Christopher J. Gookin
Georgia,Vermont
Summary
High-energy. service oriented operations leader with a trademark for influencing near-perfect execution and maximizing performance across teams to ensure efficient goals achievement. Reputation as a "problem-solver" earned for taking on short notice-high impact projects and driving on-time completion by balancing ambitious and realistic goals for an almost flawless rate of projected success. Relentless dedication to executing organizational change management through strategic and transparent program initiatives built on a culture of excellence. Empowering team members with the courage to achieve operation and production goals in alignment with organizational objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Joint Medical Planner
Joint Chiefs of Staff: Office of the Joint Surgeon
Washington, DC
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed and influenced numerous strategic level documents that provided Department of Defense "Best Military Advice" to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council, and the President. Actions including the clarification of guidance for the Novel Coronavirus and the general administrative guidance for COVID-19 reporting requirements for the Joint Force.
- Develop timely, relevant, and accurate information for the Chairman assisting in decision support and in the provision of best military advice to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council, and the President of the United States.
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
Deputy State Surgeon
Vermont Army National Guard
Colchester, VT
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Served as the focal point for and developed, synchronized and executed medical readiness management policies and procedures to support comprehensive health, maximize personnel readiness and provided enduring rapidly deployable forces for community, state and global missions.
Director of Communications
Vermont National Guard
Colchester, VT, VT
07.2011 - 12.2017
- Served as the Joint Force Headquarters-State Public Affairs Officer directly reported to the Adjutant General.
- Planned, directed, and executed command/internal information, media and community relations campaigns to convey sensitive and complex information concerning the Vermont National Guard's state and federal programs and responsibilities.
Troop Commander & Special Projects Officer
Vermont Army National Guard
Colchester, VT
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Commander of a Forward Support Troop attached to a Cavalry Squadron. Ensured the troop was trained and prepared to alert and deploy as an element of the Cavalry Squadron to fight and win in any intensity, conflict and to secure the homeland. Directed and established operations of the unit for organizational supply, transportation, maintenance and service.
J3 Mobilization and Readiness Officer (FA 50)
Vermont Army National Guard
Colchester, VT
04.2007 - 04.2009
- Integrated and implemented changes to the force across the full spectrum of organizing, manning, training and equipping the U.S. Army. This included requirements determination, organizational change and design, and analysis of gaps, seams, and shortfalls.
- Utilized the Total Army Analysis Program in support of manpower and equipment allocations, Budget (POM) cycle development.
Associate Director of Admissions
Norwich University Cadets
Northfield, VT
12.2003 - 04.2007
- Coordinated application processing and fielded inquiries from potential students.
- Mobilized communication with other departments in support of enrollment and organized admissions events, registration, information sessions and classroom shadowing.
- Spearheaded new and proven recruitment practices using array of digital media, web pages and social media to reach and enroll ideal prospective students.
Admissions Counselor
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA
12.1999 - 12.2003
- Documented, maintained and tracked prospective student applications.
- Supported students with filling out college application forms.
- Thoroughly reviewed admissions applications and evaluated credentials to approve students for enrollment.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Champlain College
Burlington, VT12.1999
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Staff Training
- Operations Oversight
- Presentation Delivery
- Risk Mitigation
- Feasibility Reviews
- Agenda Setting
- Resource Allocation
- Crisis Management
- Crisis Communications
Timeline
Joint Medical Planner
Joint Chiefs of Staff: Office of the Joint Surgeon
08.2022 - 09.2023
Deputy State Surgeon
Vermont Army National Guard
01.2018 - 08.2022
Director of Communications
Vermont National Guard
07.2011 - 12.2017
Troop Commander & Special Projects Officer
Vermont Army National Guard
05.2009 - 06.2011
J3 Mobilization and Readiness Officer (FA 50)
Vermont Army National Guard
04.2007 - 04.2009
Associate Director of Admissions
Norwich University Cadets
12.2003 - 04.2007
Admissions Counselor
Cambridge College
12.1999 - 12.2003
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Champlain College
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