Christopher Allan Soulies

10535 Mount Olive Estates Drive

Mount Pleasant NC, 28124
701.610.8008
Soulies@me.com

OBJECTIVE: Human Resources

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

7 years of Human Resource experience managing and leading the administration of

regulations and policy, to include employee training, benefits administration, leaves,
payroll, and employee welfare.
15 years of management experience leading personnel, teams, programs, facilities, and
equipment.
10 years of office program management experience overseeing training, safety, security,
and deployment processes for military personnel.
4 years of technical training teaching experience in both classroom and lab methods.

July 2013-September 2013

Land Activities Guide tasked with guest safety briefings, activity usage and equipment
inspection
Team Challenge Facilitator responsible for designing and conducting team building
courses for corporation outings

September 2010 August 2012 - United States Air Force - First Sergeant/HR Manager
Managed daily operations of human resource functions for over 300 employees.
Provided clear guidance to all personnel on policies, procedures, and regulations through
detailed training which ensured compliance throughout work center operations.
Brought key personnel together for weekly and monthly staff meetings; prepared talking
points, and cultivated communication and positive working relationships.
Fostered professional development and self-improvement by consistently recognizing
personnel through the employee award recognition program.
Taught and mentored young employees on organizational goals and values; focused
personnel on the path toward success and increased responsibility.
Advised management on all pertinent legal matters; ensured accuracy and compliance
with all current laws and policies.
Managed employee leave program by authorizing, processing requests, and accurately
accounting for time taken.
Reviewed and processed all annual appraisals and performance reports; ensured
confidentiality and accurate filing in employee personal records.
Taught professional development classes to address counseling technics, ethics, integrity,
professional relationships, and equal opportunity and treatment.
 Developed and maintained outstanding working relationships with multiple helping
agencies to guide employees and families to resolve personal problems.
Investigated complaints and grievances, while ensuring consistent adherence to policies
and procedures to achieve positive resolutions.
Consulted daily with legal advisors and law enforcement; prepared legal documents
according to all policies and directives ensuring accurate timely completion.
Raised and distributed over $44K in financial assistance to organization members and
their families in support of Operation Warm Heart.

March 2009 September 2010 - United States Air Force Utilities Flight Manager
Key advisor to the commander; provided leadership and managerial oversight to 20 key
unit programs, as well as tracked all unit future tasking's.
Supervised technical publications officer, safety manager, security manager, and training
manager; provided oversight and guidance to each respective department.
Inspected and analyzed all unit program processes, identified discrepancies, isolated root
causes, and developed corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
Organized Right Start integration briefings for new personnel; established standards and
ensured smooth transition for both employees and families.
Brought supervision together for monthly management meetings; prepared talking points,
oversaw and implemented employee award recognition ceremonies.
Reviewed and tracked all files updates, policies, regulation and documents, to ensure
accurate consistent products throughout the unit.

October 2005 March 2009 - United States Air Force Utilities Flight Foreman
Recognized as a highly proficient manager, organized and directed maintenance and
recuperation of 191 unit assets ensuring 100% full mission capable.
Oversaw personnel part of installation infrastructure repair crews to ensure flow of
critical objectives and mission capabilities.
Executed daily assignments, safety briefs, training for shop personnel to include annual
appraisal report and disciplinary actions.
Created quick reference inventory process to ensure accurate count of shelter parts, and
guaranteed continuity between all unit controlled assets.
While deployed to Iraq, provided supervision for 50 Third Country National
Security/Escort Teams ensuring proper execution of operational and physical security
measures.
Managed the asset recurring inspection program; scheduled all inspections and
coordinated purchase of repair and replacement materials.
Used organizational skills to process $240K in worn out/damaged assets to proper
disposal agency which reduced storage congestion by 35%.

August 1990- October 2005- United States Air Force Utilities System Specialist
Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator
Certified Public Pool Operator (CPO)
 Fire Suppression Systems Installer and Inspector

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Literature, Catawba College, Salisbury NC
Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society
Associate in Applied Science, Human Resource Management with the Community
College of the Air Force.
Associate in Applied Science Instructor of Technology, and Occupational Instructor
Certification with the Community College of the Air Force.
Associate in Applied Science, Ecological Controls with the Community College of the
Air Force.