Michael Dargavell

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Director of Operations at Operation New Uniform

Metro Jacksonville, United States

Overview

Michael Dargavell is a project management professional and Army veteran with over 21 years of experience in leadership, transformation, and technology. As the Director of Operations for Operation New Uniform, he leverages his expertise in agile methodologies and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to support organizational effectiveness. He holds a Masters degree from the University of Virginia.

Passionate about mentorship and leader development, Michael focuses on helping transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses navigate their career paths. His work involves extensive community outreach and program delivery, reflecting a deep commitment to fostering high-performance teams and empowering the military community through intentional engagement and support.

Unique fact: Michael is a former U. S. Army Battalion Commander and helicopter pilot who holds an active TS-SCI security clearance.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Upfront

Judgemental

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Veteran Career Transition
As Director of Operations at Operation New Uniform, he is dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and military spouses find meaningful civilian careers.
Leadership & Mentorship
His professional summary and prior roles highlight a passion for coaching, developing leaders, and fostering high-performance teams through individualized guidance.
Agile Project Management
He has over 21 years of multi-faceted agile project and program management experience across transformation, implementation, and technology.

Media Appearances

We're excited to have Michael Dargavell join Operation New Uniform as our Program .... Featured in Facebook

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"Buzz on Veterans" with Michael Dargavell of the US Army. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

2-2026
Director of Operations at Operation New Uniform
8-2025
Program Specialist at Operation New Uniform
11-2024 - 7-2025
Management Trainer at Independent Consultant
6-2022 - 7-2024
Battalion Commander, U.S. Army / Regional Operations Manager at US Army
7-2019 - 6-2022
Professor of Military Science, UofL Department Chair, Operations Director at University of Louisville

Education

6-2013 - 6-2014
Master's degree from University of Virginia
Bachelor's degree from Eastern Kentucky University

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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