Michael B. Smith
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned professional with extensive analytical skills, management experience, and technical capabilities. Excels in navigating a variety of requirements and synchronizing processes, delivering a quality product within applicable deadlines. Prepared to enhance customer experience in a service-minded position.
www.linkedin.com/in/mike-smith-yc
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Engineer
Yuba County Public Works
Marysville, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Directed completion of 25 subdivision maps; analyzed technical correctness of property boundaries, coordinated with County Surveyor, Planning, and Environmental Health to ensure compliance, and created 740 new lots for agricultural, commercial, and residential use in both urban and rural areas of Yuba County.
- Spearheaded County easement relinquishments; drafted resolutions for County Board, researched legal requirements, and ensured encumbrances on properties were lifted. Cleared path for development of new Wendy's restaurant and a small Veteran-owned coffee company, increasing County business revenue.
- Organized multi-phase subdivision developments; assessed nearly $1M in fees, finalized improvement agreements, and handled $48M in bonds guaranteeing infrastructure serving 88 acres of residential land.
- Identified preferred residential locations with GIS software; performed geographic analytical study for Yuba College course, highlighting zoned areas with preferred proximity to public safety, schools, and flood zone.
- Streamlined subdivision map processes; incorporated checks to ensure multi-agency requirements met. Created multiple help guides and training resources, speeding onboarding of multiple Staff members.
- Engaged with citizens and developers as Public Works Rep; assessed property boundary disputes and questions, discussed subdivision project requirements, and provided guidance for project completion.
- Collaborated with County Public Information Officer and Business Engagement team; collected and distributed drone footage of relevant County projects, exhibiting County improvements on social media.
Small Business Owner
Mike's Pantree
Yuba City, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Imagined branding for new food business; developed lineup of unique jelly flavors incorporating California-based ingredients. Worked with local government agencies to become a certified Cottage Food kitchen.
- Established wholesale partnership with local health-conscious grocery store in Yuba City. Routinely assessed marketing strategy and sales data, managing display and adjusting flavor selections based on popularity.
- Promoted and sold products at local events; interacted with public at local farmers market and vendor fairs, forging positive relationships in the Yuba-Sutter vendor sphere with customers and fellow businesses.
Student Flight Commander & RQ-4 Pilot
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Beale AFB, CA
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Reported performance of 24 Lieutenants to Squadron Commander; assigned duties and roles, assessed progress, and instituted monthly reporting and weekly staff meetings. Provided individual feedback, ranked highest performers for promotion, and drafted achievement citations for nine officers.
- Powered $2.5M in official business as lead Travel Approver; empowered seven new team members, tripled approval efficiency, and enabled over 7,000 individual days of professional development.
- Directed officer and enlisted graduates through seven formal training courses, vetting 177 headquarters prerequisites and coaching 50 students to become certified RQ-4 and MQ-9 qualified aircrew members.
- Protected $24M Secret facility and responded to alarms; scheduled 1,500 contractor escort hours and mobilized overnight security checks, earning Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Quarter.
- Reimagined Squadron's travel reimbursement; compiled Joint Travel Regulation requirements for leaders, drafted and vetted policy through base finance office, and tripled personal vehicle reimbursement.
Aviation Safety Mishap Investigator
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Grand Forks AFB, ND
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Powered six-person Air Force team under Vice Wing Commander/Colonel as Investigating Officer of $10M drone mishap; managed digital case file, led meetings, and coordinated with technicians to publish 30-page findings report. Provided key preventive recommendations to senior Air Force leaders in half the time allotted.
- Researched RQ-4 Global Hawk incident damages totaling over $100K; interviewed witnesses, re-created event narratives, and determined causes to prevent future accidents, saving cost and resources.
RQ-4 Global Hawk Pilot
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Grand Forks AFB, ND
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Spearheaded over-the-horizon Command-and-Control (C2) in Pacific region as deployed Pilot; ordered $30K radio equipment from commercial vendor, assessed re-deployment requirements and created novel checklist, ensuring airfield situational awareness and timely personnel movement to new base.
- Coordinated high-altitude surveillance missions as Operations Supervisor; utilized secure communications, tracked mission timelines, assessed aircraft aircraft maintenance worthiness with technicians, and provided crew supervision, safeguarding physical safety of $100M strategic aircraft and team members.
- Showcased Global Hawk enterprise to 50,000 guests and friendly foreign partners, narrating live taxi operations and demonstrating Air Force capabilities at 2019 Japanese "Friendship Festival."
Squadron Chief of Safety
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
Grand Forks AFB, ND
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Graduated Flight Safety Program Management course, mastering Air Force regulatory requirements.
- Shaped organizational safety culture by establishing monthly inspections, developing tracking tools, and reporting human factors risks to leaders; ensured Air Force and OSHA regulation compliance, mitigated flight safety risks, promoted the safety of over 100 workers, and validated program through passing headquarters-level inspection.
- Orchestrated Air Force-wide safety stand-down meeting for squadron; incorporated in-person education from air traffic controller and base wildlife expert, exhibited RQ-4 bird strike data, and solicited feedback on operational mission threats, highlighting systemic weak points and reporting findings to Commander.
Group Standardization & Evaluation Liaison Officer
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Little Rock AFB, AR
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided iPad technical support and troubleshooting service for 496 devices, updating database information, assuring accurate in-flight aircrew references, and saving $115K in equivalent paper publications.
- Empowered Technical Order Distribution Officer training for 20 members base-wide, saving $27K in travel funds and supplying qualified facilitators to multiple aircrew and maintenance units.
- Administered 812 computer tests and 65 written exams, managed paper publications inventory dissemination, and standardized flight procedures for two active squadrons of 358 aircrew members.
C-130J Hercules Cargo Pilot
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Little Rock AFB, AR
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Piloted 40 airdrop missions with Army, Special Operations and foreign military; delivered 80 tons of cargo during operational deployment and training exercises, strengthening inter-service and cross-cultural cohesion during high-profile Exercise Green Flag and the 2015 International Jump Week in Italy.
- Liaised between Aircraft Commander, Load Masters, and ground-based range controllers to ensure cargo dropped within safe parameters as second-in-command of $62M tactical aircraft.
Security Manager
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Little Rock AFB, AR
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Vetted 15 Top Secret security clearance investigation portfolios; liaised directly with civilian security professionals, corrected 308 administrative errors, and slashed Squadron processing time 20%.
- Organized airfield line badge rollout for 150-personnel active duty unit; closed shortfalls in four electronic checklists and eliminated outdated forms, passing Wing Information Protection program inspection.
Student Pilot
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Vance AFB, OK
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Graduated rigorous, Joint-Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance AFB, mastering in-flight checks and navigation, and accumulating 172 hours in T-6A Texan and T-1A Jayhawk trainer aircraft.
- Exceeded academic standards on 23 tests encompassing 354 hours classroom instruction on instrument navigation procedures and aircraft systems, finishing with 98% evaluation average.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado05.2012
Master of Divinity (42 of 84 credits completed) - Theology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZGIS Certificate (enrolled) - Geography
Yuba College
Marysville, WASkills
- Leadership and management
- Project planning and execution
- Public speaking and leading meetings
- Compiling and delivering program reports
- Entrepreneurship, marketing & product development
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite of applications
- Drone photography and multimedia
Timeline
Assistant Engineer
Yuba County Public Works
03.2023 - Current
Small Business Owner
Mike's Pantree
11.2022 - Current
Student Flight Commander & RQ-4 Pilot
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
10.2020 - 10.2022
Aviation Safety Mishap Investigator
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
08.2017 - 09.2020
Squadron Chief of Safety
US Air Force- Dept. Of Defense
06.2017 - 12.2018
RQ-4 Global Hawk Pilot
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
07.2016 - 09.2020
Group Standardization & Evaluation Liaison Officer
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
01.2016 - 06.2016
Security Manager
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
01.2015 - 12.2015
C-130J Hercules Cargo Pilot
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
04.2014 - 06.2016
Student Pilot
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
07.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
United States Air Force Academy
Master of Divinity (42 of 84 credits completed) - Theology
Grand Canyon University
GIS Certificate (enrolled) - Geography
Yuba College
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