LCDR Michael Smith

LCDR Michael Smith

Dates of Service: 1989 - 2012
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Commissioning Source:  Enlisted-to-Officer, Dec 1999

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A consistent and sustained background of increasing responsibility in production management, quality assurance, teaching and deployment of modern manufacturing processes to achieve proven world class results in technology driven environments.

Military Experiences

2010 - 2012
AFIT-CI
Chief Instructor
•Instructed senior military officers in Lean, Six Sigma and Velocity business process improvement measures to target team building and improved readiness standards for their organizations. The culmination of this instruction resulted in fulfillment for criteria for either an MBS/MBA or PH.D. •Developed new curriculum to keep pace with latest best business practices. Development of these curriculum conformed to the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) and the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). •Consulted with DOD contracted facility to drive proc
2006 - 2010
VFC 111
Maintenance Officer
•Production Manager overseeing the procurement, shipment and reconstruction of 15 F5 Tiger aircraft from the government of Switzerland. •Performed exhaustive research and benchmarking to increase the capability of the F5 Tiger aircraft through the integration of a glass cockpit and a commercial off the shelf technology (COTS) internal navigation system (INS). •Created a production plan to see that the U.S. Navy’s inventory of F5 aircraft could undergo a drive through modification and ensure student training was not sacrificed. This scheduling required the coordination of multiple high level commands, technical experts, civilian maintenance manufacturers, and planners. The F5 drive in modification was accomplished four and half months ahead of schedule and $1.2 million dollars under budget
2003 - 2006
RTC
Recruiter in Charge
• Ranked #1 in the Nation during a post 9/11 era – convincing professionals to leave successful practices and join the US Navy. A position which would lead to a direct deployment in a combat zone over 90% of the time. A demonstration of my ability to overcome objections and ‘sell’ despite sizeable obstacles. • Commanded a team of 5 regional recruiters. Holding them responsible for daily, weekly and monthly goals. Structuring a plan of attack to ensure they each had all the tools that were necessary for success. Created a weekly touch base program to mentor and coach opportunities and share successes. • Created and utilized marketing products to maximize the potential for appointment setting. • Master of phone power skills – cold calling a minimum of 40 contacts per day resulting in a 36

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Security Clearance
Top Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1997 - 1999

Ohio State University

Bachelor's Degree, Economics

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