Michael Metzger
North Pole,AK
Summary
Team-oriented individual and deliverable leader with over 21 years’ military experience, managing teams ranging from three to One Hundred and thirty-five. Planned and organized multiple training events helping certify over 600 personal on professional qualifications. Obtained funding, organized and planned events for soldiers to conduct recreational events to increase resiliency and morale. Trained over 700 soldiers on waterborne tactics and mountaineering operations, resulting in zero injuries. Maintained rigorous plans to improve mental and physical health in the workspace. Strong emphasis on zero tolerance of sexual harassment and giving true equal opportunity. Proven results in career preparation and advancement, partnered with recruitment and relationship building. A burning passion for success with focus on discipline, efficiency, and cohesion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Laborer
Bauer Foundation Corps
04.2024 - Current
- Provided day to day skills allowing operators to complete their assigned task without distraction
- Maintained and ran a booster station as the sole operator
- Certified on a forklift to conduct lifting operations.
Company Supervisor
United States Army
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Maintained a positive and equal work force
- Ensured training was conducted yearly to adhere to organizational policies
- Counseled and mentored 134 personnel, increasing proficiency and efficiency within the organization
- Developed a rigorous physical and mental program that would certify 42 sub leaders
- Tracked personnel Human resource issues and resolved within timely manner
- Worked with Microsoft products such as excel, word, outlook and teams.
Lead Supervisor
United States Army
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Extended influence in mentorship of personnel within and outside the organization in goal setting and career path development
- Developed multiple programs to better enhance the organization and make it successful for future operations
- Inspected multiple oversized vehicles and loads to ensure they are compliant and safe for road operations on and off the military installation
- Task driven individual that does not quit until the job is done.
Instructor/writer
United States Army
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Instructed over 600 students on mountain and waterborne operations such as rafting, rappelling, climbing, and land navigation
- Developed test and record tracking to better develop students
- Created three points of instruction for classes in the classroom
- Rewrote and enhanced thirteen points of instruction.
Team Leader
United States Army
08.2007 - 10.2015
- Liaison and manager for Farsi interpreters for U.S Armed forces
- Responsible for a three-man team
- Supervision of maintenance on heavy equipment
- Oversaw the transportation of heavy equipment overseas
- Fire Marshall, responsible for insuring buildings, met fire codes and standards.
Laborer/Junior Soldier
United States Army
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Serviced heavy equipment
- Operator of tracked and wheeled vehicles
- Conducted physical labor for day-to-day operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, Indiana12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Charles M. Russell High School
Great Falls, MontanaSkills
- Counselor/Mentor
- Safety Oriented
- Resilient
- Investigative
- Teacher/Instructor
- Easily Adaptable
- Planner
- Worksite preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Activity Coordination
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal (U.S. Army), Received for devoting just over 20 years to the armed forces and serving the nation
- Army Commendation Medal (U.S. Army), Received for creating and developing policies to better the organization
- Army Commendation Medal (U.S. Army), Received for generating future leaders in the organization
- Army Commendation Medal (U.S. Army), Received for Communication between multiple organizations
- Expert Soldier Badge (U.S. Army), Received for exceeding the basics of being a Soldier
References
- Mike Sircy, Super Intendent, 931-273-0405
- Logan Tatter, Company Commander, 218-259-7947
- Roberto Franco, Battalion Command Sergeant Major, 254-338-3957
- Matthew Chase, Battalion Commander, 919-440-0890
- Kenneth Pace, Peer, 517-206-6410
Training
- Master Leader Course, US Army, 08/01/21
- Advanced Leaders Course, US Army, 08/01/23
- Combat Lifesaver Course (First Aid), US Army, 04/01/18
- Facilitator/ Instructor Course, US Army, 11/01/16
- Mountain Warfare Training, US Army, 01/01/16
- Master Resilient Trainor, University of Pennsylvania, 03/01/15
- Sapper Leader Course Graduate, US Army, 07/01/13
- Warrior Leader Course, US Army, 04/01/07
Timeline
Skilled Laborer
Bauer Foundation Corps
04.2024 - Current
Company Supervisor
United States Army
08.2019 - 10.2023
Lead Supervisor
United States Army
08.2018 - 07.2019
Instructor/writer
United States Army
10.2015 - 08.2018
Team Leader
United States Army
08.2007 - 10.2015
Laborer/Junior Soldier
United States Army
08.2004 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Purdue Global University
High School Diploma - undefined
Charles M. Russell High School
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