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CHRISTOPHER ZAPATA

Wimberley,TX

Summary

Certified Project Manager (PMP) and U.S. Air Force veteran with 9 years of extensive leadership experience across SaaS, construction, cybersecurity, government, and non-profit sectors. Recognized for strong stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance knowledge, and a mission-driven approach to operational excellence, with a focus on natural resource management and environmental stewardship.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Radici Mama
Wimberley, Texas
08.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed market trends within Food & Beverage sector to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Directed operational strategies to improve efficiency across all departments.
  • Oversaw financial planning and budget management to facilitate organizational growth in start-up market, demonstrating strong financial management skills.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential leads and new business opportunities, supporting outreach efforts.

Project Manager

FEONIX MOBILITY RISING
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Led cross-functional project teams across five state markets, aligning operations with the organizational mission and programmatic goals, ensuring effective community engagement.
  • Oversaw $1.2M+ in project budgets and utilized SaaS-based tools to drive community-focused service delivery, demonstrating strong financial management and technical assistance capabilities.
  • Created detailed project documentation and progress tracking workflows using ClickUp, ensuring on-time milestone delivery.
  • Coordinated with vendors and stakeholders to ensure service and product compliance with both internal expectations and regulatory standards, facilitating regional planning.
  • Applied Agile practices and creative problem-solving to proactively resolve roadblocks and enhance team productivity by 30%.

Product Manager

MEDICI ROASTING
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led product development initiatives from concept through market launch, cutting launch cycles by 10% through improved workflow integration and data collection.
  • Created product roadmaps, executed A/B testing on new offerings, and implemented vector-based design elements for promotional assets.
  • Coordinated with manufacturing and logistics teams to ensure the timely delivery of product lines, while managing quality control feedback loops.
  • Increased average transaction size by 15% through iterative feature and design updates, informed by user analytics, demonstrating effective outreach efforts.
  • Developed and delivered product specs, digital asset packages, and final deliverables to internal and external partners, supporting communications and presentations.

Jr. Project Management

USAF JBSA 502ND CONTRACTING OFFICE
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw cloud migration for legacy systems with a 15-member IT team, cutting costs by 30% while enabling long-term scalability and performance improvements.
  • Implemented Agile frameworks, including sprint cycles and stand-ups, resulting in a 15% improvement in project delivery timelines.
  • Reduced vulnerabilities by 30% by aligning cybersecurity protocols with DoD standards.
  • Applied DevOps methodologies to cut deployment cycles by 30%.

Associate Project Manager

USAF OSAN AB 629TH CONTRACTING OFFICE
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Managed 18 construction projects with average budgets of $1.2M, meeting 95% stakeholder satisfaction through effective community engagement and technical assistance.
  • Facilitated vendor coordination, quality control, and inspection oversight, maintaining a 95% satisfaction rating among stakeholders, and supporting regional planning.
  • Coordinated infrastructure and renovation projects, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget, while relaying key operational milestones to project stakeholders, demonstrating strong grant development support.

Procurement Specialist

WILFORD HALL SURGICAL CENTER
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and collaborated with internal departments to meet stringent federal healthcare compliance and cost targets, demonstrating strong financial management.
  • Oversaw inventory and sample coordination, ensuring timely product sourcing, emergency supply planning, and budget alignment.
  • Managed and documented complex procurement lifecycles for medical supplies, coordinating with domestic and international suppliers, and contributing to data collection efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
01.2026

Associate of Science - Contract Management

Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB Gunter Annex, AL

Skills

  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Agile methodologies
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial forecasting
  • Market research
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Data Collection
  • Grant Development
  • Community Engagement

Certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMI
• Google Project Management Certificate, Coursera

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Radici Mama
08.2025 - Current

Project Manager

FEONIX MOBILITY RISING
03.2024 - 05.2025

Product Manager

MEDICI ROASTING
05.2022 - 12.2023

Jr. Project Management

USAF JBSA 502ND CONTRACTING OFFICE
02.2019 - 03.2022

Associate Project Manager

USAF OSAN AB 629TH CONTRACTING OFFICE
02.2017 - 02.2019

Procurement Specialist

WILFORD HALL SURGICAL CENTER
08.2015 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Texas at San Antonio

Associate of Science - Contract Management

Community College of the Air Force
CHRISTOPHER ZAPATA