Charity Cooper
Nebo
Summary
Operations and project management professional with 26 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Navy and a Master’s degree in Sport Management. Skilled in sports marketing, coordinating logistics, managing timelines, supporting cross-functional teams, communicating with external partners, and keeping high-pressure operations organized and on schedule. Seeking to bring strong planning, relationship-building, and event-support skills into sports marketing, partnerships, and fan engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Warrant Officer 4
United States Navy
Norfolk, VA
04.1998 - 12.2024
- Led cross-functional project teams across departments and external partners, coordinating timelines, communication, resources, and deliverables to keep complex initiatives on schedule and within budget.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated event logistics, inventory tracking, and supplier communication for time-sensitive operations, ensuring critical materials, equipment, and team resources were organized, available, and delivered on schedule.
- Fostered collaboration between different departments through regular communication channels and relationship-building activities.
- Streamlined procurement procedures for essential supplies by proving excellent vendor communication and partnerships based on trustworthiness and reliability.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted, and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Streamlined administrative processes, significantly reducing errors and enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Established strong relationships with external partners, enabling seamless collaboration on joint initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WVBachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2014
Skills
- Military operations
- Operational risk management
- Weapons handling
- Physical fitness
Timeline
Chief Warrant Officer 4
United States Navy
04.1998 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Excelsior College
Master of Science - Sport Management
American Military University