MICHAEL WALDROP
Drummonds,TN
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven retired Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate with 23 years of exemplary service in the U.S. Navy. Proven expertise in budget allocation, man-power distribution, training and instruction, leadership, administration in accordance to applicable policies. Adept at managing large teams, coordinating complex operations, and enhancing mission readiness. Strong communicator with a track record of improving processes, mentoring personnel, and ensuring operational excellence. Active Secret Clearance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Assistant (Military) GS 07 ST01
Navy Personnel Command
Millington, TN
07.2025 - Current
- Screened for care availability for over 2,000 Navy personnel Exceptional Family Members prior to releasing orders.
- Prepared reports on Navy personnel enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), distribution and turnover rates, and other manpower metrics for management review.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Collaborated with department managers on workforce planning strategies to identify staffing needs within their teams accurately.
- Streamlined administrative tasks, such as scheduling and document management, to improve EFMP distribution efficiency.
Supervisor of Maintenance and administration
Tennessee State parks and recreation
TN State
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Supervises 10 personnel in customer service, communication practices, problem solving and the facility management of 1,100 acres of pristine forest in the heart of Memphis.
- Achieved 100% compliance by conducting 50 training sessions on federal, state and local safety regulations.
- Leadership In Tennessee State Parks
- Directed a team of 10 managing 1100 acres.
Naval Surface Vessel Home Port Change and Decommission Officer
Navy Personnel Command
Millington, TN
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Direct liaison with the Exceptional Family Member (EFM) Program Office and applicable Placement Coordinator at NPC during homeport shift and decommissioning for proper placement of EFM in accordance with applicable categories.
- Directly trains and supervises 250 naval personnel in man-power distribution to all surface vessels ensuring all ships deployment schedules are maintained with the required personnel to execute mission readiness.
- Oversees the execution of over 5,000 official naval personnel orders for regional and coastal relocation for personnel, dependents and managed the disbursement of over $50m in entitlements.
- Trains both naval forces leadership in the Pacific and Atlantic region on the proper adherence to recent and continuing legislative changes.
- Supported employee relations, handling conflicts and improving satisfaction rates by 75%.
- Developed policies and procedures aligning with Navy goals and requirements for home port shifts and decommissioning of naval vessels.
- Budget Management
- Managed $50m in naval disbursements with complete accuracy.
Departmental and Mobile training Team Senior Enlisted Leader
Helicopter Strike Squadron Maritime THREE SEVEN
Hawaii
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Delivered over 20,000 hours of classroom and hands-on instruction to over 1,800 students in proper safety, flight deck and firefighting procedures.
- Managed 27 personnel in proper administration assistance in accordance with policy for a 750-personnel command unit.
- Organized employee development programs, contributing to a 95% increase in employee skills and retention.
- Training Excellence
- Delivered 20,000 hours of training safely.
Airfield Facilities Leading Chief Petty Officer
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
Maryland
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed 25 personnel for the preventive and corrective maintenance on eight Aircraft Emergency assessment stations resulting in a 99.9% airfield readiness rate.
- Conducted counseling, interviews, evaluations and assignment of 700 personnel increasing employee skills, development, and retention.
- CINC NFAAS Coordinator for Region.
Flight Deck Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS IWO JIMA
Jacksonville, FL
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Directly managed 350 personnel on 40,000 preventive and corrective maintenance actions totaling 811,000 man-hours with zero safety mishaps.
- Trained 1,000 personnel on proper safety procedures on flight deck aviation operations.
- Administered, managed and evaluated 2,500 aviation flight deck certifications and qualifications to conform to Naval Aviation Air Commands (NAVAIR) rigorous standards.
Leading Petty Officer
Naval Air Station
Jacksonville, FL
02.2006 - 06.2009
- Supervised 35 Personnel on Airfield safety and operating procedures.
- Maintained records, certifications, qualifications, and supply requests ensuring data privacy compliance and accuracy.
- Submitted repair requests and scheduled routine maintenance as necessary on all equipment.
Aircraft Director and Landing Signalmen Enlisted
USS BATAAN
Jacksonville, FL
10.2001 - 02.2006
- Trained 60 personnel in safety and proper shipboard flight deck operations.
- Maintained logs and correspondence with accuracy and safe guarding within the PII guidelines.
Education
Navy Instructor Training -
Navy Instructor Training
Associate's degree - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Skills
- MNA
- Information management
- Teams
- NP2
- EAIS Systems
- Computer literacy
- Peoplesoft
- NSIPS
- Word
- Employee Relations
- HR Policies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Salesforce
- MTS
- Budgeting
Accomplishments
- Increased Employee Retention
- Implemented employee engagement programs resulting in a 35% increase in retention rates.
- Developed HR Policies
- Created and implemented HR Policies that insured compliance with employee DOD/DON laws and improved workplace efficiency.
Certification
- Master Training Specialist
- Casualty assistance calls officer training (CACO)
- Command navy leader development facilitator certification course (C-NLDF)
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant (Military) GS 07 ST01
Navy Personnel Command
07.2025 - Current
Supervisor of Maintenance and administration
Tennessee State parks and recreation
10.2024 - 07.2025
Naval Surface Vessel Home Port Change and Decommission Officer
Navy Personnel Command
08.2021 - 10.2024
Departmental and Mobile training Team Senior Enlisted Leader
Helicopter Strike Squadron Maritime THREE SEVEN
07.2017 - 08.2021
Airfield Facilities Leading Chief Petty Officer
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
06.2014 - 07.2017
Flight Deck Leading Chief Petty Officer
USS IWO JIMA
06.2009 - 06.2014
Leading Petty Officer
Naval Air Station
02.2006 - 06.2009
Aircraft Director and Landing Signalmen Enlisted
USS BATAAN
10.2001 - 02.2006
Associate's degree - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Navy Instructor Training -
Navy Instructor Training
TRAINING / COURSES
- Senior Enlisted Academy
- Senior Enlisted Academy Resident Course