Michael Lindsay

Founded and operated a tactical gear dealership, building B2B partnerships with manufacturers and pursuing government contracts at federal and state levels through SAM.gov and PlanetBids. Gained hands on experience in contract research, proposal preparation, and vendor negotiations while managing all aspects of operations.

Key Achievements:

• Established and maintained vendor relationships with tactical equipment manufacturers.
• Pursued federal opportunities via SAM.gov and submitted proposals through PlanetBids for California-based contracts.
• Developed and executed marketing and outreach strategies to expand the customer base.
  

Directed, trained, and mentored elite reconnaissance teams and coordinated joint operations with domestic and international partners. Trusted advisor to senior leaders, responsible for planning and executing complex missions requiring interagency coordination and high-level reporting.

Key Achievements:

• Coordinated with senior commanders and international forces, including U.S. Coast Guard MSRT and Sri Lankan Special Boat Squadron, to achieve mission critical objectives.
• Planned and executed over 50 multi-day reconnaissance and VBSS operations, ensuring operational success and stakeholder alignment.
• Served as acting Platoon Sergeant and managed $5M+ in weapons and equipment with zero losses.
• Lead instructor for CQTC and VBSS programs, training 60+ Marines in breaching, advanced tactics, and hand-to-hand combat.
• Recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) and Master Gunnery Sergeant Brian M. Blonder Leadership Award.