Christopher Ching
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International Affairs and History
The George Washington University
2009 : 2014
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2008 : 2011
Political Science and Government
University of London
2012 :
• Draft proposals for federal cybersecurity grants and cooperative agreements.
• Collect and distribute information to members and membership groups, including on disaster response activities, physical and cybersecurity alerts, and events.
• Played an integral role in organizing and planning the Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, a 1,200+-person annual event.
2023 : Present
American Public Power Association (APPA)
Cybersecurity & Grid Modernization Sr. Coordinator
• Oversaw trade show booth operations at small and large conventions, including managing inventory up to $300K, processing 400-500 transactions per day, negotiating prices, and generating sales.
• Instrumental in maintaining shrinkage below 1% by initiating an annual inventory reconciliation process and implementing inventory control methods.
• Played an integral role in increasing sales by 40% over previous year; grew sales at the largest convention by 61%.
• Selected to open and close the convention booth, secure cashbox and point of sale equipment, issue reimbursements to employees, and collect and secure daily cash.
2014 :
Collectors Anime LLC
Manager
• Organize and support the Develop and Deploy Cybersecurity Defense for Public Power cooperative agreement with the Department of Energy, a $6 million agreement to deploy operational technology (OT) cybersecurity technology to public power utilities.
• Draft proposals for federal cybersecurity grants and cooperative agreements
• Collect and distribute information to members and membership groups, including on disaster response activities, physical and cybersecurity alerts, and events.
• Played an integral role in organizing and planning the Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, a 1,200+-person annual event.
2022 : 2023
American Public Power Association (APPA)
Cybersecurity & Grid Modernization Coordinator
• Collect and distribute information to members and membership groups, including on disaster response activities, physical and cybersecurity alerts, and events.
• Played an integral role in organizing and planning the Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, a 1,200+-person annual event.
• Managed data entry, analysis, and provided contracting support for the Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (CEDS) and Develop and Deploy Cybersecurity Defense for Public Power Cooperative Agreements with the Department of Energy.
2018 : 2022
American Public Power Association
Operations Services Assistant
• Implemented strategies to improve voter awareness and turnout of the race through phonebanking and canvassing in key campaign district.
• Organized and led phonebanks and canvassing opportunities for local volunteers to drive the highest voter turnout in over two decades for a non-presidential election, up 10% over previous election.
• Maintained weekly call rates of over 300 calls per week and canvass rates of up to 12 shifts per week during peak campaign season.
2017 : 2017
Democratic Party of Virginia
Fellow
Skills
Academic Writing, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Analysis, Asia Pacific, Computers, Cybersecurity, Defense Policy, Editing, Federal Government, Federal Grants Management, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Hawaii, History, Information Management, International Affairs, International Security, Japanese culture, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Military History, Political Science, Politics, Program Management, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching, Travel, Travel Planning
About
Highly motivated professional with experience in project administration and cybersecurity. Outstanding analytical and communication skills with the ability to conduct extensive research, write letters to constituents, and brief senior staff. Adept at managing multiple assignments in fast-paced, time sensitive environments while meeting strict deadlines. Strong passion for military and defense affairs, including the development, budgeting, and contracting process. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, Adobe CS (Premiere, Fireworks, and Photoshop), and Intranet Quorum.
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