- DIY and Home Improvement
- Woodworking
- Music
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
Christopher D. Bentley
Beaufort,SC
Summary
With 20 years of active-duty experience, I have coordinated maintenance and flight schedules globally. In the past 3 years, I served as Chief Instructor at Drill Instructor School and later in Recruit Training Regiment Operations at MCRD Parris Island, further cementing my work ethic and time management. I take great pride in my work and whatever organization I am apart of. I am a firm believer in a good work environment and family atmosphere.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
03.2005 - Current
- Proficient in airfield surfaces, airfield lighting (hard-wired and temporary), airfield marking, terminal guidance system lighting, and Emergency Arresting Gear (mobile and permanent), ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Led maintenance of all EAF assets, managed personnel, and coordinated maintenance actions.
- Organized and packaged assets for embarkation, ensuring accurate documentation and ease of access for shipping.
- Managed multiple runway crews, overseeing daily operations and prioritizing flight operation safety.
- Oversaw personnel to ensure adherence to technical publications and safety regulations.
- Published monthly maintenance plans and maintained current orders, instructions, and service bulletins.
- Led airfield construction surveys and projects, including in combat zones.
- Established two EAF sections with 50+ personnel, overseeing $5 million in assets at Marine Wing Support Squadrons in South Carolina and Hawaii.
- Managed higher-level billets while fulfilling additional collateral duties.
- Evaluated 33 personnel for maintenance readiness, ensuring constant operational readiness.
- Supervised 305+ scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, totaling 1,254 man-hours, on over 30 EAF/Recovery assets valued at $4 million.
- Provided 100+ hours of technical training, supporting successful aircraft engagements.
- Managed EAF and Aircraft Recovery Supply accounts, ensuring 100% mission readiness while managing $135,000 in expenditures per fiscal quarter.
- Supervised daily operations of the Expeditionary Airfield Section, ensuring readiness and efficiency.
- Coordinated maintenance and flight schedules globally.
- Served as Chief Instructor at Drill Instructor School and later in Recruit Training Regiment Operations at MCRD Parris Island.
- Revamped the Master Training Schedule, ensuring the safe, efficient training of 6,000 personnel with minimal conflict.
- Multiple leadership billets across the Recruit Training Depot to include Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, Chief Drill Instructor, Company First Sergeant, and formal school Chief Instructor.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Satsuma High School
Satsuma, ALSkills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Organization and time management
- Verbal communication
- Problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved mission accomplishment by completing all tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of other entities in the development of Airfields across the globe.
- Supervised numerous teams of 50+ staff members.
Education
Satsuma High School, 05/01/03, True, Marine Expeditionary Airfield Technician Basic and Advanced Course, Drill Instructor School, Curriculum Developer’s Course, Joint Maritime Prepositioning Force Staff Planning School, Aeronautical Technical Publications Course, Naval Aviation Quality Assurance school, Numerous Military leadership development career level schools
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Aeronautical Technical Publications
- Hazmat Certifications
Interests
Timeline
Master Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
03.2005 - Current
Some College (No Degree) -
Satsuma High School
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