Michael Winge
El Paso,TX
Summary
Highly skilled, results oriented U.S. Army veteran and senior advisor with 20+ years of executive leadership experience. Proven ability of developing and revitalizing operational, organizational, and programmatic vision, culture, objectives, structures, systems, policies and procedures. Skilled in and passionate about establishing team environments and collaboration as well as enabling and leveraging diversity in the workplace. Intentional, perceptive, and relational leader dedicated to investing in team readiness, knowledge, and performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Managed synchronous and asynchronous learning environment of up to 120 students globally
- Educated learners through a 15-week curriculum covering professional studies doctrine, strategies, and policies.
- Managed online platforms such as Blackboard and MS Teams to enhance the learning environment.
- Curriculum led students to either and Bachelor's of Arts or Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership and Workforce development
- Upon completion students go on to assume responsibilities at some of the most senior positions in the Army.
Chief Paralegal
U.S. Army
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed legal operations, in conjunction with the senior Attorney, of Fort Bliss one of the largest military installations.
- Supervised and mentored a team 88 paralegals across the full spectrum of legal operations, including criminal litigation, family law, contract & fiscal law, and operational law.
- Participated in various exercises as a member of the division staff including warfighter exercises, command post exercises, and operational planning teams.
- Developed and wrote standard operating procedures, directives, policies, and correspondence.
- Organized work, set priorities, identified resource requirements, maintained calendars, and submitted recurring reports.
- Served as a member of the leadership team solving technical and tactical issues involving personnel, budget, resources, facilities, and other complex problems.
- Coordinated with stake holders to develop policies and procedures to enhance operations.
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of websites, shared drives, SharePoint, and other knowledge management tools.
- Coordinated with outside agencies, both military and nonmilitary, to ensure mission accomplishment, buildtrelationships, and supported the overall mission and vision of the organization.
Deputy Director of Operations
U.S. Army
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed the day to day operations of 100 faculty members and 150 students attending their initial training to become military lawyers.
- Responsible for mentorship, counseling, resourcing, events, and onboarding of these students.
- Assisted in the management the organizations budget to include travel, supplies, and resourcing.
- Coordinated with outside organizations both military and nonmilitary to ensure the students were successful with their integration into the military
- Oversaw training, coaching, and team building for the students. I participated daily in the full range of human resource functions including pay, onboarding, recruitment, and benefits to ensure the students were successful.
Legal Operations Manager
US Army
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed a team of 20 attorneys and 45 paralegals.
- Provided resourcing, funding, tracking, processing, and reporting for one of the busiest legal jurisdictions in the Army.
- Sensitive position which impacted people's lives and therefore required attention to detail, empathy, compliance with law and regulations.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
Senior Drill Sergeant
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Used established procedures to develop fresh recruits into competent soldiers.
- Maintained and accounted for more than $250,000 in equipment, vehicles and supplies.
- Trained, developed, evaluated and motivated team of 12 instructors.
- Oversaw comprehensive training for over 700 soldiers each year.
- Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals.
- Demonstrated team work, adaptability, forward thinking, planning, preparation, organization, and leadership.
Professional Development Manager
US Army
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided career management for over 2,000 paralegals performing duties worldwide
- Filled vacant positions with the right people, at the right time, and the right place while adhere to organizational regulations and policies
- Provided the full spectrum of human resource functions including recruitment, placement, benefits, retention, and education.
- Conducted company-wide town hall meetings to convey updates.
- Conducted research on future career outlook, trends and educational or skill requirements.
Paralegal Specialist
US Army
06.2002 - 01.2012
- Performed paralegal duties at various locations throughout the world providing legal support to the full spectrum of legal disciplines.
- Maintained customer service, attention to detail, adaptability, resourcing, tracking, reporting, communication, maintaining relationships, records management and team work.
- Conducted training, coaching, mentoring both for paralegals and clients
- Developed others, built teams, and created cultures that foster growth and teamwork.
- Demonstrated forward thinking, creativity, maturity, strong work ethic, and collaboration to meet the organization's mission and goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Management And Leadership
Webster University
St Louis, MO12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts W/ A Focus Area in Criminal Justice
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.2008
High School Diploma -
Catalina Magnet High School
Tucson, AZ05.2002
Skills
- Adult Education
- Diverse Student Populations
- Experiential learning
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Personnel Development
- Team Building
- Policy Development & Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Planning & Organization
- Problem Solving
- Secret Security Clearance
Experiential learning
Certification
- Distance Learning Instructor Course
- Common Faculty Development - Instructor Course
- Basic Instructor Course
- Project Management Course
- Master Resiliency Trainer
- Action Officer Development Course
- Manager Development Course
Timeline
Instructor
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
08.2022 - Current
Chief Paralegal
U.S. Army
06.2019 - 08.2022
Deputy Director of Operations
U.S. Army
07.2018 - 07.2019
Legal Operations Manager
US Army
06.2016 - 06.2018
Senior Drill Sergeant
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2016
Professional Development Manager
US Army
01.2012 - 01.2014
Paralegal Specialist
US Army
06.2002 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Management And Leadership
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts W/ A Focus Area in Criminal Justice
Excelsior College
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Catalina Magnet High School
- Distance Learning Instructor Course
- Common Faculty Development - Instructor Course
- Basic Instructor Course
- Project Management Course
- Master Resiliency Trainer
- Action Officer Development Course
- Manager Development Course
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