Christopher Smith
Clermont
Summary
Diligent Operations Manager with background in managing facilities and ensuring operational efficiency. Proven ability to oversee maintenance, vendor contracts, and safety compliance. Demonstrated effective problem-solving and leadership skills.
Facilities management professional with focus on maintaining and improving facility operations. Known for reliability and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Strong team collaboration and problem-solving skills, ensuring seamless operations and high standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Space and Facilities Manager (QA/QC Property Inspector)
Dept. Public Works: Fort Benning, GA
Fort Benning, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for Master Planning of various locations on Post including Maintenance, Scheduling, Facility beautification, Logistics, Renovations and Upgrades
- Develops and implements preventative maintenance programs and schedules routine inspections to ensure all systems and equipment are functional and up-to-date
- Prepares reports for upper management on maintenance, safety, and budget matters, acting as a liaison between department staff, external contractors, and other agencies
- Manage space utilization and facility furnishings for military construction (MILCON) and SRM projects
- Coordinate FF&E acquisition and installation; advise DPW leadership
- Develop briefings, white papers, and technical documentation for planning meetings and after-action reviews
- Generate Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly reporting for DPW Leadership
- Interface directly with Government leads to report status of projects and work orders
- Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance principles, federal and state laws, and safety regulations
- Oversaw facility maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams in facility improvement projects, achieving timely completion and cost-effectiveness.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify repairs and maintenance needs, prioritizing urgent issues.
- Coordinated emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for potential facility-related incidents or crises.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Managed vendor relationships for cost-effective services, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance for quality assurance purposes, maintaining strong partnerships while holding service providers accountable for their work.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Created management reports outlining important facility statistics.
- Coordinated space planning efforts to optimize facility usage and accommodate changing business needs.
- Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
Multiple Positions
Maneuver Battle Lab: Fort Benning, GA
Fort Benning, GA
10.2014 - 01.2023
- Led data analysis and interpretation for strategic decision-making
- Oversee the maintenance of test grounds and minor troubleshooting of technologies
- Delivered recommendations and reports in clear, actionable formats
- Attended strategy meeting prior to tests to provide input on
- Managed up to 15 people at a time in preparation, execution, operations, and facilities support (Ranges, HQ grounds, Airfield, etc.) at McKenna Outdoor Urban Facility
- Mentored and Trained employees in Analytical Best Processes, expectations, and KPIs.
Assistant Project Officer
Summit Technology
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Supported full project lifecycle management and team coordination
- Worked hand in hand with Project Officer planning, scheduling, preparing, executing, and wrap up of all details in various events including pre-experiment meetings, Government data calls, coordinating schedules, overseeing project support personnel
- Maintained schedules, monitored budgets, and ensured timely deliverables
- Liaised with clients and consultants to ensure project alignment
- Maintained work locations routinely and in preparation for experiments
Associate (Lead)
Aerotek – Battle Simulation Center
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Operated simulation equipment as well as field data collection
- Participated in multiple experiments with SAIC testing and verifying future scenarios
- Responsible for daily meetings, facilities upkeep, and operations in a classified environment
- Performed main function of simulation operation and Test & Evaluation operations
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Army, Fort Benning, GA
Fort Benning, GA
09.1993 - 10.2014
- Organized, led, and attended classified meetings and briefings
- Maintained all personal equipment while training and on mission
- Led personnel and operations in high-demand environments
- Developed training programs and performance assessments
- Managed employee relations, assignments, and conflict resolution
- Represented leadership in strategic meetings and policy implementation
- Deployed multiple times
- Led and trained diverse teams in high-pressure combat scenarios, ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Developed tactical plans for various training exercises, enhancing unit cohesion and strategic execution.
- Oversaw logistical operations, coordinating supply chain management to maintain equipment readiness.
Education
Bachelor's - Business Management
Strayer University
Columbus, GA01.2016
HS Diploma - General Studies
Balboa High School
Panama City, Panama01.1992
Skills
- Equal Opportunity Representative
- Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- CDL – Commercial Driver’s License
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Building maintenance
- Budgeting and financial management
- Building inspections
- Asset management
- Schedule management
- Schedule coordination
- Emergency preparedness
- Team direction
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Project management
- Interpersonal communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team leadership
- Teamwork
- Team building
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Health and safety
- Team coordination
- Delegation skills
- Grounds maintenance
- Self motivation
- Work order management
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Quality control
- Staff supervision
- Time management abilities
- Technical understanding
- Performance monitoring
- Security management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Building codes
- Facilities operations
- Renovation projects
- Building automation
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved multiple projects by completing them with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved most tasks through effectively helping with all tasks.
- Collaborated with teams of 5 in the development of multiple projects.
- Supervised teams of 20 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Space and Facilities Manager (QA/QC Property Inspector)
Dept. Public Works: Fort Benning, GA
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Project Officer
Summit Technology
10.2017 - 01.2021
Multiple Positions
Maneuver Battle Lab: Fort Benning, GA
10.2014 - 01.2023
Associate (Lead)
Aerotek – Battle Simulation Center
10.2014 - 10.2017
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
United States Army, Fort Benning, GA
09.1993 - 10.2014
Bachelor's - Business Management
Strayer University
HS Diploma - General Studies
Balboa High School
Active Secret Clearance
DOD Clearance