Christopher Stim

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1989 - Aug 2008

  CHIEF, CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS POLICYDirectorate of Logistics Readiness, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations & Mission Support, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, DC- Developed AF materiel management and supply chain operational policies and procedures to support in-garrison and deployed units- Designed and implemented reengineering initiatives to streamline materiel management and supply chain procedures for improved mission readiness- Directly supervised one AF senior non-commissioned officer- Deployed as Operations Officer for an AF squadron performing line-haul truck convoy operations throughout Kuwait and Iraq as part of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM; supported commander in leadership of 364 military personnel through 381 missions and 91 attacks; representative to US Air Forces Central Weapons and Tactics Conference Show less CHIEF, AIR FORCE STOCKAGE POLICY/ AIR FORCE CONTINGENCY SPARESDirectorate of Logistics Readiness, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations & Mission Support, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, DC- Managed logistics and distribution policy for $9 Billion of AF Readiness Spares Packages and equipment supporting 2,285 fighters; 1,368 bomber, airlift, and special mission aircraft; and 14,000 vehicles- Conducted integrated logistics support of AF Agile Combat Support, materiel management, fuels, vehicular, equipment, deployment, distribution, traffic management and information system readiness concepts, policy and requirements with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Combatant and Major Commands- Directly supervised one AF senior non-commissioned officer- Selected by-name and deployed as Military Observer and Senior Logistics Operations Officer to the Joint Logistics Operations Center, United Nations Mission in Liberia; planned 1400 road, 360 aerial, and 24 sealift logistics missions to sustain 17,000 United Nations military and civilian peacekeeping personnel from 49 member states Show less USAF LOGISTICS CAREER BROADENING OFFICERWarner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins AFB, GA- Competitive selection for logistics executive development program- Duty rotations developed skills and knowledge in program, financial, contracts, logistics and supply chain management as well as product support and depot maintenance- Deployed to the Central Command Deployment and Distribution Operations Center, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM; directed retrograde of AF reparable aircraft spares; supported command objectives for all classes of supply; authored joint priority procedure for worldwide air movement of assets Show less CHIEF, SUPPLY OPERATIONS BRANCHDirectorate of Logistics, Headquarters US Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany- Developed mobility readiness spares packages for five types of aircraft as well as communication-electronics and other assets valued at $163 Million- Provided oversight for $69 Million of contingency high priority mission support kits and centralized immediate repair facility operations- Directed acquisition and accounting on $22 Million of chemical warfare defense equipment and controlled $3.2 Billion of war reserve materiel for the European theater- Directly supervised eleven AF non-commissioned and senior non-commissioned officers Show less CHIEF, WEAPONS SYSTEMS ANALYSIS SECTIONDirectorate of Logistics, Headquarters US Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany- Managed support for non-airborne parts worth $110 Million for five types of aircraft- Identified requirements for aircraft mobility readiness spares packages and contingency high priority mission support kits- Conducted analysis and review to determine funding requirements and weapon system support policy- Advised six main operating bases and two contingency bases on policies, requirements, and sourcing procedures- Directly supervised eight AF non-commissioned and senior non-commissioned officers Show less

  • Major, USAF

    Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Major, USAF

    Jun 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Major, USAF

    Jun 2002 - Jun 2005

  • Captain, USAF

    Jun 2001 - Jun 2002

  • Captain, USAF

    Feb 2000 - Jun 2001

  • Captain, USAF

    Oct 1999 - Feb 2000

  • Captain, USAF

    Jan 1999 - Oct 1999

  • Captain, USAF

    Apr 1997 - Jan 1999

  • 1st Lieutenant, USAF

    Mar 1995 - Apr 1997

  • 2d Lieutenant, USAF

    Apr 1993 - Mar 1995

  • Officer Trainee

    Nov 1992 - Mar 1993

  • Staff Sergeant, USAF

    Sept 1990 - Nov 1992

  • Airman First Class, USAF

    Jan 1989 - Sept 1990
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  Defense Logistics Agency

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2010

  Major, USAF

  DIRECTOR, MATERIEL MOVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OFFICEDirectorate of Logistics Operations and Readiness, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Ft. Belvoir, VA- Joint Service Military Officer- Provided comprehensive oversight for multi-functional, joint service military and civilian team responsible for developing Department of Defense (DoD) doctrine and policy to manage $19 Billion of worldwide DoD inventory- DoD disposition policy- DoD lead for Item Unique Identification - Disposal Node- DLA lead for pallet and net management- DLA lead for distribution policy- Directly supervised eight civilian government employees at the GS-13 and 14 levels- Last position on active USAF service; retired at end of September 2010 Show less

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  Navistar Defense

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2012

  Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)/Sustainment Manager

  Navistar Defense (http://www.navistardefense.com/) leverages the commercial truck and engine engineering capability, manufacturing expertise and global supply network of its parent, Navistar (http://www.navistar.com) to provide cost-effective design, production, and fleet support solutions to both national and international armed forces, governmental and non-governmental agencies. This allows clients to adapt and sustain their vehicles to meet changing threats and requirements.I provided leadership and guidance for all ILS activities to program management teams. I was accountable for developing and implementing ILS strategies consistent with the direction provided by Government ILS program management, ensured direction of Government ILS was conveyed to program management team members, and when required, transitioned from the management of ILS activities predominantly focused on acquisition to management of sustainment activities focused on post-fielding operational support.I was primarily focused on the company's Family of Light Tactical Vehicles (FLTV), which included the following platforms: the Saratoga; the company's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle entrant, the Sartaoga-J; HMMWV (“Humvee”) Recapitalization (RECAP) efforts; and a former JLTV partnership (the JLTV Valanx) with BAE Systems.I provided secondary support to other competitive efforts within the company related to the US Special Operations Command Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) and Canadian Department of National Defence Standard Military Pattern (SMP) vehicle programs.I also supported fielded programs such as the company’s MaxxPro Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP), Military Extreme Truck (MXT), and related families of vehicles.Held a SECRET security clearance from the US Government. Show less

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  Self

  Nov 2012 - Sept 2014

  Freelance Photographer

  Photographed client and community sporting, family and other events for websites or other uses

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  PwC

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2015

  Senior Associate - Public Sector Advisory - Working Capital Fund

  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC US) works to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. PwC's Public Sector Advisory practice provides management consulting, technology consulting and risk consulting services to assist government agencies anticipate and address their most complex challenges.I supported Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) efforts at the USAF Sustainment Center, Tinker AFB, OK. I developed eight Financial Improvement Plans (FIPs) to enable the center to achieve an accelerated goal of fully auditable financial statements for the Working Capital Funds (WCF) by 2017, the deadline established by Congress in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010. Post-acceptance of the plans by the USAF, I transitioned to an advise and assist posture at the center and assisted subject matter experts to define current and establish future techniques, policies, and procedures for managing USAF WCF.Held a SECRET security clearance from the US Government. Show less

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  Elderly Parents Home Services

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2020

  Chief, Elder Care

  Chef, Procurement, Transportation, Psychiatrist & Psychologist (non-experts), Financial Advisory, Contractor, Referee, etc., etc., etc. for my parents.

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  United States Air Force

  Nov 2020 - now

  Retired Military Officer - Additional Earned Income Opportunist

  For better or worse, my service as full-time caregiver for both my dementia-affected parents has ended.I am now looking for that next, best, full-time opportunity in the earned income world at large that will not only provide more financial resources, but will provide me with a sense of purpose, inclusion and service to others.