Michael B. Sutherland, Jr.
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Chenega Integrated Systems, excelling in compliance and safety management. Proven ability in patient assessment and medication administration, achieving 100% contract completion while fostering a culture of high morale. Adept at training and mentoring, ensuring operational efficiency and superior customer service.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Giver/care Provider
none
01.2011 - 01.2025
- Caregiver for aging disabled veteran father
Chief of Guards/Site Manager
Chenega Integrated Systems
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Initially activated site: hired staff, procured equipment, established polices/procedures; deactivated site for transfer to DoD
- Detail oriented site leader, maintained high morale, trained and inspected performance of workforce of 30+ with zero discrepancies in multiple inspections
- Assigned responsibilities, managed work scheduling/distribution, training and problem solving resulting in all contract obligations met or exceeded
- Liaison between employees and corporate headquarters regarding all matters; direct liaison between Chenega and United States Air Force; ensured 100% safety and contract completion
- Facilitated onboarding/orientation training to educate/counsel employees on expectations, guidelines, policies and procedures
- Negotiated retention plan with company management; sustained 100% force strength during transfer to DoD; saved hundreds of thousands of dollars; preserved Chenega’s professional reputation and viability for future contracts
- Ensured compliance with discrimination, sexual harassment, safety policies, HIPAA, unfair labor practices and other HR matters
- Ensured on-the-job injuries were correctly recorded/accurately reported; assisted employees in obtaining care/compensation
First Sergeant (senior manager/HR manager)
United States Air Force
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Provided effective guidance to senior executives on all issues related to the enlisted force, employee relations, legal matters, counseling, substance abuse program, equal opportunity, crisis intervention and emergency management
- Facilitated unit events, conducted section visits, addressed concerns and counseled supervisors; climate assessment certified unit morale increased 75%
- Supervised unit administrative actions; developed and explained policies, practices, and procedures to unit personnel and supervisors
- Ensured health, morale, welfare, readiness of and provided counseling, leadership and guidance to 500+ in a stressful combat environment in Iraq
- Proactive leader/mentor/advisor; unit morale skyrocketed and unit disciplinary issues down 85%; lauded as best at Ellsworth AFB
- Counseled personnel on professional responsibilities, change management, personal relationships, conflict management, financial responsibility, pay issues, equal opportunity program and individual medical/mental health issues, benefits and entitlements
- Performed quality control reviews ensuring timely processing of performance reports, classification actions, awards, promotions, and disciplinary actions; mentored leaders and instilled accountability towards improvement
- Conducted public briefings/presentations; created CD-ROM for training leaders, trainers, evaluators, managers and supervisors streamlining policy execution
- Reviewed complaints/conducted investigations; determined if alleged offenses or unfair treatment/practices were valid
- Advised the commander on legal and regulatory requirements, personnel entitlements and investigation actions; reviewed reports of investigation and recommended appropriate action; prepared reports; authored policy and operating instructions
- Coordinated the resolution of complex problems with the supervisor, member, commander, appropriate agencies
Various USAF Security Forces positions
United States Air Force
01.1987 - 01.2004
- Inspectors lauded evaluation programs as best in United States Air Forces in Europe command (approx
- 13 installations 35,000 personnel) three programs benchmarked for immediate command-wide implementation throughout Europe
- Managed four command-level training programs for over 2,700 personnel; Provided quality control, peer certification, generated reports, conducted trends analyses resulting in increased operational efficiency and regulatory compliance
- Used Instructional Systems Development principles to identify deficiencies and develop training courses/materials
- Created and taught courses on evaluation, training and supervising; developed plans of instruction, lessons, evaluation tools
- Individually created the only security forces evaluator course for the United States Air Force resulting in better training of evaluators at multiple installations
- Developed self-inspection program for several agencies; managed safety and fraud, waste, abuse programs resulting in 100% regulatory compliance
- Developed training material, trained and supervised personnel, managed and safeguarded classified materials
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
01.2007
First Sergeant Academy - unit administration, dynamics of human resources, quality force management, equal opportunity/treatment, human relations, advanced discipline, advanced counseling, change management
10.2004
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy - advanced leadership, management, communications planning, human resource development, behavioral analysis, time management, conflict management, performance counseling, problem solving, effective speaking, stress management
02.2004
Associate in Applied Science - Security Administration
Community College of the Air Force
01.2003
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - leadership and management, communication, counseling
10.2001
Academic Instructor School - fundamentals of teaching, lesson development, evaluation techniques, instruction methodology, adult learning principles, instructional systems development
04.2001
Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory course - leadership, counseling, human relations, fundamentals of training
08.1989
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Basic life support
- Health records management
- Personal care assistance
- Customer service
Timeline
Home Care Giver/care Provider
none
01.2011 - 01.2025
Chief of Guards/Site Manager
Chenega Integrated Systems
01.2007 - 01.2008
First Sergeant (senior manager/HR manager)
United States Air Force
01.2004 - 01.2007
Various USAF Security Forces positions
United States Air Force
01.1987 - 01.2004
Associate in Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
First Sergeant Academy - unit administration, dynamics of human resources, quality force management, equal opportunity/treatment, human relations, advanced discipline, advanced counseling, change management
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy - advanced leadership, management, communications planning, human resource development, behavioral analysis, time management, conflict management, performance counseling, problem solving, effective speaking, stress management
Associate in Applied Science - Security Administration
Community College of the Air Force
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - leadership and management, communication, counseling
Academic Instructor School - fundamentals of teaching, lesson development, evaluation techniques, instruction methodology, adult learning principles, instructional systems development
Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory course - leadership, counseling, human relations, fundamentals of training
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