Michael Payne

Background

About Michael Payne

Retired Army officer with vast experience in training development, resourcing, execution and evaluation. Conducted extensive study of and have real-world experience in national security issues. Possesses significant leadership experience in combat and other contingency operations. Expertise in leadership and management of large organizations (over people) during periods of intense stress and change. A dynamic and achievement-focused Division Head, Director and Project Manager with a 30 year career demonstrating diverse and progressive experience spearheading complex, multi-million dollar operations and large-scale project management programs for federal and state governments. A catalyst for positive change with a proven ability to proactively identify organizational gaps, develop constructive relationships with a broad group of cross-functional business partners and establish a cooperative climate across multiple departments/divisions. Articulate and persuasive presenter and facilitator with a skill for enhancing operations through the implementation of value-added programs, policies, systems and procedures, fostering alliances between executive leadership and support staff building winning environments that consistently add value, deliver results, drive functional change and deliver improvement. Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical, personnel management, technical and problem-solving skills with a recognized ability for building strong performing teams through employee engagement, assessment, development and encouragement.