Christopher Gault
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Results-driven U.S. Navy Veteran with extensive experience in project management and quality assurance. Achieved a 96% first-time quality assurance pass rate by leading a team of 128 technicians in high-pressure environments. Successfully managed complex maintenance projects while ensuring 100% compliance with federal safety regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/ Store Manager
United Stated Navy
Norfolk, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Planned and supervised complex, time-sensitive maintenance projects for a team of 128 technicians, ensuring 100% compliance with strict federal and NAVSEA safety regulations while maintaining a 96% first-time quality assurance pass rate.
- Trained and mentored 128 junior technicians in advanced welding and damage control, leading to 13 sailors achieving advanced qualifications.
- Managed $180K budget for food and drinks in command’s convenient store, ensuring 100% inventory accuracy and supporting operational needs.
Project Manager
United Stated Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
11.2016 - 12.2022
- Developed over 160 training strategies in collaboration with command leadership, strengthening operational readiness and emergency response capabilities.
- Managed maintenance records, audit reports, and documentation to ensure operational accountability for over 20 machinery and portable firefighting equipment.
- Educated 325 command personnel on financial literacy, enhancing budgeting, savings, credit management, and consumer awareness skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellevue West Senior High School
Bellevue, Nebraska06-2006
Specialty Diploma - Welding Technology
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, Nebraska05-2006
Skills
- Project management
- Budget Management
- Financial accountability
- Quality management
- Regulatory compliance
- Analytical problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Self-Directed & Adaptable
- Relationship management
- Verbal communication
Certification
- Project Management & Personnel Supervision
- Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt
- Google: Agile Project Manager Certification
- Google: Foundation of Project Management Certification
- Google: Project Initiation: Starting a Success Project Certification
- Google: Project Planning: Putting it All Together Certification
- Google: Project Execution: Running the Project Certification
- Google: Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real-World Certification
Military Training
- Quality Assurance: Completed Joint Fleet Quality Assurance Officer/Supervisor and Inspector courses. Proficient in formal work procedures, controlled work packages, and QA audits.
- Leadership & Management: Completed Navy Military Training (NMT) and Personal Financial Management training, emphasizing decision-making, core values implementation, and personnel development.
Timeline
Project Manager/ Store Manager
United Stated Navy
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
United Stated Navy
11.2016 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Bellevue West Senior High School
Specialty Diploma - Welding Technology
Metropolitan Community College