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Resume for Michael B. Belanger PHR

    4803-2 Fairway Drive, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
    Mobile Phone: 707-631-6052
    E-Mail: Michael.B.Belanger@gmail.com

    Qualifications Summary

    • Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) with proven track record in multiple U.S. Air Force organizational levels leading teams over 200 employees and managing multi-million dollar United States Government aviation resources worth a collective $97 Billion from 2004-2013.
    • Highly organized, collaborative, detail focused expert in staff development, recruitment & retention, hiring, succession planning, on-boarding and off-board processing and wellness program execution.
    • Demonstrated compliance expert. Develops corporate policies and written compliance reports. Provides training regarding HR policies, procedures, laws and acts.
    • Manages confidential personnel programs to include performance evaluations, awards, drug screening, progressive disciplinary actions and discharge processing.

    Human Resource Skills

    • Labor Relations
    • Employee Relations
    • Assessment Mitigation
    • Performance Management
    • Employment Law
    • FMLA/ADA/ADEA/EEO
    • Training & Development
    • Mediation & Advocacy
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Mentoring & Coaching
    • Project Management
    • Mediation & Advocacy
    • MS Office Proficient

    Professional Experience

    SUPERINTENDENT 89th Maintenance Group,
    U.S. Air Force, 89th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD
    February 2012-Present

    Principle executive advisor, senior human resource leader and consultant, to the Commander on manpower management, morale and welfare, leadership, promotion, career enhancement, recruiting/retention, coaching, mentoring, and adherence to standards for 570 plus military/contract personnel in direct support of aircraft maintenance for VIP Travel of the Vice President of the United States, Cabinet Secretaries, Combatant Commanders and Congressional Delegations.

    • Unit HR expert! Increased manpower by 10% to all time high of 98% filled positions. Led review of special manpower hiring process; coordinated process improvements with major command and personnel center headquarters; reduced top secret screening timeline by 28%.
    • Skilled mentor and teacher. Led “speed mentoring” of 75 junior level associates. Taught 120 mid-level managers “Ethics and Core Values” preparing them for increased leadership.
    • Led comprehensive audit of 75 employee positions; ensured right employees in the right place; critical to Vice-President of the United States security and 99% aircraft departure reliability.

    SUPERINTENDENT 412th Maintenance Group
    U.S. Air Force, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA
    April 2010-February 2012

    Principal executive advisor, senior human resource leader and consultant, to the Commander on manpower management, morale and welfare, leadership, promotion, career enhancement, recruiting, coaching, mentoring, performance reporting, awards, and adherence to standards for 1.2K civilians and 600 military employees assigned to 5 squadrons and 4 divisions in support of U.S and Allied aircraft.

    • Staffing expertise critical to $240 billion F-35 program, coordinated hiring of 100 plus employees with headquarters; critical to 100% employee fills; enabled 619 test flights with zero mishaps.
    • Led transition of F-16 Aircraft Unit from civilian to military; hired and on-boarded 192 employees in 12 months; critical to 782 safety chase flights in support of test assets worth $6B.
    • Instituted “back to basics” leadership model; created quarterly and annual awards boards process; captured 8 wing, 6 Air Force Flight Test Center and 2 Air Force award winners.

    SUPERINTENDENT 31st Test & Evaluation Squadron,
    U.S. Air Force, 53rd Wing, Edwards AFB, CA
    February 2008-April 2010

    Principal executive advisor, senior human resource leader and consultant, to the Commander on employee matters concerning morale and welfare, leadership, promotion, career enhancement, recruiting/retention, coaching, mentoring, performance reporting, awards, and adherence to standards for 4 civilians and 135 military in support of operational Test requirements for U.S bomber, fighter and unmanned aviation tests.
    Led first F-35 Maintenance unit standup; integrated requirements for 600 employee joint task force including U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy/Marine Corps, United Kingdom and Italian Air Forces.

    • Orchestrated comprehensive F-35 program manpower audit; validated 169 positions, discovered 19 vacant needs; coordinated fix with headquarters, readied unit for 230% manpower increase!
    • Spearheaded transformation of communications employee specialty code; coordinated $6K in training for 9 personnel; readied unit for increased cyber warfare threats.

    MAINTENENANCE SUPERINTENDENT, Various Units
    U.S Air Force, 60th Airlift Wing, Travis AFB, CA
    August 2004-February 2008

    Directed and controlled flight line aircraft maintenance in support of assigned aviation assets. Monitored aircraft Status and prioritized scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Responsible for departure reliability and all mission capability metrics. Developed daily and weekly maintenance plans. Coordinated maintenance operations, cargo load functions with four sister units to meet mission requirements

    • Led 190 employees from 6 maintenance specialties in the Air Force's premier KC-10 unit; Quoted, “my absolute best Senior Noncommissioned Officer” by flight Officer in Charge.
    • Stood up new 170 person C-17 unit. Coordinated hiring, on-boarding and 100 percent of mission ready training; earned Group’s Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award.
    • Led maintenance of 56 aircraft in Air Mobility Command’s largest Maintenance Operations Center; lead Group to two Daedalian Awards for “best” maintenance organization in Command!

    FIRST SERGEANT, Various Units
    U.S. Air Force, McConnell AFB, Andersen AFB, Travis AFB,
    May 1999-August 2004
    Primary advisor, human resource consultant, to the commander on health, morale & welfare, discipline, dependent support, domestic and civil conduct, training, substance abuse testing, personnel management, crisis intervention, performance reporting, awards and decorations, retraining and assignments.
    Averted suicide; obtained treatment for member who had suicide plan; saved Airman’s life!

    • Organized first-ever “family readiness seminar” at McConnell AFB for families of 60 deployed Airmen; coordinated speakers from community agencies and provided separation counseling.
    • Recognized HR expert; taught family care planning, authorized/unauthorized absence to 60 members; contributed to Group winning 2000 General Thomas P. Gerrity Logistics award!

    Education

    M.A., Human Resource Management, 3.8 GPA - Webster University, 2011
    B.S., Professional Aeronautics, 3.9 GPA - Embry Riddle University, 2009, Summa Cum Laude

    Industry Certifications

    Professional Human Resource Manager (PHR) Certified. Current through January 2016
    Supply Chain Management Certification, 2009 - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
    Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power plant License 1991

    Professional Military Training

    Air Combat Command Senior Leader Change Management Leadership Course, Eglin AFB, FL 2009
    Graduate Chiefs Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL 2008
    Graduate Senior NCO Academy, in residence course, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL 20