Christopher Wirth
About Christopher Wirth
Christopher Wirth is the Manager of Continuous Improvement Enterprise Strategy Management at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in economics, history, and facilities management, and has held various roles in quality supervision and system administration in the healthcare sector.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Christopher Wirth has been employed at CenterPoint Energy since 2017, where he holds the position of Manager, Continuous Improvement Enterprise Strategy Management. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing strategic initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include organizing Safe Crisis Management trainings at a hospital, which encompass monthly refresher courses and annual staff recertification. He also conducts monthly meetings with instructors to review previous issues and plan future training objectives.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Wirth earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Economics and History from Western Kentucky University, studying there from 2005 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Facilities and Event Management from the same institution, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in General Studies from Wabash Valley College, which he attended from 2003 to 2005.
Background
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Christopher Wirth gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Quality Supervisor at UHS from 2009 to 2014 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He then served as a MIDAS System Administrator at Deaconess Health System from 2014 to 2017 in the Evansville, Indiana area. Earlier in his career, he was an Insurance Representative at Bankers Life and Casualty Company for a brief period in 2009 and completed an internship with the Bowling Green Hot Rods in 2013.
Training and Development Initiatives
In his current role, Christopher Wirth is actively involved in training and development initiatives. He reviews camera footage of special restraint procedures to ensure the proper implementation of Safe Crisis Management concepts. Based on his observations, he provides feedback and training to staff, contributing to the continuous improvement of safety protocols and staff preparedness.