MICHAEL G. AVALLONE
CHESAPEAKE
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in personnel management and operations oversight at the United States Navy. Proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing team performance, including a 15% increase in personnel retention through strategic mentorship initiatives. Skilled in budget management and effective communication, driving organizational success and employee development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Command Master Chief/SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING CONVERSION AND REPAIR (SUPSHIPNN)
United States Navy
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations and administration for an organization of 600+ employees; managed and mentored 7 department managers, optimizing personnel workflow and efficiency
- Provided career transition support, including performance evaluations, advancement counseling, and professional development
- Implemented new personnel tracking systems, improving efficiency in employee performance evaluations and advancement processes
- Served as the overall lead for executing the Secretary of the Navy’s (SECNAV) and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) public pledge to improve the living and working conditions for 8,000 sailors in Newport News, VA, while managing a budget of 650 million dollars.
Command Master Chief/Senior Operations Manager (USS STOUT)
United States Navy
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Led operations for 300+ employees, overseeing personnel management, evaluations, and training; supervised 9 departmental managers, ensuring optimal team performance and goal alignment.
- Developed and enforced operational policies and procedures to standardize administrative processes; reduced training gaps by 20% through an enhanced leadership development program for junior personnel.
Command Master Chief/Regional Operations & Personnel Director (MARMC)
United States Navy
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed operations for over 3K personnel, improving administrative processes and career development programs; Oversaw 7 departmental managers and provided strategic guidance for 1,600+ employees
- Established a comprehensive performance tracking system, streamlining employee evaluations and promotions; developed a mentorship initiative that increased personnel retention by 15%
Engineering Dept. Leading Chief Petty Officer (USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65)
United States Navy
05.2012 - 02.2017
- Directed administrative operations and personnel management for 150+ employees; supervised 5 department managers, enhancing workplace productivity and efficiency through an 8-month deployment and a multi-million-dollar ship inactivation process
- Led workforce development initiatives, improving employee readiness for leadership roles; reduced administrative errors by 30% through revised quality control procedures
- Led 11 teams consisting of 15-20 sailors of all paygrades in the removal, inspection, and turnover of over 2,000 shipboard equipment and spaces to Huntington Ingles Industries for the completion of the ships inactivation process
Recruiter in charge/Lead Recruiter and Manager (NRD Philadelphia)
United States Navy
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Managed administrative and recruiting functions for over 10 employees, 4 offices, covering 150 square miles, ensuring compliance with U.S. Navy recruiting policies and procedures for enlistment
- Facilitated training for over 250 people awaiting their time to leave for bootcamp
- Collaborated with 15 High Schools to promote both military service and college opportunities available
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Paralegal Studies
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA01.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Personnel management
- Performance evaluation
- Leadership development
- Operations oversight
- Budget management
- Team collaboration
- Policy implementation
- Process optimization
- Career transition support
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Employee training
- Mentorship initiative
- Strategic development
- Resource management
- Communication skills
- Managing resources
- Policy development
- Coordinating personnel
- Strategic leadership
- Cross-functional coordination
- Interactive communication skills
- Operational planning
- Mentoring
- Security clearance
- Analytical skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written communication
- Adaptability
- Military operations
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Surveillance techniques
- Multitasking capacity
- Excellent communication
- Program oversight
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Goal setting
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
Professional Highlights
- Operations Management | Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed detailed plans of action, guiding staff in the execution of groundbreaking organizational objectives.
- Training/Development | Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
- Problem Solving/Analysis | Analyzed internal processes while recommending and implementing procedural or policy changes to improve and streamline operations while promoting mission accomplishment.
Timeline
Command Master Chief/SUPERVISOR OF SHIPBUILDING CONVERSION AND REPAIR (SUPSHIPNN)
United States Navy
05.2024 - Current
Command Master Chief/Senior Operations Manager (USS STOUT)
United States Navy
01.2022 - 06.2022
Command Master Chief/Regional Operations & Personnel Director (MARMC)
United States Navy
07.2019 - 12.2021
Engineering Dept. Leading Chief Petty Officer (USS ENTERPRISE CVN-65)
United States Navy
05.2012 - 02.2017
Recruiter in charge/Lead Recruiter and Manager (NRD Philadelphia)
United States Navy
01.2009 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Paralegal Studies
Regent University