Michael Walden
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Professional and personable manager offering a decade of quality work experience in daily operations, enforcing standards and meeting the expectations of customers. Displays confident leadership, while maximizing resources, and serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors under pressure. Additional expertise in project management, maintenance, and safety standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Manager
US Navy
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations with 45 employees.
- Oversaw division budgets in excess of $100k per year.
- Engaged in performance training, demonstrations, safety awareness, and acquisition initiatives maintain proficiency.
- Increased productivity through survey feedback, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to Senior management.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Monitored safety practices of new and existing employees.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
- Oversaw and organized calendar to schedule reservations and monitor cancellations for transient service members.
- Managed lost and found items to assist uniformed service members with retrieving belongings.
- Completed late check-ins and directed guests to rooms and facilities.
- Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
Safety Manager
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay
07.2020 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: MCIPAC Facilities, Public Works
- Utilized resilient leadership to train 25 personnel with NFPA 70 NEC standards
- Corrected over 30 deficiencies discovered within the existing Fall Protection program
- Procured $110k of new DBI SALA fall protection harnesses, lanyards and restraints
- Reviewed and evaluated contractors and military construction engineers' accident prevention plans (APPs), activity hazard analyses (AHAs), and environmental protection plans
- Coordinated annual and holiday safety training for over 300 military and federal employees
- Performed periodic site visits to ensure compliance for the duration of the project
- Procured $70k of life-saving and personal protective equipment required for employees
- Assisted with speed control and pedestrian safety projects on military installations
- MCIPAC Facilities, Public Works
Quality Assurance & Control
NAVFAC Far East
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Department
- Oversaw $7.6 million HVAC replacement project for Unaccompanied Housing
- Developed Quality Assurance plans and submittal tracking, and archiving techniques
- Oversaw $12.5 million Architectural and Refrigeration Commissary Upgrade project
- Lead ET for SCIF renovation and certification project for NIOC Far East
- Observed and coordinated Duct Air Leakage Tests (DALTS) and Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing, Government Acceptance and warranty inspections and meetings
- Executed over 15 crane operators and rigging equipment inspections
- Oversaw testing and calibration procedures for $8 million Capstan Housing project
- Utilized active communication with customers regarding project progress and milestones
- Assisted Construction Managers (CM) to identify challenges, maintain schedules and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations
- Provided Design-Bid-Build input and processed Request For Information (RFI) from contractors
- Interpret technical documents to identify and correct deficiencies during capstan project
- Ensured work and testing are accomplished in line with project objectives and timelines
- Performed base access screenings applications and independently
- Coordinated utility disruption and road closure and prepared engineering reports, and correspondence for customers and contractors
- Provided engineering support services in the field of construction contracts
- Conducted confined space, scaffolding, and environmental inspections
- Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Department
Construction Electrician
United States Navy
11.2004 - 12.2018
- Led 23 personnel in the completion of over 30 construction projects valued at $16.3 million
- Performed various duties for pre-planning and preconstruction meetings for new projects
- Organized, trained, and mentored 22 project crews and 11 construction material expeditors
- Prepared various project scopes documents from drawings and specifications
- Tracked and assigned over 400 routine and emergency work requests through MAXIMO
- Prepared correspondence relating to projects tasked to Naval Mobile Construction Units
- Prepared project schedules, work-in-place progress, and material reports for customers
- Submitted and managed construction projects Definable Features of Work (DFOW)
- Managed the completion of Concrete Placement Clearance forms and testing for projects
- Submitted and coordinated excavation, engineering services, and road closure requests
- Supervised 30 personnel tasked to install, operate, and maintain mobile electric generators and distribution valued at $2.3 million in various environments
- Implemented on-the-job training for electricians supporting advanced-based type generating equipment, security airfield lighting systems, fire detection and alarm systems
- Managed annual Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget of $13.2 million and Government Purchase Card (GPC) of $10,000 for Public Works and Self-Help division
- Assisted with hazardous material and waste storage jobsite requirements for projects
- Supervised 6 recreational grounds and equipment projects for schools located overseas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX07.2022
No Degree - Project Management Professional
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY07-2025
Skills
- Microsoft office Suite Excel
- Salesforce
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Organization/Punctual
- Operational efficiency
- Cultural awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Division Manager
US Navy
01.2024 - 01.2025
Safety Manager
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay
07.2020 - 12.2024
Quality Assurance & Control
NAVFAC Far East
01.2019 - 12.2019
Construction Electrician
United States Navy
11.2004 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wayland Baptist University
No Degree - Project Management Professional
Syracuse University
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