Christopher M. Megna
Newton,NJ
Summary
Experienced quality and operations professional with a background in civil engineering, inspections, and public safety support. Skilled in blueprint reading, report writing, and coordinating repairs across teams. Known for accurate documentation, equipment readiness, and dependable support for mission-critical facilities and precision components.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Thorlabs
Newton, New Jersey
11.2025 - Current
- Inspected Thorlabs optical components for dimensional, visual, and assembly compliance.
- Verified precision parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and metrology equipment.
- Identified nonconforming materials and initiated corrective action reports.
- Calibrated inspection tools and maintained measurement equipment readiness.
Civil Engineer
United States Air Force Reserve
Joint Base MDL, NJ
08.2020 - Current
- Facilitated civil engineering planning for Air Force Reserve base facilities, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
- Inspected runways, roads, and utilities to identify maintenance needs.
- Reviewed construction drawings and project specifications for compliance.
- Coordinated repairs with contractors and base maintenance teams to enhance infrastructure reliability.
- Supported facility upgrades for mission readiness and operations.
- Advised leadership on civil engineering priorities and resource needs to optimize project outcomes.
Police Assistant
Paterson Police Department
Paterson, New Jersey
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Processed incident reports, arrest paperwork, and complaint forms for department records.
- Conducted background checks on suspects and persons of interest to support ongoing criminal investigations.
- Monitored security cameras to identify suspicious activities and policy violations.
- Scheduled appointments for report pickup, fingerprinting, and records requests at police headquarters.
- Entered case information into department databases and maintained accurate file organization.
- Performed data entry into various computer systems used by the department.
- Supervised inmates in cell block during second shift to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Office Support Specialist
THE Blue Magazine
Haledon, New Jersey
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Researched topics or projects using online and library resources to support staff and enhance project outcomes.
- Performed data entry tasks for various databases accurately with attention to detail.
- Answered phone calls and directed inquiries to appropriate staff to ensure timely responses.
- Conducted interviews with subjects to gather information for articles
- Journalism & Photography
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJSkills
- Visual inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Employee supervision
- Team leadership
- Write reports
Affiliations
- Volunteer work at Saint Paul's Abbey including selling Christmas Trees & Groundskeeping
- Volunteer work with TheBlueMagazine helping out with Christmas in Paterson which includes giving out gifts to the children of Paterson with a Christmas Parade.
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Thorlabs
11.2025 - Current
Police Assistant
Paterson Police Department
04.2023 - 08.2025
Civil Engineer
United States Air Force Reserve
08.2020 - Current
Office Support Specialist
THE Blue Magazine
08.2020 - 08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Sussex County Community College