Christopher Plamp

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Aug 1988 - Jul 2012

  Pioneered and directed rigorous training programs for 4,000+ individuals through parachute, glider and basic flight training. Provided airfield and aircraft management, and directed all operations for maximum safety, innovation and productivity. Supervised finances ($25M budget), administration, aircraft acquisition, supplies, personnel and planning. Implemented flight rules and ensured Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance for airport, tower and grounds management. • In coordination with FEMA and the FAA, transitioned the airfield from training operation to firefighting base for helicopters fighting massive wildfires in Colorado; procedures were adopted for future firefighting operations• Led 5 major airfield enhancement projects (total value exceeded $9.5M) substantially improved airfield security and increased aircraft safety through installation of the world's largest aviation turf landing surface• Procured 45 new airplanes (72% of the total fleet) to sustain academy flight training operations in future years Show less • Managed all operations of 300+ employee organization including strategic vision, administration, training budget, human relations, aircraft maintenance, supply, safety and compliance within Air Force policy.• Trained first four state-run flight organizations to utilize unmanned aircraft expanding operations by 200%.Led organization through massive restructure by analyzing human capital, including international personnel and identifying critical equipment required to rebuild unit. Moved unit 60 miles and rapidly established a temporary operations facility. Simultaneously collaborated with contract agents, multiple external vendors and civil engineering to design and construct new $3M operations and administration facilities. <<Results>> Restarted operations 4 months before deadline, facility move completed in 6 months.Turned around organization with low morale and less than optimal operational effectiveness. Rapidly identified ineffective personnel, restructured and reorganized entire unit, removed ineffective directives, hired new key leaders, issued new strategic, operational and tactical guidance, and reworked entire shift schedule to emphasize teaming. <<Results>> Unit morale, effectiveness and production greatly improved resulting in a dramatic increase in demand for product. Show less

  • Commander (US Air Force Colonel)

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Student, Air War College

    Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Director of Commanders Action Group

    Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Commander

    Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  • Director Of Operations

    Jun 2004 - Jun 2006

  • Assistant Director of Operations

    Jul 2003 - Jun 2004

  • Joint Fires Officer

    Jun 2000 - Jun 2003

  • Student, Command and General Staff College

    Jun 1999 - Jun 2000

  • 9th Air Force A/OA-10 Evaluator Pilot & Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTAC) Evaluator

    Jun 1998 - Jun 1999

  • Standardization & Evaluations Officer (QA) & East Coast A-10 Demonstration Pilot

    Jun 1995 - Jun 1998

  • Chief of Scheduling, A/OA-10 Instructor Pilot & JTAC Evaluator

    Jun 1993 - Jun 1995

  • Assistant Weapons Officer, OA-10 Pilot & JTAC Instructor

    Aug 1991 - Jun 1993

  • Chief of Scheduling, OA-10 Pilot & JTAC

    Aug 1990 - Aug 1991

  • Student Pilot, Fighter Lead In Training and A/OA-10

    Aug 1989 - Aug 1990

  • Student Pilot

    Aug 1988 - Aug 1989
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  NATO

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2014

  Director, Air Operations Center (US Air Force Colonel)

  Provided Strategic and Operational leadership for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Combined Air Operation Center with responsibility for strategic planning, operational management, budgeting, training, event scheduling and monitoring Air Policing and antiterrorism mission execution for 14 countries in Northern Europe. Oversaw 5 multinational division heads and managed the communications between high-level stakeholders as well as briefed visiting military and government VIPs • Led 185 international leaders through a complete overhaul and transformation of the corporate structure and 15% increase in manpower• Recognized as a leading expert in unmanned aircraft; selected to conduct presentations, facilitate training courses and serve on panels in house and at the Netherlands Royal Air Force Symposium: Unmanned Aircraft Human Factors, NATO Joint Air Power Symposium on Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Dutch Air Commanders Course Show less

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  Hire Heroes USA

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2020

  Guides HHUSA’s vision and strategy, established corporate and nonprofit partnerships, diversified funding, and improved service delivery to ensure operational success. Serves as principal spokesperson for the organization while leading 110 full-time employees and managing a $10M budget. Oversaw the execution of HHUSA’s day-to-day operations to include financial management, reporting, and compliance. Designed and implemented business strategies, plans, and procedures, and established policies to promote company culture and vision. Led innovative strategy optimizing HHUSA’s virtual services by building new service delivery tracks; restructured marketing strategies to encompass all spectrums of HHUSA’s services. Oversaw the development, direction and coordination of Program Area activities that promoted operational and grant-making efficiencies. Built infrastructure through strategic planning and timelines assigned geared at exceeding grant and contractual requirements.

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer

    Jul 2017 - May 2018

  • Chief Programs Officer

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Director of Veterans Programs

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Georgia State Defense Force

  Oct 2018 - May 2020

  G3 Plans

  Served as a Colonel in the Georgia State Defense Force. The Georgia State Defense Force is an auxiliary unit of the Georgia Department of Defense, serving in support of the national and state constitutions under the direction of the Governor and the Adjutant General of Georgia.

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  USO

  Mar 2020 - now

  Responsible for implementing mission delivery strategy, policies, processes and systems to support the execution of USO programs and services; supporting local and regional operations teams with business processes and systems; developing, innovating, and scaling new USO programs; delivering USO entertainment programs to support mission delivery, brand awareness, and fundraising; and supervising overseas USO regional leadership. The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. Show less

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Vice President, Operations, Programs, & Entertainment

    Mar 2020 - Dec 2023