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Michael Risse

Madison,AL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with uncompromised integrity, excellent work ethic, and strong listening skills. Ready to tackle challenging Project Management role(s).

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Analyst II

Dynetics, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
  • Initiated Dynetics Residual Parts Stock for closed out projects; produces significant monetary savings and eliminates long lead times of (up to) two years; Head of Avionics' Department: "These results...will be very productive"; structured agenda for PPT and briefed data analytics to Dynetics leadership, to include CFO (Several employees stated this needed to be implemented many, many years ago; no one ever attempted it.)
  • Handpicked as "Book Boss" for $17M Eglin Air Force Base proposal; ensured timely completion of 100 page Common Flight Safety System Technical Proposal; directed 24 engineers on exact responsibilities; one of few key editors for final "White Glove" proofreading; worked carefully through intellectual property and license agreements; raised awareness for engineers to upload financial and risk quantification factors into proposal
  • Examined proposals based off cost structure estimates of labor, material, engineering services, production costs, performance requirements, and domestic and international delivery schedules; weighed out multiple options with PMs to help determine accuracy and completeness of Bill of Materials purchases
  • Strongly encouraged and promoted cross-functional actions throughout Dynetics; recently referred EE to Rapid Prototyping section where his skills are greatly needed; built a reputation of trust internally with current coworkers (to where they can openly share their concerns with me) and externally with contractors and subcontractors (to promote open and transparent communication); encouraged teamwork as answer to solve problems
  • Currently working on and initiated cross-functional team proposal throughout Dynetics; proposal is structured to address inconsistencies with labor gaps; designed to support SAO initiatives
  • Performed various PM duties on $4.1M Ground Based Strategic Deterrent project (telemetry system); raised awareness of long lead item error that significantly helped project's success; worked through Global Supply Chain Management issues to determine which parts to procure; coordinated with subcontracts to speed up lead time procedures; helped set up in-person meeting with US Prime Contractor Customers
  • Received mentorship and training from eight PMs on seven Avionics' Projects valued at $26M (total); helped solve many problems relating to parts transfers, manufacturing, FARS and DFARS regulations, and budgeting; aligned program objectives to meet deadlines for parts' deliveries; discerned Mission Area Goals, terms and conditions, and requirements as they meshed with current project needs; worked through various phases of contract completions and milestones; strengthened contractual acumen skills
  • Drafted Request for Quote for future Business Development opportunity; gathered Firm Fixed Price quote based on customer's potential; forecasted wise future spending options; developed hands-on proposal preparation and contract negotiations with commercial contractors and subcontractors

English and Career Prep Teacher

James Clemens High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked cooperatively with students, Special Ed teachers, administrators, and parents to help struggling students reach English and Career Prep learning objectives (Ranked #6 out of 355 High Schools in AL)
  • Demonstrated creativity in incorporating multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom (focused on genuine student engagement and 1-on-1 time to ensure sufficient grasp of knowledge)

Innovation Lead, HVAC, Recruiter, Contract

United States Air Force
10.1999 - 05.2021
  • Championed positive change for Civil Engineering enterprise utilized by 11K personnel throughout US Air Force through research and discovery of preventative maintenance glitch in system-wide NEXGenIT database; revised system resulted in $1.2M and 19.7k hours of saved labor costs and man-hours annually
  • Saved $1.4M annually in energy costs during overseas deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; identified excess running of air conditioners and developed shut-off schedule to reduce wasted resources; facilitated and trained team of 3 personnel to manage new cost-saving systems and recognized by upper leadership (0-5, 0-6, and E-9) for outstanding performance and innovation
  • Managed all aspects of $28M contract with focus on quality assurance standards, trained 105 new employees across 4 international military bases
  • Audited 60th Civil Engineer Squadron's medal award policies and discovered flaw with time tracking feature; implemented updated tracking tool through Excel to increase accuracy by 80% for 300 employees; significantly increased morale
  • Streamlined 180 deployment training requirement standards and established performance benchmarks for team of 300 personnel, earned “Best Training Program” in Air Mobility Command and ranked #1 of 12 bases
  • Led 10 employees through international Air Force-based innovation competition (invented urination device for female fighter pilots), collaborated with team members to identify and resolve areas of growth within organization; team advanced to AFWERX (AF: Air Force and WERX is not an acronym) finals
  • Initiated and facilitated 1st-ever bilateral “Sport’s Day” at Daegu Air Base in South Korea; organized six large scale events for 90 participants of both US and South Korean military members; improved international relations and morale
  • Organized squadron-wide physical fitness program utilized by 300 personnel; first squadron at Travis Air Force Base with 100% fitness pass rate for 6 concurrent months (many duties and responsibilities here, and job title was Alternate Unit Fitness Program Manager)
  • Changed entire Drug Testing procedures (for males) at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD; discerned easy way to cheat system; implemented novel way to respect privacy (as much as possible) and still maintain accuracy of test; persevered with integrity during significantly trying circumstance
  • Discovered new retirement plan lump sum/annuity options for DoD and civilian world; idea was briefed to US Rep's office; reached President Obama's staff in less than 24 hours; currently being used by many companies, to include Ford, GM, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin; initiated sequence of calculations to achieve profit for both parties (have proof)

Education

Master of Education - Teaching And Learning

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Studies

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
05.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical And Electrical Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
05.2014

Skills

  • Listening
  • Saving Time and Money
  • Leading and Following
  • Process Improvement
  • Punctual
  • Benevolent

Certification

  • Certified PMP through PMI
  • Certified Council Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Active Secret Clearance

Accomplishments

  • "Most Outstanding Airman" Certificate of Recognition (#1 of 57); selected by peers for "unselfishness, dedication, and loyalty to the dorm"
  • "Ace of Diamond" Award; presented by seven US Air Force 1st Sergeants for helping stranger
  • Church Deacon while stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
  • "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal" for continued service to community; included 100+ hours to teach English to 230 South Korean students; led Air Force volunteer efforts at Black Hills Children's Home while stationed in SD; Head Coach for Youth Soccer League

Hobbies

  • Family time
  • Chess, Boggle, and Scrabble
  • Badminton (Paddle/Racquet Sports)
  • Business Development Ideas and Inventions

Timeline

Program Analyst II

Dynetics, Inc.
05.2022 - Current

English and Career Prep Teacher

James Clemens High School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Innovation Lead, HVAC, Recruiter, Contract

United States Air Force
10.1999 - 05.2021

Master of Education - Teaching And Learning

Maranatha Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Studies

Brandman University

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical And Electrical Technology

Community College of The Air Force

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