Michael M Makay has over 16 years of experience in management and training roles in the US Navy, where he led teams in chemistry, radiological, and mechanical engineering operations and support. He has a proven track record of motivating teams to exceed goals and deliver on deadlines with zero deficiencies. Makay is a certified Master Trainer with experience developing curriculum and training over 400 students. His skills include team leadership, technical and management training, chemical plant operations, project planning, and budget planning.

1. Michael M Makay
michael.m.makay@gmail.com ● Phone: (C) 808-233-8891
331 Peters Creek Dr, Summerville SC, 29483
Business Operations Manager / Senior Trainer
Summary:
Dynamic professional leader with over 16 years of management experience in the military. Experience in
motivating, leading, and developing direct reports to exceed expectations in functions of military
discipline, day to day operations support, chemical/radiological operations support, and mechanical
engineering support. Proven track record of leading teams to exceed goals and deliver on deadlines. Also
certified as a Master Trainer with over 8 years of classroom and real world delivery of curriculum. Able to
monitor and quality check policies and procedures to ensure 100% safe and reliable support of teams
supporting large operations.
Critical Skills:
Team Leadership * Technical & Management Training * Chemical Plant Operations * Business Planning
Analytics Inventory Control * Cross Functional Collaboration * Project Planning & Management
Team Development * Chemical/Radiological Operations Support * Budget Planning
Professional Experience
Chemistry & Radiological Program Manager
US Navy - USS Tennessee, Kings Bay, GA August 2012 – December 2014
Program leader for the Submarine USS Tennessee Chemistry/Radiological Operations Support. Was
responsible for leading and training 25+ personnel to ensure smooth and continuous operations with zero
tolerance for defects and/or deficiencies. Evaluated and directed personnel on day to day operations
support while developing future leaders within the organization
• Owned and administered training and procedures on Man-Rem Plans and complex Radiological
operations support.
• Created new complex Radiological training resulting in $5 Million in annual savings.
• 2 years awarded with "Zero Deficiency" report. Perfect Departmental Scores over same period.
• Upgraded & improved ratings on 12 separate Chemical/Radiological programs.
Senior Team Manager / Master (Senior) Trainer
US Navy - NPTU Charleston, MTS-626, Charleston, SC June 2009 – August 2012
Managed department of 45+ staff members on day to day operational support of training program. Lead
four separate training divisions to ensure 100% readiness for less than 24 hour deployment notices,
exceeded all leadership & training goals set for the organization.
• Established all testing and qualification exams for functional department.
• Lead junior staff trainers on curriculum deployment to more than 400 students over a 3 year training
program
• Successfully mentored staff and recognized with lowest ever attrition rates at less than 5%.
Chemistry & Radiological Program Manager
US Navy - USS Santa Fe, Pearl Harbor, HI May 2004 – May
2009
Program leader for the Submarine USS Santa Fe Chemistry/Radiological Operations Support. Was
responsible for leading and training 15+ personnel to ensure smooth and continuous operations with zero
tolerance for defects and or deficiencies. Evaluated and directed personnel on day to day operations
support while developing future leaders within the organization
• Recognized as leader within the field multiple times, resulting in promotion within role.
• Developed junior staff resulting in 10 junior staff promotions.
Instructor & Training Specialist
US Navy - NPTU Ballston Spa S8G, Saratoga Springs, NY February 2001 – May 2004
Responsible for day to day training of 250 personnel on Chemical/Radiological Plant Operations.
Recognized multiple times for excellence in training.
• Assigned ownership for re-writing curriculum.

2. Michael M Makay
michael.m.makay@gmail.com ● Phone: (C) 808-233-8891
331 Peters Creek Dr, Summerville SC, 29483
• Recognized 11 times with Excellence in Training Award.
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Chemistry & Mechanical Operator
US Navy - USS Tucson, Pearl Harbor HI December 1994 – January 2001
• Completed 2 year training program at top of class in Chemistry/Mechanical/Radiological Operations.
• Analyzed and maintained 10 reactor plant and steam plant water systems on a daily basis to ensure
all parameters were kept within specifications.
• Improved tracking system for over 1,000 parts required to be on hand for plant operations,
maintenance upkeep, and repairs.
• Monitored and interpreted in excess of 300 parameters of a nuclear powered steam plant, while on
demanding shift rotations to support missions important to national security.
Education / Training
Certified Master Training Specialist - US Navy, NPTU Ballston Spa January 2004
Engineering Laboratory Technician - US Navy, NPTU Ballston Spa November 1996
Nuclear Qualified Mechanic Operator - US Navy, NPTU Ballston Spa August 1996
Navy Nuclear Power School - US Navy, NPTC Orlando January 1996
Machinist Mate Nuclear Field “A” School - US Navy, NPTC Orlando May 1995
Leadership Development Course (Management Training) - 1998
Coursework Toward Bachelors of Science Degree – Charleston Southern University (50 Credit Hours)
Awards
Honorable Discharge United States Navy: December 2014
Training Excellence Award Multiple 2001-2014
Navy Commendation Medal 2009 & 2014
References
Jamie Brigman – jlbrig@live.com – (843) 640-7464 - US Navy (School Director)
Power Jensen – power.jensen@bestbuy.com – (612) 200-7500 (Retail Operations Manager)
Jose Ruiz – jose.r.ruiz@live.com – (360) 265-8587 – (Maintenance Manager)