Background: Mike Driscoll
Current Residence:
Key West, Florida
Special Skills & Knowledge:
Selected to be one of 40 master chiefs out of 3,400 to be on the Chief of
Naval Operations and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy's Leadership
Panel providing input on the future of the US Navy's mission and vision for
the 21st Century.
Certified US Navy Master Training Specialist Highly motivated with a winning
attitude. Believe in leading by example. Understand the value of time
management and the critical nature of planning in order to maximize the
efficiency of each program. Believe in accountability and taking
responsibility for my results with a no-excuses attitude. Skilled in
effective communication, both oral and written, to convey ideas.
Exceptionally strong analytical skills. Have years of experience
in working with budgets both planning and adhering to. Live life by core
values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Strong sense of loyalty and duty.
Education
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University of Central Florida
4001 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816
(407) 823-2000
Masters
Major - Education
(In progress)
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Columbia College
1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, Missouri 65216
(573) 875-8700
Graduated: Bachelor's Degree - March 1990
Major: History
Minor: Government
3.6 out of 4.0
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Monsignor Scanlon High School
915 Hutchinson River Parkway
Bronx, New York 10465-1897
(718) 430-0100
Graduated: June 1972
Other Qualifications: Leadership, Human Resource
Management courses provided by the Navy Graduated
from the United States Navy Senior Enlisted Academy Navy Basic Law
Enforcement School Leadership and Management Education and Training
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Experience:
July 2002 to Oct 2005: Regional Command Master Chief, Asia/Pacific Region
Accomplishments:
Instituted a training program for 33 regional command
master chiefs and senior enlisted leaders ensuring all the latest
information and tools were in place in order to lead Sailors to success.
Established the required regular Quality of Life (QOL) meetings to address
NEX, commissary, education, and support issues, and invited active duty and
dependents to participate.
Served as the top authority for decisive action
on over 20,000 personnel Overseas Tour Requests.
Wrote a quarterly column for publication in the region's base newspapers. Responsible to respond for press interviews on region issues for Stars and Stripes Pacific Newspaper (PDFs)
and Armed Forces Network news.
Honored by the Japanese Chief of Naval Operations for my work with personnel issues with the Japanese Maritime Defense Force (Japanese Navy). I worked closely with the command master
chiefs of the Japanese Navy training them as leaders, administrators and how
to best manage their human resources.
Operations:
In the aftermath of Typhoon Pongsona (12/2002), I volunteered
for a special project and was selected by the commander of the U.S. Pacific
Fleet to lead 50 volunteers of military, DOD civilians and dependants from
Japan to help support families in Guam and provide over 3,500 military and
their families a holiday meals. Coordinating with the Defense Commissary
Agency and with Pacific Fleet military assets, we were able to transport,
prepare, and serve Christmas dinner to military personnel and their families
in typhoon-ravaged Guam.
October 1999 to July 2002: Command Master Chief of USS Harry S Truman, Norfolk, VA.
Accomplishments:
As a command master chief, I kept the Commanding Officer of the nuclear
aircraft carrier aware of existing or potential situations and assess
options for various issues to reflect the most efficient organization.
Accomplishments: Developed procedures and most efficient practices which
positively impacted the mission, readiness, welfare and morale of over 5500
Sailors. Formulated and implemented policies concerning community support
programs, classification of positions and services, means of filling
vacancies including the use of the command's Priority Placement Program,
with a constant focus on meeting our customers' high expectations.
Managed a work force of 15 operations specialists in the planning and
execution of the loading and off-loading of nearly 10,000 passengers on over
500 cargo/passenger aircraft landing on the carrier during deployment
outside of the United States.
Supervised the arrival ceremonies for over 100 VIPs arriving on board the
USS Harry S Truman, including high ranking military and civilian personnel
from all nations. Received personal recognition for my leadership and
organizational skills in two ongoing military operations: Northern and
Southern Watch.
Trained a team of 25 senior enlisted in writing procedures for safe
operations ashore, culminating in a successful cruise with no safety or
liberty incidents.
Established a disciplinary review board that handled minor infractions of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Navy Regulations. Commended for my
personal involvement in the retention of quality Sailors, the ship received
two consecutive Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Retention
Excellence Awards. Under my leadership, reenlistments increased by 10
percent each year and reduced attrition from 50 percent to 15.7 percent in
two years which surpassed the Type Commanders CVN retention rate by 3
percent.
Positively improved morale by initiating the show "Ask the Chief" which was
televised on board the ship on its closed circuit TV system, addressing
various issues that affect our Sailors and their families. Completed a
three-year tour with no fatalities attributed to traffic or industrial
causes.
July 1996 to September 1999: Command Master Chief Naval Air Station, Key West, FLA.
Accomplishments:
Senior Enlisted advisor to the Commanding Officer (CEO) of one of the
largest military airports in Southern Florida. Responsible for establishing
programs for retention, morale, safety and security of over 350 sailors.
Liaison for over 1500 enlisted personnel from 27 tenant activities attached
to the base.
Developed procedures and most efficient practices and policies concerning
community support programs, classification of positions and services, means
of filling vacancies including the use of the command's Priority Placement
Program, with a constant focus on vacancy fills to better provide service
which exceeded our customers' high expectations.
Supervised management of Navy Family and Bachelor Housing; Morale, Welfare, and Recreation; Fleet and Family Services; Child Care; Family Advocacy and federal civil service working closely with the Human Resources Service Center regarding
labor/employee relations, Worker's Compensation and training, coordinating
with the appropriate Specialists to address military personnel-related areas
such as EEO and sexual harassment, benefits and awards programs,
disciplinary issues, personal and professional development, workplace
safety, human resource programs, recognition and awards, and evaluation and
counseling programs.
Led a team of 35 to ensure housing services provided to over 1,500 service
members and their families from all five branches of the service were
efficient and effective.
Reorganized a failing security department by increasing patrols and training
to over 350 military and civilian personnel on proper security procedures.
Planned and instituted the placement of guards back on all gates throughout
the facility, increasing security. Directed a work force of 25 airfield
operations specialists in the loading and off-loading of over 400 U.S. Air
Force and U.S. Navy passenger and cargo aircraft during squadron deployments
to Key West.
Supervised the arrival ceremonies for over 40 VIPs arriving at the base,
including high ranking military and civilian personnel from all nations. Was
the main working force behind a successful 100th commemoration of the
Sinking of the Maine Memorial. Organized, raised funds and hosted the
Traveling Viet Nam Veterans Wall for its first visit to Key West, enabling
veterans, family and children to see the wall and experience its presence in
the community.
Commended for having been directly responsible for all time high
reenlistment rate of 53 percent. Commended for instituting and chairing
dozens of programs to ensure awards, professional development, QOL and
discipline were immediately addressed.
February 1994 to July 1996: Command Master Chief of Carrier Air Wing Seven, Oceana, VA.
The Wing consisted of 10 tactical aviation squadrons with
over 90 aircraft and 2,200 crew. The Air Wing deployed on board the USS
George Washington an aircraft carrier.
Accomplishments:
Revised the way shore patrol was planned, trained and
assigned in order to better ensure the safety of our Sailors and to see that
no laws were broken in the various countries the air wing and ship visited.
Revised the way kitchen duty was assigned on board the USS George
Washington, enabling a much fairer system, improving morale and seeing that
each Sailor contributed his or her time, but not to excess. Completed a
three-year tour where there were no fatalities attributed to traffic or
industrial causes.
Planned and executed 8 on-loads and off-loads on board USS George Washington
of equipment necessary to sustain 75 aircraft and 2500 personnel. Developed
an efficient and effect cargo inspection program for security, safety and
contraband.
Supervised 14 air lifts of over 1200 personnel, their personal effects and
the equipment needed to sustain 75 combat tactical aircraft to four
different locations in the United States.
Facilitated and activated a plan for the squadron Command Master Chief's to
reward deserving Sailors returning from an underway period by giving a fair
share amount of seats on the first airlift back to their duty station.
Directly responsible for establishing the command's Auxiliary Resale Outlet
(ARO) and passed all annual fiscal oversight reviews, enabling the command
to realize additional profits for their recreational fund.
March 1991 - February 1994: Command Master Chief of Strike Fighter Squadron Eighty One, Cecil Field, FLA.
Senior Enlisted advisor to the Commanding Officer during a war deployment to Desert Storm on board the USS Saratoga.
Accomplishments:
Employed a program that improved 260 Sailors' Bachelor
Housing process when the squadron returned from a deployment: all single
Sailors reported to a barracks room that had pre-staged refreshments and
each member was able to select his or her roommates and complete an express
check in. This expedited the process over the previous "first come, first
serve" method where there was no roommate preference and the check in
process took hours to complete.
Directed the establishment of the first Single Sailor Recreation (Liberty)
Program for Naval Air Station Cecil Field that promoted existing Moral
Welfare and Recreational (MWR) activities which offered recreation skills
development.
Planned and executed 12 air lifts of 260 personnel, their personal effects
and equipment to sustain 11 F/A 18's.
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