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Michael Southerland

Michael Southerland

428 Paisley Place, ST JOHNS,FL

Summary

Retired Navy veteran with an extensive and diverse background in aviation training, curriculum development, and technical writing and editing. Thrives on working in a fast-paced environment. Highly effective working both independently and with a team. Excels in learning new programs and platforms. Gains end-to-end knowledge quickly in order to create or refine processes. Resourceful and strategic, always looking for out-of-the-box solutions and innovative opportunities. Approaches work with an enthusiasm and optimism that can drive change. Always focused on delivering value to customers and business partners. Exceptional performance record in all areas of expertise including agile management, strategic planning, process improvement, personnel development, and budget alignment.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructor/Technical Trainer/Technical Curriculum Developer

Elevated Technologies
Higley, AZ
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Designed and developed instructional materials using ISD/SAT and ADDIE instructional design models.
  • Conducted Front End Analysis, including job/task analysis, identification of training tasks, instructional media selection, and the development of comprehensive performance learning objectives.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive technical training courses for both internal and external personnel, including FMS (Foreign Military Sales) Customers.
  • Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
  • Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.

FMS Project Technical Lead/Cost Account Manager

Northrop Grumman
St. Augustine, FL
04.2016 - 11.2022
  • Analyzed and reviewed metrics to accurately determine schedule, scope, and cost of all E-2C Foreign Military Sales efforts for Tech Pubs Department St. Augustine, FL.
  • Formulated trusted relationships with key accounts with FMS customers including Japan, Taiwan, France, and Tunisia.
  • Responsible for tracking source data, project status, and engineering reviews on a weekly basis. Provided status, monthly earned value, and risk analysis giving FMS a 100% success rate for project delivery.
  • Developed Top Down Estimates (TDE), Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM), and Basis of Estimates (BOE) to assist in contract bidding.
  • Performed tasks as Technical Editor/Writer for E-2C and E-2D maintenance publications utilizing S-1000D requirements.
  • Interpreted, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and aircraft airframe change notices in order to track source data updates.
  • Consulted with NAVAIR and NATEC on end product delivery to FMS customers.
  • Trained new and existing teammates on required publishing software and procedures.

NATOPS Team Lead

Logistics Services International
Jacksonville, FL
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • As Technical Team Lead delegated daily tasks to 6 team members to optimize group productivity and increased quality involving all Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) products.
  • Lead efforts to produce NATOPS products for various USN/USMC aviation platforms including. P-8, P-3, H-60, and F-35.
  • Created and distributed monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management and other government agencies regarding performance.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.

Antisubmarine Warfare Operator/Master Training Specialist

U.S. Navy
11.1986 - 11.2006
  • Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance for both P-3 and S-3B aircraft.
  • Naval Aircrewman (AW) Acoustic and Non-Acoustic Operator 6200 combined flight hours.
  • Special Projects COMPATWINGSPAT Sensor 4 and Acoustic Lab Specialist.
  • Designated Master Training Specialist and Curriculum Developer, managed and instructed both Non-Acoustic and Acoustic Pipelines, as well as maintaining and developing new curriculum for FASOTRAGRULANT.
  • Managed operations and training for 18 personnel as acting Division Officer and of Mobile Operational Command center (MOCC) Diego Garcia, Masirah Oman, and Bahrain. Including satellite communications and imagery of real world targets.
  • Developed curriculum and managed a comprehensive training program for combined 43 RAF and USN Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) operators while stationed at Joint Maritime Facility Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) St, Mawgans U.K.

Education

Master of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
10.2012

Skills

  • US Navy Master Training Specialist/Instructor (12 years)
  • US Navy P-3 A/B/C and Update III Acoustic Operator
  • US Navy S-3B Viking Senso Operator
  • Experienced Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access
  • Arbortext (XML) and Quicksilver publishing software certified
  • 5 years of experience working remotely

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt-Northrop Grumman - 2018
  • Instructional Design Training - Florida State College at Jacksonville - 2024
  • Active Secret Clearance

Timeline

Instructor/Technical Trainer/Technical Curriculum Developer

Elevated Technologies
07.2022 - 07.2024

FMS Project Technical Lead/Cost Account Manager

Northrop Grumman
04.2016 - 11.2022

NATOPS Team Lead

Logistics Services International
08.2013 - 08.2015

Antisubmarine Warfare Operator/Master Training Specialist

U.S. Navy
11.1986 - 11.2006

Master of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach

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