Michael A. Pena
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Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central Nebraska, Kearney, Nebraska November 2020 – Current
Connect children with Christian churches in their communities. Train Christian churches on how to teach and reach children with Bible truths. Write quarterly newsletters to all our ministry supporters detailing past, current and future events within the Chapter along with the needs of the Chapter. Publish weekly social media post on Chapter specific updates. Organize, promote, and execute annual Chapter fundraiser. Seek new opportunities to raise support for the Chapter. Corrections Officer, Hall County Department of Correction, Grand Island Nebraska March 2020 – December 2020
Maintain safety of property of life of all staff and inmates. Oversee daily routine and schedule of corrections facility Write accurate reports for all events during 12 shift to insure that all process were followed Quality Engineer, Royal Engineered Composites, Minden, Nebraska, Aug. 2018- Oct. 2019 Lead and manage implementation plans on behalf of Quality including overseeing training, and specialty skill implementation.
Responsible for internal audit activities including shop floor verification audits and internal work instruction audits.
Lead external customer and industry related audit activities as per AS9100 and NADCAP Support continuous improvement efforts with Manufacturing Engineering and Production. Write and revise various quality documents.
Nebraska Law Enforcement Officer, Shelton, Nebraska, November 2016 – August 2017 Protected and served the community
Enforced and educated the community on state and local laws Provided grief counseling
Advised local business, churches, residents, and school on how to increase their security safety measures to provide maximum prevention, monitoring, and safety Facility and Ship Security Auditor, United States Coast Guard, January 2011 - July 2015 Organized and managed U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement teams to provide protection and safety to ports and waterways of the U.S. Enforced all local and national laws and regulations. Trained in the use of deadly force and defense tactics Received the Sharp Shooter Medal in both nine millimeter pistol and M16 Rifle Held the position of Counter Drug and Migrant Officer Received training for proficient use of Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner, L.E.A.P.S., conflict tactics
Held team supervisor position for USCG Law Enforcement Detachment and Tactical Law Enforcement Teams
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U.S. International Policy and Regulations Quality Control Manager, United States Coast Guard, June 2014 - July 2015
Planned, led, and coordinated marine inspections of U.S. commercial vessels in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Led and partnered with domestic and foreign vessel owners/operators to ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws and crew competencies, and security onboard U.S. commercial vessels
Conducted quality control assessments of new USCG approved lifesaving equipment Implemented training for 32 employees with an annual budget of $25,000 as the Unit Training Officer:
• Developed a portable training program to allow all members of the unit to stay up-to date with all U.S. and international regulations. This allowed all members to stay with Pena Page 3 of 4
the ever-changing shipping industry regulations while maintaining a high-tempo traveling schedule
• Budgeted for DHS funding shutdown in order to maintain operational travel demands. This allowed the unit to maintain inspections needed for the commercial shipping Chaplain Liaison Officer, United States Coast Guard, April 2005 – June 2015 Assisted unit members and their families in their religious and spiritual pursuits Provided leadership guidance to upper management to make sure that mission and unit goals aligned ethically and morally with the Coast Guard’s values at large Provided personal and grief counseling to members and their families
U.S. International Policy and Regulations Quality Control Manager, United States Coast Guard, Jan. 2011 - June 2014, division’s largest branch. Conducted plan reviews, damage surveys, repair proposals, and made sure they met the quality requirements of U.S. and international laws and conventions Supervised 13 employees in the proper execution of all inspection activities in the nation’s largest new construction and deep draft dry dock ports Managed branch activities in four state areas with four deep-water ports along 435 miles of coastline, seven inland rivers, and the Outer Continental Shelf Provided leadership, technical expertise, and management of material, financial, and personnel resources of inspections:
• Conducted continual analysis of dynamic industry which led to future forecasting of evolving inspection trends; choreographed key inspection, training assignments to build optimal balance of branch inspection skills so as to best meet Sector’s missions; achieved 100% on time inspection rate
• Provided innovative approach to problems; drew on best practices of other units, deployed policy of peer review of inspections casework prior to submission up the chain, resulting in fewer mistakes while promoting consistency among inspectors
• Ensured well-planned and polished morale events and holiday celebrations
• Forged strong working relationships with coworkers, industry representatives, and interagency partners
Crossfit Coach, Crossfit Mobile and Crossfit Spanish Fort, April 2011 – June 2015 Led people into a healthful lifestyle by providing encouragement and knowledge of CrossFit workouts, movements, principles, and nutrition principles Managed facility budget to pay rent, insurance, and payroll
Health Promotional Coordinator, United States Coast Guard, April 2005 – June 2014 Oversaw Coast Guard quality of required fitness standards to ensure all active duty and reserve members are fit for full duty and ready for all Coast Guard missions Provided nutrition and fitness programs to 250+ members to help increase fitness capabilities. These programs allowed all involved units to maintain mission readiness and high morale which resulted in a decrease in loss of work time due to sickness.
Oversaw bi-annual fitness weigh-ins and tests to ensure all members were within Coast Guard requirements
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Nutrition Substance Supervisor, United States Coast Guard, April 2004 – May 2010 Planned, coordinated, produced, and managed department food supply chain logistics Supervised operational food management needs of all unit operations:
• Supervised the training and professional development of three different unit food operation budgets and preparations, managing a budget over $250,000
• Supervised inventory of all food supplies and kitchen appliances. Insured all deliveries were on time while maintaining high-tempo missions Counselor for Special Needs Children, Children’s Association for Maximum Potential, Summers Of 1999 – 2001
Oversaw the daily needs and well-being of campers with all different types of special needs Helped them attend summer camp activities such as canoeing, horseback riding, arts and crafts, archery, and many more
Encouraged campers to express their individuality to help with their personal growth and education
Education
• Working toward Masters of Arts in Organizational Management, 12 out of 36 units completed, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Alabama
• Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, August 2017, Grand Island, Nebraska
• Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management, December 2009, Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa
• Graduate of Officer Candidate School, United States Coast Guard, 2009, New London, Connecticut
• Honor graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, 2008, Charleston, South Carolina
• Hotel/Restaurant Management, Career Diploma, Penn Foster Career School, 2006 Awards
USCG Achievement Medal (2)
USCG Unit Commendation Ribbon (2)
USCG Commandant Letter of Commendation Letter (2) USCG Good Conduct Medal
References Available Upon Request
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