1. CHRIS TAYLOR
942A Walfred Road. Victoria, BC V9C 2P4
Home: (250) 590-0950 Cell: (250) 580-6732 Email: cs.taylor@shaw.ca
PROFILE
Management and Human Resources Professional with Security and Communications expertise, a
background in the coordination of local movement/employment of 850+ personnel, and experience
leading teams of up to 30 people, with full responsibility for work assignments, scheduling, performance
reviews, disciplinary action and career planning/development. Held a Security Clearance of Level III (Top
Secret). Strengths include:
o Ability to effectively manage constantly fluctuating levels of work and competing priorities
o Competence in leading teams, under high pressure with a positive and professional manner
o Discretion and sound judgement in handling sensitive, protected or classified information
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Human Resources and Team Leadership
o Evaluated personnel needs and developed action plans and professional development programs
o Processed personnel security clearances and conducted security clearance interviews
o Instructed and assessed students on the theoretical and practical aspects of leadership and
personnel management, including: Locating and interpreting local and national policies;
Instructional techniques for practical and theory based lessons; how to supervise effectively; how
to interpret, write and deliver orders; stress management; and working effectively in a team
environment.
Management and Training
o More than 10 years management experience in the planning, staffing, budgeting, resource
allocation and leadership of shipboard communication sections and fleet school operations
o Coordinated the maintenance of training infrastructure
o Liaised with external departments and outsourced training providers
o Received extensive training in various security disciplines including physical, personnel,
communications, network and cryptographic
o Presented briefs to large groups during exercise planning conferences locally and internationally,
instructed leadership and communications classes to groups of 10 to 30 students
o Created and implemented a computer and network security education program
o In response to major budget cuts, developed courses of action and made decisions that resulted in
the least amount of disruption to programs
Communications and Technology
o Led a team providing communication and network services plus computer and software support
to over 200 people
o Demonstrated skills in MS Office suite, database and spreadsheet applications and word
processing
o Instructed Communications Managers in Search and Rescue, Communications and Information
Systems management and network security responsibilities
o Coordinated the efficient use of all HF, UHF, VHF and satellite communications and the
maintenance of all shipboard networks and workstations
o Gathered information necessary to maintain network security and established functioning external
barriers such as firewalls and other security measures
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2. o Conducted investigations in relation to network and computer security compromises
o Defined, created and maintained documentation for Certification and Accreditation of information
systems in accordance with government requirements
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Canadian Armed Forces Naval Communicator 1986 - Present
Security Administrator October 2015 to February 2016
Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton, Victoria, BC
o Responsible for administration of physical and personnel security including the processing of
security clearances
Human Resources Analyst July 2014 to September 2015
Personnel Coordination Centre Pacific, Victoria, BC
o Responsible for the coordination and movement of 850+ personnel
Office Manager July 2012 to June
2014
Fleet School Esquimalt, Communications Training Centre, Victoria, BC
o Responsible for all aspects of the conduct of Naval Communication training, course scheduling
and overall management of training resources for the Communication Training Centre
o Provided cost reduction options and coordinated Defence Reduction Action Plan (DRAP) cuts
required in Business plan. Identified the need for cryptographic training capability and ultimately
facilitated Fleet School Esquimalt's Training Establishment status for the western region.
Quality Assurance and Standards Administrator August 2011 to June
2012
Fleet School Esquimalt, Combat Division, Victoria, BC
o Responsible for the administration, organization and efficiency for all levels of the Naval
Communicator Training Standard and Plan.
o Evaluated and monitored Communication Section instructors and all training material.
o Assessed student competency through formal exams.
Communications and Information Systems Security Manager May 2010 to July 2011
HMCS ALGONQUIN, Combat Department, Victoria, BC
o Responsible for the provision of reliable communications and information systems on-board naval
vessels as well as overall management of communication resources.
o Coordinated the efficient use of all radio communications and the maintenance of all
shipboard networks and workstations.
o Responsible for gathering information necessary to maintain security and established
functioning external barriers such as firewalls and other security measures.
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3. o Defined, created and maintained documentation for certification and accreditation of each
information system in accordance with government requirements.
o Assessed the impacts on information system modifications and technological advances.
o Reviewed information systems in order to identify potential security weaknesses,
recommended improvements to amend vulnerabilities, implement changes and document
upgrades
o Conducted investigations in relation to network and computer security compromises
o Maintained a robust security posture within the Combat department including physical,
personnel and cryptographic security.
o Harassment Advisor to the Commanding Officer.
o Identified a lack of knowledge throughout the fleet with regards to shipboard communications in
the southern hemisphere; authored an in-depth aide memoire in order to rectify it.
Leadership Instructor May 2006 to April
2010
Fleet School Esquimalt, Leadership Division, Victoria, BC
o Responsible for Instructing and assessing students on the theoretical and practical aspects of
leadership and personnel management.
o Integral member of a national team of subject matter experts that defined, assessed, documented
and organized a pilot course for a new “Enhanced Primary Leadership Qualification”.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
o B.C. Grade 12 – F2016
o Physical Security (Canada School of Public Service) – 2015
o Unit Security Supervisor Seminar - 2015
o Communications and Information Systems Network Manager Course - 2009
o Intermediate Leadership Program – 2010
o Project Management Fundamentals - 2015
o Harassment Advisor Training - 2011
o Instructor Supervisor Course - 2013
o Business Writing, Levels 1 and 2 - 2012
o Workplace Hazardous Material Information System - 2015
o Understanding Diversity and Employment Equity online training - 2015
o Legal Risk Management online training - 2015
o Security Awareness online training - 2015
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