Michael Sixel
Junction City,United States
Summary
Diverse background spanning Soldier, coach, professional athlete, student, and business owner with over twenty years of military service. Notable experiences include overseas deployments, the completion of many projects that received national recognition, and serving on the nation's top-rated Honor Guard Team.
Passion for Martial Arts has led to amateur and professional competition worldwide, culminating in owning a gym and acquiring coaching and entrepreneurial skills.
Committed to continuous learning with bachelor degree in business, certifications as a Personal Trainer and Home Inspector, as well as excelling in change management and data analysis.
Married since 2007 to wife Alisha and proud father to daughter Amahni, who excels in school and ice skating with a drive to achieve goals while showing empathy towards others.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WI Active Guard Manager
Wisconsin Army National Guard
08.2024 - Current
- Project Manager to update system of record and tracking process for over 600 full-time guard members within WI.
- Provides strength and budget analysis for all full-time guard members to state and national leadership.
- Manages personnel tracking and pay for all state active duty missions such as wildfires, floods, and civil disturbance.
- Manages team and provides oversight on all personnel actions within the state that include accessions, retirements, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and policy updates.
State Mobilization NCO
US Army
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Mobilized over 2,000 Soldiers managing readiness and administrative accurately and efficiently.
- Project manager for developing the process to track over 5,000 Soldiers from 23 different states and 3 countries during a month long exercise.
- Administratively tracked and deployed over 1,200 Soldier's during the Republican National Convention.
- Was awarded the Meritorious Service medal, the Wisconsin Commendation medal, and recognized by the National Guard Chief of Staff for accomplishments.
Senior Human Resources Manager
US Army
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Developed promotional paths and succession plans.
- Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Business Owner
Neutral Ground Martial Arts & Fitness
03.2013 - 05.2020
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Senior Human Resources Specialist
US Army
01.2017 - 04.2020
Training Administrator
US Army
07.2012 - 12.2016
Training Administrator
US Army
02.2009 - 06.2012
Military Funeral Honor Guard
US Army
12.2005 - 02.2009
Small Business Owner
Sixel's Tons of Fun
05.2004 - 12.2006
Deployed
US Army
02.2003 - 04.2004
Contractor
NORTH STATES UTILITY, INC
06.2000 - 03.2003
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources (Focus On Project Management)
Southern New Hampshire University
10.2023
Health and Physical Education/Fitness - undefined
Mt. Hood Community College
05.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Three Lakes High School
06.2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
- Human Resources
- Change Champion
- SOP and Policy Development
- Dashboard Creation
- Ability to work independently
Accomplishments
- Created multiple Personnel Power BI Dashboards currently used at State and national level
- Developed new on-boarding and continuing education program for WI Army National Guard
- Introduced project management deliverables and the use of software such as Microsoft planner to assist with long-term projects.
- 3rd Degree black belt in Pankration, Purple belt in Jiu Jitsu, 19-5 combined professional and amateur MMA record.
Certification
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
Certified Home Inspector (InterNACHI)
Timeline
WI Active Guard Manager
Wisconsin Army National Guard
08.2024 - Current
State Mobilization NCO
US Army
11.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Human Resources Manager
US Army
04.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Human Resources Specialist
US Army
01.2017 - 04.2020
Business Owner
Neutral Ground Martial Arts & Fitness
03.2013 - 05.2020
Training Administrator
US Army
07.2012 - 12.2016
Training Administrator
US Army
02.2009 - 06.2012
Military Funeral Honor Guard
US Army
12.2005 - 02.2009
Small Business Owner
Sixel's Tons of Fun
05.2004 - 12.2006
Deployed
US Army
02.2003 - 04.2004
Contractor
NORTH STATES UTILITY, INC
06.2000 - 03.2003
Health and Physical Education/Fitness - undefined
Mt. Hood Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Three Lakes High School
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources (Focus On Project Management)
Southern New Hampshire University
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