1. Christopher A. Kite
3505 Charleston Lane
San Antonio, Texas 78108 Phone: (210) 861-1802 Email: CKite30@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Texas, SA, TX. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (December 2009)
Texas A&M Univ. Mays Business School, CS, TX. Certificate Business Leadership Development (March 2014)
Awards
Halliburton: Best Performer, 2013 NASA TSGC: Top Design Team Winner, December 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Keith Zars Pools, Project Manager November 2014-Present
 Supervise and manage residential pool construction.
 Review contract, project design, blueprints, elevation, and local codes.
 Draft construction plans using AutoCad.
 Work directly with home owners, subcontractors, and company staff to effectively and efficiently complete projects on
time and within budget.
 Ensure that all work completed meets or exceeds the customer’s requirements.
Halliburton, Global Quality Management Leader November 2013- September 2014
 Implement quality management programs globally.
 Support quality improvement for all of Halliburton Artificial Lift product lines (Electric Submersible Pumps, Progressive
Cavity Pumps, and Surface Rod Pumps).
 Provide general support of continuous improvement and quality management techniques to districts.
 Collect, review, select and introduce new tools and quality management methods.
 Interface with customers on high priority wells.
 Develop, implement, and monitor quality initiatives.
 Conduct facility audits for process/procedure improvements.
 Lead/facilitate teams relative to the design of structure and process.
 Establish training materials and schedules for districts.
Halliburton, Sr. Regional Reliability Engineer
Borets-Weatherford, Region Quality Assurance Manager & Reliability Engineer
May 2012 – November 2013
April 2010 – May 2012
 Established the foundation for Halliburton Reliability team supporting Tier 2 customers
 Maintained the quality and reliability of Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP).
 Tracked trends to improve ESP products and services to enhance product reliability.
 Improved quality of the product through Quality Assurance, corrective action, and preventive actions.
 Gained experience in failure analysis investigations using various root cause techniques.
 Collaborated with design engineers on trouble wells.
 Worked with customers to solve quality related problems.
 Supervised the Borets-Weatherford Quality Control department, conducted first article inspections, and audited
ESP test.
Furniture King, Store Manager May 2001-April 2010
 Supervised the store’s daily activities and managed the store’s team schedules.
 Managed weekly shipments to and from vendors/customers, advertisements, and displays.
 Recruited and hired as needed to maintain customer needs seasonally.
 Analyzed the market’s potential and value of existing and prospective customers.
 Planned and organized personal sales strategies with sales team.
 Expedited the resolution of customer problems with superior customer service.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Classic Car Restoration, Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting, Paint & Body, Suspension & Brake System, Metal &
Fiberglass Fabrication.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
 OSHA 30 hour Construction Certification, March 2015
 AutoCAD Technician and Drafter, December 2014
 Land Surveying & Processing, November 2014
 Significant Incident Review, January 2014Root Cause Analysis,
November 2013
 CPI Process & Service Quality Data Reporting, January 2014
 Electric Submersible Pump: Application Well Sizing, Failure
Analysis Principles, Field Service, October 2010
 TapRoot Training, March 2014
 Root Cause Analysis, February 2014