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chris maclean

@chrismaclean1

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Multilingual military operations and space operations leader with extensive international experience.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leveraging space and military operations expertise, operational planning, and leadership within organisations valuing cross-domain integration, measurable outcomes, and international collaboration.

I am a results-driven military operations and space professional with extensive international experience and a strong background in operational planning, force generation and integration of space capabilities into joint environments.

As a Captain in the Royal Australian Signals Corps (Space Command), I lead space planning for domestic and international exercises, develop space/EW SOPs, and manage space preparedness and intelligence integration efforts. Previously I delivered large-scale operations and events across Australia and Europe, including Formula 1 paddock club management and national convention centre operations.

I combine analytical thinking, critical problem solving and proven leadership with project, logistics and budget management experience. I am completing a Master’s in Space Operations and hold frontline management and military leadership qualifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Captain

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Australian Army – Space Command

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Staff officer representing Space Command; led space planning for domestic and international exercises, developed space/EW SOPs and integrated space capabilities and intelligence into joint warfighting, ensuring force generation and preparedness.

SOP Development Force Generation

Operations Manager

GCD Exhibitions

Jul 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 3 months)

Managed nationwide sales, construction and project delivery of custom exhibition stands and events for major clients; developed and executed strategies to deliver revenue growth and managed global logistics and procurement.

Event Management Project Management Logistics Procurement Client Relations Sales Contract Negotiation Budgeting

Major Event Project Manager

Global Customs / Formula 1 Teams

Mar 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Managed project delivery for Formula 1 Paddock Club suites worldwide including planning, construction and client management for AMG Mercedes, Red Bull and Williams teams across Europe and globally.

Project Management Construction Management Client Management Contract Negotiation Procurement Equipment Management

State Operations Manager

QLD MSS Security

Sep 2014 - Feb 2015 (5 months)

Led operational and administrative delivery of security services across regional Queensland, managed tenders, budgets (~AUD 36M portfolio) and recruitment/indirect management of ~940 personnel, achieving financial targets.

Security Operations Tender Management Budgeting Client Management HSE Strategic Planning P&L management

Operations Manager

Royal International Convention Centre & Brisbane Showgrounds

Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 1 month)

Oversaw operational execution of events and exhibitions including planning, logistics, staff management (300+), budgeting and WHS, delivered major events and made a new convention centre operational within target timelines.

Event Operations Logistics Budgeting WHS Venue Management P&L management

Logistics Manager

Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

May 2012 - Aug 2012 (3 months)

Managed equipment setup and event configurations for large-capacity events, controlled costs and P&L, supervised subcontractors and improved departmental procedures to increase productivity and efficiency.

Logistics Management Equipment Management Cost Control WHS Process Improvement

Project Manager

Exponet

Jul 2010 - May 2012 (1 year 10 months)

Managed all aspects of exhibitions including interstate freight, stock control, build/dismantle, client liaison and OH&S supervision while controlling costs and P&L for allocated shows.

Stock Control Build Dismantle Cost Control