Christopher Boykin
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer
Self-employeed
Dixie, GA
06.2003 - Current
- Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed and farm machinery.
- Assessed farm activities to comply with government regulations.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Positioned irrigation systems to deliver optimal amounts of water for crop growth without waste.
- Oversaw cultivation and harvesting of over 3,500 acres of hay, cotton, and peanut crops each year.
- Consulted with horticultural experts to assess operational strengths and weaknesses and plan enhancements to meet changing demands.
- Managed operational records, administrative needs and marketing plans to promote business and strengthen revenue streams.
Special Operations Recruiter
United States Army Special Operations Command
Clarksville, TN
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
Flight Instructor, U.S. Army Aviation
United States Army Special Operations Command
Clarksville, TN
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Trained, supervised and organized over 166 soldiers and personnel.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Managed over $36 million worth of equipment during garrison and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) training environments
- Trained individual soldiers and teams in the art of Special Operations aviation, tactics, training, and procedures (TTP's) through theoretical and practical flight instruction.
- Verified safety of students in employment of aircraft by performing regular inspections of aircraft, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
Platoon Sergeant, U.S. Army
United States Army Special Operations Command
Savannah, GA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Managed over $46 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 25 soldiers and personnel.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
MH-60 Crew Chief. U.S. Army
United States Army Special Operations Command
Savannah, GA
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Engaged in direct air-to-air combat training and participated in large-scale, international training exercises.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed multi-dimensional global combat operations.
- Safely flew over 2,000 hours in complex and demanding modes and environments.
- Maintained 3 hour alert posture in order to rapidly respond to worldwide crisis situations
- Identified targets of opportunity during flight operations.
- Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on MH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
- Inspected and maintained MH-60 Blackhawk aircraft for 100% flight readiness.
- Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
MH-60 Crew Chief, U.S. Army
United States Army Special Operations Command
Clarksville, TN
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Engaged in direct air-to-air combat training and participated in large-scale, international training exercises.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed multi-dimensional global combat operations.
- Safely flew over 1,000 hours in complex and demanding modes and environments.
- Maintained 3 hour alert posture in order to rapidly respond to worldwide crisis situations
- Identified targets of opportunity during flight operations.
- Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on MH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
- Inspected and maintained MH-60 Blackhawk aircraft for 100% flight readiness.
- Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
Land Manager
River Ridge Plantation
Tallahassee, FL
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Advised investors on viability of new land purchases.
- Researched, coordinated, and acquired new land tracts for crop and wildlife development.
- Sub-contracted fencing, road, and structure construction.
- Operated numerous heavy machinery and agricultural equipment on a daily basis.
- Intently managed wildlife populations, increasing value of land as hunting properties.
- Managed over 7,000 acres of row crops and timber stands.
- Responsible for over 12,000 acres of land located in five states.
- Managed operations and repairs on $2.1 million worth of equipment dispersed throughout 10 separate locations
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Boston Tractor Company
Dixie, GA
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Assessed machinery in need of repair, identified issues and implemented corrective actions to achieve quick resolution and return to service.
- Understood and read technical manuals and blueprints.
- Acquired hand and power tool mastery to carry out routine and advanced repairs.
- Analyzed machinery and tested electrical systems and wiring to identify faults and resolve issues impeding performance.
- Used operational manuals, maintenance records and forums to gain troubleshooting insight for complex issues.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines and power tools.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2023
Associate of Arts - Agricultural Equipment Technology
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA05.2007
High School Diploma -
Aucilla Christian Academy
Monticello, FL05.2005
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee motivation
- Intrapersonal cohesion
- Complex planning
- Multi-dimensional operations
- Plan development and implementation
- Worldwide coordination
- Budget management
- Crop rotation
- Heavy equipment operations
- Equipment maintenance procedures
- Harvesting
- Crop Inspection
Timeline
Special Operations Recruiter
United States Army Special Operations Command
08.2019 - 07.2021
Flight Instructor, U.S. Army Aviation
United States Army Special Operations Command
08.2017 - 06.2019
Platoon Sergeant, U.S. Army
United States Army Special Operations Command
08.2016 - 08.2017
MH-60 Crew Chief. U.S. Army
United States Army Special Operations Command
04.2014 - 08.2016
MH-60 Crew Chief, U.S. Army
United States Army Special Operations Command
08.2010 - 04.2014
Land Manager
River Ridge Plantation
06.2007 - 06.2010
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Boston Tractor Company
08.2004 - 06.2007
Farmer
Self-employeed
06.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Arts - Agricultural Equipment Technology
Southwest Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Aucilla Christian Academy