Christopher Shaffer
U.S. Postal Service
Page,USA
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Experienced leader managing facilities, personnel, safety compliance, and emergency operations in high-responsibility environments. Proven ability to oversee maintenance programs, coordinate teams, manage resources, and ensure operational readiness. Strong background in public service, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance.
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
10 Months- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and facility-related issues in a fast-paced hospitality environment
- Address guest service requests and resolve maintenance issues to enhance guest satisfaction
- Perform routine inspections of building systems, equipment, and safety features to ensure operational compliance and safety
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and facility-related issues in fast-paced hospitality environment to minimize disruption to guest services
- Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation
- (40 hours/week)
Owner / Operator
7 Years 10 Months- Manage daily operations of a custom apparel and print shop
- Oversaw order processing, production workflow, and quality control to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products
- Operate and maintain embroidery and printing equipment
- Coordinated inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships to maintain production continuity and meet sales demands
- Provided customer service and assisted clients with product selection, customization, and order fulfillment to enhance customer satisfaction
- (20–40 hours/week)
Supervisor / Letter Carrier
25 Years 10 Months- Supervised operations for 25 employees, enhancing team efficiency and service delivery
- Managed workflow, staffing, and performance
- Managed workflow, staffing, performance to meet operational goals
- Resolved customer issues, ensuring high service quality and customer satisfaction
- Conducted safety inspections and ensured compliance
- Operated in varied environmental conditions requiring physical endurance and reliability
- Worked 40-60 hours weekly to support operational needs.
Fire Chief / Assistant Fire Chief
6 Years- Led response efforts during Flag Fire (2021) and Pine Peak Fire (2022), ensuring effective resource allocation and coordination in Hualapai Mountains
- Directed wildfire response operations under high-risk conditions, optimizing team performance and safety protocols
- Led response efforts during the Flag Fire (2021) and Pine Peak Fire (2022) in the Hualapai Mountains
- Supported regional fire response efforts through multiple wildfire deployments, enhancing inter-agency collaboration and operational readiness
- (40-60 hours a month)
Engineer / Firefighter
13 Years- Managed facility systems to ensure operational readiness and reliability
- Responded to emergency situations requiring rapid assessment and mitigation
- Responded to the Ridge Fire (2020) in the Hualapai Mountains supporting wildfire suppression operations
- Participated in wildfire response efforts and was assigned to multiple wildfire incidents
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical, electrical, and structural issues
- Conducted preventative maintenance on critical infrastructure
- Participated in wildfire response efforts, supporting operations at multiple wildfire incidents
- Worked an average of 40-60 hours each month to support operational activities.
Education
Associate Degree - Fire Service
EMT Certificate - Firefighter I & II, HazMat FRO, Honors in Major
Skills
Preventative maintenance
Maintenance documentation
Emergency response
Crisis response
Safety standards
Crisis management
Operations oversight
Project management
Team leadership
Customer engagement
Certification
FEMA/NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, Wildland Firefighter I, Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals, Introduction to Fire Dynamics & Modeling
Volunteer & Community Involvement
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Mohave County Emergency Services – Communications (TOAD Unit Volunteer, Kingsmen Rodeo Member/Volunteer, Volunteer Support, Lomita Sheriff’s Department, National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)
Military Experience
- United States Marine Corps
- Active Duty: 1990–1996 | Reserve: 1996–2001
- (40-60 hours a week)
- Flight Equipment Marine / Door Gunner; achieved rank of Sergeant
- Maintained and inspected safety-critical flight equipment under demanding and high-risk operational conditions
- Supervised junior Marines, ensuring adherence to operational procedures and safety protocols
- Participated in overseas and domestic operations supporting mission readiness, security, and emergency response efforts
- Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and performance under pressure in dynamic and high-tempo environments
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Hyatt Place
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Owner / Operator
Route 66 Embroidery & Screenprinting
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Fire Chief / Assistant Fire Chief
Pine Lake Fire District
01.2017 - 01.2023Read More
Engineer / Firefighter
Pinion Pine Fire District
01.2006 - 01.2019Read More
Supervisor / Letter Carrier
U.S. Postal Service
01.2001 - CurrentRead More
Mohave Community College
EMT Certificate from Firefighter I & II, HazMat FRO, Honors in Major
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Mohave Community College
Associate Degree from Fire Service
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