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Michael A.

Private tutor in Honolulu, HI

Education

Ed.D OL Doctorate in Education of Organizational Leadership, Argosy University 2013 MBA Master of Business Administration, Chaminade University Honolulu 2006 BA Management / Minor in Computer Information Systems, Chaminade University Honolulu 2004 AAS Administration of Justice, Southside Community Collage, Keysville VA 2001 United States Army Military Police Basic and Primary Technical Course-95B Basic Law Enforcement Course, United States Army Recruiting Course and Station Commanders Course, Instructor Training Course & Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, Senior Military Customs Inspector Course, US Army Europe and Seventh Army INT Security Managers Course, US Army Europe Terrorism Counter Action Course, Commonwealth of Virginia Department Of Corrections Basic Correctional Officers Training, Norfolk Sothern Locomotive Engineer School,

Experience

Compliance/Quality Assurance Officer Daily participated in all aspects of the organizations operations. Developed, coordinated, and administered the organizations policies and procedures. Monitored the quality of the company’s services and ensured smooth operations. Provided oversight and ensured compliance with standards of the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the National Independent Private Schools Association (NIPSA), and various State of Hawaii licensing and accreditation program standards. Worked from one of three locations; Loveland Academy on Piikoi St, Marcus House/Nursery in Waiahole on Kam Hwy, and from the owners home office in Kailua. • Acquire CARF re-certification 2007, 2011, 2014: Secured re-accreditation with CARF for five organization programs (i.e., Assessment and Referral, Community Integration, Day Treatment, Out Patient and Therapeutic Living Programs). CARF accreditation team leader commented the Risk Management Plan should be a model for all organizations seeking CARF accreditation and reaccreditation. • Acquire a Certificate of Need for STF: acquired CON to add to the STF application for STF licensure. • Acquire NIPSA certification 2009, 2012, 2014: Secured accreditation with NIPSA for academics and therapy each application year. • Acquire TLP and STF Licensure: Secured licensure from Hawaii State Department of Health of a Therapeutic Living Program (TLP) - secured in 12 months and a Special Treatment Facility (STF). • Comply with DOT and obtain certification for vehicles: Department of Transportation inspection of Motor Vehicle Program commended the Record Keeping system for being complete, current, and easy to navigate. • Acquire commercial kitchen license: Secured licensure for Commercial Kitchen from DOH. • Acquire Food Packaging Certification for nursery: Secured accreditation from the HDOA for a food packaging area. • Provide project management for Waiahole Project: Championed the Waiahole Project, spearheading the construction of Marcus House, nursery construction, and Aquaponics development. • Develop program websites: Planned, developed, and published 2 company websites and individual program websites. • Prepare annual reports: Prepared annual reports for management meeting requirements of CARF, NIPSA, Hawaii Department of Health, and Policy and Procedures of Loveland Academy LLC. • Insure compliance of facilities: Inspected facilities (Piikoi and Waiahole) Projects • Develop set up instructions for DWC 4 Planter Hydroponics Kit • Develop a Hydroponics Grow Guide • Conduct a SWOT analysis • Update and Create a Training Manual • Obtain Licensure for TLP Marcus House II • Apply for Special Treatment Facility (STF) • Applied for DDMR’s Residential Program • Applied for CARF Residential Treatment (RT) • Coordinate volunteers to support the Training Manual project • Developed a Vocational Program Book • Developed a Nursery SOP • Find and have available DOE Chapter 8-60 • Attend a professional development course • Prepare Application for TLP Marcus House III • Apply for WASC affiliation • Find wholesale growers and suppliers • Get Nursery into Farmers Markets • Research set up Merchant Account Assistant Environmental Safety Officer Task: Support the Environmental Safety Office in all areas of responsibilities. Comply with Federal standards to bring University up to code. Develop a workable emergency plan for the University • Worked principally in a clerical and associative capacity covering all aspects of the office: Crime Statistics Survey, Hazard Communication Program and Chemical Hygiene Plan, training program for employees, EPA and OSHA (DOH and HIOSHA agencies in Hawaii), ADA compliance, Emergency procedures, University Vehicle certification program, Campus recyling, program writing for all areas covered by the office, monitoring employees in appropriate programs and record keeping. • Comply with Federal standards to bring University up to code: Provided assistance in complying with the Cleary Act and DOE requirements for Campus Crime Reporting. • Develop a workable emergency plan for the University: Developed workable Emergency Plans and response team for the University, developed and provided training for response team (Building and Area Marshals) in responsibilities in Emergency Evacuations. Important skills include; using computer and Internet research, developing plans, communication and presentation skills, project management and networking. Ensured Safety Equipment and appliances up to date and performed inspections as needed. Developed and displayed Emergency Evacuation Diagrams where needed. Accomplishments included a workable fire and bomb-threat evacuation plan, meeting the DOE requirements for campus crime reporting confirmed by an oversight inspection. Periodic fire drill training and conducting drills. Engine Service Locomotive Engineer March 1997 - April 2001 Task: Operate the locomotive engines to get train from station to station. Included single to multiple engines with train lengths 50 feet to over 1 mile. Maintained proper Air pressure, ensured train and engine brakes function properly, and Safety features and appliances are effective. Ensure proper train handling in all terrain, at all times. Attend and complete required schools and training. Served as a member of the Safety Committee. Train Service Railroad Conductor January 1991 – April 2001 Performed as Train Conductor, served as a member of the Safety Committee representing train crews and locomotive engineers in safety issues. • Ensure the safe movement of trains from station to station (usually 130 miles). • Interact with staff and passengers to enforce compliance with all regulations. • Handle hand throw switches and derails; ensure switches are lined properly for train route to be taken. • Ensure cars or cuts of cars are set off clear of clearance points and secured with hand brakes. • Make arrangements to set off and or pick up cars on the line of road. • Initiate and complete required forms by two-way radio, while train is in motion. • Responsible for making hotel and travel arrangements to hotel for train crewmembers, also • To enter crewmembers payroll information in the computer for timely and proper pay. • Maintain communications with Dispatchers, Bridge Operators, Yard Masters, Engineer and Train crewmembers, and other personnel by two-way radio, hand signals and whistle signals. • Attend and complete required classes • Be available and rested. On call 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week; • Work alone with minimal or no supervision • Perform physical security checks before departure and during trips. • Review instructions to determine unusual circumstances; initiate appropriate precautions. • Required to stay away from home • Stay knowledgeable of operating rules, timetables and dispatcher's and other bulletins • Required to attend and pass an annual Rules Class and Test. • Periodic rules compliance checks are conducted and documented by supervisors, to ensure rules compliance in train operations. • Submit to periodic random drug and alcohol tests. ; • Served as a member of the Safety Committee. Business Owner (Family Restaurant) August 1988-June 1995 Provide a family centered food establishment to compliment the community. Negotiated and purchased an old Ford auto dealership and turned the show room area into a restaurant. Made the plans, bought the materials and did most of the work. Learned marketing, financial budgeting, business management, human resource management, retirement planning, cooking, cleaning and raising children in the business. Complied with Federal, State and Local Regulations, handled complaints and served customers. Employer: Ours Place Self-Storage, Main St. Victoria, VA 23974 Your Position and Title: Owner Task: Provide Self Storage Units and Flee Market space for community. Increased business operations, coordinated planning and construction of eight self-storage units, rented them out. Rented out space for weekend flee market sales, which was under roof for rain or shine. Held auctions and liquidation sales, provided space for boat and antique car storage. Headquarters, 42nd Military Police Group, Mannheim, Germany Dec 1986-Mar 1988 Position and Job Title: S-2 NCOIC /Security Manager, SFC, 94B4H, Task: Prepare for Oversight Re-Inspection by HQS USAEUR and readiness for peacetime and wartime conditions. • Supervised 2 personnel; classified document custodian and Physical Security Specialist. • Analyzed Inspection results identified areas needing improvement and collaboratively prepared an improvement plan. • Implemented data control into the personnel records system that facilitated identifying current security clearances; ensuring proper security classifications to those who need it. • Trained the trainers in all aspects of the organizations security efforts. • Developed and trained a task force to respond to a multilevel building occupied by US forces and families in case of terrorist or aggressive attack. Coordinated with the local German National authorities in responsibilities and operational procedures. • Established and set up operations, that for the first time, operational in a war time environment in the woods, away from the office environment. Outcome: The organization received an Outstanding Oversight Inspection by United States Army Europe’s Office, Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, and improved security and readiness organization wide. The Organization Security Program was used as a model. United States Army Military Police School, Fort McClellan, AL May 1985-Dec 1986 Position Title and Duties: Senior Instructor, SFC, 95B4H Task: Provide Instruction to MP Students and Improve Pass Rate. • Directed the quality training and administered testing of approximately 9,000 Military Police students annually in five classes. • Analyzed, evaluated and implemented a rewrite of the Evidence Class Lesson Plans, Instructor Notes, and Test Administrators Manual, and with innovation in presenting this material was able to capture and hold the attention of students, which greatly increased the quality of training received which was evident by the high increase in first time pass rates of this class and other classes. • Directed a Special Team to successfully rewrite all the Department of Basic Military Police Training Policy and Precedent Letters. This task was accomplished where others had failed in the past. United States Army Recruiting Command Feb 1982-May 1985 USADRC Richmond, Richmond, VA, w/duty , 104 High St, Farmville, VA Position Title and Duties: Station Commander, SSG, 95B30, OOE30, Task: Provide Qualified Applicants for Army Enlistment. • Performed duties as an on production station commander. In the history of recruiting a new recruiter has never been considered to perform as a Station Commander; I did what was never done before, and was successful, making the organization successful. • When taking the Farmville Station it ranked low in high quality enlistments, to become one of the top stations in the command. • Developed and implemented a training program for those waiting to enlist, which resulted in many high school students attaining leadership positions and excel in their Army Basic Training Units and Military Schools. • Coached kids football and was President of a Combined PTA of three schools. Headquarters, 793rd Military Police Battalion, Nurnburg, FRG Sept 1980-Feb 1982 Position Title and Duties: Safety and Publications NCO Task: Improve Safety and Publications Management for Battalion • Analyzed the forms management program and publications management program. Identified deficiencies, prepared and implemented improvement plans, monitored results, and reported outcomes. Resulting in all companies of the corporation having required publications and forms, and receipt of new changes as they came out; improving mission accomplishment and meeting deadlines. • Performed safety inspections, recorded and reported accident according to OSHA requirements; resulted in meeting OSHA standards and improved prevention of accidents or incidents. • Participated in the Annual German American Track and Field Meet, won a Bronze Medal in the shot put event. • Coached the organizations Football Team and won the USAEUR Military Police Battalion Pig Football Tournament, took home a very large trophy. Improved German American relationships and had fun. • Established a Driver Safety Award Program for operating Army Motor Vehicles without accident or traffic violations for Military Personnel, and an award for Military family member motor vehicle operators. Recipients were excited and pleased in being recognized; improving vehicle operations and moral. 630th Military Police Company, Erlangen, Germany Mar 1979-Sept 1980 Position Title and Duties: Squad Leader and Training NCO, SSG, E-6, 95B20 Task: Supervise and train squad members in law enforcement, combat missions, and maintenance of vehicles, weapons, and squad equipment. Improve Training and Moral. • Supervised eight squad members. • Analyzed the training program and determined realistic training was needed. • Developed and implemented a realistic squad training program and platoon training program to improve the skills, knowledge of duties, and provide realistic situations to gain experience. Success was evident in field exercises in mission accomplishment. • Promoted self-improvement and education opportunities for squad members, resulting in improved performance, high levels of self-esteem and a “can do attitude”. • Created an extremely methodical counseling system used to counsel subordinates, resulting in superior performance individually and as a team. • Overall; organization and attention to detail won highest praises during inspections by higher commands. • Coached Dependent Youth Activities football, the purpose of the Youth Sports Program was to develop better people as well as athletes. 515th Military Police Company, Fort Pickett, Virginia Aug 1975-Mar 1979 Provost Marshal Operations Sergeant Desk Sergeant Patrol Supervisor, Senior Patrolman, Patrolman Military Police Advanced Individual Training, Fort Gordon, GA Basic Combat Training, Fort Ord, CA Awards/Accomplishments E7 / SFC (13 years of service), 4 US Army Commendation Medals, 2 US Army Achievement Medals, US Army Recruiter Badge with 3 gold stars, Letters of Accommodation/Appreciation, Certificates of Achievement, 3 CARF and 2 NIPSA accreditations, Licensure of Therapeutic Living program, Certificate of Need for Special Treatment Facility, Licensure of Special Treatment Facility, Hawaii HDOA Food Safety Certification, Commercial Kitchen Certification, 12 Certificates of Continuing Education (each awarded 6 CEUs).

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Any day at any time

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Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee

Hobbies

Activities I enjoy: Swimming, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Yoga, Financial Education/Real Estate Investing, Guitar, Movies and pop corn, Grand kids, Spades, Desk Top Publishing/Website Design, and Searching the Web.

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