Christian Lawrence
@christianlawrence
Veteran operations leader driving sales, team performance, and service excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am a Navy veteran and results-driven operations leader with hands-on experience in cryptologic systems, recruiting, and frontline automotive service and sales. My background combines technical discipline from military service with proven commercial results in automotive sales and service management.
As a Cryptologic Technician and supervisor, I led teams, improved maintenance outcomes, and supported mission-critical communications and signals analysis. As a Navy Recruiter I exceeded quotas, mentored Future Sailors, and developed pipelines through outreach and presentations.
In civilian roles I have driven measurable sales and operational improvements — averaging consistent vehicle sales at a dealership and improving upsell performance by 50% as an Assistant Manager at Valvoline — while maintaining a focus on safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Service Advisor
Sparks Car Care
Oct 2025 - Present (1 month)
Greet customers, document vehicle concerns using OEM codes, coordinate diagnostics/parts and maintain audit-ready warranty/recall documentation while minimizing bay idle time and ensuring clear customer communication.
Assistant Manager
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Sep 2025 - Present (2 months)
Supervised daily operations and a team of five technicians, improved upsell performance by 50%, monitored KPIs and enforced OSHA/EPA safety and compliance to maintain high service quality.
Sales Representative
Volkswagen of Puyallup
Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 (4 months)
Used consultative sales to average six vehicle sales per month, managed negotiations, finance/warranty presentations, and follow-up via CRM to drive customer satisfaction and referrals.
Recruiter
U.S. Navy
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)
Identified and recruited candidates exceeding quotas, managed a pool of 10 Future Sailors with zero pre-shipment losses and led DEP meetings mentoring 30+ candidates on readiness and expectations.
Cryptologic Technician
United States Navy
Mar 2020 - Oct 2024 (4 years 7 months)
Supervised sailors and work centers for passive countermeasure systems, led corrective maintenance initiatives, analyzed intercepted signals and maintained cryptologic systems to ensure mission readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Otay Ranch Senior High School
High School Diploma, High School
Completed High School Diploma at Otay Ranch Senior High School in June 2019.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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