Michael Dannals
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Dedicated veteran with proven creative problem-solving abilities, ready to bring over 10 years of experience in the reconnaissance & surveillance, logistics, and security domains to Anduril Industries. Skilled and motivated leader with eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Reconnaissance Marine
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Delivered timely and actionable intelligence through more than 2,500 hours of reconnaissance and surveillance operations, setting conditions for follow-on operations.
- Conducted 20 days of geospatial survey collections for USSOCOM, resulting in rapid 3D modeling and distribution to Special Operations Forces (SOF) assets for future operations at the tactical edge (2021).
- Completed 120 hours of the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion's Open Water Safety Craft (OWSC) Course as the assistant to the Range Safety Officer (RSO), facilitating smooth transitions between events, maintaining the OWSC course schedule, and ensuring full accountability of personnel, gear, and equipment; ultimately resulting in certification as an OWSC Operator (2021).
- Maintained continuous surveillance for the Ajo Border Patrol Station, deterring several Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) involved in human and drug smuggling activities along our Southwest border (2019).
- Certified Small Unmanned Aircraft System VTOL (SkyRanger) Operator (2018).
- Maintained total accountability of over $5,000,000 in serialized equipment with no losses, resulting in continuous operations at the Company level.
IMRL Asset Manager
United States Marine Corps
Havelock, NC
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Soley managed and maintained $60,000,000 worth of serialized support equipment, with precise attention to detail and recordkeeping requirements.
- Through 700 man-hours of managing support equipment tracking software to organize and maintain shipment records, supply totals, and inventory data, resulting in a Commander of Naval Air Forces inspection grade of 97.6% (2016).
- Expeditiously transformed the VMAT-203 Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) program, providing work centers with the Ready For Issue (RFI) gear necessary to fix AV-8B Harriers, and train new pilots for the fleet.
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps
San Salvador, El Salvador
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Monitored over 60 security cameras and five intrusive alarm systems, controlled access of vehicles and pedestrians, and guarded highly sensitive assets using advanced security procedures at a diplomatic installation.
- Conducted security inspections to safeguard classified material and protect diplomats, military staff, and civilians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
National University
San Diego, CA09-2024
Master of Science - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
National University
San Diego, CASkills
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Strategic Planning
- Event Sequencing
- Policy Writing
- Geospatial Analysis
Timeline
Reconnaissance Marine
United States Marine Corps
03.2018 - 10.2021
IMRL Asset Manager
United States Marine Corps
01.2016 - 04.2017
Marine Security Guard
United States Marine Corps
05.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
National University
Master of Science - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
National University
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