Christopher Carlson

Senior operations executive with 16+ years of experience stabilizing regulated, asset‑heavy, and people‑dependent environments. My background spans public utilities, multi‑site operations, hospitality ownership, property management, and facilities‑intensive environments — all under conditions where safety, compliance, and service continuity are non‑negotiable.

I have led a public water system serving ~10,000 residents, managed 11 technical staff across day‑to‑day and after‑hours operations, and overseen 3,000+ metered connections, 12 groundwater wells, and 3.75 million gallons of storage capacity. My responsibilities included full budgeting, P&L oversight, capital improvement planning, governance support, and board‑facing communication in a highly regulated environment.

Across my career in both public and private sectors, I have built disciplined systems that restore operational reliability: standard operating procedures, team accountability models, safety programs, reporting structures, and clear communication frameworks that support decision‑making under pressure. These are the same areas now strengthened by AI‑enhanced workflows, which I integrate to improve reporting accuracy, situational awareness, and execution speed. 

Core leadership strengths include: • Public utility operations & compliance • Capital planning (CIP) and asset management • Multi‑site operations (public, hospitality, golf, property, facilities) • Governance and regulator communication • Team development and accountability • AI‑supported reporting, workflow structuring, and remote operations 

I approach leadership with calm execution, structured decision‑making, and long‑horizon planning. I'm seeking remote Director‑level opportunities in operations, project management, compliance, or governance where reliability, disciplined execution, and structured thinking are priorities.

Operations Leadership
Public Utility Management
Regulatory Compliance
Safety & Risk Management
Capital Improvement Planning (CIP)
Asset & Facilities Management
P&L Oversight
Budgeting & Financial Controls
Multi‑Site Operations
Governance & Board Relations
AI‑Augmented Operations
Workflow Optimization
Team Development & Accountability
SOP Development
Remote Team Leadership
Crisis & Continuity Management
Stakeholder Communication
Vendor & Contractor Management

Associate in General Studies
University of Phoenix

• California Distribution Grade 3 Water Operator
• California Treatment Grade 2 Water Operator
• JPIA Leadership Program Graduate