Christian Vaccese
About Christian Vaccese
Christian Vaccese serves as a Senior Proposal Manager at General Atomics, bringing extensive experience from various industries including high tech, defense, and energy. He has held multiple roles in proposal management and business development, contributing to strategic planning and employee engagement.
Work at General Atomics
Christian Vaccese has been employed at General Atomics since 2022, currently holding the position of Senior Proposal Manager. His role involves overseeing the proposal management process, focusing on high-tech and defense projects. Prior to this, he served as a Proposal Manager at the same company from 2020 to 2022. His extensive tenure at General Atomics highlights his expertise in managing complex proposals and contributing to strategic initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Proposal Management
Before joining General Atomics, Christian Vaccese held several positions that contributed to his expertise in proposal management. He worked at SIMIC S.p.A. as International Business Development Manager - Proposal Manager from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he served as Global Strategic Development Manager at General Atomics from 2017 to 2022, and as Business Development Manager - Proposal Manager at Bellelli Engineering S.p.A. from 2011 to 2013. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in business development and proposal strategies across various industries.
Education and Expertise
Christian Vaccese earned his Bachelor’s degree from Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi, completing his studies from 1990 to 1995. His educational background supports his extensive experience in high-tech, defense, oil & gas, and energy industries. He possesses skills in strategic planning and team mentoring, which enhance his capability to engage and develop employees within his teams.
Professional Contributions and Speaking Engagements
Christian Vaccese has been recognized as an international speaker, actively engaging with audiences at global conference venues. His proficiency in communicating complex ideas is demonstrated through his white papers, publications, and presentations at various conferences worldwide. This ability to convey information effectively to diverse audiences underscores his expertise in the field.
Procurement and Negotiation Skills
Christian Vaccese has extensive experience managing the procurement cycle, which includes successfully negotiating business transactions. His previous role as a Senior Buyer at Fluor Corporation from 2016 to 2017 further developed his skills in procurement and negotiation. This experience is crucial in his current role, where he applies these skills to enhance proposal management and strategic development.