Christian Reading
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in program management and team development. Adept at coaching and mentoring, driving operational efficiency, and fostering collaborative environments. Committed to achieving strategic objectives and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
USAF
Tucson, AZ
03.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to implement project timelines and deliverables.
- Developed and monitored program budgets to ensure resource allocation efficiency.
Manager
USAF
Tucson
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Directed operational strategies to enhance team efficiency and mission readiness.
- Developed training programs that improved personnel performance and skill acquisition.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
Training Manager
USAF
Tucson, AZ
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led workshops to improve team collaboration and communication skills among personnel.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback surveys and performance assessments.
Researcher
USAF
Tucson, AZ
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Analyzed experimental data to identify trends, ensuring accuracy in research findings and reporting.
- Developed and implemented security protocols to enhance overall safety and compliance.
- Managed document lifecycle processes to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Persian Farsi
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12-2025
Associate of Arts - Persian Farsi
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA12-2025
No Degree - Non Commisioned Officer Foundations Course 500
Military Formal Training
Tucson, AZ08-2025
No Degree - Command Language Program Manager Course
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA07-2025
No Degree - Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Tucson03-2022
Skills
- Problem-solving and strategic planning
- Project management and process improvement
- Detail-oriented
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- MS office
- Strong work ethic
- Data collection and organization
- Incident reporting
- Fluent in Persian Farsi
- Access control and document management
- Current and maintained TS clearance
Accomplishments
- THE AIR AND SPACE COMMENDATION MEDAL(1 of 2)- managed the squadron’s mobile mission planning systems, which maintained the rapid deployment capability of the $18,000 equipment, managed the 41st Electronic Combat Squadron’s classified systems accounts. He vetted 106 Airmen and generated ten accounts.
- THE AIR AND SPACE COMMENDATION MEDAL(2 of2)-mentored 16 Persian Farsi linguists through over 40 hours of focused language study, converting sub proficiency to a 100% unit pass rate. Guided 93 Airmen from 15 units to develop joint tactics, boosting proficiency for 142 aviators.
- 2 Air Medals for combat operations.
Languages
Persian
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager
USAF
03.2025 - Current
Manager
USAF
11.2023 - 02.2025
Training Manager
USAF
01.2023 - 11.2023
Researcher
USAF
03.2019 - 01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Persian Farsi
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - Persian Farsi
Defense Language Institute
No Degree - Non Commisioned Officer Foundations Course 500
Military Formal Training
No Degree - Command Language Program Manager Course
Defense Language Institute
No Degree - Leadership
Airman Leadership School