Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Security Clearance
Awards
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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MICHAEL G. BERRY

MICHAEL G. BERRY

Phenix City,AL

Summary

Dynamic and mission-driven professional with over a decade of progressive leadership experience in global operations, instruction, and team development. Blending a military background with deep academic engagement in international business, I offer a unique and disciplined approach to higher education. Passionate about mentoring, curriculum delivery, and cultivating learning environments that prepare students for real-world challenges.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Company Commander

United States Department of Defense
Fort Moore, GA
01.2024 - Current
  • Led a team of soldiers, overseeing daily operations and strategic planning, and developed strong leadership and management skills
  • Coordinated and executed training programs, demonstrating ability to design and deliver instructional content

Military Instructor

U.S. Department of Defense, Army
Fort Benning, GA
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive training on military tactics and procedures to diverse personnel.
  • Facilitated practical exercises to enhance soldiers' operational readiness and skills.
  • Evaluated trainee performance through assessments and feedback sessions consistently.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders to refine training programs and address emerging needs.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on effective tactics, techniques and procedures.

Company Executive Officer

United States Department of Defense
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Served as the right-hand man to the company commander, supporting the leadership of 38 signal soldiers, and developed strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Conducted briefings and presentations to senior leaders, honing public speaking and presentation skills

Battalion S6

United States Department of Defense
Fort Liberty, NC
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for all communication aspects of a battalion with over 400 personnel, and developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborated with international partners, demonstrating ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Platoon Leader

United States Department of Defense
Fort Liberty, NC
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Led a team of 20 soldiers, overseeing network communications and ensuring effective information exchange, and developed strong technical skills

Education

Doctorate of Business Administration - International Business

Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
08-2025

Executive Certificate in Business Administration -

Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
01.2023

MSc. Business Management - Hotel and Tourism

The University of the West Indies
Jamaica
07.2016

BSc. Business Management - Marketing

The University of the West Indies
Jamaica
08.2013

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Employee training
  • Analytical thinking
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Classroom instruction
  • Organizational skills
  • Information security
  • Operations management
  • Personnel management
  • Leadership development
  • Training management
  • Public speaking
  • Mentoring and coaching

Security Clearance

Top Secret, 2025-01-01, currently active

Awards

  • Army Commendation Medal, 2
  • Army Achievement Medal, 5
  • Certificate of Achievement, 5
  • Army Superior Unit Award, 1
  • Army Good Conduct Medal, 1
  • Air Assault Badge

Certification

● Security+ Certification

● Security X Certification (formerly CASP)

● Network+

Accomplishments

● Army Commendation Medal (2)

● Army Achievement Medal (5)

● Certificate of Achievement (5)

● Army Superior Unit Award (1)

● Army Good Conduct Medal (1)

● Air Assault Badge

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Company Commander

United States Department of Defense
01.2024 - Current

Military Instructor

U.S. Department of Defense, Army
08.2023 - Current

Company Executive Officer

United States Department of Defense
01.2022 - 01.2023

Battalion S6

United States Department of Defense
01.2021 - 01.2022

Platoon Leader

United States Department of Defense
01.2020 - 01.2021

Doctorate of Business Administration - International Business

Liberty University

Executive Certificate in Business Administration -

Liberty University

MSc. Business Management - Hotel and Tourism

The University of the West Indies

BSc. Business Management - Marketing

The University of the West Indies