Michael Ochs Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Kentucky Area

As a Demand and Portfolio Management Leader, I collaborate on plans and strategies of the related lines of business into an execution roadmap, and then use that roadmap to shape the related project portfolio and to guide the resources assigned to that portfolio. I assure that projects within each portfolio are achieving strategic and tactical objectives while balancing priorities, deadlines, portfolio budget, and resources at a high level. Finally, I am responsible for communicating status and results to related line-of-business partners.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

As a Business Technology Services Leader, I translated plans and strategies of the Business Technology Leadership (BTL) organization and the related line of business (LOB) into an execution roadmap, and then used that roadmap to shape the related project portfolio and guide the resources assigned to that portfolio. The Service Leader assures that the projects within a portfolio are achieving strategic and tactical objectives while balancing priorities, deadlines, and resources at a high level. Finally, the Services Leader communicates status and results to the BTL organization and to related line-of-business partners.I excelled in a company whose primary focus is on the well-being of its members, and was dedicated to shifting perceptions of the health insurance industry. I believed our role went beyond that of a provider to that of a well-being partner who empowered members to live a life that’s healthy, active, and rewarding. Humana's diverse lines of business work to serve all types of consumers. From families to seniors to military members to self-employed individuals, there was a plan to meet many unique needs. Humana's associates and corporate leaders are committed to customer service. Our team used innovation to deliver results to our consumers.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Technology Program Manager responsible for the planning, execution, and closing of a broader collection of related projects or business objectives (a program) that are closely related and necessary as a whole in order to deliver on a given business goal or objective. Managed multiple related projects within a program. Worked on complex issues where analysis of situations or data required an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercised judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networked with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

Kentucky

Project Manager in the Clinical Information Technology field. Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects with 10 or more assigned concurrently. Lead multiple scrum teams in Agile and Waterfall methodologies successfully.

Kentucky

Manages membership program and works with Commander for overall management of our VFW Post. Performs Military Funeral Honors and Other Ceremonial Veterans Events with a team consisting of dedicated fellow veterans, who volunteer their time to perform memorial ritual services free of charge. Honor Guard performs burial site and funeral home services for departed veterans while also representing the post at various Veteran Day and Memorial Day events throughout the community. The VFW 1170 Honor Guard has been recognized both nationally and locally for our efforts. I also served one term as the elected Junior Vicce Commander of VFW Post 1170.

Kentucky

Served as Command Sergeant Major for a Military Police Battalion. Planned and managed strategic operations as well as full spectrum operations to detect, prevent and neutralize threats to national security. Capability included appropriate oversight of personnel, physical security measures, and operational security. Assessed all risks to personnel, assets, and equipment with leadership responsibility of Soldiers throughout a battalion-sized element.

Woodland Hills, Kentucky

Served as the Mayor of a governing body to oversee the running of our local city government. I worked with four commissioners to develop and enact policies and ordinances for the City of Woodland Hills. These actions brought about changes in existing laws specific to the community and developed new laws that the commission believed would help the city function efficiently. As a group, we were responsible for our community at large, ordinances, taxation, appropriations and other general functions.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Served as an elected city commissioner on a governing body headed by our mayor to oversee the running of our local government. I worked with three other commissioners to proactively engage in community management responsibilities and tasks by voting on various issues during scheduled meetings. I also served as Mayor Pro Tempore for any circumstance that would draw our current Mayor away from his duties.

Frankfort, Kentucky

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) and the Enlisted Association National Guard of Kentucky (EANGKY) are dedicated to promoting the status, welfare and professionalism of enlisted members of the National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment and installations for the National Guard. I most recently served as the Legislative Chairman and Past President (elected term from 2004 through 2011) with the Enlisted Association National Guard of Kentucky (EANGKY); also known as the Kentucky branch of EANGUS.

Representative for development and processing of entitlements regarding retirement, survivor, disability, and needs-based benefits for eligible applicants. Conducted background investigation and the use of sensitive information in order to accomplish daily tasks. Mitigated fraud, waste, and abuse of government funds by complete analysis and assessment of any allegations brought to my attention. Adjudicated cases based on thorough development of situational circumstances for each claim. Understood the ever-changing regulations and policies of the United States government congressional process and interpret the affect of them on each case accurately.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Production- assemble the Ford Super Duty F-Series Commercial Light Trucks at the Kentucky Truck Plant. Responsible for quality and timely assembly of products for delivery to consumers. Six Sigma used for best quality control production in automotive platform.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Instructed initial entry level and refresher courses in computers and customer relations to all Sears Teleservice workers. Served as mentor after completion of training and supervised when needed. Rated customer relations staff for performance with customers. Involved in hiring process to select the best individuals to work for Sears Teleservice. Recognized for marketing skills with Sears product service orders.

Fort Bliss, Tx; Fort Knox, Ky

Performed as an M1A1 Tank Commander, Gunner, and Crewman. Coordinated actions in armored tank with platoon and adjacent, supporting elements. Processed intelligence and operations data to use on missions. Issued fire commands, directed fire of tank weapons and supervised 4-man tank crew.

Graduate, Military Science And Operational Studies

Fort Bliss, Texas

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration (Bsb), Business Administration And Management, General