Christopher Marple Resume
EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Biomedical Engineering Aug. 2012 – May 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mathnasium Fort Mill, SC
Math Tutor Sep. 2020 – present
? Instruct up to ten students a day ranging from grades 1-12 on diverse mathematical concepts
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems – Ship Integration & Test Moorestown, NJ
Leave of Absence Pursuant to House Fire Jan. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Project Specialist Engineer Associate Oct. 2018 – Jan. 2020
? Supported planning, organization, management, integration, and completion of Aegis combat system modernization projects for in-service US destroyers and cruisers
? Evaluated, approved, and developed design change products for the onboard mission-critical network, the Data Multiplex System (DMS)
? Reviewed ship alteration technical data packages for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and applicable specifications
? Coordinated monthly internal and external working groups of up to 20 individuals to ensure accurate configuration control of DMS
? Applied interorganizational skills working daily with DMS configuration manager (Boeing Corporation), project managers, destroyer shipbuilders, and Navy technical leads as DMS integration liaison
? Demonstrated problem solving skills by proposing solutions to issues concerning equipment procurement, ship alteration order of integration, and system designs
? Promoted to DMS integration lead for combat systems within a year of hiring in recognition of initiative and learning agility
Great American Restaurants Annandale, VA
Hospitality Leader / Server Coach Jul. 2017 – Sep. 2018
? Refined interpersonal skills communicating with hundreds of new individuals each week
? Trained new servers in team service and approved their advancement to full time employees
? Participated in monthly hospitality leader / coach meetings to identify employees with leadership potential and ways to improve workplace efficiency
? Communicated shift goals to staff, opened/closed restaurant, approved completion of servers’ closing duties
? Promoted to head server within 5 months of hiring in recognition of attention to detail and leadership potential
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
International Maritime Satellite DMS Interface Clean Up (Lockheed Martin) August 2019
? Alerted DMS community in January 2019 of incorrect software configuration for interface to DMS
? Collaborated with DMS configuration manager, Navy technical leads, and destroyer shipbuilders to confirm existing configuration and corrections to be made
? Determined that inconsistencies across fleet in actual equipment locations led to inconsistencies with DMS software
? Concluded project by directing DMS configuration manager to update DMS software in accordance with corrected design
High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (Lockheed Martin) April 2019
? Supported onboard ship check to confirm laser equipment space constraints
? Developed schematics of hardware configurations and signal pathing for system alarms
? Developed new alarm circuit designations in collaboration with Navy alarms technical expert
? Updated design in subsequent Technical Data Package revisions as new information became available
STEP Lab High Resolution Cell Aspirator: Senior Design Project (Virginia Tech) May 2017
? Worked in team of six to develop microfluidic device capable of aspirating individual cancer cells
? Evaluated engineering characteristics based on relevance to customer needs to identify most critical characteristics and optimize device functionality
? Budgeted for component prices, production costs, and software usage
? Presented monthly project reports to customer outlining progress, problems identified and resolved, and plan forward
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Whitewater Rafting Guide Aug. 2020 – Oct. 2020
? Individually guided up to nine guests on hour-long trips by steering boat, calling out stroke commands, and maintaining high morale by exuding confidence and positive attitude
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
Vice President of Finance Nov. 2014 – Nov. 2015
? Scored rush events based on interest and increased budget for high-valued events to maximize turn out
? Budgeted future semesters based on past expenses and expected revenue
Recruitment Committee Nov. 2015 – May 2017
? Directly recruited 20 brothers while active
COMPUTER SKILLS
? MS Office
? Matlab
? AutoCAD
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
? Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout
? Dean’s List Recipient – 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017
Security Clearance
? Current: Secret – Apr. 2019
EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Biomedical Engineering Aug. 2012 – May 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mathnasium Fort Mill, SC
Math Tutor Sep. 2020 – present
? Instruct up to ten students a day ranging from grades 1-12 on diverse mathematical concepts
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems – Ship Integration & Test Moorestown, NJ
Leave of Absence Pursuant to House Fire Jan. 2020 – Aug. 2020
Project Specialist Engineer Associate Oct. 2018 – Jan. 2020
? Supported planning, organization, management, integration, and completion of Aegis combat system modernization projects for in-service US destroyers and cruisers
? Evaluated, approved, and developed design change products for the onboard mission-critical network, the Data Multiplex System (DMS)
? Reviewed ship alteration technical data packages for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and applicable specifications
? Coordinated monthly internal and external working groups of up to 20 individuals to ensure accurate configuration control of DMS
? Applied interorganizational skills working daily with DMS configuration manager (Boeing Corporation), project managers, destroyer shipbuilders, and Navy technical leads as DMS integration liaison
? Demonstrated problem solving skills by proposing solutions to issues concerning equipment procurement, ship alteration order of integration, and system designs
? Promoted to DMS integration lead for combat systems within a year of hiring in recognition of initiative and learning agility
Great American Restaurants Annandale, VA
Hospitality Leader / Server Coach Jul. 2017 – Sep. 2018
? Refined interpersonal skills communicating with hundreds of new individuals each week
? Trained new servers in team service and approved their advancement to full time employees
? Participated in monthly hospitality leader / coach meetings to identify employees with leadership potential and ways to improve workplace efficiency
? Communicated shift goals to staff, opened/closed restaurant, approved completion of servers’ closing duties
? Promoted to head server within 5 months of hiring in recognition of attention to detail and leadership potential
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
International Maritime Satellite DMS Interface Clean Up (Lockheed Martin) August 2019
? Alerted DMS community in January 2019 of incorrect software configuration for interface to DMS
? Collaborated with DMS configuration manager, Navy technical leads, and destroyer shipbuilders to confirm existing configuration and corrections to be made
? Determined that inconsistencies across fleet in actual equipment locations led to inconsistencies with DMS software
? Concluded project by directing DMS configuration manager to update DMS software in accordance with corrected design
High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (Lockheed Martin) April 2019
? Supported onboard ship check to confirm laser equipment space constraints
? Developed schematics of hardware configurations and signal pathing for system alarms
? Developed new alarm circuit designations in collaboration with Navy alarms technical expert
? Updated design in subsequent Technical Data Package revisions as new information became available
STEP Lab High Resolution Cell Aspirator: Senior Design Project (Virginia Tech) May 2017
? Worked in team of six to develop microfluidic device capable of aspirating individual cancer cells
? Evaluated engineering characteristics based on relevance to customer needs to identify most critical characteristics and optimize device functionality
? Budgeted for component prices, production costs, and software usage
? Presented monthly project reports to customer outlining progress, problems identified and resolved, and plan forward
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
U.S. National Whitewater Center
Whitewater Rafting Guide Aug. 2020 – Oct. 2020
? Individually guided up to nine guests on hour-long trips by steering boat, calling out stroke commands, and maintaining high morale by exuding confidence and positive attitude
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
Vice President of Finance Nov. 2014 – Nov. 2015
? Scored rush events based on interest and increased budget for high-valued events to maximize turn out
? Budgeted future semesters based on past expenses and expected revenue
Recruitment Committee Nov. 2015 – May 2017
? Directly recruited 20 brothers while active
COMPUTER SKILLS
? MS Office
? Matlab
? AutoCAD
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
? Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout
? Dean’s List Recipient – 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017
Security Clearance
? Current: Secret – Apr. 2019