Nick Christian Resume/CV
Name:
Nick Christian
Email:
nicolasjchristian0@gmail.com
Address:
6233 Cockspur Dr
Position Wanted:
Demining positions; C-IED; UXO tech; Route Clearance
Nicolas J. Christian
6233 Cockspur Dr., Alexandria, VA 22310
978-905-1720
SUMMARY:
Veteran with 10 years of service with Department of Defense as a service member and one year of experience in capacity building in West Africa. Displays excellence in personnel and program management. Exceeds the standard with mission planning, scheduling, and execution - ranging from real-world counterterrorism operations worldwide, Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) operations including identification, clearance and disposal, and capacity building in security sector reform (SSR). Analytical, intuitive, proven leader and government professional possessing six years of experience specializing in the promotion of democracy; through the design, implementation and oversight of multi-national training and operational assignments worth millions of dollars under stressful conditions. Motivated by the challenges associated with bringing together the people, organizations, and resources required to promote and sustain progress; energized by the results of providing sound guidance and critical analysis of international relations and earned awards for exemplary leadership and operational expertise. Capable of seeing and war gaming, as a method of analysis, third and fourth order events which can shape foreign policy.
CLEARANCE: Held a Department of Defense Secret from January 2008 to January 2018.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
STRATEGIC CAPACITY GROUP Tysons, VA May 2017-March 2018
Project Logistics Coordinator
Facilitated capacity building workshops in West Africa, including most recently, led a training on corrections reform and prison assessments for the Niger Department of Prison Administration in October 2017.
Ensured seamless logistics, planning and planning for workshops, trainings, and assessments in West Africa and the Middle East in support of three US Department of State grants.
Designed, implemented, and managed the organizations security, visa, and travel protocol for overseas travel.
UNITED STATES ARMY, 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION, Fort Drum, NY March 2015-September 2016
Brigade Engineer and Tasking Manager, Captain
Liaised with internal and external stakeholders for 18 months which culminated in the management of over 400 tasks and orders to over 2,200 people.
Managed meetings to ensure the organization, mobilization, and deployment of over 50 soldiers throughout Africa and Europe which developed the defense capabilities through education and training of host nation forces to promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.
Facilitated troop travel through direct liaison activity with US State Department and AFRICOM by arranging visas, flights, immunizations and requisite training.
UNITED STATES ARMY, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, TX and Regional Command East (RC-East) Afghanistan
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF 13)
Executive Officer, First Lieutenant August 2012-April 2014
Developed and executed explosive ordnance search and removal operations, tracked routes and convoys, supervised missions and coordinated with contractors throughout the deployment.
Responsible for 135 soldiers while simultaneously supervising the maintenance program of $40 million of engineer equipment in both Afghanistan and the United States.
Coordinated with multiple Afghan contractors to develop individual logistical plans to move soldiers to seven base camps throughout Afghanistan.
Supervised three noncommissioned officers, four enlisted soldiers and six commissioned officers, including facilitating training and professional development opportunities for each. Including creating and implementing personalized professional development plans for all.
UNITED STATES ARMY, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, TX and RC-South Afghanistan
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF 10-11)
Platoon Leader, Second Lieutenant December 2010-August 2012
Ensured superior training, morale, and discipline of 34 soldiers as well as maintained accountability and maintenance of over $5 million worth of organizational equipment by providing mentorship, enforcing lessons learned, and held weekly quality assurance meetings.
Identified, marked, and reduced unexploded ordnances and improvised explosive devices. Supervised internationally diverse teams across multiple language barriers (Romanian and Afghan) during 100 combat patrols on supply routes resulting in 7,000 kilometers of safe roads in Afghanistan.Planned, acquired resources for, and conducted trainings for the Afghan National Army on route clearance, explosive ordnance detection and weapons management.
Successfully combated and countered the influence of violent extremism in target communities through regular engagement, relationship building, and managing conflict within Zabul province, Afghanistan.
TRAINING:
US Army: Engineer Officer Basic Course, Engineer Captains Career Course, DOD Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Course, Handheld Detection training (Afghanistan focused; Goldie, Minehound, PSS-14), Microsoft Office Project, Land Mine and Counter-IED Course.
Center for Fire and Explosives, Forensic Investigations, Training and Research School of Forensic Sciences Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Certificate in Ordnance Identification and Recognition: August, 2018
EDUCATION:
University of Missouri Science and Technology, Rolla, MO; June 2015; Master of Science, Geological Engineering
Norwich University, Northfield, VT; May 2015; Master of Arts in Diplomacy concentrated in Conflict Management
Norwich University, Northfield, VT; May 2010; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in German
AFFILIATIONS:
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. Volunteer and Member
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Member
Ancient, Free & Accepted Freemasons Entered Apprentice
National Honor Society for International Studies, Sigma Iota Rho Member
LANGUAGE:
Proficient in German