Michael Drum Email & Phone Number

Syracuse, New York, United States

The Operations Manager assists the Executive Director of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) in managing the daily operations, mission, and financial operations of the office. The Operations Manager is responsible for planning and the execution of events, managerial oversight of event sub-committees, and oversight and coordination of veteran.

Syracuse, New York

• Program lead for all calendar and training scheduling, coordinate marketing resources and training supplies, address budgetary problems, and provide administrative support for 35 FT employees located at 19 DOD.
• Continuous logistical, communication, and media support to ensure the successful implementation and expansion of new satellite locations, pilot programs, and onboarding processes for new team members. I have personally.
• Assist National Leadership Team on strategic policy implementation, professional development training, and recruitment events. Assist Directors with proposal presentations, annual and quarterly programming recruitment.
• 2020-2021: Employer Partner support and collaborative partner lead for several other VSO relationships (veteran service organizations – ACP, HHUSA, TMF, etc.). Owner and curator of O2O testimonial archive/storytelling.
• Assist O2O National Leadership Team with creating, implementing and communicating strategic programmatic policies, to include the collection and submission of funding report content.
• Assist with O2O training events and conferences including logistical planning and administrative support. Work with outside vendors for food and accommodations, and facilitating reimbursement.

Syracuse University

• Worked closely with active duty and transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses. Responsibilities included addressing their inquiries, providing guidance and support to select the right programs and.
• Review of over 7,000 applications with the Enrollment Services team which provided numerous veterans with professional career training, industry recognized certifications, and employability skills.
• Completed crucial tasks to support internal and external partners to meet key performance indicators in the career preparation portfolio.Duties included: -Serve as the primary point of contact for interested program.

Research, exhibit creation, event preparation, undergrad tour guide, and updating displays in a museum's military history collection which includes over 10,000 items of both local and national prominence. I personally modernized and completed physical displays of the following collections: American Civil War, Spanish-American War, American Indian Wars.

Syracuse, New York Area

Squad Leader with management and tactical skills (Echo Company, 4th LAR (Light Armored Reconnaissance BN- Syracuse, NY). As a Sergeant I had to prioritize operational tasks and maintain complete accountability of all personnel (as well as serialized gear, equipment and technology) under my charge, as well as instruct and mentor my team’s warrior.

I received a BN level meritorious promotion amongst my peers in a continuously changing environment of unit team building and live fire training upkeep. “The fire team leader carries out the orders of the squad leader. He is responsible for the fire discipline and control of his fire team and for the condition, care, and economical use of its weapons and.

0311 - Infantry Rifleman. Over a 6 year period, I acquired experience in professional guidance and mentoring, management, and working with cross functional teams in a time sensitive environment. As an NCO and Sergeant I was directly responsible for the safety, development, and mentorship of over 15 personnel and accountable for the advanced weapon systems.

20 plus projects in the greater Upstate NY area

Executive Masters Of International Relations - Maxwell School Of Citizenship And Public Affairs

(In Progress)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Associate Of Arts - Aa, History

Education record

Advanced Leadership Tools and Techniques, Orders, Marine Corps Tactics, Professional Mentoring and Counseling, Administration, Offensive.