Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Micah Ball

Micah Ball

New Boston

Summary

Knowledgeable Engineer/Manager with solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and history of delivering innovative design solutions. Demonstrates proficiency in project management, successfully leading teams to meet critical deadlines. Proven ability to apply problem-solving skills and technical expertise to optimize mechanical systems and processes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Artist

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current
  • Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly.
  • Made use of computer software such as ClipStudio Ex, and ClipChamp to complete unique pieces ranging from full posters to comics, webtoons, prints, stickers, gifs, animations, and concept characters.
  • Led the creative process from ideas and inspiration through all phases of production and publication.

Space Strategist

CENTCOM
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Adapted strategic level planning to best utilize Space Force assets as the sole advisor for the Air Operation Center's Strategy Division.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, coordinating multinational partners.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to agile environments.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.

Test Director

17th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Space Force
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Mentored junior team members in best practices for testing management and qualifications, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Developed comprehensive test plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
  • Established testing standards and guidelines, resulting in consistent test results across projects.
  • Planned and managed multi-million dollar testing budget for America's Missile Defense systems.

Bounty Hunter 2.0 Crew Commander

16th Space Control Squadron Expeditionary Flight Bravo
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Ensured proper security and accountability for 25+ Site tours as the Special Security Representative
  • Ensured security compliance for a site supporting 3+ Mission systems as the Unit Security Manager
  • Revamped training focus, established first electromagnetic interference exercises with outside agencies, and ensured mission success above and beyond as Crew Commander
  • Contact : Lt Col
  • Fernandez angelo.fernandez@spaceforce.mil

Self Assessment Program Manager

16 Space Control Squadron
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assessed all 26, 16th Space Control Squadron programs
  • Resolved 22 observations of program deficiencies
  • Scored 'Highly Effective' by Wing Inspector General
  • Contact : Lt Col Fernandez, angelo.fernandez@spaceforce.mil

Safety Representative

16 Space Control Squadron
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Created 12 monthly Safety Briefs relevant to the dangers common during each month
  • Resolved three safety hazards on site
  • Had no safety incidents or mishap reports
  • Contact : Lt Col Fernandez, angelo.fernandez@spaceforce.mil

Bounty Hunter Crew Commander

379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: Responsible for providing essential electronic support to joint warfighters within Central Command AOR
  • Led successful execution of all assigned mission taskings as crew commander
  • Set the standard in security for Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron as Unit Security Manager
  • Resolved numerous comms issues and upgrades for Operation Silent Sentry as Client Support Administrator
  • Resolved several, within secure compartmentalized information facility, comms issues for Operation Silent Sentry as Information Systems Security Officer
  • Managed access and custody of work cell phones for Operation Silent Sentry as Personal Wireless Comms Custodian
  • Verified and tracked equipment for a protection level two compound, including two secure compartmentalized information facilities, safeguarding National Security Assets and Information
  • Responsible for providing essential electronic support to joint warfighters within Central Command AOR
  • Contact : Maj
  • Usilten

Crew Commander

16th Space Control Squadron
12.2017 - 04.2018
  • Executed duties as crew commander, ensuring crew met mission objectives
  • Enforced additional educational briefs and on-crew fitness to ensure proper use of down time on shift
  • Educated Weapons and Tactics classes on mission operations
  • Contact : Capt Mirabal, jeremy.mirabal@usspacecom.mil

Production Worker

Aramark
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • Company Overview: American food service, facilities, and uniform services provider to clients in areas including education, healthcare, business, prisons, and leisure
  • Worked the production line
  • Operated industrial steaming machinery
  • Surpassed production quota rate threshold multiple times
  • American food service, facilities, and uniform services provider to clients in areas including education, healthcare, business, prisons, and leisure

Municipality Worker

Michigan Works
05.2010 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: State Contracted labor for local Township
  • Restored three Village buildings
  • Led all routine functions and Village upkeep
  • Led the 4th of July preparations, celebration, and tear down for Mastodon Township
  • State Contracted labor for local Township

Education

No Degree - Sequential Arts

Rocky Mountain College of Art And Design
Denver
09-2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
04-2017

Minor - Military History

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
04-2017

High School Diploma -

Forest Park High School
Crystal Falls, MI
04-2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Product development
  • Project management
  • Maintenance planning
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Risk management
  • Scheduling
  • Engineering mathematics
  • Complex problem solver
  • Matlab
  • Digital illustration
  • Organizational development

Accomplishments

Several Event Report Revisions/Template Updates (06/2018 - 01/2021)

  • Created and instituted the use of more efficient report templates seen by the Secretary of Defense

Led 5th Squadron Stand-up (07/2019 - 12/2019)

  • Authorized and coordinated 26+ policy memos and appointment letters

Deployment Site/Bunker Restoration (06/2018 - 01/2021)

  • Removed and recycled over 1,200 lbs. of debris and waste, restoring the effectiveness of the site's single point of safety in the event of
    enemy attack

Database Structure Organization (06/2018 - 01/2021)

  • Restructured, organized, and properly classified over a decade of predecessor's crew files, reports, etc.

Holiday Parties and Morale Events (10/2018 - 09/2020)

  • Planned, orchestrated, funded, and executed both Wing and Squadron level morale events on and off base

Timeline

Freelance Artist

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current

Space Strategist

CENTCOM
07.2022 - 12.2022

Test Director

17th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Space Force
05.2021 - 06.2022

Bounty Hunter 2.0 Crew Commander

16th Space Control Squadron Expeditionary Flight Bravo
06.2020 - 01.2021

Self Assessment Program Manager

16 Space Control Squadron
02.2019 - 06.2020

Safety Representative

16 Space Control Squadron
02.2019 - 06.2020

Bounty Hunter Crew Commander

379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron
06.2018 - 01.2019

Crew Commander

16th Space Control Squadron
12.2017 - 04.2018

Production Worker

Aramark
05.2013 - 08.2013

Municipality Worker

Michigan Works
05.2010 - 08.2012

No Degree - Sequential Arts

Rocky Mountain College of Art And Design

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University

Minor - Military History

Michigan Technological University

High School Diploma -

Forest Park High School