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Christopher Steele

Quantico

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at the United States Marine Corps, excelling in strategic planning and crisis management. Proven track record in team leadership and stakeholder engagement, driving operational success and fostering professional development initiatives. Adept at mentoring and coaching, ensuring mission readiness and effective communication across diverse teams.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

United States Marine Corps
07.2024 - Current

Directed operational strategies to enhance mission readiness and personnel effectiveness.

  • Managed resource allocation and logistics for diverse training programs and exercises.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
  • Led personal and professional development initiatives, enhancing skills and knowledge for faculty and students

Chief of Staff

Marine Corps
01.2023 - 01.2024

Coordinated strategic initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness within military operations.

  • Facilitated communication between senior leadership and various departments for project alignment.
  • Managed daily operations and administrative functions to support organizational objectives.
  • Coordinated team efforts to fulfill congressional information requests and prepare senior leaders for interactions that enhanced congressional leaders' understanding of service objectives.

Commanding Officer

5th Marine Regiment
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led operational planning for missions and training exercises.
  • Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for unit deployments.
  • Managed personnel assignments and development within the regiment.
  • Streamlined operations among battalions and squadrons, improving collaboration and efficiency.

Current Operations Officer

III Marine Expeditionary Force
01.2020 - 01.2021

Coordinated daily operations and initiatives for formation of over twenty thousand marines and sailors across the western Pacific, ensuring mission readiness and effective resource allocation.

  • Coordinated logistics for troop deployment and equipment transport.
  • Managed supply chain processes to ensure timely delivery of resources.
  • Supervised maintenance of operational equipment and vehicles.

Special Plans Branch Chief

NORAD and USNORTHCOM
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led strategic planning initiatives for defense operations and mission readiness.
  • Coordinated inter-agency collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness and communication.
  • Managed resource allocation and logistics for joint military exercises and training.
  • Developed contingency plans ensuring swift, efficient joint and interagency responses to crises.

Student

Naval War College
Newport
01.2016 - 01.2018

Commanding Officer

2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
01.2015 - 01.2016

Led training, manning, and equipping of battalion for deployment to Middle East, resulting in battalion's excellence in supporting diverse operations, including OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE.

  • Led training programs for personnel, improving combat readiness and operational effectiveness across the unit.
  • Coordinated logistics and resource allocation, ensuring successful mission execution across multiple units.
  • Developed strategic plans to optimize unit performance in various operational environments.

Executive Officer and Operations Officer

13th Marine Expeditionary Unit
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Facilitated staff transition and training after deployment, fostering team cohesion and effectiveness.
    Created detailed pre-deployment training program along with an initial amphibious ship embarkation plan.

Executive Officer of 1st Battalion, 4th Marines

1st Marine Division
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Trained and led staff to support fast-moving reinforced infantry battalion.
    Directed team through dynamic deployment, successfully completing operations across Indo-Pacific and Middle East.
    Oversaw mission planning and execution to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness.
  • Trained and led staff to support fast-moving reinforced infantry battalion.Directed team through dynamic deployment, successfully completing operations across Indo-Pacific and Middle East.Oversaw mission planning and execution to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness.
  • Oversaw resource allocation and budget management for diverse military operations.
  • Coordinated training programs that enhanced soldier skills and strengthened unit cohesion.

Amphibious Warfare Instructor

Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic
Little Creek
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Instructed Marines, Sailors, and allied forces from STRIKFORNATO, Azerbaijan, and Republic of Georgia in amphibious and staff planning, enhancing operational readiness and collaboration.
  • Developed training programs for expeditionary warfare tactics and techniques.
  • Conducted classroom instruction on operational readiness and strategic planning.
  • Facilitated hands-on exercises to enhance team collaboration and decision-making skills.

Company Commander

2nd Battalion, 8th Marines
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Trained and led rifle company during counterinsurgency operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, enhancing operational readiness and mission effectiveness.
  • Led training exercises to enhance unit readiness and operational effectiveness.
  • Managed personnel assignments and optimized team performance in diverse situations.
  • Coordinated logistics for troop movements and equipment deployments.

Basic Officers’ Course Instructor

The Basic School
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Instructed and mentored newly commissioned officers as a warfighting instructor and staff platoon commander.
  • Facilitated interactive learning experiences through hands-on activities and discussions.
  • Developed engaging course materials for diverse student populations.
  • Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods and feedback techniques.

Rifle Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer, and Assistant Operations Officer

3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Led tactical operations and ensured mission success within assigned unit.
  • Trained and mentored junior Marines on leadership and operational procedures.
  • Coordinated logistics and resource allocation for training exercises and missions.
  • Deployed twice to Japan, participating in bilateral exercises with Republic of Korea, Philippines, and Australia, enhancing multinational military collaboration.

Education

Master of Arts - Strategic Studies

Naval War College
Newport, Rhode Island
06.2018

Master of Arts - Military Studies

Marine Corps Command And Staff College
Quantico, VA
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA
01.1998

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Crisis management
  • Decision making
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Team building
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Effective communication
  • Creativity and innovation

Leadership Positions

  • Platoon Commander
  • Company Commander
  • Battalion Commander
  • Regimental Commander
  • Marine Air Ground Task Force Commander

International Engagement

  • Japan
  • The Philippines
  • The Republic of Korea
  • The Republic of Georgia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Italy
  • Hungary
  • Germany
  • Uganda
  • Israel
  • Australia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • The Kingdom of Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Iraq
  • Timor Leste
  • Singapore
  • The United Arab Emirates
  • France
  • The United Kingdom

Timeline

Director

United States Marine Corps
07.2024 - Current

Chief of Staff

Marine Corps
01.2023 - 01.2024

Commanding Officer

5th Marine Regiment
01.2021 - 01.2023

Current Operations Officer

III Marine Expeditionary Force
01.2020 - 01.2021

Special Plans Branch Chief

NORAD and USNORTHCOM
01.2018 - 01.2020

Student

Naval War College
01.2016 - 01.2018

Commanding Officer

2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
01.2015 - 01.2016

Executive Officer and Operations Officer

13th Marine Expeditionary Unit
01.2014 - 01.2015

Executive Officer of 1st Battalion, 4th Marines

1st Marine Division
01.2012 - 01.2014

Amphibious Warfare Instructor

Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic
01.2008 - 01.2011

Company Commander

2nd Battalion, 8th Marines
01.2006 - 01.2008

Basic Officers’ Course Instructor

The Basic School
01.2003 - 01.2006

Rifle Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer, and Assistant Operations Officer

3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines
01.2000 - 01.2003

Master of Arts - Strategic Studies

Naval War College

Master of Arts - Military Studies

Marine Corps Command And Staff College

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of North Georgia
Christopher Steele