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Christopher Sweeney

Biloxi

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in executive leadership, strategic communication, and project management. Proven success in overseeing large-scale operations and workforce development, driving impactful results in facility and campus planning. 20 year U.S. Air Force veteran with proven capability leading complex and high-performance organizations to execute operations in high-risk environments. Highly skilled at developing strategic plans with innovative solutions to resolve complex problems for multi-billion dollar portfolios.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, A4 (Director)

U. S. Air Force
Biloxi, MS
10.2022 - Current

Oversees $400B facility portfolio across 5 campuses supporting 14,000 personnel and 125,000 annual students. Provides strategic and contingency planning to executive leadership. Develops construction and recapitalization strategies for future investment plans.

Commander (Director)

U. S. Air Force
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2021 - 10.2022

Led aviation maintenance vocational school for avionics technicians. Oversaw 300 instructors and administrators, produced 2,500 graduates across a 105 course catalog utilizing 9 facilities with $415M infrastructure.

Commander (Director)

U. S. Air Force
New Hanover, NJ
05.2019 - 06.2021

Led aircraft maintenance and production to provide tactical and intercontinental airlift and logistical support. Oversaw 350 personnel sustaining a fleet of 13 C-17 aircraft valued at $2.9B. Tasked to produce 3,000 flights and 9,000 flight hours annually.

Director of Operations (Operations Mgr)

U. S. Air Force
New Hanover, NJ
07.2017 - 05.2019

Directed aircraft maintenance, supply chain management, and fleet sustainment of 32 K-10 refuel aircraft valued at $3B. Led a 345 member workforce to provide 5,000 flights, 29,000 flight hours, and 360M pounds of fuel annually.

Asst Director of Operations (Asst Operations Mgr)

U. S. Air Force
San Antonio, TX
07.2015 - 07.2017

Supervised Basic Military Training and follow on adult education training programs for 37,000 annual recruits. Led daily operations for an instructional team of 75 through traditional and innovation instruction and facilitiation.

Various Jr Officer Positions (Team Ldr)

U. S. Air Force
Various Locations
08.2007 - 07.2015

Led numerous dynamic cross functional teams providing direct supervisory capacity to U. S. Air Force organizations. Teams numbered in size from 50 to 700 and duties ranged from production to administrative supporting fleets of aircraft across multiple geographic regions and contingency response events.

Education

LEAN Six Sigma - Operations Management

Association For Six Sigma
Worldwide Campus
03-2010

Master of Science - Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Worldwide Campus
05-2014

Instructor Supervisor - Military Training

U. S. Air Force
Worldwide, Campus
11-2011

Accident Mishap Investigation Course - Safety

U. S. Air Force
Albuquerque
07-2011

Safety Officer - Safety

U. S. Air Force
Albuquerque
07-2011

Bachelor of Science - Management

U. S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
05-2007

Skills

  • Executive leadership
  • Strategic communication
  • Project management
  • Workforce development
  • Emergency management
  • Safety systems
  • Facility and campus planning
  • Lifecycle sustainment

Accomplishments

Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor

Timeline

Director, A4 (Director)

U. S. Air Force
10.2022 - Current

Commander (Director)

U. S. Air Force
06.2021 - 10.2022

Commander (Director)

U. S. Air Force
05.2019 - 06.2021

Director of Operations (Operations Mgr)

U. S. Air Force
07.2017 - 05.2019

Asst Director of Operations (Asst Operations Mgr)

U. S. Air Force
07.2015 - 07.2017

Various Jr Officer Positions (Team Ldr)

U. S. Air Force
08.2007 - 07.2015

Master of Science - Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

LEAN Six Sigma - Operations Management

Association For Six Sigma

Instructor Supervisor - Military Training

U. S. Air Force

Accident Mishap Investigation Course - Safety

U. S. Air Force

Safety Officer - Safety

U. S. Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Management

U. S. Air Force Academy
Christopher Sweeney