Michael Ketola

Experience

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  United States Air Force - 148th Fighter Wing,

  Jan 1994 - now

  Senior Intelligence Officer

  -Extensive experience and success record as evaluation team member, specifically in assessing strategic plans, training materials, and operating instructions, consistently leading to a 100% adherence to Air Combat Command (ACC) inspectable standards. -Continually refining training policies, integration plans, and intelligence scenarios, to ensure 100% of Department of Defense (DOD) training requirements are completed during the fiscal year.-Exhibits inspirational leadership and management skills; drives others to excel, enhances employees morale and intelligence mission readiness while leading a team of 25 intelligence personnel.-Pivotal member in developing and implementing innovative intelligence research methods to identify and analyze complex multi-source intelligence information leading to the production of detailed intelligence reports and threat assessments significantly enhancing senior leaders’ situational awareness. Show less

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  School District of Maple

  Jan 2000 - Apr 2024

  National Board-Certified Educator

  -Comprehensive understanding of instructional design principles including Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation (ADDIE), Blooms Taxonomy, and Merrill’s Principles of Instruction (MTI).-Robust proficiency in applying instructional design in an adaptable and versatile manner, facilitates a learner-focused approach, tailors content for various audiences including adolescents and undergraduate student teachers to promote successful comprehension and practical learning. -Pivotal team member of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Achievement Committee; undertook various responsibilities related to standards development, troubleshooting, and training to ensure statewide educators were well-prepared to implement the revised K-12 social studies standards.-Achieved National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) demonstrating dedication to excellence in teaching and proficiency in various aspects of instructional design, interactive learning, and instructional efficiency resulting in increased performance on benchmark proficiency examinations Show less

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  University of Wisconsin

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  Senior Lecturer

  -Expertly designed and delivered comprehensive undergraduate courses content, adeptly tailoring instructional approaches to meet the diverse needs of adult learners.-Leveraged innovative teaching methodologies to not only boost student engagement and comprehension but also to foster the development of confidence in field-specific skillsets.-Strategically designed, implemented, and evaluated a diverse range of assessment tools, encompassing surveys, pre/post testing, mid-term progress checks, and comprehensive course and trend analyses resulting in a notable 20% increase in both course satisfaction and applicability, achieving sustained positive outcomes over a two-year period.-Orchestrated a comprehensive syllabus finely tailored for adult learners, skillfully integrating a meticulously organized structure that included detailed course content, monthly exams, and engaging Show less

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  601st Air Operations Center -

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2020

  Senior Intelligence Duty Officer - Air Operations Center

  -Served as SIDO, maintaining a Top-Secret Clearance with Specialized Compartmental Information (SCI) caveat; ensured strict compliance with security protocols and upheld confidentiality of sensitive information, demonstrated a steadfast commitment to security and professionalism. -Superb Intel Training Program Instructor; supported 90 technical briefings; significantly enhancing the Air Operation Center (AOC) leadership’s understanding of adversary capabilities.-As a leader, I directed and supervised intelligence activities, actively managing collections operations and conducting threat briefings to support the Combined Force Air Component Commander (CFACC) Commander and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD).-Collaborated seamlessly with civil authorities during times of crisis, delivering actionable intelligence to the Air Operation Commander and other agencies by skillfully correlating all-source reporting and conducting analysis of threat indicators. Show less

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  Integrity ISR

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Courseware Developer / Instructor