Executive Director, Operations, Education, Travel, Quality Assurance
Resume:
Michael Connely
Business Development / Educational Administration
Lincoln, NE 68504
**************@*****.***
TESTED INDEED ASSESSMENT LEVELS
EXPERT LEVEL:
Supervisory Skills
Influence & Negotiation
Problem Solving
Sales Skills
Marketing
Data Analysis
PROFICIENT LEVEL:
High School Classroom Management
Middle School Classroom Management
Elementary School Classroom Management
Youth Program Counselor
Attention to Detail
Logic & Critical Thinking
Logic & Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Active Listening
Work Motivation
Work Style: Reliability
Budgeting
Project Management
Search Engine Optimization
PRIMARY SKILLS INCLUDE:
Business / Crises Management
Project Management
Business Startups
Educational Administration
Managerial and Teacher Training
International Educational Tours,
Natural Sciences-Medical Lab
Governmental Policy -Legislative Development
Student Recruitment,
Curriculum Development,
Data Analysis / Military Intelligence
Classified Material Storage
Agriculture - Ranching, Permaculture, Agroforestry LANGUAGES:
Japanese: Business Level
German: Low Intermediate
Spanish: Beginning
ASL: Beginning
MILITARY:
Military Intelligence Security
Aviation Communication/Navigation Systems
Medical Laboratory
NBC Emergency Preparation
Military Police
SPECIAL ACHEIVEMENTS:
Educational Administrator
• Increased school operations from one school to multiple city branches
• Designed advanced training curriculum for students aged 1 - 18
• Developed programs and processes that moved school to #1 in Prefectural Academic Ranking US Census Bureau (Temporary Position)
• Promoted 5 times in 1 1/2 years to State Quality Assurance Director
• Trained team that ranked #1 in US Census Operations number 2.
• Supervised up to 12 Managers with hundreds of field workers
• 100% Information Retrieval on Census Problem areas (unparalleled achievement) Japanese Ministry of Education
• Public Administration Cultural and Education Advisor
• Created the English Team Teaching Protocols adopted by the Japanese Ministry of Education USMC
• Ranked #1 in West 3rd MAW Intelligence Security Inspection
• Designed and Built Emergency War Games Emergency Communications Systems
• Broke Marine Corp Sit-up record (78 sit-ups in 1 min) CERTIFICATIONS:
Japanese School Administrator Certification
Military Final Secret Clearance
NY Teaching Certification
CSU Tutorial Certification
EDUCATION:
MBA Focus International Educational Administration ( Japanese Degree) BA (Political Science, Sociology, Education, Business, Med Lab) 300+ Cr Credit Bank at Excelsior University New York for combined records Military Technical Degrees (Aviation, Military Intelligence, Medical Lab) OTHER TRAINING:
Event Speaking
Desert Afforestation
Genetics Research
Nutritional Therapy
SPECIAL HONORS:
Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, (98% Test Average) Naval Letter of Commendation, (Broke school academic records) USMC Commendation (Emergency War Game Communications Upgrades) USMC Commendation (Noteworthy on Intelligence Security Inspection Rating) Social Sciences Academic Scholarship Winner (Top Economics and Political Science Student) Over 50% +Service Disabled Military Veteran
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Educational Administrator (Remote since 2016)
AES Fukuoka-Fukuoka
April 2000 to Present
Notable Accomplishments
ECQ Designations are included for Federal Executive Qualifications
(ECQ Innovation)
• For 10 years our students have ranked #1 in the Prefectural Academic Contest
(ECQ Results Driven)
• Developed and expanded the school program from a one room to a multiple city academic operation
( ECQ Results Driven)
• Passed official school accreditation processes even though entirely in Japanese
(ECQ Business Acumen)
• Our 6 year old Japanese students, successfully sit for an unparalleled 5 hour English written exam. 1. Design and develop health occupation, science, and medical school preparatory curriculum 2. Design and develop international business, entrepreneurship and business regulations curriculum 3. Oversee student recruitment, enrollment and orientation 4. Apply current technologies to operations, marketing and administrative functions 5. Oversee all personnel management and Human Resources activities 6. Oversee banking, budget development,and tax accounting 7. Administer college exams: DSST, NYU language Exams and Japanese standardized exams 8. Design and administer teacher and managerial training programs 9. Develop official and unofficial education opportunities to maximize employee development 10. Coordinate school events and educational tours 11. Investigate economic feasibility then plan and implement new branch startups 12. Research, negotiate then develop real estate and facilities acquisitions 13. Investigate merger and acquisition opportunities 14. Design school emergency action protocols for natural and man made disasters 15. Perform governmental inspection processes for school accreditation 16. Assist Japanese students in US and other international college admissions 17. Set competitive standards for student performances 18. Design workforce planning and staff development standards 19. Design procurement contracts for necessary vendors and outside agency needs 20. Develop conflict resolution and student mentoring policies forstaff Project Director
Desert Oasis Project-Winnemucca, NV
January 2010 to October 2014
* Procure desert land for test plantings of trees
* Explore discount tree vendor sources
* Plan / procure needed equipment for mass tree plantings
* Utilize USDA soil databases to check soil properties
* Develop on site accommodations for tree caretakers
* Research desert viable trees that have economic value
* Plan tree planting layout based on micro environments
* Determine temporary tree irrigation systems
* Oversee test tree plantings
*Research government conservation programs that would affect afforestation State Quality Assurance Assistant Director
US Census Bureau-Lincoln, NE
August 1998 to March 2000
Notable Accomplishments:
• Promoted 5 times from Field Worker to State QA Assistant Director
• As Manager/Trainer, my team finished first in US in both speed and accuracy
• As Problem Area Specialist, I achieved 100% information retrieval in previously unobtainable areas
(such as anti government groups)
Medical Laboratory Supervisor
USAF Reserves-Sioux City, IA
March 1997 to March 2000
* Clinical Chemistry
* Microbiology
* Hematology
* Phlebotomy
* Standard Medical Lab Operations
Military Police
U.S. Air Force-Yokohama
March 1999 to February 2000
* Standard Military Police Operations
* Translation for Japanese/Military Police
* Assigned weapon Glock 9mm
Director of Student Affairs /Adjunct Science/EFL Instructor International English Communication College-Fukuoka Japan August 1990 to December 1996
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
* Provided academic support services to undergraduate and graduate students
* Handled real estate acquisition and contract details for student housing
* Instructed Business English to both students and Japanese college professors
* Advised Pre-Med students on International Medical Schools
* Instructed Medical Students on new medical practices and English medical terminology Note... This college closed down during the great Japanese recession of the late 1990s. International Educational and Cultural Advisor
Japanese Ministry of Education-Saga Japan
August 1988 to July 1990
Notable Accomplishment:
*Created the English Language Team Teaching Protocols adopted by the Japanese Ministry of Education
*Advised government officials on international cultural and educational issues
*Coached students to #1 ranking for 2 consecutive years in English Recitation Contests Translated English to Japanese during international educational conferences. Trained EFL instructors on effective instruction methods. Instructed Junior High School through High School Students Military Intelligence - Classified Material Control USMC Marine Air Group 39-Camp Pendleton, CA
April 1982 to December 1983
SPECIAL AWARD: Received Marine Corp Meritorious Mast for Noteworthy (perfect score) on the Military Intelligence Inspection. (Ranked 1st in 3rd MAW)
1.Military Final Secret Clearance
2.Receive and Transport DIA, NSA, and CIA documents from Confidential to Secret 3.Analysis of classified documents affecting military operations 4.Briefing Commanding Officers on materials and situations pertinent to operations 5.Documenting and safeguarding DIA, NSA, CIA and other intelligence documents 6.Following all OPNAV 5510.1F guidelines on Classified Material Control 7.As needed, documenting and destroying classified documents 8.Organization of Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Warfare Defense Systems Avionics Specialist
USMC HML 267-Camp Pendleton, CA
April 1979 to April 1982
SPECIAL AWARD: USMC Meritorious Mast for Communications Engineering Creation and Upgrade during a Desert War game Scenario.
* Repair and maintenance of electrical systems on Helicopters (Huey and Cobra)
* Organizational level maintenance of communication and navigation systems
* Classified programming of Information Friend or Foe Systems
* Organization of Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Warfare Defense Systems Escort Vehicle Driver
Champion Home Builders-York, NE
April 1976 to December 1979
Long haul escort vehicle for oversized loads. Required to navigate, contact law enforcement and travel authorities, and stop traffic when needed.
This was pre cell phone navigation.
Store Clerk/Cashier
Bargain Mart-York, NE
August 1976 to November 1979
Stocking shelves, ordering supplies, cleaning, running the cash register and sales. Education
Professional Study in Laboratory Cellular Culturing Pathways to Stem Cell Science - Los Angeles, CA
August 2019 to August 2019
Professional Training in Professional Speaking
Brian Tracy International - San Diego, CA
November 2018 to November 2018
Bachelor (Multiple Majors) in Poli Sci, Bus, Educ, Bio, Soc, 300+ Semester Credit Hours
University of the State of New York (Formerly Excelsior College) - Albany, NY July 1985 to March 2017
Associate in Medical Laboratory
Community College of the Air Force - Sheppard AFB, TX March 1997 to March 1999
Masters in International Business - Educational Administration International English Communications College - 福岡県 Japan August 1988 to March 1990
Skills
• You Tube Video Editor (1 year)
• Multiple Aircraft Maintenance Vehicle Operations (2 years)
• Japanese Tax Legalities (10+ years)
• Japanese School Registration Laws (10+ years)
• Classified Material Control Protocols (2 years)
• Civilian and Military Police Protocols (2 years)
• Book Publishing Formating (1 year)
• Marketing (10+ years)
• Strategic Planning (10+ years)
• Budget Management (10+ years)
• Training (10+ years)
• Retail sales (4 years)
• Management (10+ years)
• Supervisor (10+ years)
• Instructor (10+ years)
• Curriculum Design (10+ years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Military (7 years)
• Military Intelligence Security (2 years)
• International Business Development (10+ years)
• Business Development (10+ years)
• Budget Management (10+ years)
• Teaching Experience
• Culinary Experience
• Administrative Experience
• Microsoft Word
• Data Collection
• Academic Advising
• German
• Microbiology
• Avionics
• Public Speaking
• English
• Presentation Skills
• Logistics
• Process Improvement
• Acquisitions
• Quality Assurance
• Tutoring
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Classroom Management
• Quality control
• Supervising experience
• Laboratory procedures
• Research
• Pricing
• Recruiting
• Translation
• Program Development
• Blogging
• Laboratory Experience
• Education administration
• Teaching
• Experience working with students
• Higher education teaching
• Childcare
• Early childhood education
• Tutoring
• Customer service
• Classroom management
• Training & development
• Supervising experience
• Adult education
• Teaching
• Education administration
• Academic advising
• Curriculum development
• Senior care
• Mentoring
• Math
• English
• Higher education teaching
• Experience working with students
• Presentation skills
• Project management
• Recruiting
• Research & development
• Research
• Economic development
• Quality control
• Senior care
• Home care
Languages
• Japanese - Intermediate
Links
https://youtu.be/l-w2VzOdL-4
Military Service
Branch: USMC
Service Country: United States
Rank: E5
December 1979 to December 1983
Helicopter Electronics
Military Intelligence
Awards
Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award
May 1979
Top Science Student:
Physics Test Average 97%;
Chemistry Test Average 98%;
Biology Test Average 99%
Social Science Scholarship
January 1987
1st place Academic Scholarship in Economics and Political Science Rifle Expert Award USMC
Top score in squadron 229/250
Certifications and Licenses
Final Secret Clearance (Expired)
Teaching Certificate Grade 7-12 Social Studies (Expired) Japanese School Administrator Certification
October 2013 to January 2020
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
April 1990 to Present
Teaching English and writing for many years, to Japanese students. Wyoming Substitute Teaching Certification
April 2020 to March 2025
Over 300 semester credit hours with a 3.8GPA. In Japan I am the equivalent of a Superintendent of Schools.
TESOL Certification
ESL Certification
Child Development Associate Certification
Teaching Certification
Principal Certification
Driver's License
Assessments
Inside sales — Proficient
May 2024
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient January 2024
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Proficient
May 2024
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
December 2020
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Food service: Customer situations — Completed
May 2024
Identifying and addressing customer needs in a food service setting Full results: Completed
Written communication — Proficient
May 2024
Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity Full results: Proficient
Elementary school classroom management — Proficient January 2021
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Full results: Proficient
Middle school classroom management — Proficient
December 2022
Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
May 2024
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
July 2024
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Analyzing data — Proficient
December 2020
Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data Full results: Proficient
High school classroom management — Proficient
January 2021
Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students Full results: Proficient
Elementary school classroom management — Proficient November 2022
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
December 2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient February 2024
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution — Proficient February 2024
Planning and managing resources to accomplish organizational goals Full results: Proficient
Home health aide skills — Proficient
May 2024
Providing care to patients in a home setting
Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
November 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
May 2024
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and accountable at work Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
References: Contact information available on request Bob Rhodes (Engineer Applied Water Technology);
Lela McNinch (Lecturer: Global Strategic Security Solutions); Donna Connely (Psychologist: Nebraska Correctional Center) Brian Tracy (Executive Trainer: video reference) https://youtu.be/l-w2VzOdL-4
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