Michael G.

Clark
1303 St. Michaels Way
Newport News, VA 23606
(321) 890-2235
Michaelg.clark@us.army.mil
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United States Military Academy Engineering graduate plus MS from The Naval Postg
raduate School with 30+ years of diverse experience in managing programs, managi
ng multi-million dollar budgets, and improving processes and quality performance
. Ranked by superiors in the top one percent of all Army Colonels in leadershi
p, judgment, dedication, and integrity. Top Secret security clearance.
Reorganization/Budget & Fiscal Management/ Operations Management
Strategic Planning/Coalition Building/Program Management
Personnel Development/Quality & Process Improvements/Policy Formation
* Management and Operations: Solid business acumen; accomplished by administerin
g multi-million dollar budgets associated with complex organizations. Expert at
building high performing teams. Recognized as a results-oriented management pr
ofessional with exceptional skills in solving complex problems using innovative
approaches and ideas. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of operations, project de
velopment and strategic planning; experienced at developing and implementing pol
icies, procedures, and plans.
* Cross-Cultural Diversity Management: Global perspective with a management phi
losophy that projects efficiency, attitude, and leadership. Consistently and qu
ickly adapts to changing environments, people, and management styles. Recognize
d for mentoring, coaching, and earning the respect of superiors, peers, trainees
, and subordinates from diverse backgrounds.
* Leadership: Established a strong record of trust at the highest levels of gov
ernment. Successful leader of large and diverse groups of people during both pe
acetime and crisis. Fosters team cohesion and sets high standards for all witho
ut compromise or redefinition.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Army Training Team Leader - BAE Systems - (December 2009 - Present)
As the senior Army trainer I am responsible for all Counter - Improvised Explosi
ve Device (C-IED) training offered to Army units deploying to Iraq and Afghanist
an. This includes training analyst on a variety of computer applications design
ed to assist the commanders with planning for and executing attacks on enemy C-I
ED networks. I supervise 32 personnel ensuring the instruction they give is w
orld-class and completely up to date. I am responsible for the daily operations
of the C-IED teams located at five major combat training centers in the United
States and Europe. I am also responsible for briefing high level military and c
ivilian leaders on the capabilities of the training division within the Joint Co
unter-IED Operations and Integration Center (JTCOIC).
Senior Military Analyst - Cubic Applications Inc. - (July - December 2009)
As a senior operations expert, I designed and implemented staff training exercis
es to assess the readiness of senior military commands throughout the Department
of Defense. These multi-million dollar evaluation and training events raised t
he capability of deploying staffs by an estimated 30% allowing well trained staf
fs to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Deputy Director - Joint Center for International Security Force Assistance (
2007 - June 2009)
As a senior Colonel in the US Army, I led the US Military Security Force Assista
nce program on behalf of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. I successfully
developed and implemented the US military programs designed to prepare US forces
for security capacity building missions with our allies especially those dealin
g with cross cultural competency. I built lasting relationships with the US int
eragency including the Department of State, Office of the Secretary of Defense,
and the US Agency for International Development. I successfully led a staff of
40 men and women from all four uniformed services with an annual budget of $1.6
million. I doubled the capacity of the center to provide assistance and service
s to the Department of Defense in less than two years.
Senior Advisor to the Iraqi Army - (2006-2007)
As the senior US military advisor to the Iraqi Ground Forces Command, I establis
hed an enduring relationship based on trust and confidence with senior Iraqi mil
itary leaders including the Minister of Defense and influential General Officers
. This relationship allowed the Iraqis to take charge of their army and paved t
he way for US force reductions. I expertly built the 30-person military advisin
g team recognized as the finest ever deployed to Iraq. I supervised the trainin
g and operational duties of 460 Iraqi Officers while successfully accomplishing
hundreds of daily tasks under adverse conditions. I successfully managed an ann
ual budget in excess of $40 million.
Chief of Staff - Joint Multinational Training Command - (2005-2006)
As the senior staff officer of this 150-member staff supporting a 3500-member co
mmand, I expertly managed and coordinated the administration, personnel, operati
ons, logistics, communications, and facility maintenance of the $1 billion train
ing center. I successfully executed a $50 million annual budget supporting the
education and training of 160,000 men and women at the premier US Army training
center in Germany. I saved the tax payers $4 million annually by improving busi
ness practices and instituting better operational controls and I reorganized the
headquarters staff to operate 40% more efficiently.
Commander, Warrior Preparation Center - (2003-2005)
As the commander of the US Army and Air Force premiere training simulation cente
r, I supervised 126 military staff and 150 contractors assigned to support the e
ducation and training of the US European Command and both NATO and non-NATO memb
er countries. I successfully executed a $26 million annual budget while restruct
uring numerous business practices. I established budget controls to save 30% in
expenditures while doubling the number of education and training events conduct
ed annually.
Inspector General - US Army Europe - (2001-2003)
As the senior Inspector General, I was responsible for all inspections, investig
ations, and customer support of the 150 Inspectors General throughout Europe. I
established and maintained the highest operational and training standards which
resulted in reducing customer complaints by 70% over a two year period. These
standards are still in use today. I reorganized operational procedures to doubl
e the number of inspections conducted annually and instituted senior officer tra
ining programs that reduced the number of investigations by 50%. I successfully
implemented an annual budget of $5 million and expertly managed facilities wort
h $15 million.
Division Chief - Joint Staff, The Pentagon - (1999-2001)
As the officer in charge of US military policy toward southeastern Europe, I bui
lt lasting cooperative relationships with numerous US governmental agencies incl
uding the Department of State, National Security Agency, and US Agency for Inter
national Development. I coordinated US Government policy on Bosnia and Kosovo a
nd developed the military programs responsible for preparing former Warsaw Pact
countries for entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). These p
rograms resulted in all three Baltic States, Slovakia, Slovenia, Czech Republic,
Hungary, and Poland joining the alliance.
Awards/Military Education
* Defense Meritorious Service, Legion of Merit and Bronze Star recipient.
* US Army War College graduate (1999), Command and General Staff College graduat
e (1991).