Michael Schnellbacher
Department of Defense
Chicago,IL
4
Languages
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Experienced foreign military liaison and mission manager with 20+ years coordinating stakeholders, resolving operational issues, and supporting mission continuity. Known for mediation, strategic partnerships, and clear communication.
Work History
Foreign Military Liaison
11 Years 2 Months- Coordinated communication between stakeholders to resolve operational issues and align priorities.
- Facilitated briefings, meetings, and follow-up actions to maintain mission continuity.
- Interpreted policy guidance and routed information to appropriate offices for action.
- Maintained correspondence, records, and case files with consistent accuracy and discretion.
- Advised leadership on stakeholder concerns and recommended timely resolution paths.
- Supported cross-functional teams by clarifying requirements and reinforcing compliance standards.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
Intelligence Mission Manager
11 Years 8 Months- Directed mission planning activities, aligning operational objectives with command priorities and readiness requirements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to synchronize schedules, resources, and mission execution timelines.
- Reviewed mission taskers, ensuring accurate tracking, prioritization, and timely completion of required actions.
- Prepared briefing materials, status updates, and decision support documents for senior leaders.
- Monitored operational risks, identified gaps, and implemented corrective actions to maintain mission continuity.
- Established measurable performance metrics that enabled consistent tracking of individual contributions toward overall mission success.
Education
Master of Science - Global Affairs
- Dean's List Spring 2015
- 4.0 GPA
- Ranked in Top 1% of class
- Study Abroad: Lithuania, Russian Studies
- Study Abroad: Germany, European Studies
International Relations Graduate Certificate - International Relations
Bachelor of Science - European Studies
- 4.0 GPA
- Ranked in Top 1% of class
- Study Abroad: Belgium, European Studies
Skills
Conflict resolution
Negotiation tactics
Strategic partnerships
Communication skills
Team collaboration
Operational coordination
Relationship building
Stakeholder engagement
International relations
Assertiveness
Accomplishments
- Author of “Russian Military Doctrine White Paper,” published in Pentagon Briefing Conference in 2018.
- Organized TDF Symposium by coordinating with all relevant NATO partners with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 50+ staff members.
Certification
- Foreign Military Liaison Training - 2016-2023
Languages
Russian
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Ukrainian
Professional Working
Timeline
Foreign Military Liaison
Department of Defense
08.2015 - CurrentRead More
Intelligence Mission Manager
Department of Defense
01.2004 - 09.2015Read More
Harvard University
International Relations Graduate Certificate from International Relations
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Liberty University
Master of Science from Global Affairs
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Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science from European Studies
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