Resume
Wade D. Christy
5140 Stadium Lane SE #F303
Olympia, WA 98501
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Experience
Caregiver for Disabled Family Member (November 2017-August 2019)
Pacific Corrugated Pipe (October 2015-October 2017)
Sales/Project Manager
Proficiently served as the Western Washington corrugated steel and HDPE pipe sales representative/project manager for over eighty existing customers while garnering new business from dozens of contractors that hadn’t purchased from the company in the past.
Accurately performed construction blueprint takeoffs using online resources and industry publications to provide quotations and technical expertise to potential customers.
Prospected for new business opportunities while building and fostering solid relationships based upon honesty and integrity.
Partnered with contractors, engineers, conservation agencies, and local/state/federal governments to find the most efficient and inexpensive solutions to fish passage impediments, storm water detention systems, environmental remediation issues, and road building projects.
Actively researched and engaged with other manufacturers that could provide specialty products that we could not for our customers' projects. This alleviated the necessity for our clients to seek out specialty items from other vendors, but rather deal with one company in order to complete their work on time and under budget.
United States Forest Service/Bureau of Land Management (December 2006-September 2015)
Recreation/Lands/Wilderness Program Manager
Formulated and administered the district’s recreation budget, which included staffing level expectations, construction projects, transportation expenditures, performance awards, and supplies that would be required to fulfill our agency's mission.
Collaborated and cooperated with local governments, public lands users, and special interest groups to formulate long-term management plans that carefully considered conflicting viewpoints and preferences regarding controversial issues.
Competently served as the contracting officer on dozens of capital improvement projects, including campground renovations, trail construction, and visitor center upgrades.
Judiciously served as the recreation, lands, wilderness, and minerals interdisciplinary team member on dozens of projects that required National Environmental Policy Act analyses. This included monitoring timber harvests and prescribed burns, and how they would affect the landscape of the forest and recreation experiences.
Responsible for all recruitment and hiring of recreation personnel and biannual performance evaluations, which included leadership training and career guidance.
Proficiently supervised and directed permanent and seasonal recreation crews that performed trail construction/maintenance, recreation site projects, and the administration of competitive events.
Creatively sought out funding sources from county and state agencies that assisted our district to conduct trail maintenance and recreation site improvements.
Successfully managed hundreds of volunteers that partnered with the federal government to complete projects that wouldn’t otherwise be accomplished with current funding levels.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (January 2000-November 2006)
Sales/Project Manager
Excelled in relationship development, negotiations, and closing skills while acting as a sales representative for a wholesale plumbing supplies distributor.
Scrutinized construction blueprints, generated plumbing materials quotations, and value-engineered projects that enabled our customers to save money after the job was awarded.
Exceeded sales quota by approximately 30% for five consecutive years, resulting in recognition from the CEO.
Spearheaded a sales plan that brought back the business of over thirty plumbing/mechanical contractors after a change in company ownership.
Managed over eighty commercial plumbing projects, serving as the sole purchasing and logistical agent for nearly thirty prominent Southern CA plumbing contractors.
Mastered in-person and telephone cold-calling techniques, which generated additional business from former customers.
United States Navy (June 1993-June 1997)
Aviation Maintenance Administration
Analyzed aviation maintenance data and compiled reports pertaining to manpower utilization, systems capabilities, and budgetary constraints.
Supervised administrative personnel and ensured accurate reporting of maintenance actions.
Recognized potential discrepancies on over two dozen aircraft, maximizing flight hours while minimizing repair time.
Monitored and reviewed safety records for expired or potentially faulty aircraft components prior to deployments. Mandated timely compliance with all safety inspections, which resulted in improved squadron flight capability and recognition from the base admiral.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
California State University, Chico
Training
Washington State Food Worker Card
United States Navy Technical Schools
Microsoft Office Suite Certification
Contracting Officer Certification
Effective Negotiating and Sales Seminars
Forest Service Minerals Administration Training
Arthur Carhart Wilderness Training
Effective Engagement in BLM’s Land Use Planning Process
National Environmental Policy Act Analysis- EAs and Cumulative Impacts
Condition Assessment of Recreation/Administrative Sites for Deferred Maintenance
Leading the Recreation Program- Developing Your Career
Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Administration
Wade D. Christy
5140 Stadium Lane SE #F303
Olympia, WA 98501
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Experience
Caregiver for Disabled Family Member (November 2017-August 2019)
Pacific Corrugated Pipe (October 2015-October 2017)
Sales/Project Manager
Proficiently served as the Western Washington corrugated steel and HDPE pipe sales representative/project manager for over eighty existing customers while garnering new business from dozens of contractors that hadn’t purchased from the company in the past.
Accurately performed construction blueprint takeoffs using online resources and industry publications to provide quotations and technical expertise to potential customers.
Prospected for new business opportunities while building and fostering solid relationships based upon honesty and integrity.
Partnered with contractors, engineers, conservation agencies, and local/state/federal governments to find the most efficient and inexpensive solutions to fish passage impediments, storm water detention systems, environmental remediation issues, and road building projects.
Actively researched and engaged with other manufacturers that could provide specialty products that we could not for our customers' projects. This alleviated the necessity for our clients to seek out specialty items from other vendors, but rather deal with one company in order to complete their work on time and under budget.
United States Forest Service/Bureau of Land Management (December 2006-September 2015)
Recreation/Lands/Wilderness Program Manager
Formulated and administered the district’s recreation budget, which included staffing level expectations, construction projects, transportation expenditures, performance awards, and supplies that would be required to fulfill our agency's mission.
Collaborated and cooperated with local governments, public lands users, and special interest groups to formulate long-term management plans that carefully considered conflicting viewpoints and preferences regarding controversial issues.
Competently served as the contracting officer on dozens of capital improvement projects, including campground renovations, trail construction, and visitor center upgrades.
Judiciously served as the recreation, lands, wilderness, and minerals interdisciplinary team member on dozens of projects that required National Environmental Policy Act analyses. This included monitoring timber harvests and prescribed burns, and how they would affect the landscape of the forest and recreation experiences.
Responsible for all recruitment and hiring of recreation personnel and biannual performance evaluations, which included leadership training and career guidance.
Proficiently supervised and directed permanent and seasonal recreation crews that performed trail construction/maintenance, recreation site projects, and the administration of competitive events.
Creatively sought out funding sources from county and state agencies that assisted our district to conduct trail maintenance and recreation site improvements.
Successfully managed hundreds of volunteers that partnered with the federal government to complete projects that wouldn’t otherwise be accomplished with current funding levels.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (January 2000-November 2006)
Sales/Project Manager
Excelled in relationship development, negotiations, and closing skills while acting as a sales representative for a wholesale plumbing supplies distributor.
Scrutinized construction blueprints, generated plumbing materials quotations, and value-engineered projects that enabled our customers to save money after the job was awarded.
Exceeded sales quota by approximately 30% for five consecutive years, resulting in recognition from the CEO.
Spearheaded a sales plan that brought back the business of over thirty plumbing/mechanical contractors after a change in company ownership.
Managed over eighty commercial plumbing projects, serving as the sole purchasing and logistical agent for nearly thirty prominent Southern CA plumbing contractors.
Mastered in-person and telephone cold-calling techniques, which generated additional business from former customers.
United States Navy (June 1993-June 1997)
Aviation Maintenance Administration
Analyzed aviation maintenance data and compiled reports pertaining to manpower utilization, systems capabilities, and budgetary constraints.
Supervised administrative personnel and ensured accurate reporting of maintenance actions.
Recognized potential discrepancies on over two dozen aircraft, maximizing flight hours while minimizing repair time.
Monitored and reviewed safety records for expired or potentially faulty aircraft components prior to deployments. Mandated timely compliance with all safety inspections, which resulted in improved squadron flight capability and recognition from the base admiral.
Education
Bachelor of Arts
California State University, Chico
Training
Washington State Food Worker Card
United States Navy Technical Schools
Microsoft Office Suite Certification
Contracting Officer Certification
Effective Negotiating and Sales Seminars
Forest Service Minerals Administration Training
Arthur Carhart Wilderness Training
Effective Engagement in BLM’s Land Use Planning Process
National Environmental Policy Act Analysis- EAs and Cumulative Impacts
Condition Assessment of Recreation/Administrative Sites for Deferred Maintenance
Leading the Recreation Program- Developing Your Career
Volunteer Recruitment, Training, and Administration