1. Michael F. Lessens
218 Marsac Street | Lowell, Michigan 49331
Phone: 616-780-8764 | Email: michaellessens@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career that will combine my networking, project management, and communications skills in a dynamic
organization which depends on steady growth and efficient use of IT tools and staff.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Project Documentation
 Software Documentation
 Computer Networking
 Microsoft Office 2010 and 2013
 Program Management
 Website Development
RELEVANT SKILLS
 Public Speaking
 Social Networking
 Research
 Team Leadership
 Tutoring/Teaching
 Nonprofits
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Project Management and Administration ITT Technical Institute, Wyoming MI
Expected Graduation: September 2015 Present GPA: 3.75
Associates of Applied Science Degree in Network Systems Administration ITT Technical Institute, Wyoming, MI
Graduated: September 2013 GPA: 3.71
Vocational, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism Defense Information School, Fort Harrison, Indiana October 1985
Bachelor Degree in Music University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Graduated: December 1984 GPA: 3.33
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Literacy Tutor: Literacy Center of West Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI January 2010 – October 2011
 Trained in literacy tutoring and English as Second Language (ESL) techniques.
 Engaged a Tanzanian student to read and write in English using proven literacy tutoring techniques.
Meals on Wheels Driver: Senior Neighbors, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (Lowell, MI affiliate) October 2003 – May 2009
 Loaded, transported, and delivered pre-packaged meals to disabled and/or elderly shut-ins.
 Engaged and managed clients.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Federal Work Study Tutor/Mentor: ITT Technical Institute, Wyoming, MI September 2012 – February 2015
 Mentoring ITT students in composition skills, APA formatting techniques and Algebra.
 Conducting research assigned by on-campus, faculty advisors.
Federal Work Study IT Intern: Women’s Resource Center, Grand Rapids, MI October 2014 – December 2014
 Created an electronic device/computer best-use-practices/policy document for use by WRC Staff and clientele.
 Updated and maintained WRC computer hardware and software.
Postal Clerk: U.S. Postal Service, Ada, MI July 1998 – May 2000
 Memorized 10 rural routes covering 37 square miles including Amway Headquarters, Ada, MI.
 Sorted mail and packages for 10 rural carriers.
Meijer Sales Associate: Meijer, Inc., Cascade Township, MI August 1997 – April 1998
 Stocked and aligned shelves with merchandise.
 Carried out immediate customer care.
Public Relations Specialist: United States Army (Staff Sergeant, Retired) April 1985 – January 1997
 Wrote front page articles for the Frontline newspaper in Wurzburg, Germany.
 Created and won awards for “Local News Update” radio news for Armed Forces Network, Stuttgart, Germany.
 Graduate of Primary Leadership School, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, and Public Affairs Supervisor
Course
AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS
National Technical Honor Society National Honor Society
Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout) Veterans of Foreign Wars
ITT PM Team Competitor, West MI Chapter PMI “The Project” 2014 and 2015 American Legion
Humanitarian Service Medal (Aid to Haitians) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Somalia)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (Somalia) Joint Service Achievement Medal (Somalia) – U.S. Army