
- Oversight of all aspects of sales and customer service
- Conducted preliminary interviews of prospective employees
- Conducted nightly reconciliation of cash drawer, prepared financial paperwork for daily deposits, open and closed store
- Trailers, Hitches, Wheel and Tire, Snow Plow sales
- Top performing sales associate for company
- Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Mentored and directed employees by providing new employee training.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
Server
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
Waldorf, Maryland
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Family dining establishment
- Took customer orders and maintained a clean work area
- Completed three-star certification to qualify as senior level
- Family dining establishment
Warehouse Manager
FREEDOM OFFICE SUPPLIES
Waldorf, Maryland
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Processed orders and in charge of quality control of these orders
- Processed special accounts on a daily basis
Education
Associates Degree -
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD01.2012
Skills
- Program Management
- Financial Management
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Logistical Support
- Test Engineering
- Contract Support
- Research and Development
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- DPlot
- Labview
- Inventory Control Systems
- Magazine Operations
- Technical Document Writing
- Test Hardware Design
- Designing and Executing Complex Testing
- Data Reporting
- Cost Estimates
- Operating and Maintaining Data Acquisition Systems
Certification
- Firing Officer, 01/01/20
- Explosive Operations Team Lead, 01/01/14
- GUNS Surveillance Program Team Lead, 01/01/19
- Forklift Operator, 01/01/10
- Magazine Custodian, 01/01/11
- X-Ray, 01/01/15
- Actively working on DAWAI Program Management Practitioner Level
Awards
- Student of the Year, 01/01/11
- Command Accident Prevention Award, 01/01/11
- Command Tenant Award, 01/01/17
- Command Tenant Award, 01/01/19
Security Clearance
Secret, 09/30/29
Affiliations
- Southern Maryland Down Syndrome Association
Accomplishments
Student of the Year - 2011
• Command Accident Prevention Award – 2011
• Command Tenant Award – 2017, 2019
Timeline
Program Manager
Naval Sea Systems Command
01.2025 - Current
Technical Project Manager
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD
01.2021 - 01.2025
Engineering Technician
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD
01.2009 - 01.2021
General Sales Manager
The Hitch Man, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2009
Server
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Warehouse Manager
FREEDOM OFFICE SUPPLIES
01.2000 - 01.2002
Associates Degree -
College of Southern Maryland
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