Michael Carlson
Operations Supervisor / Project Manager
El Paso,TX
Summary
Self-disciplined United States Army combat veteran with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision, and mission execution, with mastery of advanced weapons systems and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and commitment to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey information effectively both orally and in writing, facilitate clear communication between team members and units. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Operations Supervisor / Project Manager I
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Work 60 hours a week
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Recognized as a subject matter expert in managing and lead project teams with complex problem solving, planning, and risk management
- Provides direct technical guidance to nine subordinates utilizing clear communications and the change management process organic to the organization
- Coordinates actions of the adjacent teams and supporting stakeholders; leading a project team to compete complex operational task execution, reconnaissance, information collection, and dissemination
- Responsible for the maintenance, serviceability, and accountability of equipment valued more than $2,000,000.
Supervisor / Senior Drill Sergeant / Instructor
U.S. Army
Fort Jackson, SC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked 102 hours to ensure trainee success
- Managed and supervised approximately 850 personnel over two years as a Senior Drill Sergeant in a fast-paced operational work environment while exceeding all organizational goals in management and training
- Accountable for $400,000 in organizational assets and installation property which directly contributed to operational project success
- Directly assisted and contributed to various internal organizational projects, successfully using experience to enable four different senior supervisor's project vision and the accomplishment of various training events and short suspense projects
- Supervised, counseled, disciplined, and trained over 250 civilian personnel per 10-week training cycle for nine cycles to successfully meet the initial entry training requirements outlined by the US Army's Training and Doctrine Command
- Planned, resourced, and coordinated over 20 training projects that include High Risk Management and risk mitigation for over 600 personnel.
Operations Supervisor / Project Manager I
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked 60 hours in a fast paced environment
- Supervisor of two personnel project team to plan, initiate, manage, and execute complex tactical military operations that encompass the strategic plans of executive stakeholders
- Responsible for executing resource management for assets valued over $300,000 of sensitive organizational equipment efficiently maintaining the utility, maintenance, and availability of resources
- Primary trainer for Technical and operational skills, while managing nine personnel with different career specialties diversifying their professional development.
Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Plans Coordinator / Supervisor
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell, KY
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Responsible for timely submissions or reports, tracking of projects, and external organizational operations while deployed to Afghanistan
- Development and establishment of formal organizational standard operating procedures while working in austere conditions; effectively communicating and exercising interpersonal tact refining team production and project success
- Primary organizational trainer on the utilization of sensitive equipment; recognized as the subject matter expert on the use, implementation, and risk management
- Maintained a sensitive and critical leadership role required to serve in the duties and responsibilities in the absence of my manager with outstanding results, while attending to my primary duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT06.2026
U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School
Fort Jackson, SC.11.2020
Advanced Leader Course
Fort Benning, GABasic Leader Course
Fort Campbell, KY.High School Diploma -
Anoka High School
Anoka, MN06.2011
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Organizational Operations
- Physical Security Analysis
- Threat and Risk Management
- Military Operations
- Technical Writing
- Knowledge Management
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Team Building
Accomplishments
- Possess Army Expert Infantry badge
- Received letter of recognition by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar
- Received Army order of Saint Maurice
- Air assault badge
- Rappel master
- Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System and Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES and SPIES)
Certification
- Drill Sergeant Instructor
- Master resilience trainer
- Unit Prevention Leader
- Basic/Combat Life Savings Course
- Master Driver Trainer
Additional Information
References
- William Bixby (803) 466-9058
- Kailee Kunst Hoffman (518) 409-2777
- Ruben Gloria (915) 383-2376
Work Availability
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Operations Supervisor / Project Manager I
U.S. Army
01.2022 - 01.2024
Supervisor / Senior Drill Sergeant / Instructor
U.S. Army
01.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Supervisor / Project Manager I
U.S. Army
03.2018 - 01.2020
Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Plans Coordinator / Supervisor
U.S. Army
03.2014 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Post University
U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School
Advanced Leader Course
Basic Leader Course
High School Diploma -
Anoka High School