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, TX01.2026
Associate of Science - Contract Management
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB Gunter Annex, ALSkills
- 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
• 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