CHRISTOPHER M.

SMITH
612 Somerton Court Phone: (803) 445-1295 Mobile: (803)767 1612
Columbia, SC 29212 cs598ed8@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extremely motivated and results-oriented individual; able to work independently
or cooperatively as a team with a diverse group of people. Highly skilled in st
reamlining procedures that increase efficiency and accuracy. Demonstrated skill
s in effective leadership and motivation that enhance the well being and profess
ional development of staff. Works well under pressure, especially in fast-paced
environments. Thrives under deadlines. An out-of-the-box thinker and creative
problem-solver. Has a strong work ethic and is an assertive leader.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Assistant Operations Chief-Camp Al Asad, Iraq 2006-2007
Brought on to handle cash disbursing operations aboard Camp Al Asad.
X Manage and support all financial aspects of Disbursing to include but not limi
ted to cash collections, contract/vendor payments, condolence and foreign claims
payments to Iraqi National, American companies and Third Country Nationals.
X Produce and reconcile weekly reports.
X Provide training and administrative reviews of all Disbursing systems accounti
ng and budgeting, and recommends plans to implement changes.
X Selected for promotion to Gunnery Sergeant
Operations ChiefV Camp Taqaddum, Iraq 2005-2006
Deployed as the Staff Noncommissioned Officer of Disbursing and provided assist
ance to satellite units aboard Camp Al Taqaddum and set up make shift disburseme
nt facilities in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq.
X Responsible for the accountability and tracking of all negotiable instruments
throughout the Disbursing Office and Forward Operating Bases.
X Responsible for coordinating and participating in cash resupply, security paym
ent missions involving air and ground assets.
X Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (Second Award) and Navy Presiden
tial Unit Citation
AuditorV Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 2004-2005
Brought on to provide assistance in handling the influx of travel claims left ov
er from Marines deployed to Iraq and maintain timely payment of travel reimburse
ment according to Marine Corps regulations.
X Responsible for helping to maintain training for junior Marines.
X Responsible for ensuring accuracy of travel claims for payment and the handlin
g debt management issues.
X Maintain point of contacts with different DFAS locations for debt management.
X Offered direct customer needs assessment to support employees and members of a
dministrative units.
Disbursing Noncommissioned Officer V Parris Island, South Carolina 2001-2004
Advanced to provide effective leadership for up to twenty Marines and assist in
the supervision of 25 to 30 junior Marines and to act as liaison to administrati
ve units for Marine Corps Districts, for Headquarters and Service Battalion, Hea
dquarters Company, Disbursing.
X Spearheaded implementation of a new travel claim system and streamlined the tr
aining and reimbursement of travel claims in accordance with the Department of D
efense.
X Improved effectiveness of staff personnel by implementing team building activi
ties and actively building strong relationships with employees.
X Offered direct customer needs assessment to support employees and members of a
dministrative units.
X Selected for promotion to Staff Sergeant
Section Leader V Beaufort Air Station, South Carolina 1997-2001
Selected to assist in the training, supervision, and liaison to administrative a
nd Air Wing units for the 2nd Marine Air Wing, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273,
S-3 Operations.
X Responsible for the timely and correct revision of numerous Squadron Standard
Operating Procedures for deployments, the Aviation Ground Support Operations Cen
ter, and Base Defense Operations Center.
X Recognized for efficiency and accuracy of solutions in completing all required
operational administrative reports and process submittal to higher headquarters
.
X Awarded Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Outstanding Volunteer Servic
e Medal
Squad Leader V Okinawa, Japan 1996-1997
Chosen as squad leader in rifle platoon, handling all military tactical training
, providing vehicle support during training exercises and deployment operations
for 3rd Marine Division, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Truck Company, whil
e stationed in Japan.
Marine Basic Infantryman V Parris Island, South Carolina 1996
Successfully completed Basic Military Training; transferred to Camp Geiger, Nort
h Carolina, to complete Marine Combat Training; and relocated to Camp Johnson, N
orth Carolina, to attend Motor Vehicle Operators School.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA V Columbia, South Carolina August 2007-Present
Baccalaureate of Arts Degree in International Relations
Graduation Date: August 7, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA V Beaufort, South Carolina September 2001-June 2004
Student of Business Science
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS V Camp Geiger, North Carolina 2006
Successfully completed Staff Noncommissioned Officers Career Course
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS V Camp Geiger, North Carolina 2003
Successfully completed Sergeants Course
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS V Camp Lejeune, North Carolina 2001
Successfully completed Basic Finance Technician Course
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS V Camp Johnson, North Carolina 1996
Successfully completed Motor Vehicle Operators School

VETERANS STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE V University of South Carolina August 2008

- Present
Student Representative
COLUMBIA HOYAS, AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION (AAU) V Columbia, South Carolina March 20
09 - Present
Boys Head Basketball Coach
JUNIOR ALL AMERICAN CAMP V Greenville, South Carolina March 2009
Boys Sixth-Ninth Grade Coach Instructor