Michael Levy

Current

• Workforce Services Manager at Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance

Past

• Member at HR Tampa
• Training Manager at American Express
• Senior Career Advisor at BH Careers International

• Personnel Manager at U.S. Air Force

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Education

• University of Phoenix
• Regis University

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Industry

Human Resources

Michael Levy’s Summary

MICHAEL S. LEVY
United States Air Force (Retired)
M.A., Organizational Management

Certifications:
•Master Career Development Professional
•Certified Professional Résumé Writer
•Certified Employment Interview Professional
•Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst
•Professional in Human Resources
•Certified Associate in Project Management
•Trained Master Career Coach and MBTI

A career veteran who served 20 years as a Personnel Manager with the U.S. Air Force. After service, I worked as a Career Development professional providing career guidance and assistance to more mid and higher level managers.

Corporate expertise includes Training Manager for a Fortune 50 company and direct supervision of 15 employees. Lauded for designing an Instructor Certification program, a career pathing opportunity for Trainers.

In 2007, The Career Academy, LLC was established. A career consulting and corporate training company. I also offer corporate training, speak at seminars and hold training workshops.

A member of SHRM and an active member of HR Tampa. Also a member of the Project Management Institute and local chapter, and the National Career Development Association.

Published work is featured in:
*Expert Résumés for Career Changers - by Enelow & Kursmark
*The Résumé Guide - by Frank Medero

Professional Presentations include:
•People Management – International Facilities Manager’s Association
•Recruiting, Interviewing & Retaining Employees – Suncoast Payroll Assoc
•Win in Business the HR Way seminar for small business owners, 2008.
•DISC Communications and Team-Building Training, Guadalupe Valley Energy Cooperative, ATS Staffing, Health Integrated.

Michael Levy’s Specialties:

Training, Coaching, Facilitating, Human Resources, Project Management, Writing, Career Development, Certified Resume Writing, Certified DISC assessments

Michael Levy’s Experience

• Workforce Services Manager

  Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance

  (Government Administration industry)

  May 2009 — Present (7 months)

  Oversee the Quality Assurance and traing to enure the compliance and integration of the Wagner Peyser job matching program is implemented.

• Member

  HR Tampa

  (Education Management industry)

  2004 — 2008 (4 years )

• Training Manager

  American Express

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Amex; Financial Services industry)

  September 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 4 months)

  Oversaw the training for the largest department in a call center that employed more than 3500. Managed 15 direct reports and ensured smooth and flawless new hire training of up to 50 new employees per month. Ensured tenured employees received new product training.
  
  Utilized instructor-led, simulation and CBT technology. Partnered with curriculum design and electronic learnng systems departments to create an exciting training environment and experience.

• Senior Career Advisor

  BH Careers International

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  September 2000 — May 2004 (3 years 9 months)

  Coached and provided career development practices to over 300 clients. Assisted clients with managing their careers, setting and establishing goals and objectives. Earned credentials as a Master Career Development Professional, Global Career Development Facilitator and Certified Professional Resume Writer.
  
  Instrumental in the start-up of a new branch office that included operations in the flow of clients and client satisfaction.

• Personnel Manager

  U.S. Air Force

  (Government Administration industry)

  July 1979 — August 1999 (20 years 2 months)

  Oversaw Personnel programs and provided support to the base. Managed staff and numerous sensitive governmental projects. Held a Top Secret clearance.

Michael Levy’s Education

• University of Phoenix

  1993 — 1997

• Regis University

  B.S. , Business Administration , 1982 — 1986

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