Christopher J. Scheil
Coronado
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration, driving organizational growth, and adapting to evolving business needs. Skilled in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Known for strong decision-making abilities and unwavering focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President /Business Owner
Radiation Emergency Safety Tactics LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
Reserve Corps SME
NNSA / NEST
01.2023 - Current
- In 2023, NNSA / NEST started the process of creating a Reserve Corps of personnel whose discipline may not be needed day to day for NEST operations, but who would provide essential benefit to the agency during a major RN emergency. One of those disciplines was determined to be State and Local Law Enforcement Officers with an RN background to provide expertise and liaison services to effected region. I was one of 10 officers selected for that responsibility.
Law Enforcement Subject Matter Expert
NNSA / ORS
01.2022 - Current
- In 2022, I was selected to serve as an subject matter expert for the Office of Radiological Security in the following areas:
- Assist Law Enforcement Agencies in understanding threats presented by high-energy sources in their jurisdiction and developing policy to allow for a safe and effective response
- Instruct First Responders and First Receivers in both cognitive and manipulative training
- Liaise with agency staff during role call video filming
Instructor
CTOS
01.2014 - Current
- In 2014, I became an independent contractor to provide both instruction and operational assistance for NNSA / CTOS in the following areas:
- Instructing a variety of personnel in awareness, performance and management level radiological courses in both the prevention and response domains
- Assisting local and state agencies of varying disciplines with PRND screening operations
- In addition to teaching the above, I am recognized as an SME in the Maritime PRND arena and was tasked with developing and implementing the FEMA-certified Maritime Operations Course, which is still a certified class today
- Radiological source handling as a certified Radiological Worker 1
Police Officer
San Diego Harbor Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2023
- During my first six years with the agency, I was assigned to the patrol division as a police officer. As a patrol officer, my responsibilities included answering calls in the following disciplines:
- Arrest and Investigations
- Firearms use and knowledge
- Maritime Law Enforcement
- Offshore maritime Anti-smuggling operations
- Medical aid calls
- Hazardous Material calls
- Marine Firefighting operations
- Vessel rescue operations
- Radiological / Nuclear detection operations
- F.A.A. / T.S.A. enforcement
- From 2009-2022, I was assigned as the agency’s CBRNE and Firefighting Coordinator. That position is responsible for the following tasks:
- Maintain and coordinate a Law Enforcement PRND mission in a high-threat environment involving both the maritime and aviation domains
- Develop and conduct Primary and Secondary PRND training
- Certification and repair of PRND equipment
- Implementation of our Law Enforcement Hazardous Materials program
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA12-2003
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Strong analytical skills
- Customer focus
- Creative solutions
- Deep expertise
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Innovative mindset
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Started my own business with limited funds and have grown it into a well-renowned entity who's expertise is sought after by global customers
- Currently supervise a team of 16 Subject Matter Experts
- Awarded multiple bids to provide sole-contractor facilitation of large, multi-day Full Scale Exercises by utilizing a cutting-edge technological format to create hyper-realistic public safety training
Certification
- California Advanced POST (Police Officer) Certificate
- NFPA 1005 Marine Firefighter Certification
- FEMA National Instructor Certification
- California Fire Instructor 1A /1B
- California C.S.T.I. Hazardous Materials Instructor
- Department of Energy Radiological Worker 1 Certification
- Certificates, where applicable, are available upon request.
Timeline
Reserve Corps SME
NNSA / NEST
01.2023 - Current
President /Business Owner
Radiation Emergency Safety Tactics LLC
01.2022 - Current
Law Enforcement Subject Matter Expert
NNSA / ORS
01.2022 - Current
Instructor
CTOS
01.2014 - Current
Police Officer
San Diego Harbor Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2023
No Degree - Criminal Justice
San Diego Miramar College
Section name
- First Responder Radiological / Nuclear Emergency Subject Matter Expert
- Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business Owner and Federal Security Contractor
- Owner and President of Radiation Emergency Safety Tactics LLC and provides subject matter expertise to public safety agencies of all disciplines, as well as several divisions of the National Nuclear Security Agency
- More than 30 years of experience as a First Responder and First Receiver across multiple disciplines, including Law Enforcement, Firefighting, EMS and Emergency Healthcare
- Currently serving in both operational and instructional roles for the National Nuclear Security Administration
- Co-authored several nationally certified classes in the RN domain, including PRND Maritime Operations (PER-350) and Response to Radiological/Nuclear Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (PER-354)