Michael J Ziegler
Orlando
Summary
Results-driven Navigational Specialist with 24 years of military leadership as U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer. Expert in management and training, overseeing multi-million-dollar operations and up to 100 personnel. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and resolve complex issues. Strong relationship builder, customizing experiences for clients and motivating teams for timely project delivery. Proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Pro Photoshop.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional System Designer
C2 TECHNOLOGY
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Developed instructor-led training and blended learning products for Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) FY24 using artificial intelligence (AI), MS Word, MS Excel, and Captivate, collaborating across multiple aircraft platform teams for courseware development and updates.
- Collaborated with scrum masters to support AIM development inputs, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Coordinated with Project Manager, Scrum Master, SME, and stakeholders to create training materials that met Department of Defense standards, facilitating a 15% data update.
Instructional System Designer
CARLEY CORPORATION
03.2017 - 11.2024
- Started as 6-month contractor, converted to employee September 2017
- Developed and conducted kick-off meetings, in-progress reviews (IPR), plan of action and milestones (POAM), and progress reports to align project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budgets, and timing for successful client outcomes.
- Performed analysis for multiple projects, including media, training needs, tasks, baseline development, and learning objective review and revision to inform instructional design strategies.
- Facilitated training sessions for classroom and mobile training team (MTT) AIM/CPM LOM to enhance team capabilities and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
- Performed Pre-Pilot training and Pilot support events for various projects.
- Software includes MS Office, Teams, Captivate, MELD, AIM/CPM, Articulate
Training Representative 4
AMSEC LLC
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Conducts needs analysis and evaluation for effectiveness of learning solutions.
- Monitored training and development research, learning theory, and motivation techniques to inform training strategies.
- Develop strong working relationships through motivation, team projects and lessons learned meetings to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Compiled monthly reports on project milestones to track progress and inform stakeholders.
Instructional System Designer
Insight Global, Inc. assigned to C2 Technology Incorporated
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed resource guides enhancing Air Force web-based training course and stand-alone follow-on review material.
- Reviewed test bank questions and web-based course; created tracking matrix to address identified issues.
- Conducted testing and training review sessions for software revisions; updated TRIRIGA material to comply with new requirements.
Training Representative 3
AMSEC LLC
01.2010 - 07.2015
- Project lead for an eleven-person Instructional System Design (ISD) group. Responsible for planning and directing ISD efforts to ensure deliverables are completed on or before schedule and budget. Worked with customers to meet shifting tailored requirements.
- Conducts need analysis and evaluation for effectiveness of learning solutions.
- Developed and conducted kick-off meetings, in-progress reviews (IPR), plans of action and milestones (POAM), and progress reports to align project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budgets, and timing, ensuring successful project outcomes.
- Managed multiple projects, which required reviewing and analyzing information, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions and writing reports.
- For CVN 78 new construction work, developed 18 Training FEA and 12 tailored NTSP Part I to customer specifications.
- Created monthly reports detailing project milestones to monitor progress and inform stakeholders of project status.
- Oversaw project scope and assessed the impact of changes on production and outcomes.
- Evaluated resource needs for project plans to determine if external support or new hires were necessary.
- Team with business and development management to improve business performance resulting in a 15% revenue increase.
- Conducted training classes, developed tests and visual aids, and established criteria for evaluating training effectiveness, enhancing learner engagement and knowledge retention.
- Develop strong working relationships through motivation, team projects and lessons learn meetings to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Completed internship with the Virginia Beach Adult Educational Center. Developed lessons and taught several GED classes covering all subjects.
Waterfront Nuclear Test Engineer
Newport News Shipbuilding
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed training materials for civilian engineers to test aircraft carrier and submarine shipboard systems, including classified systems training focused on security.
- Designed assessment tools that improved curriculum effectiveness.
- Developed test plans for complex systems and components.
- Executed rigorous testing protocols to ensure compliance with standards.
- Analyzed test results to identify defects and performance issues.
Instructor and Curriculum Developer
Global Maritime and Transportation School
05.2008 - 01.2010
- Instructed U.S. Naval Reserve personnel in basic and advanced job requirements in a mix of classroom and hands on environments. Additionally, instructed multiple U.S. Merchant Marine Academy personnel in the purpose and use of government software to support course development and certification. Utilized AIM I and II authorizing software to reengineer courses to meet updated requirements.
- Coordinated scheduling and collaboration for 12 instructors, enhancing course delivery across multiple programs.
- Designed and delivered educational seminars for reserve personnel at U.S. Naval Reserve Centers, improving knowledge retention and application of skills.
- Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional strategies, selecting appropriate visual aids and preparing test items to evaluate instructional effectiveness.
- Developed professional growth opportunities increasing job performance and promotion of reserve personnel.
Quartermaster Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve
10.1983 - 03.2008
- Maintenance manager for three multi-million-dollar buildings.
- Instructed over 500 newly enlisted personnel in fundamentals of naval service life, discipline, and physical fitness at Great Lakes Recruit Training Command.
- Instructed over 300 U.S. Naval personnel in basic and advanced Quartermaster job requirements in a mix of classroom and hands on environments. Supervised 20 staff instructors.
- Coordinated and hosted executive review of Quartermaster and Signalman rating schools, improving occupational work standards and training facilities.
- Performed curriculum development, lesson planning, instructional strategies, and selection of visual aids. Prepared test items evaluated instructional material and results of instructional material.
- Developed professional growth opportunities increasing job performance and promotion of personnel. Developed and implemented an advancement study program with an 80% success rate.
- Conducted instructor training, certification, and evaluations for staff members. Coordinated and performed Master Training Specialist certification boards.
- Prepared Planning Board for Training executing strategic planning.
- Training Team Leader. Developed training scenarios for qualification of ship’s personnel. Training team member. Supported multiple different training teams, executing the planned strategic plans for ship qualification.
- Coordinated safe navigation of multi-million-dollar warships globally, executing operations for missions including warfighting, air operations, and humanitarian efforts, while delivering executive briefings.
- Managed seamanship, safe harbor, coastal, and open ocean transit of multiple naval warships. Conducted marine weather forecasting and observation.
Instructor, Course Manager, Curriculum Developer
Service School Command, QM “A” School
09.1999 - 09.2002
- Instructed over 100 U.S. Naval personnel in basic and advanced job requirements in classroom and hands-on settings.
- Conducted educational seminars for personnel to enhance understanding of multiple seamanship courses across the Navy.
- Developed curriculum and planned lessons, integrating visual aids to support effective instructional strategies.
Education
MS - Business Administration with concentration of educational professional studies
Strayer University
10-2016
BS - Workforce Education and Development
Southern Illinois University
05-2014
High School Diploma -
South Newton Jr-Sr High School
05-1984
Skills
- E-learning development
- Curriculum design
- Course design
- Training program development
- E-learning design
- Web-based training
- Learning management systems
- Needs analysis
- Curriculum mapping
- Training evaluation
- Blended learning
- Project management
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Course material creation
Certification
- U.S. Navy Instructor certified.
- U.S. Navy Company Commander (Boot Camp Drill Instructor)
- Task Based Curriculum Developer Certified.
- Master Training Specialist certified.
- Secret Clearance.
- Alpha Chi National Honor Society.
- Gold Key International Honor Society.
- Pi Kappa Honor Society.
Timeline
Instructional System Designer
C2 TECHNOLOGY
02.2025 - 03.2026
Instructional System Designer
CARLEY CORPORATION
03.2017 - 11.2024
Training Representative 4
AMSEC LLC
08.2016 - 10.2016
Instructional System Designer
Insight Global, Inc. assigned to C2 Technology Incorporated
08.2015 - 07.2016
Training Representative 3
AMSEC LLC
01.2010 - 07.2015
Waterfront Nuclear Test Engineer
Newport News Shipbuilding
08.2008 - 01.2010
Instructor and Curriculum Developer
Global Maritime and Transportation School
05.2008 - 01.2010
Instructor, Course Manager, Curriculum Developer
Service School Command, QM “A” School
09.1999 - 09.2002
Quartermaster Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve
10.1983 - 03.2008
MS - Business Administration with concentration of educational professional studies
Strayer University
BS - Workforce Education and Development
Southern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
South Newton Jr-Sr High School