1. MICHAEL C. KNAPP, Metro Charlotte, NC, 973-885-9404, knapp1958@hotmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Ambitious and proven reliable leader with experience resolving issues and delivering upon customer
commitments, both in the educational and professional fields. Holds a strong track record of executing, with a
drive for customer satisfied outcomes and measurable results. Is an excellent communicator, with an ability to
influence at senior levels. 21-year Naval officer career with top secret security clearance, officer in charge of 100
personnel command during Persian Gulf war.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Navy - Retired
Lieutenant Commander, Officer in Charge of Command, Operations Watch Officer, Meteorologist
• Executive military responsibility for overall well-being, training, professional performance, and physical fitness
of over 100 military & civilian personnel, during Persian Gulf war. Results driven!
• Training and mentoring provided resulted in 100% of subordinates advancing and achieving rank on schedule
• Managed organizational budget of $2M ensuring support to diverse customers
• Rose rapidly through the military ranks, including 5 years of executive command leadership experience;
regularly briefed battle commanders prior to daily operation exercises
• Headed the Guam weather team during combat and provided guidance, information and problem solutions
that kept 100% of the ships from encountering weather damage or disaster
• Held Top Secret clearance as an officer
• Hurricane advisor to Naval Admiral of entire east coast of USA
• Senior meteorologist to Naval Commodore of battle group of the Atlantic fleet
Ettain Group, Charlotte, NC (Sep-Oct 2016)
Trainer/Consultant
• Training adults via Encompass (EPIC) training program for Carolinas Health Care System
North Warren Regional High School, Blairstown, NJ (2009 – 2016)
Teacher/Advisor
• As part of the school’s leadership team, contributed to and executed safety and crisis management plans
• Created an inspiring learning environment for students, and frequently relied on to improve the performance
of disadvantaged students
• Designated National Honor Society (NHS) lead advisor to manage the integrity of the program and process,
facilitate teacher selection of students entering NHS; acts as liaison with school principal to uphold the
standards of the NHS constitution and school by-laws
• Led the department in developing Atlas, a lesson-planning software, for lesson plan development in
accordance with state science academic standards
• Coached students in Science League academic competition
Glen Rock High School, Glen Rock, NJ (2006 - 2009)
Teacher/Advisor
• Developed and delivered curriculum for integrated science and meteorology courses
• Led students through academic challenge, Quiz Bowl; team was awarded second place
• Meteorological advisor to superintendent (advice for winter storm closings) to ensure the safety of students
• As part of the school’s leadership team, contributed to and executed safety and crisis management plans

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County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ (2006 – 2014)
Adjunct Professor
• Developed meteorology course, recognizing the need to adapt materials and training methods for the adult-
learning environment
• Facilitated both classroom and lab instruction
Paterson Catholic High School, Paterson, NJ (2003 – 2006)
Teacher/Department Chair/Director
• Selected as Science department head, managed the performance of science teachers, established teacher
guidelines and managed department budget
• Directed after-school skills enrichment program for 200 students; managed all aspects of program including
resources, coordination of teaching schedule and development of program rules and guidelines; responsible
for 100% accountability of all enrolled students.
• Served as science teacher for the after-school program.
• Led and managed all aspects of health care learning partnership program, liaising with St. Joseph’s Hospital,
ensuring the students received a quality hands-on learning experience
• As part of the school’s leadership team, contributed to and executed safety and crisis management plans
• Recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2006
Hickory High School, Chesapeake, VA (2001 – 2003)
Teacher
• Developed and taught meteorology, which was accepted as standard curriculum for the entire district
• Developed and delivered Science curricula to 9th
grade students
EDUCATION
MS in Meteorology & Oceanography, Naval Postgraduate School, CA
MS in Education, Old Dominion University, VA
BA in Physical Science, Eastern Illinois University, IL
AA in Business Administration, Gavilan College, CA
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
OCS – Officer Candidate Leadership School
LMET – Leadership, Management, Education, & Training (3 month Course)
Licensed to teach in three states (NJ, VA, NC)
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Advisor for Relay for Life in North Warren and Paterson Catholic high schools, NJ
Security Committee, Academic Review Committee and Schedule Plan Committee at North Warren Reg. H.S. , NJ
Community volunteer feeding the hungry, Newton, NJ