Chris Tengler

Experience

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  TCU Student Activities - theCrew

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Event Planner

  Skillfully led event planning, membership recruitment/retention, and input to strategic planning for the $257K (annual) student activities program.  Designed/built/executed small to large scale events, concerts, and conferences Instrumental in planning events, such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Concert Weekend

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  US Army

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  Executive Network Suite Manager

  Trained, motivated, and managed a 23-member team to supply full communication capability to senior staff agencies. Delivered and troubleshot secure voice and data infrastructure by maximizing the full communication capacity of line-of-sight radio, satellites, and a network management platform. Maintained and upgraded technically sophisticated equipment, systems hardware, and facilities.  Project managed the fielding of $125K worth of new mobile satellite receivers and transmitters  Successfully safeguarded IT equipment worth more than $500K with no property loss Performed successful staffing and network support during a simulated organizational relocation Show less

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  US Army Cyber Command

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Operations and Integration Analyst

  Directed a five-member team providing internal operations and external communications. Drove critical administrative functions, calendar management, global conference support, and synchronization of operations reports from subordinate agencies to senior management. Excelled at managing and aggregating operations information collection for technical industry  Slashed request processing time by 20% by implementing an online SharePoint site for customers Provided organizational scheduling and meeting management for mid-level executives Show less

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  US Army

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2017

  Communications Manager

  Provided training and conference planning and execution in support of executive-level agencies. Project managed technical upgrades for the local campus network. Oversaw the organization’s communications security account including total management and delivery of classified training material.  Orchestrated 2 destination conferences for senior-level executives from concept to execution Coordinated an $80K computer system upgrade on time and under budget Masterful at managing, training, and leading diverse teams of 5-20 members Show less

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  Deloitte

  Dec 2017 - now

  Learning & Development Delivery Lead Specialist

  Leads the delivery of designed learning and development training packages and programs in live, virtual, and on-demand domains. Ensures multiple Learning and Development teams' strategic goals and objectives are project-managed, properly resourced, and executed on-time and with desired metrics captured. Adept in large conference, meetings, and virtual-live learning implementations.

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  US Army

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  Secretary of the General Staff

  Executive officer for senior military officer in an international environment. Coordinated communications, operations, scheduling, and affairs for a four person command group. Managed global executive travel, US embassy and foreign military relations, and joint-military plans.

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  353 Civil Affairs Command

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Civil Affairs Officer

  Focuses on the human impact of military operations in international regions and communities by building relationships with local leaders, non-governmental agencies, and business owners to identify issues and drive mutually-beneficial solutions for the local population, the Host Nation, and the United States Government.

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  Joint Task Force Bravo, United States Army (Soto Cano Airbase, Honduras)

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  Civil Affairs Team Leader

  Working with the US Embassy, US Federal Organizations, and Panamanian authorities, my team operated primarily in the Darien Jungle to support Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-B) goals. This role involves coordinating and liaising with various stakeholders, managing civil affairs projects, and providing humanitarian assistance. The Team Leader ensures effective communication, project alignment with JTF-B objectives, and the successful implementation of humanitarian efforts while maintaining accurate reporting and logistical support. Show less

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  451 Civil Affairs Battalion

  Nov 2023 - now

  Company Commander