John Challis

Experience

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  US Army

  Apr 2005 - Jun 2012

  Provided leadership, instruction and supervision to 179 military and civilian personnel - increased efficiency in all aspects of the organization.Developed and implemented an organization chain of command that streamlined the reporting chain - all personnel were employed properly for the first time.Supervised the execution of a $4.2 million budget - increased organization capabilities and training efficiencies while enforcing safety and security.Established supply discipline and fiscal responsibilities programs - saved the government $240k annually in overtime costs and managed budget expenditures resulting in a more efficient work environment. Show less Student attending Class 58, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, the premier Noncommissioned Officer Academy in the worldNine-month program in academia in leadership, operations and the use of resources that develop successful leaders at the executive level. Studied, trained and conducted practical exercises in order to operate at the Sergeant Major level. Completed all requirements in a manner leading to placement onto the Commandants List, which is reserved for the top 20% academic portion of the class. Completed all requirements for the Army Battle Staff NCO Course while in attendance. Graduated in the top 20% with superior rating in all demonstrated abilities and with a 97.9% academic average Show less Monitored the daily operations for a Military Police Battalion Headquarters consisting of six Military Police Companies and a total of about 1,000 soldiers. Coordinated with United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), local Department of Emergency Services (DES), Battalion Command Group and other agencies concerning combat missions and tasking while in a garrison and combat environments. Resolved problems and ensured compliance with established doctrine, rules, policies and US Army regulations to the commander and subordinate elements. Coordinated the transition of numerous personnel into the newly developed Warrior in Transition Unit that provided them the best opportunity to heal following both combat and non-combat injuries. Selected, defined, prioritized structure of program goals and objectives to accomplish the Battalion mission, and restructured as needed. Tracked unit locations and distributed missions between higher and subordinate units during garrison and combat environments. Provided guidance in the tactical operations center, policy and doctrine development, planning, direction, program management, and evaluation in support of mission execution, maneuver and support operations, and law and order operations. Maintained discipline, accountability and security for unit equipment in excess of $4 million in the operations center. Planned security missions to ensure protection of critical supplies, equipment, and personnel in high threat areas. Implemented Risk Management in all operations and training exercises. Show less Responsible for the health, welfare, training and personal development of 145 personnel both at Fort Hood and while deployed to IraqDeveloped the personnel manning requirements for the organization ensuring the organization operated in a highly efficient manner Principal advisor to the commander on all issues including training and budget management, discipline, and awardsDeployment to Iraq (2005-2006)Managed a 350 person refugee camp ensuring the safety and well-being of all personnelDeveloped operational objectives necessary for mission accomplishment Supervised 145 personnel daily in an austere environment while conducting combat patrols and personnel security missions Show less

  • Provost Marshal Sergeant Major (Human Resources, Budget, Advisor)

    Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  • Student

    Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Operations Sergeant Major (Operations Officer, Planner)

    Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

  • First Sergeant (Human Resources, Advisor)

    Apr 2005 - Jan 2007
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  US Air Force

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2014

  Deputy Director (Operations, Human Resources)

  Provided program leadership and management advice to installation leadership regarding planning, organizing, training, and equipping civilian police/guard and squadron personnel to perform installation security roles and missions. Supervised 125 Department of the Air Force civilian employees; responsible for the training, education, equipping, resourcing and personnel management for all facets of the organization including civilian employees, soldiers and contractors.Managed the $5 million budget from inception though execution.Served as the principle Human Resources Advisor ensuring that the organization was properly staffed, trained and resourced. Primarily responsible for all personnel actions including hiring, discipline, pay actions and awards. Show less

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  Virginia Department of Transportation

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  Tunnels Manager (Facility Manager - Operations)

  Supervised the operations, maintenance and budget for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel, the I-564 Runway Tunnel, the Coleman Bridge, the James River Bridge, the Berkley Bridge, the High Rise Bridge and the Chincoteague Bridge.Managed a 200-person workforce consisting of state employees and contactor augmentation staff; inspired teamwork and communication between all entities.Revamped the organizational structure by streamlining the chain-of-command and personnel utilization; resulted in reduced overtime costs and employee satisfaction. Eliminated over $4 million in excess from the $24 million budget. Show less

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  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

  Aug 2016 - now

  • Section Chief - Entry on Duty Section

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Section Chief - Continuous Evaluation and Industrial Security

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Senior Personnel Security Specialist

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Personnel Security Specialist

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2018