Christopher Dunlap
Temple
Summary
Dynamic Liaison Representative and operations manager with extensive experience with Defense Industry Contracts and Contractors, adept in program management and strategic project planning. Proven track record in modernizing procedures, enhancing efficiency, and achieving significant cost savings. Skilled in employee relations and effective conflict resolution, fostering collaboration across diverse teams to meet organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Liaison Representative
CPE STRI
06.2021 - Current
- Provide regional coverage and lines of business across multiple states to include Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota.
- Professional working relationship with Army Training Support center (ATSC), participate 905 TSS community IPTs. .
- Establish and maintain trusted relationships within and outside the organization.
- Responsible for the oversight and management of the Project Lead, TADSS Support Operations and Support (TSO) Life-Cycle Contractor Support (LCCS) contract(s).
- Provides local oversight and support in development, maintenance, management, and execution of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) specific to TSO programs to include formal documentation and ensuring complete metrics to justify adjectival ratings.
- Develops and implements solutions to issues/concerns raised by TSO Product Leads (PdLs)/ Assistant Program Managers (APMs) and Technical Oversight Representatives (TORs) responsible for monitoring assigned contracts.
- Supports the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) by conducting Subject Matter Expert (SME) analysis and providing timely responses to requests for information.
- Integrates into local Training Support Services environment by participating in staff meetings, IPRs, working groups, and related TSS forums.
Senior Operations Manager
Defense Industry Contractor
12.2012 - 06.2021
- Managed Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) contracts.
- Managed annual labor & material budget of more than $40 Million across several lines of business worldwide.
- Managed large scaled workforce across the Sustainable Range Program.
- Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and material.
- Facilitated stakeholder communication to align project objectives with organizational goals and client expectations.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure exceptional delivery of products and services.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to secure better pricing and terms, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
Battle Staff Sr. NCO
US Army
05.1999 - 11.2012
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Served 3 Combat tours in Iraq. 2003-2004, 2005-2006 and 2010-2011.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2019
Professional Certificate - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2019
Skills
- Government processes and protocols
- Strategic project planning
- Employee relations management
- Inventory management expertise
- Collaborative strategy building
- Effective conflict resolution
- Risk evaluation
Timeline
Liaison Representative
CPE STRI
06.2021 - Current
Senior Operations Manager
Defense Industry Contractor
12.2012 - 06.2021
Battle Staff Sr. NCO
US Army
05.1999 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Professional Certificate - Human Resources Management
Columbia Southern University