C h r i s t o p h e r C o r a mC h r i s t o p h e r C o r a m

(910) 554-6309 ▪ christophercoram@gmail.com

Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance ▪ Leadership ▪ Training and Instruction▪ M777A2 and M198 155mm howitzer operation and maintenance

PROFILE

Over 20 years’ experience leading, training and mentoring employees of diverse nationalities. Strong motivational skills; proven ability to quickly build rapport and establish trust. Background reflects consistent progression and exemplary achievement of objectives. Consistently sought out as a subject matter expert in the operation and maintenance of varied military weapons systems and tactical vehicles. Formally recognized for professional achievements, superior performance, and dedication.

Competencies

Equipment maintenance Security Hazardous Material Safety Quality Control Microsoft Office

Value Offered

Organizational Skills- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, able to easily multi-task several projects. Capable of identifying deficiencies and introducing improvements to increase responsiveness and efficiency. Synergizes the efforts of all departments and personnel into a focused outcome. Forecast, coordinate, request, and distribute logistics.

Communications Skills-Clear and concise, able to clearly articulate the mission. Great interpersonal skills and experienced creating cohesive teams. Capable of identifying deficiencies and introducing improvements to increase responsiveness and efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cannon Crewman Course Instructor/Advanced Course Instructor, Marine Corps Cannoneer School, Fort Sill, Ok

Served as the subject matter expert on artillery skills and equipment. Trained and supervised the career progression of 440 entry level trainees on the operation and maintenance of the M77A2 and the M198 howitzers.

Supervised first and second echelon maintenance on 8 M777 howitzers and 7 M198 howitzers, ensuring proper maintenance prior to and throughout live fire exercises.

Prepared comprehensive lesson plans on preventive maintenance inspections, troubleshooting/isolating faults, vehicle service and repair, and proper use of hand tools and kits to maintain equipment.

Provided content for the collaborative development of instructional programs. Created training schedules and student evaluation testing procedures to ensure contractual compliance. Computed the safe firing of thousands of artillery rounds while ensuring the howitzers were in proper working

order. Conducted reviews and input to the operators technical manual for the M777A2. Served as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for maintenance, logistics, and administration actions when

problems and questions arose. Generated incident and weekly reports.

Major Accomplishments:

Created the Excalibur projectile Master Lesson file and taught 264 students.

Conducted a USMC Artillery Community Technical Manual Review for the M777, and represented the community at the inter-agency Training Manual Review held at Rock Island.

Developed the M2A2 Aiming Circle Master Lesson File for the Marine Corps Cannoneer School, and taught the lesson to 17 students during Marine Corps Cannon Crewman Advanced Course.

Battery Gunnery Sergeant, Jacksonville, NC

Foreign Military Advisor, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Instructor, Fort Sill, OK

Mechanic, Fort Sill, OK

Platoon Sergeant, Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Al Anbar Province, Iraq

Instructor, Jacksonville, NC

Section Chief, Jacksonville, NC

Awards

Meritorious Service Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3)

EDUCATION

American Military University, Charlestown, West Virginia (Attended)

University of North Carolina-Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina (Attended)

TRAINING Marine Corps Logistics and Embarkation, Washington, DC-2011

Defense Ammunition Center Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control, McAlester, Oklahoma-2011

Great Plains Technology Center Automotive Body Repair Beginning to Advanced, Lawton, Oklahoma-2008

Marine Corps Artillery Cannon Crewman Advanced Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma-2008

Marine Corps Formal School Instructor Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma-2008

Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Crewman Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma-2008

Marine Corps Artillery Battery Supervisor’s Course, Jacksonville, North Carolina-2002

Marine Corps Artillery Section Chief Course, Jacksonville, North Carolina-2000

Marine Corps Artillery Cannon Crewman Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma-2000

Marine Corps Automotive Engine and Repair, Washington, DC-1999

Marine Corps Automotive Brake Systems, Washington, DC-1999

Department of the Navy Total Quality Leadership, Havelock, North Carolina-1996

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Marine Corps Principles of Instruction, Washington, DC-1995

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