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
8 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 8 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 8 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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