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CHRISTOPHER SHAE PANTER
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CHRISTOPHER SHAE PANTER

Operations Manager
Fayetteville,TN

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Desired Job Title

Project ManagerLogistics CoordinatorLogistics ManagerLogistics SupervisorProject Coordinator

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Fayetteville, TN, USHuntsville, ALNashville, TNMadison, ALFranklin, TN
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time off4-day work weekCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Summary

Senior U.S. Army logistics and operations professional and First Sergeant (E8) with extensive experience coordinating complex operational requirements, resources, and schedules across personnel, maintenance, supply, and external organizations. Experienced in logistics planning, inventory control, procurement, distribution management, and lifecycle support for equipment readiness and mission-critical operations. Proven background supporting organizational readiness, process improvement, and compliance with policies, regulations, and procedural guidance. Six Sigma Green and Black Belt certified with extensive leadership, training, and program administration experience.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

US Army
Fort Stewart, USA
07.2018 - Current
  • Direct logistics, maintenance, training, personnel, and operational activities supporting 140+ Soldiers, integrating organizational resources to meet readiness and mission requirements.
  • Manage sustainment and readiness requirements for a fleet of 300+ pieces of equipment valued at more than $35 million, coordinating maintenance, supply, accountability, and operational priorities.
  • Increased equipment readiness from 86% to 97% by prioritizing requirements, coordinating repair-parts availability, managing workloads, and synchronizing operations between maintenance, supply, and organizational leadership.
  • Oversee inventory management and accountability for 465 line items, maintaining 100% accountability during inspections and inventories while ensuring critical equipment and supplies remain available for operational requirements.
  • Coordinate procurement, receipt, management, and distribution of approximately $2 million in parts and supplies, prioritizing critical requirements to reduce equipment downtime and maintain operational readiness.
  • Manage and prioritize 100+ maintenance work orders, coordinating maintenance personnel, parts, equipment availability, and operational schedules to maximize fleet readiness.
  • Plan and coordinate individual and organizational training requirements for 140+ personnel, ensuring personnel maintain required technical and operational proficiency.
  • Implemented logistics, maintenance, and supply-process improvements resulting in approximately $250,000 in cost savings/cost avoidance through improved resource utilization and sustainment practices.
  • Planned and synchronized logistics requirements supporting 20+ major training exercises and 4 operational deployments, coordinating personnel, equipment, maintenance, supply, transportation, and sustainment requirements.
  • Analyze equipment readiness, maintenance priorities, supply requirements, and resource constraints to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to organizational leadership.

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

US Army
, USA
07.2007 - 06.2018
  • Diagnosed malfunctions and performed and supervised corrective maintenance on diesel engines and power generating units, including accessories, power trains, and chassis components of wheel vehicles, while adjusting operating mechanisms such as governors, control linkage, clutches, brakes, suspension, and steering, performing tune-up, recommending appropriate power generating equipment to accommodate specific electrical loads, operating wreckers, replacing engine components, and preparing maintenance forms and records.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering

North Central Institute
Clarksville, TN
02.2015 - 02.2016

Skills

  • Logistics coordination and planning
  • Project and program administration
  • Distribution and maintenance operations
  • Contract administration and vendor communication
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Team leadership and problem resolution
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Parts procurement and inventory management
  • Equipment readiness and resource utilization
  • Quality assurance and process improvement
  • Organizational management and employee training
  • Maintenance planning and scheduling

    • Logistics & Leadership Impact

    • 140+ Soldiers Supported | 9 Subordinate Leaders
    • $35M+ Equipment Portfolio | 300+ Fleet Assets
    • 465 Inventory Line Items | $2M Repair Parts and Supplies
    • 86% to 97% Equipment Readiness | 100% Accountability
    • 100+ Maintenance Work Orders | $250K Cost Savings/Avoidance
    • 20+ Major Training Exercises | 4 Operational Deployments

    Military Courses

    • Basic Combat Training
    • First Aid
    • Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
    • Heavy Equipment Maintenance
    • Industrial Safety
    • Structured Self Development (SSD) I
    • Structured Self Development (SSD) II
    • Structured Self Development (SSD) III
    • Structured Self Development (SSD) IV
    • Basic Leader Course (BLC)
    • Advanced Leadership Course (ALC)
    • Senior Leadership Course (SLC)
    • Common Faculty Development- Instructor
    • Master Leadership Course (MLC)
    • Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA)
    • Master Resilience Training (MRTC)

    Timeline

    Operations Manager

    US Army
    07.2018 - Current

    Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering

    North Central Institute
    02.2015 - 02.2016

    Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

    US Army
    07.2007 - 06.2018

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