Michael A. Cardinalli

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Director of Engineering that will use proven effective leader capable of building highly effective teams that is conscious of their integral part in improving productivity and quality.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of EngineeringJuly 2007 Present
Dolce International, Midland, MI
Maintain a 131 room hotel to include contract and budget management.
Directs a 6 person maintenance staff.
Construction liaison with general contractor, owner and corporate managers for a 37 million dollar renovation.
Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules.
Controlled all company assets, facilities and equipment. Purchased new equipment, oversaw facility renovation projects, developed and conducted training programs.

Facilities SupervisorSept. 1999 March 2004
Citizens Banking Corporation, Flint, MI
Maintained 500,000+ sq. ft. combined office space to include contract and budget management, resource assignments and remodeling projects. Responsible for the direction and coordination of a 25 person maintenance staff.
Designed extensive training program that resulted in increased efficiency and productivity.
Developed a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance Program that extended the life of mechanical systems and reduced downtime by 7%.
Managed & maintained a capital and expense budget of over 3 million dollars.
Responsible for vendor and contractor selection, negotiations and management.
Performed potential employee interviews, created job descriptions and conducted fair and encouraging performance appraisals.
Mentored junior staff to achieve promotion levels.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE (UNITED STATES NAVY)
Surface Operations Officer, Navy Operation Support Center Saginaw, MISept. 2008 Present
Promoted to ensign following a competitive selection process.
Supervise and train over 50 sailors to keep a ready reserve force.

Tactical Operation Center Supervisor, Kuwait July 2006 April 2007
Supervised 20 personnel responsible for scheduling customs inspections for personnel and equipment throughout Kuwait and Iraq.
Significantly improved the scheduling process for 400 Customs Inspectors by eliminating redundant work and establishing quality control procedures.

Office Manager, Military Enlistment Processing Station Troy, MIMarch 1995 April 1998
Responsible for managing the daily operations of applicant enlistment into the U.S. Navy.
Supervised six military members and two civilian employees.
Personally interviewed over 400 applicants while overseeing processing for over 4,000.
Reduced recruit-training deficiencies from 13%+ to 3.2%.
Received high achievement of Outstanding on 2 annual administrative inspections.
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MILITARY EXPERIENCE (cont.)
Operation Scheduler, San Diego, CA March 1992 March 1995
Drafted schedules for 13 Fast Attack Submarines.
Interpreted complicated instructions for San Diego Submarine Operating areas.
Calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment completing last minute changes.

Assistant Navigator, Pearl Harbor, HI March 1987 March 1992
Daily responsibilities included correcting charts and publications, prepare voyage plans and to calibrate electronic navigational equipment.
Completed a rigorous Submarine Qualification Training program to include knowledge, operation and proper shutdown of 100+ systems in the area of electrical, mechanical, electromechanical and hydraulic systems.
Required to draw, read and interpret blue prints and schematics of each system from memory.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Consultant April 2005 July 2006
Labadie Auto Company Bay City, MI
Drafted worksheet proposals for over 100 new and used vehicles.
Negotiated pricing with clients, banks, and insurance companies along with internal negotiations.
Coordinated payoffs with leasing companies, banks and credit unions.
Left position for a one-year deployment to Kuwait with the United States Navy.

Financial Representative March 2004 March 2005
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Saginaw, MI
Interviewed, counseled and advised individuals and businesses to determine short and long term financial goals.
Completed requirements for Life and Health License for the State of Michigan.

EDUCATION / TECHNICAL TRAINING
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Northwood University, Midland, MI

Submarine Navigation School, Groton, CT
Navy Leadership School & Certified Instructor Training, New Orleans, LA

HONORS & AWARDS
Sailor of the Year, State of Michigan in 1995, 2000, and 2005
Sailor of the Quarter, 2001, 2002, and 2003
Recipient, Six Navy & Marine Corp. Achievement Medals
Recipient, Numerous letters of Commendation and Appreciation from Unites States Navy
President, First Class Petty Officers Association 2005-2006