Michael D.

Army Veteran, passionate about people and operations

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Logistics and procurement professional with a strong foundation in leading operations and managing complex multi-national partnerships. I bring a global mindset and mission-driven leadership to organizations seeking to optimize operations and enhance coordination across diverse stakeholders. Proven expertise in stakeholder management, multinational workforce management, coalition building, and driving operational improvements that resulted in more agile, mission-ready logistics operations. Recognized for fostering strong collaboration with foreign national partners and for mentoring individuals in dynamic educational environments. Passionately committed to leading ethically with a people-first focus that empowers teams and ensures individuals receive the recognition they deserve. Core Background: Supply Chain Management | Operations Management | Contract Management

Experience

  • MBA Candidate at IESE Business School
    Aug 2023 - May 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    MBA Student, Class of 2025

  • MBA Intern - Business Strategy Consultant at Europa Systems
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

  • US Army (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Government Contracting Operations Officer
      Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Chief, Regional Government Contracting Office
      Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Assistant Professor of Military Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Company Commander (Branch Manager) at US Army
    Oct 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos