Christopher Carrico

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Mar 1991 - Aug 2014

  Primary advisor to senior executives on all personnel, administrative, compensation and human relations concerns. Problem solver for all issues, conflicts, grievances, and complaints that arise within the organization. Lead recognition and promotion programs to foster intrinsic and extrinsic values from employees. Ensured morale, health, welfare, and safety of all personnel was maintained to maximize organizational effectiveness.- Rated #2 out of 20 managers by supervisor for superior leadership enabling organization to support operations in 7 countries- Managed and ensured the readiness of 350 personnel regarding training, real world operations, and professional development- Advised senior leaders on special personnel concerns in support of 350 personnel in 8 career fields ensuring professional employee relations were maintained- Peer leader! Elected Vice President First Sergeant Council, positive impact on 2K personnel; raised $8K for Air Force family programs Show less Conducted compliance inspections and program management assessments to ensure facilities and processes met OSHA and DOD standards. Investigated all mishaps to determine root causes to prevent future recurrence. Analyzed mishap data to provide frequent trend analysis to senior leaders in order to target mishap prevention training. Led Safety education seminars to enhance employee knowledge and to pinpoint cause/effect scenarios. Instructed operational risk management principles to all team members to focus on high risk hazards so control measures and abatement procedures were implemented.- Supervised movement of over 1,350 expeditionary aircraft and 32K personnel with zero aviation mishaps- Directed 3 multi-disciplinary Safety Days utilized by senior leaders throughout the installation and indoctrinated 126 personnel- Led $100K aircraft engine fire investigation and took charge by a rapid response and complete installation coordination- Hand-picked to fill in for higher level position, created 4 person focus group and decreased mishap rate by 25% Show less Ensured war time assets were stored, labeled, inventoried, shipped, processed and issued in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations and in serviceable condition. Maintained 100% accountability for equipment assets valued at $2M assigned to various departments and locations. Several years experience as material controller, inventory manager, warehouse inspector, repair cycle support technician, and equipment manager.- Managed a Time Compliance Technical Order Program valued at $7 million; ensured rapid and efficient requisitioning of 10 kits and prompt modification of assets- Led warehouse validation of Non-Airborne Mission Readiness Spares Package valued at $2.8 million, processed turn-ins worth $700,000 transported assets to Storage and Issue- Transferred over 2,500 hazardous items to Industrial Supply Center, reduced waste stream 15% and saved over $12K in disposal fees- Researched 694 equipment allowances and authorizations; lowered out of balance percentage from 5% to 1% lowest rate in 26 months Show less

  • First Sergeant / Human Resources Manager

    Sept 2006 - Aug 2014

  • Ground Safety Specialist

    Mar 1999 - Sept 2006

  • Inventory Management Specialist

    Mar 1991 - Mar 1999
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  Transportation Coordinator

  Responsible for the administration of the Beneficiary Travel Program. The Beneficiary Travel Program provides transportation at government expense to beneficiaries and their attendants traveling to and from VA facilities and other places for the purpose of examination, treatment or care. Determines eligibility for beneficiary travel according to service-connected medical diagnosis as it relates to the need for medical care, processes requests and assists beneficiaries in applying for travel benefits in conjunction with their medical treatment.Receives information via telephone, email, or fax from patients, family members, caregivers, private sector medical facilities and VA professional staff to determine mode of travel by interpreting medical information provided.Arranges all modes of transportation via air ambulance, commercial air, taxi, ambulance, bus and/or independent transports. Makes special arrangements per physician documentation according to traveler's medical condition and/or preference.Assists with coordinating transfer of medical equipment, medications, and supplies with patients being discharged who require these items.Responsible for completion and administrative control of various documents and vouchers utilized in expenditure of government funds and must maintain statistical data for planning, tracking and budget purposes. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Jul 2015 - now

  Human Resources

  Human Resources Specialist developing and enhancing skills in staffing, job classifications, announcements, employee benefits, injury compensation, labor relations, certifications and career field team specific functions.