Christopher Wise, PMP

Experience

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  Wild Water LTD

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  White Water Raft Guide

  Safety and positive interactions with guest. Navigating rapids and operating/steering 6-12 person rafts

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  Maryland National Guard

  Oct 2011 - now

  I oversee the logistical, supply, and acquisition functions for the 1-224th AVN BN. I ensure the smooth operation of over 500 personnel and support their missions through providing the logistical support they need. I lead a team of 5 logistics SMEs to work with my customers to ensure they get the resources needed to create the impact my leadership wants. Currently I am leading an acquisitions project to obtain several $1.5 million dollar pieces of equipment through securing funding for equipment movement and training. I also develop the property and accountability program for my organization, working with local leaders to assist with inventory tracking and auditing to ensure full accountability of over $1.2 Billion in government assets. Show less Aviation Operations: Manage the day to day operations of an organization of 24 personnel to receive, plan, and execute a variety of missions and taskings to drive the Army's success. When planning these missions, I worked closely with stakeholders from a variety of fields including the intelligence and direct action communities to ensure customer inclusion and satisfaction. Most importantly, I could not have done my job with out the mentorship of some awesome SME's including my Senior Pilot - Josh Chason and Senior Flight Engineer - Mike Landauer giving me their advice on how to best steer my organization. Aviation Maintenance Project Management; I'm responsible for $304 mil in government assets and oversee and mentor an organization of 23 personnel, all with the purpose of giving our pilots the safest and most efficient tools to achieve success. When not working as ground leadership, I fly the CH-47 "Chinook" cargo helicopter to support deliberate and logistical Army ground operations. Secret Clearance. Show less Utilizing a $15 million mobile laboratory known as an NBC Stryker, I was tasked to find, survey, sample, record, track, cordon and report any instances of Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear weapons as well as Toxic Industrial Chemicals/Materials in both military and civilian settings. When not utilizing the Stryker, I lead a CBRN dismounted reconnaissance team of 2 other soldiers into identified locations to extract samples of possible CBRN contamination or evidence of CBRN terrorism as well as conduct disaster recovery of civilians and trapped/down personnel. I alternated as the CBRN-FEMA liaison to ensure communication channel remained open and fluid as well as providing my expertise and knowledge of field operations to leaders on the ground.Additionally, I created and follow SOPs and classes on advanced equipment to ensure a working standard among soldiers. I managed 3 – 8 soldiers on a daily basis but led up to 40 to complete larger tasks and assignments. Show less

  • Logistics Officer

    May 2024 - now

  • Aviation Officer

    Aug 2018 - May 2024

  • Officer Candidate

    Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  • CBRN Specialist

    Oct 2011 - Jun 2017
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  Jerry's Subs and Pizza

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Delivery Driver

  Cooking, Cleaning, and Cashier experience. Delivering food: marking out land routs and safe driving.

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  Center for Environmental Farming Systems

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Intern

  Learning about different methods of agriculture and associated systems, participating in community engagement, researching different aspects of agriculture by applying scientific methods out in the field and in the laboratory.

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  University of Baltimore

  Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

  Student Assistant

  Working independently, I researched and analyzed academic papers and data sources in the areas of sustainability, climate change, and global warming. I summarized compiled this information as well as work with faculty and educational professionals to create a Minor in Sustainability for the State of Maryland University Systems

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  Montgomery College

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Learning Assistant

  I support faculty and teach students entry level Chemistry by creating laboratory quizzes, administering lectures, supervising students in lab to ensure safe lab practices, and leading review sessions.

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  Environmental Managment Systems Inc.

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2021

  HAZMAT Technician

  I interpret EPA, DOT, and State Environmental policy to develop, improve, and maintain clients waste stream management in laboratory and laboratory manufacturing settings. I am responsible for HAZMAT spill cleanups at client facilities, and coordinating response teams to solve the dynamic issues that come with a spill. I started as a Field Technician, but quickly became the go-to and back up technician to many large client sites, and have had a seamless integration working between both the Chemical and Biological departments within the company. My personal successes include suggesting and implementing new waste stream management protocols , saving a client hundreds of dollars in the short term and potentially thousands over the next contract period. Additionally, I saved a client facility from shutting down for maintenance, thereby saving them several million dollars in lost revenue. Clearance. Show less

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  Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM)

  Jun 2021 - now

  Supervise a diverse team of emergency management and homeland security planning and analysis professionals across a wide range of disciplines. Our current portfolio includes the EM/HS Planning Program for the entire State of Maryland, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program, and Threats and Hazards Identification Risk Analysis Program. We conduct planning, trainings, exercises for efforts around the State and NCR, and are SMEs that are called upon during a variety of disasters to develop planning solutions for incident response. Show less I am standing up the Maryland After Action Report program, which develops and publishes After Action Reports, Improvement Plans,and Corrective Action projects for the the State of Maryland after Emergency Management exercises or disasters. I also work as the Deputy EMAP administrator for the Department, working to ensure its EMAP accreditation. I also spearhead the development of the Preparedness Branches Knowledge Management processes and technology's, providing proof of concepts and effective processes to integrate across the organization. I represent the State of Maryland as a NCR THIRA/SPR project leader, in developing a THIRA process for the NCR. Show less

  • Planning and Assessment Unit Supervisor

    Apr 2024 - now

  • State Integration Officer

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2024