Christopher Salva

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  May 1980 - May 1986

  Communications Analysis Expert (20270a)

  Guided senior-level planning for national operations by leading and coaching flight personnel in real-time recovery, analysis, and reporting on foreign country communications. Appointed to serve at 24/7 National SIGINT Operations Center with National Security Agency.

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  Lee's Summit Police Department

  Aug 1986 - Jan 2001

  Supervisor, Criminal Investigations Division (Retired)

  Coordinated operations and criminal investigations within Juvenile Investigations and Special Investigations/Drug units to support police during serious criminal investigations and suspect apprehension. Analyzed evidence and conducted investigations for murder, assault with weapons, child abuse, sexual assault, and property cases while ensuring consummate accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations. Communicated with all involved parties to improve criminal justice operations as liaison between state/federal prosecutor office, circuit and family court personnel, and law enforcements agencies. Awarded with Bronze Medal for Valor by Metropolitan Police Chief and Sheriff’s Association due to outstanding performance and dedication to advancing public safety. Recognized with Certificate of Appreciation from U.S. Post Office Inspection Service for partnering with law enforcement to successfully arrest and convict members in organized crime narcotics ring. Retired January 2001. Show less

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  Valor Security Services

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2007

  Regional Vice President

  Strengthened security, financial, and staff training operations for corporate clients across five-state region by partnering with leadership teams to understand client-specific goals and tailor strategic initiatives to meet priorities. Coached cross-functional teams in best practices, organizational standards, and growth strategies to bolster corporate operations. Served as primary point of contact for conceptualizing and implementing security strategy for NBA All Star Weekend/Game by coordinating unarmed security teams, organizing logistics, and orchestrating comprehensive security activities at Las Vegas Police Department Headquarters command center. Show less

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  Royal Mechanical Servcies, Inc.

  Sept 2008 - Feb 2020

  Catalyzed corporate revenue growth by directing operations, program management functions, and technology implementation initiatives for national retail clients. Led cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles and ensured completion of high quality, scope-aligned outcomes within schedule and budget parameters. Oversaw government procurement operations and evaluated progress to ensure total contract compliance. Optimized efficiency for warehouse logistics while coordinating activities within procurement/logistics accounts for federal agencies including NOAA, USAF, USN, DHHS, HFM&T, NIST, and U.S. Army Hospitals. Generated 300% increase in net revenue with 5% staff increase over three-year period through highly effective program leadership, client service delivery, and account growth strategies. Spearheaded complex three-month program in Puerto Rico for national wireless telecommunications company following Hurricane Maria, which advanced recovery efforts by re-establishing telecommunications services and bolstering health and safety conditions in San Juan. Show less

  • Director Of Operations

    Mar 2014 - Feb 2020

  • Manager, Communications/Security/Government Div

    Sept 2008 - Feb 2014
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  Residence

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2023

  Project Management Consultant

  Effective contract management, RFP and Bidding processes from nationwide retail establishments, telecommunications providers to U.S. Government. Provide analysis and opinions based upon review of National Intelligence reports, local, regional and State/Federal criminal statistics. Provide input for passive and active crime prevention methods for residential and commercial/government settings.

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  Shick Esteve

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Procurement Supervisor

  Supervise the tactical procurement division within Shick to ensure timely, efficient and cost contained materials and inventory are on hand for the various projects underway for our clients and customers. Using KPI's and procedures to track the work flow and jobs as well as to report on any changes that may impact lead times.

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  Agile Government Services

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  Agent Supervisor

  Investigations and contact tracing performed for city and County Health Departments using cutting edge technology, personable and knowledgeable interviewers and agents responsible for educating those affected by the pandemic and gleaning information to upload into CDC databases.

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  Centerra Group

  Dec 2020 - Oct 2022

  Program Manager/Chief of Security Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

  Managed a robust Fire/EMS, Armed Security and Postal systems for Prime Contractor at the US Army Ammunition Plant. Conducted on-sight corporate (Constellis) oversight of the operations to ensure contract compliance. Both departments overall budget assignment over $7 million US dollars annually with a contracted employee count of 96 employees. Position required DoD clearances and to maintain Department of Defense compliance.

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  Peraton

  Jul 2023 - now

  Investigator