Michael Gonzales

Skills

Operations & Logistics
• Asset management ($60M+ accountability)
• Equipment readiness and maintenance reform
• Supply chain optimization (SHRT PRTS for B TAMCN)
• Expeditionary logistics and remote operations (Expeditionary Warfare School)
• Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Weapons & Tactics Instructor (WTI) certified
Project & Program Management
• Full lifecycle project planning and execution
• Scope, schedule, and cost control
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Product Ownership, Scrum@Scale)
• Lean Six Sigma process improvement
Leadership & Personnel Management
• Cross-functional leadership (Platoon/Company Commander for up to 217 personnel)
• Coaching and performance development
• Morale and recognition program design (Created “It Pays To Be A Winner” Program)
• Succession planning and mentorship (Deliberate counseling & mentorship)
Strategic Communication & Coordination
• Executive-level briefings and reporting (Division Staff Briefings, Protocol)
• Stakeholder alignment (DoW, federal, interagency)
• Operational documentation and SOP development/rehearsals
• Joint and multinational operations coordination
Construction & Engineering Oversight
• Site planning and engineering execution
• Airfield and road construction operations
• Military bridging and demolitions coordination
• Safety and compliance enforcement

About

Purpose-driven leader and former U.S. Marine Corps Major (O-4) with over a decade of experience owning complex, high-stakes work and driving it to completion. Led large, cross-functional teams of up to 217 people, managed $60M+ in assets, and delivered results by turning unclear objectives into practical plans teams could understand and execute. Trusted by senior leaders to take responsibility for difficult problems, communicate tradeoffs clearly, and create steady, measurable progress in demanding environments.