Mike Major

About Mike Major

Experienced military officer and Director of Career Services with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Interviewing, Organizational Development, Recruiting, Social Media, and Training. Strong community and social services professional with ABD status at Wayne State University for a Ph.D. in Communication and holds a Master of Arts (MA) focused in Communication and Multimedia from Saginaw Valley State University.

Experience

1. HR Officer

   US Navy

   Jun 2008 — Present

   HR Officer in the United States Navy Reserve• Currently assigned to Leadership and Ethics Command (NLEC) to facilitate leadership courses to U.S. Naval officers.• Mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) to Ghazni, Afghanistan as an embedded adviser with the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP) specializing in the areas of Public Affairs and Construction/Contracting with over $3.38 million in contracts awarded• Recalled to the U.S. Naval Academy as an instructor in the English department and recognized with the Class of 1951 Military Teaching Excellence Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a military faculty member• Cross-Assigned to Naval Personnel Command and considered a subject matter expert in Federal Military Human Resources requirements• Awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Action Ribbon for Meritorious Service during OEF• Oversee training and regular evaluations for an Operational Support Unit (50+ sailors) in Saginaw, MI• Successfully mobilized 10% of the Operational Support Unit to support the Global War on Terror in 2011, playing a pivotal role in NOSC Saginaw achieving the #1 Ranking for Midwest Reserve Centers• Initiated a comprehensive training plan for NOSC Saginaw Sailors that increased Navy Advancement Exam test scores by 24 percent and advanced 16 Sailors over a 1-year period• Led a detachment of 21 Sailors and a float asset of more than in New Orleans on an 11 parade, 14-day Mardi Gras season in February 2009 that was seen by more than 2 million people and oversaw the creation of multimedia awareness clips, an overhaul of the float\'s electrical system and repairs to its generator• Received Letter of Commendation after leading 32 Sailors in support of Navy Recruiting District New Orleans Mardi Gras parade festival in 2008• Organized the Operational Support Unit of 67 Sailors into two divisions, streamlining communications and increasing unit mobilization readiness from 60% to 89% within three months

Education

• Saginaw Valley State University

  Master of Arts (MA), Comminication and Multimedia

  2008

• Saginaw Valley State University

  Master of Education (MEd), Principalship

  2005

• Wayne State University

  Ph.D., Communication

  2021

• Saginaw Valley State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, French

  1999

Skills

• Resume Writing
• Conflict Resolution
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Employee Training
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Higher Education
• Coaching
• Personnel Management
• College Recruiting
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Career Development
• Human Resources
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Career Counseling
• Non-Profits
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Policy
• Social Media
• Program Management
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Public Speaking
• Adult Education
• Social Networking
• Program Evaluation
• Interviews