1. Michel Blain
:: 137 FairlopWay,Ottawa,Ontario,K2J 5B6: tel.613-823-8674: email:blain137@hotmail.com
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES
 35 years of experience within the Canadian Armed Forces
 Heldnumerousleadershippositions,fromOccupationAdvisorsforover3000 Resources
Management Clerk, Career Manager for Master Corporals (over 700 individuals), Wing
Chief Warrantwhereasthispositionisthe seniornon-commissionmemberadvisortothe
Wing Commander and represents the welfare of all personnel serving within the Wing,
promoting excellence, professionalism and teamwork.
 Fluentlybilingual possessing excellentcommunicationskills
EDUCATION
Certificate of Military Studies – Kingston, Ontario
Royal Military College - 2013
Certificat of Administration – Québec, Québec
Université du Québec
Marketing Diploma – Ottawa, Ontario
Algonquin College
PROFESSIONALWORK EXPERIENCE
Wing Chief Warrant Officer
15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
April 2014 – July 2017
Canadian Forces Chief Warrant Officer Special Project Chief Warrant Officer
National Defense Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
September 2013 – April 2014
Royal Military College Student
Kingston, Ontario
September 2012 – September 2013
Canadian Armed Forces Deployed Operations - Mentor Afghanistan National Police
Deployed Operation in Kabul Afghanistan
July 2011 – July 2012
Canadian Armed Forces
Various postings and positions
November 1982 – June 2011

2. LEADERSHIP SKILLS
 Coached,monitoredandsupervisedthe performance of all SquadronChief Warrant
Officers,andSquadronWarrantOfficersensuingahighlevel of leadership,proficiency,
competency,effectivenessandguidance wasexercisedatall times
 Promotedandpracticedthe ethicsandvaluesof the CanadianArmedForces
 Ensuresthat 15 Wingeffortswhere alignedwithhigherheadquartersmission,visions
and policies
 Providedsoundadvice tothe Commanderof 15 Wingon issuesaffectingthe Non-
CommissionedMembersandofficersof the Royal CanadianAirForce
 Providedguidance to15 WingHonorary Colonels
 Mentoredthe AfghanistanNationalPolicyTrainingSergeant-Majorfora periodof one
year
 Duringa deployedoperationin Afghanistan,wasresponsibleforthe dress,discipline
and welfare of all CanadianatCampEggers inKabul
 Occupationassistantadvisorforthe Resource ManagementSupportClerksinthe
CanadianArmedForces – a trade composedof over3000 personnel
 CareerManager for over700 Master Corporals;directlyresponsible fortheircareer
progressions,coursesandall posting
 ProjectDirectorforthe Review of SuccessionPlanningof Chief WarrantOfficersinthe
CanadianArmedForces
 As GroupChief Warrant Officerforthe AssistantDeputyMinister –Finance Corporate
Services –providedadvise andleadershipforall militarymembersof thisgroup
 Monitoredthe applicationof the Code of Service Discipline ensuringequitablenomrsof
applicationanddispensationof justice throughoutthe Wing.
PROVEN SUPERIOR WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLS
 Possess excellent communication skills and the demonstrated ability to deal with
sensitive and confidential information; answering and screening all work related
telephone calls, liaising with a variety of government personnel and agencies
 Proven ability to speak publicly addressing question at annual 15 Wing town hall
 Reviewed and updated all 15 Wing Orders in both official languages
 Drafted most of the Wing Operational Orders for all Wing events
 Drafted National Policies for the Succession Planning of all Chief Warrant Officers
 Commanded a Change of Command parade of over 100 personnel
 Monitor and bring influence to the achievement of Commander’s objectives
 Responsible for drafting and enforcing guidelines for the uniformity and applicationof
discipline on the Wing and within lodger units particularly as it relates to ensuring the
compliance with Orders, directives, standards and guidance relating to discipline, dress
and deportment including all National commands and directives
 Ensured the proper drafting of charges and related correspondence and assisting as
necessary in preparing for Summary Trials
PROVEN ORGANIZATIONALAND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
 Managed and coordinated all 15 Wing activities
 Coordinated various 15 Wing events including a Royal Visit and numerous other VIPs
 Ensured that all 15 Wing sections and lodger units work well together
 Assess and made recommendations on Quality of Life initiatives for the Wing

3. ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS A TEAM PLAYER
 Managed the career of over 700 Resource Management Clerk
 Managed and directed the future development and curriculum of the Resource
Management Clerk - having a direct effect on over 3000 Clerks
 ProjectManagerfor the review of successionmanagementof all ChiefWarrantOfficerin
the Canadian Armed Forces
 Responsible for all deportment and military personnel at 15 Wing Moose Jaw
 Responsible for all 15 Wing Moose military events
STRICT MAINTENANCEOF CONFIDENTIALITY
 Held a Top Secret and Secret Security Clearance
COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Extensive computerexperience usingcomplete Microsoftoffice package,including:
 Word
 Excel - spreadsheets
 Outlook
 JetForm Filler/PrintOnly
 WindowsXP
 WordPerfect
 Access
 PowerPoint
 InternetExplorer
 Scanners
 Fax
 Calculators
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 FirstAid/ CPR qualified
 VariousSeniorLeadershipcourses
 Expenditure Managementcourse
 Middle ManagementDevelopmentcourse
 Drug and Alcohol Preventionprogram