MICHAEL WALDROP
Drummonds
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven retired Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate with 23 years of exemplary service in the U.S. Navy. Proven expertise in budget allocation, man-power distribution, training and instruction, leadership, administration in accordance to applicable policies. Adept at managing large teams, coordinating complex operations, and enhancing mission readiness. Strong communicator with a track record of improving processes, mentoring personnel, and ensuring operational excellence. Active Secret Clearance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant (Military) GS 07 ST01
Navy Personnel Command
Millington
07.2025 - Current
- Screened for care availability for over 2,000 Navy personnel Exceptional Family Members
prior to releasing orders. - Prepared reports on Navy personnel enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program
(EFMP), distribution and turnover rates, and other manpower metrics for management
review. - Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-todate
and organized. - Collaborated with department managers on workforce planning strategies to identify
staffing needs within their teams accurately. - Streamlined administrative tasks, such as scheduling and document management, to
improve EFMP distribution efficiency.
Supervisor of Maintenance and Administration
Tennessee State Parks and Recreation
10.2024 - 07.2025
Naval Surface Vessel Home Port Change and Decommission Officer
Navy Personnel Command
Millington
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Screened for care availability for over 2,000 Navy personnel Exceptional Family Members prior to releasing orders.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on Navy personnel in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), highlighting distribution and turnover rates for informed management decision-making.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Collaborated with department managers to develop workforce planning strategies, accurately identifying staffing needs to support operational goals.
- Streamlined administrative tasks, including scheduling and document management, enhancing overall efficiency in EFMP distribution processes.
Departmental and Mobile Training Team Senior Enlisted Leader
Helicopter Strike Squadron Maritime THREE SEVEN
Hawaii
07.2017 - 08.2021
Airfield Facilities Leading Chief Petty Officer
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Patuxent River
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Coordinated with EFM Program Office and Placement Coordinator at NPC to facilitate effective EFM placement during homeport shift and decommissioning.
- Directly trains and supervises 250 naval personnel in man-power distribution to all surface vessels ensuring all ships deployment schedules are maintained with the required personnel to execute mission readiness.
- Oversees the execution of over 5,000 official naval personnel orders for regional and coastal relocation for personnel, dependents and managed the disbursement of over $50m in entitlements.
- Managed 25 personnel for the preventive and corrective maintenance on eight Aircraft Emergency assessment stations resulting in a 99.9% airfield readiness rate.
- Delivered over 20,000 hours of classroom and hands-on instruction to over 1,800 students in proper safety, flight deck and firefighting procedures.
- Trains both naval forces leadership in the Pacific and Atlantic region on the proper adherence to recent and continuing legislative changes.
- Developed policies and procedures to align Navy goals with requirements for homeport shifts and decommissioning of naval vessels.
- Managed $50m in naval disbursements with complete accuracy.
- Resolved conflicts in employee relations, enhancing satisfaction rates by 75%.
Education
Associate's degree - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Skills
- Information management
- Teams
- NP2
- EAIS Systems
- Computer literacy
- NSIPS
- Word
- Employee Relations
- HR Policies
- Salesforce
- Budgeting
Accomplishments
- Increased Employee Retention, Implemented employee engagement programs resulting in a 35% increase in retention rates.
- Developed HR Policies, Created and implemented HR Policies that ensured compliance with employee DOD/DON laws and improved workplace efficiency.
References
- Travis, Latoya, Director PERS-456 Navy Exceptional Family Member Program, 901-874-2435
- Cheryl, Petrowski, Senior Enlisted Leader Navy Pay Personnel Support Center, 757-990-9361
- Lee, Evans, Branch Head at Navy Personnel Command, 757-814-6451
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant (Military) GS 07 ST01
Navy Personnel Command
07.2025 - Current
Supervisor of Maintenance and Administration
Tennessee State Parks and Recreation
10.2024 - 07.2025
Naval Surface Vessel Home Port Change and Decommission Officer
Navy Personnel Command
08.2021 - 10.2024
Departmental and Mobile Training Team Senior Enlisted Leader
Helicopter Strike Squadron Maritime THREE SEVEN
07.2017 - 08.2021
Airfield Facilities Leading Chief Petty Officer
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
06.2014 - 07.2017
Associate's degree - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus