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Michael Esposito

Lafayette,IN

Summary

Experienced operations and technology manager with proficiency in human resources and industrial safety. Achieved significant results in operational and safety leadership within manufacturing and logistics. Retired U.S. Army leader with a background in command and IT management. Committed to promoting safety and efficiency while driving compliance and enhancing productivity.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traveling Safety Manager

Hth Companies Inc.
Lafayette, IN
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained personnel safety through strict compliance with OSHA and MSHA regulations.
  • Executed training programs and audits to assist safety managers and supervisors.
  • Regularly updated knowledge on OSHA regulations and industry safety standards.

Lighting Specialist

MEBULBS
Lafayette, IN
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Orchestrated cold-call sales strategies targeting businesses and ensured exceptional on-site customer service for commercial and industrial lighting products.

Evaluator

Strategic Measurement and Evaluation Inc.
Lafayette, IN
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assessed and scored standardized essay questions, emphasizing literary analysis and critical thinking for Louisiana state assessments.

Security Usher/Event Staff

Landmark Event Staffing Services Inc.
Lafayette, IN
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Facilitated security and ushering functions during sporting and concert events, encompassing Purdue University sports.

Information Technology Manager

200th Military Police Command
Fort George G Meade, MD
12.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed communications and IT support for over 14,000 personnel through effective program direction.
  • Led IT strategic planning, ensuring optimal resource management and robust policy governance.

Division Deputy Communications Manager (G6)

Great Lakes Training Division, 75th Training Command
Fort Sheridan, IL
10.2014 - 12.2017
  • Managed IT and communication systems, ensuring efficient operational planning and execution.
  • Prepared and trained staff for optimal support of command post operations.

Regional Operations Manager (Battalion S3)

16th Psychological Operations Battalion (US Army)
Fort Sheridan, IL
10.2011 - 08.2014

Operations Officer for a Battalion consisting of 5 tactical companies with over 500 Soldiers. Served as the primary reviewer for all Defense Travel System actions. Operational advisor to Commander. Primary coordinator for all OCONUS, and CONUS Training missions to include operations orders, trip reports, and liaison between higher operations office and supporting unit. Created Battalion tasking orders and prepares and submits all operational oriented taskings from higher command. Served as reviewer for all requests for orders in orders/finance system. Reviewed and prepared all briefing materials for bi-monthly command operations meeting, and quarterly Commander's update brief. Assisted with unit mobilization scheduling of events and training. Assisted in the planning and coordination of Battalion participation in Combat Training Center and Joint Chiefs of Staff exercises. Prioritized the allocation of resources. Primary task dispatching authority for the Battalion; managed all taskings and deadlines. Executed additional duties and areas of special emphasis as required by the Commander.

Student, Signal Corps Career Course

US Army
Fort Gordon (Now Fort Eisenhower), GA
04.2011 - 10.2011

Curriculum included staff coordination, planning and communication within large, complex organizations.

Assistant Regional Operations Manager (Asst.S3)

12th Psychological Operations Battalion
Moffett Field, CA
10.2009 - 04.2011

Assistant Operations Officer for a Battalion consisting of 5 subordinate companies with over 470 Soldiers. Maintained overall mission tracking data. Reviewed the quality of training request/budget/finance packet submission before being sent to higher. Responsible for Battalion tasking orders and coordinated battalion-to-company weekly operations meetings.

Assistant Regional Operations Manager (AS3)

14th Psychological Operations Battalion
Moffet Field, CA
02.2008 - 10.2009

S3-Air for a Battalion consisting of 4 subordinate units and 600 Soldiers. Managed training schedules and risk assessments, Battalion Airborne Operations, yearly training calendars, budgetary training requests, orders production, report submissions. Collaborated all OIF/OEF Mission Analysis and planning, deployment training, and u0nit reconstruction activities. Primary coordinator for all OCONUS and CONUS training missions to include: Planning Conference Participation, orders, trip reports, force protection, country clearance requests and Liaison between higher and supported Unit.

Regional Human Resources Manager (Adjutant)

332nd Transportation Battalion, US Army
Tampa, FL & Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait
08.2006 - 02.2008

Mobilized with unit out of Tampa, FL to Camp Shelby, MS. Deployed to Seaport of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait. Dual-Hatted as both Battalion and Group Adjutant. Responsible for all Human Resource Management Actions for Seaport and Container Management in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility.

Project Manager

Actsoft, Inc.
Tampa & Miami, FL
02.2006 - 08.2006

On-Site installation and training for large accounts in GPS Tracking Software. User-Focused handheld Mobile Device Software and Management-Focused Desktop Software.

Student, Adjutant General Officer Basic Course

US Army
Fort Jackson, SC
09.2005 - 02.2006

Curriculum included human resource management, personnel acquisition management, strength management, finance, and casualty operations.

Gold Bar Recruiter

Purdue University Army ROTC
West Lafayette, IN
05.2005 - 09.2005

Assisted the Professor of Military Science and the Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO) with training and recruiting duties. Responsible for implementing a new perspective and energy to an ROTC battalion because of their recent familiarity with high school, college, and cadet life. Coordinated with local non-profit organizations to organize community service activities with the ROTC program.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

US Army Soldier Support Institute
Fort Jackson, SC

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Master's Degree - Information Technology Management

Webster University

Certificate - Communications And IT Manager Course

U.S. Army Signal School

Certificate - Anti-Terrorism

U.S. Army Military Police School

Certificate - Market Research Manager Course

US Army JFK Special Warfare Center And School
Fort Bragg, NC

Skills

  • Construction safety standards
  • Market research oversight
  • Infrastructure management
  • Operational strategy development
  • Information technology support
  • Development training initiatives
  • Leadership development
  • Personnel oversight
  • Evaluation and mentoring

Affiliations

Veterans of Foreign Wars

American Legion

Disabled American Veterans

US Army Psychological Operations Regimental Association

US Army Signal Corps Regimental Association

American Society of Safety Professionals

National Fire Protection Association

Certification

  • HAZMAT Familiarization and Safety in Transportation
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety & Health
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
  • OSHA 24-Hour HASWOPER Certification
  • Qualified Signalperson & Basic Rigger Certification
  • Construction Safety and Health Professional

Accomplishments

Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2007-2008

Commanded a Detachment on a Joint Force, Multinational Humanitarian Mission in the Philippines, 2011

Recognized and awarded for best safety auditing and program management in the company, 2024

Personal Information

Awards

Meritorious Service Medal (2x), Army Commendation Medal (4x), Army Achievement Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal,  Parachutist Badge

Timeline

Traveling Safety Manager

Hth Companies Inc.
05.2023 - Current

Lighting Specialist

MEBULBS
11.2022 - 05.2023

Evaluator

Strategic Measurement and Evaluation Inc.
08.2022 - 02.2023

Security Usher/Event Staff

Landmark Event Staffing Services Inc.
11.2021 - 07.2022

Information Technology Manager

200th Military Police Command
12.2017 - 06.2021

Division Deputy Communications Manager (G6)

Great Lakes Training Division, 75th Training Command
10.2014 - 12.2017

Regional Operations Manager (Battalion S3)

16th Psychological Operations Battalion (US Army)
10.2011 - 08.2014

Student, Signal Corps Career Course

US Army
04.2011 - 10.2011

Assistant Regional Operations Manager (Asst.S3)

12th Psychological Operations Battalion
10.2009 - 04.2011

Assistant Regional Operations Manager (AS3)

14th Psychological Operations Battalion
02.2008 - 10.2009

Regional Human Resources Manager (Adjutant)

332nd Transportation Battalion, US Army
08.2006 - 02.2008

Project Manager

Actsoft, Inc.
02.2006 - 08.2006

Student, Adjutant General Officer Basic Course

US Army
09.2005 - 02.2006

Gold Bar Recruiter

Purdue University Army ROTC
05.2005 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership

Purdue University

Master's Degree - Information Technology Management

Webster University

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

US Army Soldier Support Institute

Certificate - Communications And IT Manager Course

U.S. Army Signal School

Certificate - Anti-Terrorism

U.S. Army Military Police School

Certificate - Market Research Manager Course

US Army JFK Special Warfare Center And School