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Christopher Ganious

Copperas Cove,TX

Summary

Forward-thinking, versatile worker successful at taking on routine and complex challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor

Merit International Inc
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Assisted Merit Internation Inc launching The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Program and teams to aid taxpayers to receive tuition assistance for private schools.
  • Performed routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
  • Composed, typed, and distributed meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expensed, statistical, or monthly reports.
  • Operated office equipment, such as faxed machines, copiers, or phone systems and arranged for repairs when equipment malfunctions.

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

U.S Army
03.2015 - 11.2022
  • Supervised firing battery personnel engaged in firing battery operations, maintenance, safety and preventive measures training.
  • Developed and maintained all training records; monitors, schedules, and prepares training; assists Soldiers in personnel actions and scheduled service school attendance.
  • Planned and executed unit mobilization plans; attended schools and conferences as required; operated Digital Training Management System (DTMS) and other training systems.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback, implemented changes to unit standing operating procedure and corrective actions.
  • Maintained positive control and services of over $20,000,000 worth of military equipment.
  • supervised oversight of platoon operations and maintenance of all assigned equipment valued in excess of $14,000,000; directly responsible for the morale, welfare, discipline, and accountability of 40 personnel.
  • Applied strong leadership talent and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organized workflow.
  • Supervised and conducted maintenance on M109A7, 155M Howitzer equilibrating the hydraulic system by purging cylinders and lines, servicing track lube orders, assuring mother boards were clean and serviceable and Paladin digital fire control systems were calibrated and had all internal system updates.
  • Trained all personnel on preventive maintenance measures such as the use of spill kits, dry sweep and hazardous waste disposal.
  • Operated overhead crane during monthly maintenance and recovery to remove, repair and clean the M109A6 and M109A7, 155M Howitzers engine, howitzer tube and torrent components.

Instructor/Recruiter

U.S Army
04.2011 - 03.2015
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg, SC
05.1999

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Coordination
  • Active Learning
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Service Orientation
  • Operations Manager

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Merit International Inc
12.2022 - 02.2024

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

U.S Army
03.2015 - 11.2022

Instructor/Recruiter

U.S Army
04.2011 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Christopher Ganious