Christopher Gibbs
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and team cohesion, I significantly enhanced business growth at Texas Commercial Diving Inc. by implementing strategic sales and profitability strategies. My expertise in underwater welding and leadership has fostered strong client and vendor relationships, ensuring long-term success and loyalty. Customer-oriented General Manager with [Number] years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager for Texas Commercial Diving Tampa
Texas Commercial Diving Inc.
01.2019 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Operations Manager
All-Sea Pacific Diving
05.2015 - 04.2019
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Lead Diver
Hydrex Under Water Technology
11.2010 - 04.2015
- Improved underwater visibility with effective communication using hand signals, light signals, and line tending methods.
- Ensured diver safety by leading pre-dive briefings and post-dive debriefings.
- Achieved successful underwater repairs with precise welding and cutting techniques.
- Contributed to successful salvage operations with careful rigging procedures and efficient lifting techniques.
Lead Diver
AUS Diving
02.2007 - 10.2010
- Improved underwater visibility with effective communication using hand signals, light signals, and line tending methods.
- Ensured diver safety by leading pre-dive briefings and post-dive debriefings.
- Achieved successful underwater repairs with precise welding and cutting techniques.
- Maximized dive time, utilizing advanced decompression planning and execution strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability while working on diverse range of projects including offshore oil platforms, shipwrecks, underwater pipelines, and marine habitats.
- Increased project efficiency by conducting thorough underwater inspections and assessments.
Education
Commercial Diver Degree - Under Water Welding/ Diving
Divers Institute of Technology
Seattle, WA02.2007
Construction/ Framing Houses - Entry Level Carpenter
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA08.2005
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High Spokane
Spokane, WA06.2000
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Welder above water and below
- Blade 2 level Tech
- Fabrication
- I can fix just about anyting
Build custom Hot Rods
I build traditional Ford Hot rods from the 1920s to the 1940s, i like original parts and i enjoy driving them. This is a hobby i'm very good at.
Timeline
General Manager for Texas Commercial Diving Tampa
Texas Commercial Diving Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
All-Sea Pacific Diving
05.2015 - 04.2019
Lead Diver
Hydrex Under Water Technology
11.2010 - 04.2015
Lead Diver
AUS Diving
02.2007 - 10.2010
Commercial Diver Degree - Under Water Welding/ Diving
Divers Institute of Technology
Construction/ Framing Houses - Entry Level Carpenter
Spokane Community College
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High Spokane
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