Michael E. Shay
Leander,TX
Summary
Equal Employment Opportunity Management and Administration Professional with extensive experience in investigations, training, and staff development. Proven track record in operational leadership and business development, enhancing team engagement through effective communication and collaboration. Expertise in Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and criminal justice, consistently exceeding organizational goals. Recognized for strong motivational skills and ability to cultivate long-term professional relationships.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, USA
10.2014 - Current
- Independently plans and coordinates complex investigations based on the forum in which the allegation is to be investigated.
- Completes the necessary preparatory documents and correspondence to initiate the investigation.
- Identifies and interviews witnesses to obtain evidence and sworn testimony relevant to the claims being investigated.
- Collaborates with investigative team members.
- Investigates alleged violations of the law or regulation by conducting a formal administrative proceeding to provide the necessary evidence so that an adjudicator of fact can establish whether a violation of the law has occurred.
- Contacts all parties to coordinate investigations and explain rights and responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and directives.
- Secures relevant documents pertaining to the investigation.
- Redacts documents based on knowledge of the Privacy Act.
- Independently reviews, summarizes, and analyzes testimony and documents to produce a comprehensive investigative record.
- Conducts investigations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies.
- Interprets and reconciles conflicting statements, preparing the comprehensive investigative record by reinterviewing key witnesses or requesting supplemental documentation.
- Identifies and facilitates resolution between conflicted parties when avenues of common ground are uncovered.
- Responds verbally and in writing to inquiries pertaining to the status of complaints, procedures, policies, etc.
- Notifies appropriate individuals within the chain of command when liability is discovered at any stage of the investigation.
- Conducts legal research, fact-finding, problem-solving, and analysis to determine the meaning, relevance, veracity, and importance of a large body of complex and interrelated facts and evidence.
- Prepares the case file for administrative review and submits the reviewed file for administrative judicial proceedings.
- Draws conclusions, makes recommendations, identifies and researches trends and patterns, and proposes new policies and procedures.
Center Commander/Company Trainer/Equal Opportunity Advisor/ Recruiter
United States Army
Austin, USA
06.2004 - 07.2014
- Served as the Equal Opportunity Advisor, Company Operations Trainer, Center Commander, and Recruiter for Austin Recruiting Company.
- Oversaw a broad training program for over 100 soldiers.
- Trained recruiters in aspects of running a business, return in investment, market shares, leadership, group and team behaviors.
- Advised senior leadership on their respective training programs, including projecting long range and short-range training calendars, reviewing individual office plans, assessing training, assisting in development and providing feedback to senior managers and leaders.
Military Police/Physical Security/Civilian Police Liaison/Company Trainer/Equal Opportunity Advisor
United States Army
, USA
08.1990 - 06.2004
- Supervised all law enforcement training for over 120 soldiers including equal opportunity, cultural awareness, leadership, team behaviors and sexual harassment/assault.
- Advised the company leadership team on new and pending equal opportunity policies and guidance.
- Established and conducted security protocol and procedures for senior military leadership within the National Security Administration compound.
- Conducted patrols and investigations related to law enforcement.
Education
Doctorate of Business Administration (ABD) -
South University
Savanah, GeorgiaMaster of Business Administration -
American Military University
Charles Town, West Virginia11.2015
Bachelor in Criminal Justice -
American Military University
Charles Town, West Virginia06.2006
Skills
- Investigative methods and theories of discrimination
- Interviewing and questioning techniques
- Organizing and prioritizing workload
- Effective oral and written communication
- Writing complex concepts and information
- EEO laws and regulations
- Standard employment practices in the federal sector
- Privacy Act knowledge
- HIPAA knowledge
- Legal research
- Fact-finding
- Problem solving
- Analytical methods
- Personal computers and related applications
- Compliance assessment
- Records management
- Evidence collection
Certification
32 Hour Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator Training, 11/01/14
Accomplishments
Serves as one of seven Directors for the Lago Vista Property Owners Associations which oversees the hiring of the General Manager and the governance and management of the association's properties and amenities. The association has over 8100 members that own 11000 properties.
Timeline
Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
10.2014 - Current
Center Commander/Company Trainer/Equal Opportunity Advisor/ Recruiter
United States Army
06.2004 - 07.2014
Military Police/Physical Security/Civilian Police Liaison/Company Trainer/Equal Opportunity Advisor
United States Army
08.1990 - 06.2004
Doctorate of Business Administration (ABD) -
South University
Master of Business Administration -
American Military University
Bachelor in Criminal Justice -
American Military University
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