Michael D. Murphy
**** ********* *****, ***** ************, Virginia 23234
**********@*****.***
MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS/AUTOMATION/LOGISTICS
Overview Over 14 years of successful management and leadership experience with a reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. A pragmatic and focused individual recognized for “making seemingly impossible situations work.” A proven and VERIFIABLE record for:
• Producing higher performance standards and enhancing productivity during a period of shrinking budgets.
• Automating departments. As head of the Resources Department for a 14,000 personnel installation, automated major control system, increasing the effective resource utilization rate from 46% to 97.6% in less than 12 months. This resulted in a cost savings of over $101 million.
• Controlling growth management - able to motivate and maximize productivity and employee morale without financial incentives. Took a brigade with the lowest performance level (out of 54 divisions) and improved to #1 ranking in less than 12 months.
• Developing and implementing highly successful strategic plans (short and long term). Established inventory/purchasing control systems that gained accountability for millions of dollars in equipment, thus reducing inventory purchases by $1.1 million during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005-2006), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Professional Experience
United States Army, 1996 - 2010
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS - Completed 14-year career with the U.S. Army. Gained upper-level manager status. Participated in the complete revitalization and overhaul of the U.S. Military in general - and the U.S. Army specifically - from the low status perceived in the 1970’s to the most powerful and effective military in history.
An active participant in the swift/forceful turnaround of the armed forces that led to the U.S. victory in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Part of the management team that proved that the military could be managed like a well-tuned corporate machine (same size as Exxon Corp.). A successful record for managing complex organizations, supervising thousands of people through hundreds of line-management personnel, responsible for millions of dollars in assets. Specific duties and achievements include:
Management: Led the Army’s first Movement Control Team (MCT) on site during Iraqi Freedom I (2003), Baghdad consisting of 25 Soldiers who established the first military Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD) that, in less than 2 weeks, went from conception to production. This area of responsibility was highly instrumental in the success of the Iraqi Freedom operation. Upgraded training curriculum and methods, cross-trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower supervision requirements and a significant cost savings in overtime.
Operations & Logistics: Was the primary logistical advisor to the Commander for 250 men, responsible for $25 million of equipment. Managed a $1,000,000 budget. Responsible for controlling the procurement of durable and expendable items under the budget. A recognized expert in planning and executing complex operations with 100% accuracy and success, including the scheduling and movement of thousands of personnel and the timely transfer of millions of dollars worth of equipment to support and maintain operations.
Automation &
Cost Control: Managed and automated the Resource Department on a 14,000-person installation responsible for budgets, materials, and resources. Improved the effective resource utilization rate from 46% to 97.6% in less than 12 months, saving more than $101 million in cost with no change in personnel. A highly skilled technical individual, computer literate, able to maximize Transportation Management Information Systems to increase profitability.
Training & Development: Spent 26 months as Drill Sergeant at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Redesigned comprehensive management training program, (regarded by superiors as the “most aggressive training program within the Brigade”), resulting in subordinates’ excelling in all evaluated areas. Turned 3,534 civilians into Soldiers with many serving in future combat assignments. Developed programs comprising 67 qualifications skills, 19 professional education subjects, and OJT training - leadership curriculum.
Civilian Work Experience: Currently employed at the Greater Richmond YMCA since September 11, 2012. Duties include Personal Training, Wellness Coach, and Group Exercise Instructor (TRX).
Currently employed as a Fitness Instructor with X-Team Fitness Outdoor Boot Camp since January 14, 2013
Education ECPI UNIVERSITY, Richmond, Virginia
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE, 2012
Massage Therapy
• Senior Leaders Course, Ft. Eustis, Virginia
Effective Management, Public Speaking, and Briefings, 2009
• Drill Sergeant School, Ft Benning, Georgia
Effective Management and Training, Public Speaking, and Briefings, 2006
• Advanced Leaders Course, Fort Eustis, Virginia
Management, Leadership, and Administrative Procedures, 2005
• Warrior Leaders Course, Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri, Advanced Leadership, Management, and Problem Solving Analysis, 1999
• Transportation Management Coordinators Course, Ft. Eustis, Virginia
Equipment Maintenance, Management, and Record Keeping, 1996
Interests Raw Powerlifter and coach with the United States of America Powerlifting Association (USAPL) since October 2011,
Certified Fitness Trainer with the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) since August 2009.
Certified Group Exercise Instructor with the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) since August 2009
Certified TRX Instructor since December 16, 2012