Michael Bennett Email & Phone Number

Clemson, South Carolina, United States

*Reporting to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Associate Director, manages the OSP Support Center for the Clemson University, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. Approves application submissions and coordinates consultative services for faculty in the proposal preparation process. Ensures that all related University policies and procedures are executed consistently.*Manage the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences pre-award office. Supervises one grants coordinators and one research associate. Collects and manages data related to proposal submission activity, responds to college reporting requests. Assesses office efficiency and makes improvements when necessary, consistent with University policies and procedures. Advises college administration on sponsor requirements. Serves as liaison with other functional units (e.g. other college pre-award offices, Grants and Contracts Administration, Research Compliance).*Provide technical assistance to faculty and administrators in developing and preparing competitive proposals that accurately represent and protect the University. Ensures compliance with University, sponsor, state and federal policies and procedures, especially with regard to human subjects, animal use, bio-safety, export control and financial conflict of interest in research. Approve College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences proposal submissions on behalf of the Vice President for Research.*Review and resolve issues associated with proposal budgets and fiscal management of awards at the pre-award stage in accordance with sponsor, federal, state and University guidelines and policies. Arranges cost-share or matching requirements as needed.

Clemson, Sc

• Manage sponsored programs accounts for the college; Determine appropriateness of charges on grants ensuring PI approval is obtained on expenditures and expenditures are both allowable and allocable; Conduct monthly reconciliation with Department Business Managers• Manage accounting functions for the college's centers, institutes, and administrative offices; coordinate all procurement, disbursement, revenue activities following federal, state, CU policies and procedures• Prepare budgetary actions such as amendments & revisions; Monitor expenditures, provides feedback to clear budget check errors, reviews funding requests & advises Deans/Directors• Initiate paperwork for all approved personnel actions for submission to Human Resources; Review payroll and process necessary corrections; Review/approve all grant-funded personnel/payroll actions submitted to HR for the college including summer pay

Clemson, Sc

* Support faculty in all aspects of developing research proposals with emphasis on budget and compliance with sponsor requirements and applicable regulations* Ensure sponsor and University deadlines are met* Provide assistance to ensure faculty adhere to internal process and policies* Review opportunities for continuous improvement* Correspond with sponsors to include but not limited to NIH, NSF, Dept of Education, USDA, Dept of Justice, SC State Agencies, non-profit foundations, to address concerns and questions related to submission requirements* Coordinate with other University Grant Support Offices with regard to subaward proposal packages where Clemson University is the either the prime applicant or the potential subawardee* Utilize sponsor specific submission systems such as grants.gov, FastLane, egrants, and G5.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

* Program manager responsible for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. A federal grant program authorized under the Farm Bill. Provides competitive grants to farmers, ranchers and foresters for innovative projects to demonstrate, validate and transfer technology to assist with conservation efforts.* Lead and facilitate the development of announcement of program funding (APF) for external customers which will address the needs of NRCS, clearly communicate requirements, and provide accurate information, partner across Deputy Areas to establish program priorities in order to provide recommendations to the Chief, refine proposals evaluation criteria to ensure it is transparent and defensible, partner with the Grants and Agreements Division (G&A) to ensure that the required information to execute agreements are provided, assist G&A with post-award and grant management process, and provide G&A background material needed for development of grants of selected projects.* Deliver conservation technologies and approaches delivered by effectively developing and executing policy, training and guidance for management of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program throughout the fiscal year; develop and provide clear, comprehensive, and consistent policy and guidance on program implementation to the States. Policy and guidance will be provided in writing (National Bulletin, Memo, etc.); provide guidance and training through teleconferences/webinars and bulletins or circulars to ensure customer feedback indicates that guidance was useful, easy to understand, and assisted them in program implementation. * Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to states in order to effectively identify and addresses project issues, supports a performance culture that results in an increase in measured productivity and feedback from employees and customers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Environmental ProfessionalDuties, Accomplishments and Related Skills: • Supported various environmental and Army installation management related proposals• Leveraging past relationships to support Business Development efforts associated with Army and Army National Guard clients with focus on Environmental Consulting servicesApr 15 to Oct 15:Providing support to the US Army Reserve Office of the Chief of Army Reserve. Supporting the Program Analysis and Evaluation Directorate Installation Branch by providing analytical support for the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Program Objective Memorandum. Analyze data for over 65 separate programs with a cumulative annual programmed amount in excess of $1 Billion dollars. Working with other Branch Analysts ensure programmed dollar amounts remain consistent, identify and remedy discrepancies, and prepare briefings and spreadsheets.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Arlington, Va

*Managed the Army National Guard’s environmental program which consisted of ~65 environmental statutory, regulatory and mission enhancing programs to include Environmental Compliance, Natural and Cultural Resource Management, Cleanup and Sustainability to ensure the Army National Guard’s 350,000 Soldier’s across all 50 US States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico had adequate facilities and training lands and ranges to conduct realistic training in compliance with laws and regulations*Lead a diverse group of 60 environmental professionals to include Department of Army Civilians, Military and Contractor and ~650 State and Territory environmental professionals*Successfully defended staffing levels through four separate manpower studies*Routinely briefed General Officers, Senior Army and Defense Civilian leadership, State and Federal environmental/regulatory officials on complex programs and policies to influence decisions*Developed, defended and executed budgets in excess of $150M per year; Increased out-year budgets in one account by 45% and another account by 50%*Developed and implemented process changes to ensure Army National Guard training continued without disruption and in compliance with laws and regulations when faced with an immediate budget reduction of over 40% in FY10*Directed, monitored and evaluated sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations*Environmental compliance (CWA, CAA, SDWA, RCRA)*Clean-up*National Environmental Policy Act*Natural Resource Management*Cultural Resource Management*Personnel Management - military, Federal and contractors*Financial Management*Policy and guidance development*Auditing*Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)*Sustainability*Public outreach*Customer service/support*Coordinate and collaborate with the Army National Guard's 54 States, Territories and District of Columbia*Change management*Process improvement

Pentagon, Washington, Dc

Serve as Chief, Financial Management Division with the Resources Directorate, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (OACSIM). *Financial management and budget execution*Personnel management*Leadership representative for various councils, General Officer steering committees, panels, and boards*Manage the Managers Internal Controls Program for the OACSIM*Funding policy and guidance for reimbursable programs and for Army entities on other than Army installations*Interface between Auditors (GAO, DoD IG and USAAA) and the Installation Management Community for Installation Management related audits*Stationing action reviews and recommendations*Serve as the Army National Guard (ARNG) Senior Liaison Officer for issues and concerns related to Installation management funding affecting the ARNG

Arlington, Va

*Managed the Army’s Environmental Compliance program which consisted of ~30 environmental statutory and regulatory programs impacting the Army worldwide in support of the Army’s $2.2B Environmental Program and over 160 Installations to ensure Army policy was in place and current*Lead a diverse team of environmental professionals consisting of Department of Army Civilians, Military and Contractors to ensure 100% of assigned programs were managed*Lead controversial process changes in Sustainability plan development at four sites which focused on customer requirements verses a uniform approach; “change management” which later became the model for the Army*Successfully furthered advancement of Environmental Management System implementation and environmental performance auditing for the Army’s installations by developing and implementing new guidance*Development of environmental policy implementing guidance and instructions*Environmental compliance (CWA, SDWA, CAA, RCRA)*Pollution prevention*Environmental technology and acquisition*Sustainability*Overseas environmental considerations*Environmental reporting*Environmental awards*Long term strategy for integration of Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) throughout the Army*Customer service – Office of the Secretary of Defense, Army Secretariat, Installation Management Command, Army National Guard, Army Material Command, Army Reserve, Medical Command*Personnel Management – Military and Federal*Change Management*Process Improvement*Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal

Arlington, Va

*Oversaw the Army National Guard Logistic programs budget of $1.3 billion in 100+ accounts*Coordinated and tracked execution of funds distributed to the 54 US States and Territories and coordinated with the Army National Guard Comptroller to ensure 100% accountability of funds*Developed internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget administration*Advised management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions*Coordinate with the ARNG Comptroller Division and the 54 States/Territories to ensure funding is provided to effectively support Federal and/or State missions*Oversaw the analysis, planning, budgeting and execution of resources*Provided technical logistics resource management input to policy documents and leadership forums at ARNG, HQDA, OSD and Congressional levels*Represented the Division Chief at Program Advisory Budget Committee and Acquisition Planning Board meetings*Coordinated with Headquarters Department of the Army financial managers as required

Pentagon, Washington Dc

Principal Army Environmental Program Manager for operational ranges in the Army Secretariat, Executive Officer and Army National Guard Liaison.*Performed varied duties associated with operational ranges to include coordination with other Services, EPA, DOl, State agencies and NGO's on operational range environmental issues*Reviewed and analyzed proposed legislation for impacts on Army programs*Prepared and coordinated Army submissions/testimony to Congress*Developed strategies to meet regulatory requirements*Monitored and evaluated staff responses to office taskings*Developed guidance for all environmental programs with emphasis on operational ranges*Communicated the Army environmental position on interagency working groups at inter-service, national and international meetings*Principal Liaison Officer for environmental issues between the Army Secretariat and the Army National Guard

Arlington, Va

*Responsible for developing, defending and executing budgets in excess of $176M*Increased out-year budget by 170%*Coordinated and tracked execution of funds distributed to the 54 US States and Territories*Coordinated with the Army National Guard Comptroller to ensure 100% accountability of funds*Developed internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget administration*Coordinated and directed the financial planning and budgeting for programs*Maintained current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal policies and directives, and current accounting standards*Advised management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions*Supervised a staff of eight Department of Army Civilians, Military, and contractors*Developed staffing models to support the 54 Army National Guard entities*Responsible for developing and overseeing environmental performance reporting

Arlington, Va

*Program manager responsible for requirements development, policy development, personnel and training management, performance measure development, environmental awards, and environmental reporting*Served as the Divisions Congressional Affairs Program Manager responsible for coordinating information for members of Congress*Coordinated development of policy and regulations*Coordinated annual Environmental Conference*Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal

Hampton, Sc And Columbia, Sc

*Part time position with full time responsibilityAugust 97 to March 99: STARC - Facilities Maintenance Office, Columbia, SC* Environmentalist - Team Leader (August 97 to present)* Provide environmental training for National Guard personnel* Conduct environmental compliance inspections of Armories* Assist units with environmental activities related to field exercises* Assist units with achieving and sustaining environmental complianceMarch 92 to August 97: 163rd Support Battalion, Hampton, SC* Personnel Officer (October 95 to August 97)* Exercise control and management over battalion personnel and administrative activities (750+ personnel)* Personnel management of 7 personnel* Assigned as Battle Captain during field exercises* Responsible for day to day operations of the Tactical Operations Center* Direct defense of Brigade Support Area (1,000 + personnel/10 different units)* Keep commander informed of tactical situation * Logistics Officer (March 93 to October 95)* Exercise control and management over battalion supply and maintenance activities (750+ personnel, 250+ pieces of rolling stock, and several thousand other pieces of equipment)* Personnel management for 5 personnel* Petroleum Officer (March 92 to March 93) * Exercise control and management over the supply and distribution of petroleum products for the Brigade (4,400+ personnel and approximately 1,000 pieces of rolling stock)* Make recommendations regarding priorities and allocations* Provide advice on receipt, storage and distribution of products*Awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal

Columbia, Sc

July 1994 to March 1999: Bureau of Water* Responsible for implementation of Groundwater Use Act* Developed and continue to refine operating procedures to be used by the Bureau* Provide administrative and technical assistance to the public and Districts affected* Review and evaluate applications for permits and subsequently issue or deny permits* Database management* Compliance and enforcement* Assist with the revision and modification of the Groundwater Use Act* Perform well head delineation modeling using EPA WHPA software* Create GIS maps utilizing ArcView software* Developed procedures to streamline permitting thus saving time and money for the State and permitted entityOctober 1992 to November 1994: Bureau of Drinking Water Protection* Provide technical assistance and training to program personnel* Assist in planning and coordinating the summer pool inspection program* Compliance and enforcement* Conducted enforcement hearings* Inventory control * Database managementJanuary 1992 to October 1992: Bureau of Air Quality Control, Source Evaluation Section * Reviewed air emission stack tests and continuous emission reports to assure compliance with Federal and State requirements* Observed air emission stack tests and continuous emission monitor tests to assure compliance with Federal and State regulations* Edited and wrote computer programs* Received the South Carolina Associate Public Manager Award

New Jersey/South Carolina

Cape May Court House, Hammonton, Flemington, Philipsburg, Washington, Nj

*Part time position with full time responsibility* Company Commander (March 90 - March 92) * Personnel management, training, maintenance, supply and accountability for 85 personnel and over $30 million in supplies* Executive Officer (various dates)* Second in command responsible for the training and supervision of up to 220 personnel as well as several additional duties* Platoon Leader (various dates)* Responsible for the training and supervision of up to 25 personnel

Trenton, Nj

* Management of well construction, large water user permits, well permitting regulatory programs* Compliance and enforcement* Data base management* Preparation of reports to include computer surface and ground water mapping, statistical analysis and hydrogeologic information analysis* Liaison with other State and Local Government officials, well drillers, contractors and the public *Developed systems to improve program efficiency

El Toro, Ca

* Managed $19 million automated supply account with 14 functional areas* Reported to superiors concerning inventory, property control of over 10,000 items, purchasing and contracting of all goods and services and personnel matters* Managed annual budget in excess of $250 thousand* Supervised and trained a staff of 15

Okinawa, Japan; Various, S. Korea; Ft Fuji, Japan

* Operated deployed supply accounts in Korea and Japan* Maintained inventories of repair parts, supplies and equipment* Managed budgets from $30 to $180 thousand* Formed staffs from 7 to 12 into coherent and efficient small units* Liaison with Army, Air Force, Navy and Korean and Japanese nationals to procure repair parts, supplies, transportation and subsistence items

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Forestry

Activities and Societies: Xi Sigma Pi - National Forestry Honor Society

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General