Michael's Resume
Education
University of Michigan, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Dearborn, Michigan
Master of Science in Human-Centered Design and Engineering
Present - Fall 2026
University of Houston, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Houston, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication, Marketing minor
Graduated: August 2024
Honors: magna cum laude
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Musician's Institute, College of Contemporary Music, Hollywood, California
Associate of Arts in Guitar Performance
Graduated: December 2017
Experience
Planning Specialist June 2025 – Present CSI Aviation, Killeen, TX
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Collaborated with stakeholders across all channels to address and resolve on-the-minute project constraints such as understaffing, maintenance issues, aircraft routing, and employee accommodations
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Worked closely with subcontractors to facilitate successful pre-mission planning by addressing logistical considerations concerning mission support and contingency solutions
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Delivered empathetic and solution-oriented communications to customers by addressing temporal and fiscally sensitive issues with concise, informative, and timely resolutions to all requests
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Generated and delivered daily reports concerning the day's activities, asset availability, and considerations for future mission planning
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Facilitated communication between all stakeholders by receiving, interpreting, and disseminating information to ensure the alignment of cross-organizational goals
Social Media Manager June 2024 – October 2024 UH Counseling and Psychological Services, Houston, TX
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Led the planning and execution of a content rollout project, ensuring delivery met all timeline benchmarks and client expectations.
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Developed and implemented a structured content schedule to streamline production and align with organizational priorities
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Conducted performance audits and competitive analyses to guide data-driven improvements, enhancing process efficiency and engagement
Music Instructor September 2023 – July 2024
Guitar Center Inc, Katy, TX
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Created customized lesson plans aligned with individual development goals and monitored progress through structured check-ins
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Designed and led group training sessions on tight schedules, balancing client experience with organizational timelines and capacity constraints
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Contributed to the implementation of a district-level promotional initiative, helping streamline scheduling and onboarding processes
Forward Observer, Team Chief April 2018 – October 2021
United States Army, Camp Casey, South Korea & Fort Bliss, TX
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Assumed responsibility for restoring the unit’s most problematic Bradley Fighting Vehicle, coordinating all maintenance efforts, tracking repair progress, and delivering weekly status reports to leadership to ensure accountability and timely resolution
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Developed and implemented role-specific training programs to ensure soldiers met semi-annual job certification requirements, directly supporting the successful execution of large-scale organizational projects and objectives
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Maintained clear and organized communication with senior leadership, facilitating the timely dissemination of critical information across multiple channels during large-scale training initiatives
Skills
Digital Design | Graphic Design | Communication Graphics | User Research Methods
Tools
Microsoft Office | Google Workplace (G Suite) | Figma | Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects) | Canva | Tableau | Slack | Teams | SharePoint | Outlook
Contact me
Email me at: Michael.j.witt23@outlook.com