Mike Spray

Experience

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  WestMarc Communications

  Jul 1983 - Sept 1988

  Manager, Engineering Documentation

  Provided effective support for proper design and engineering of multi-million-dollar microwave radio systems. Performed as special projects manager for VP-Engineering. Prior position there as a microwave route design specialist (1983-86). Selected potential microwave repeater sites for cross-country, high-capacity microwave radio systems, performed path profile and propagation engineering studies, and completed frequency coordination with the FCC and other government agencies.

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  Christian Cottage Schools, Inc.

  Oct 1988 - now

  President and Director of Operations & Administration

  We provide home-school support services including diagnostic achievement testing, processing skills screening, prescriptive curriculum designs and parent support. The Fountain of Truth Publishing division of Christian Cottage Schools also provides CCS-developed curricula including the four-volume set of Christian Cottage Unit Studies and the recently-released Learning Rivers reading, spelling and language arts materials.

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  Church of the Rock

  Jan 2006 - May 2012

  Facility Manager

  Report to the Executive Pastor. Provide support to all church ministries, including growing pre- and elementary schools, 75 staff members and numerous volunteers.*Responsible for:- budget in excess of $200,000;- all aspects of maintenance and repair at the church (56,000+ square feet); - vehicle fleet (64- and 72-passenger buses; 15-passenger van);- church property (53 acres);- access system and key security for appropriate personnel. *Supervise and direct a team of eight part-time workers (with hiring authority). *Manage and schedule use of building by outside organizations.*Oversee contract operations for fire & security systems, snow removal, etc., plus regular services vendors, and other contractors as needed. *Provide input and coordination on projects related to building upgrades, etc.*Write RFPs and solicit bids for major church projects; evaluate bids for compliance with RFP and make selection recommendations to senior management with appropriate database and spreadsheet applications. Show less

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  Crisis Prevention and Training Services, LLC

  Mar 2010 - now

  Owner/Principal

  Able Shepherd #202.NRA-certified Basic Pistol/Basic Rifle/Home Firearms Safety/Refuse To Be A Victim/Personal Protection In The Home/Outside the Home instructor and NRA Chief Range Safety Officer. Certified Instructor, US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and US Law Shield. I am also licensed to teach the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit course. The Basic Pistol curriculum qualifies for most states' concealed carry permit. Distinguished graduate, Four-Day Defensive Handgun course, Front Sight Firearms Training Institute, Pahrump, NV.Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Dec 2016Security consultant for businesses, churches, para-church ministries. Show less

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  Centennial Gun Club

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2016

  Manager, Compliance & Facility

  The Centennial Gun Club is a full-service firearms sales and training facility. All twenty state-of-the-art shooting lanes accommodate handguns, rifles and shotguns.

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  Teach My Children English, Inc

  Jul 2014 - now

  Director

  Teach My Children English, Inc (TMCE) is a ministry designed and devoted to helping children, particularly those in Third World nations, to learn, clearly speak and articulate "American" English. Teri Spray has adapted her very successful Christian Cottage "Learning Rivers" curriculum as Easy English. Easy English Level 1 was successfully field-tested and proven in association with Serve India Ministries, Coimbatore, India in 2015. The complete curriculum is available for download at www.teacheasyenglish.org, and has been used successfully. It is now a certified seminar through Youth With A Mission (YWAM) at their University of the Nations, and has been successfully used in multiple countries around the world. TMCE is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the US tax code. Show less

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  Civil Air Patrol

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2021

  Commander, Douglas Cadet Squadron (Retired)

  Grade: Lt Colonel (Retired) Former duty assignments are Squadron Commander, Aerospace Education Officer and Communications Officer. (My second time around as Squadron Commander! Replaced my son-in-law who gave almost 5 years to the position!) Other previous CAP assignments:-Wing Chief of Staff, Aug 2014-March 2015-Deputy Commander, Group 1, March 2007-May 2013-Interim Commander, Foothills Cadet Squadron, Aug 2009-March 2010 (concurrent with Group 1 duties)-Wing Chief of Staff, March 2000-Aug 2003 -Commander, Douglas Composite Squadron, Dec 1996-July 2000. -Special Assignment as the Commander, 2000 Cadet Encampment at USAF Academy Prep School (250 cadets and 20 adults from around the country). CAP is the official US Air Force Auxiliary, charged with missions that encompass Search and Rescue, the Cadet Program and Aerospace Education for both members and the community at large. Show less