Christian Adkins
North Chesterfield,Virginia
Summary
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Safety officer IV
Virginia Department of Agriculture
12.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff and external stakeholders on compliance and regulatory standards.
- Managed the agency's complaint line, effectively addressing inquiries and concerns from the public.
- Analyzed data from inspections and audits to identify trends and areas for improvement in compliance.
- Monitored employee performance metrics and provided feedback to foster professional growth and accountability.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections, training sessions, and compliance actions in accordance with agency policies.
- Assisted in the drafting and editing of state code and regulatory changes based on compliance findings.
- Facilitated communication between field inspectors and management to ensure alignment on compliance objectives.
- Created documentation and guides for compliance procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility for staff.
- Coordinated with legal counsel to ensure organizational compliance.
- Analyzed market trends to inform business decisions and strategies.
- Represented the organization at external events and conferences.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Analyzed changes in relevant legislation affecting the organization's operations.
- Maintained records of all investigations conducted into alleged violations of applicable laws or regulations.
- Developed successful resolutions for issues that arose during field operations.
Team Leader/Headquarters Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
Fort Wainwright, USA
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Led a team of military personnel during complex operational missions, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistics for training exercises, including scheduling, resource allocation, and equipment readiness.
- Implemented safety protocols during training sessions to minimize risks and ensure the well-being of all personnel.
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of critical equipment, ensuring operational readiness in all conditions.
- Ensured compliance with military regulations and standards during all training and operational activities.
- Maintained records of repairs and inventory of parts used for repair purposes.
- Ordered replacement parts from vendors when needed for repair projects.
- Maintained equipment logs and spreadsheets for sensitive government items.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinated benefits administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations and transfers.
- Analyzed intelligence data collected from various sources to support decision making process at higher command levels.
- Provided critical feedback on unit performance during after action reviews.
Team Leader/Light Armored Vehicle Crewman
United States Army
Fort Stewart, USA
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Supported Department of Defense contractors in loading and securing military vehicles for overseas travel.
- Created flight maps for overseas small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for mission readiness and deployable environments.
- Supported the United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), along with NATO, in aerial reconnaissance and surveillance.
- Ensured and supported unit movement officers with loading and unloading storage containers with government property stowed.
- Attended and planned briefs to Commanding Officers on mission-capable personnel, equipment, vehicles, flight logs, and plans of action for drone capabilities.
- Proficiency in firearms and explosives ensured that safety and mobility during live fires and ranges were upheld.
- Principal advisor to the Commander concerning health, morale, welfare, and discipline.
- Preventative maintenance on military fighting vehicles (wheeled and tracked), and systematic, controlled weapon systems.
- Implemented planning and scheduling of all short- and long-term maintenance.
- Recommended selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, reassignments, and transfers for multiple military positions.
- Ensured that inventory control of military equipment (communication, medical, weapons systems, chemical protection) was properly accounted for and ordered if necessary.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs of UAS components and equipment.
- Responded to emergency situations by deploying appropriate UAS assets as needed.
- Trained personnel on proper operation of UAS systems and related software applications.
- Developed range qualification standards for personnel using various weapon systems.
Education
BS - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH12.2025
High School Diploma -
Amherst High School
Amherst, VA05-2017
Skills
- Technical writing
- Training development
- Project coordination
- Field studies and training
- Inventory and quality assurance control
- Heavy vehicle maintenance
- Field operations
- Firearms proficiency
- Radio maintenance and communication
- Weapon maintenance
- Map making
- GPS/digital overlays
- Surveillance
- Investigation leadership
- Interview techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Interpersonal skills
- Hand tools experience
- Data analysis
Certification
• Basic Life Saving.
• Cyber-Security / Awareness.
• SUAS Raven Operations, live and simulation runs.
• CPR & AED Certified.
• Fundamentals for Supervisor Training
• Arctic isolation course/severe weather survivability
• Basic military leadership courses
• Cyber-Security / Awareness.
• SUAS Raven Operations, live and simulation runs.
• CPR & AED Certified.
• Fundamentals for Supervisor Training
• Arctic isolation course/severe weather survivability
• Basic military leadership courses
References
- Mr. Colton Lawrence, SSG, US Army, (208) 582-8667
- Mr. Danny Doss, SFC RET, US Army, (760) 490-2961
- Mr. Cain Pavlak, SFC, US Army, (570) 228-0430
- Mr. Michael Menefee, Program Manager, Virginia Department of Agriculture, (804) 564-3626
- Mrs. Dawn Brasure, Audit Supervisor, Virginia Department of Agriculture, (804) 997-1240
Security Clearance
SECRET
Timeline
Compliance Safety officer IV
Virginia Department of Agriculture
12.2023 - Current
Team Leader/Headquarters Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
04.2022 - 12.2023
Team Leader/Light Armored Vehicle Crewman
United States Army
11.2017 - 03.2022
BS - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Amherst High School