STEPHEN STANLEY HESS
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Cell: 407-***-****
Email: *************@*******.***
EXPERIENCE
AHTNA STS, WINTER PARK, FL 11/2013- Present
Material Expediter/Field Engineer M2K SLEP/Bradley Fighting Vehicle/M1A1
Abrams Tank
. Compiled and maintained material and parts inventory and status
information to expedite movement of material and parts between
production areas, according to predetermined production schedules and
order priorities: Read production schedules, inventory reports, and
work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required,
availability of stock, and order priority.
. Conferred with department supervisors/program managers to determine
overdue material and parts and to inform supervisors of material
status.
. Examined material received, verified part numbers, and checked
discrepancies, such as damaged or unmarked parts. Compiled and
maintains records, such as material inventory and production records.
. Authored the documents for the configuration management and quality
management plans for the M2KSLEP Program. (MILES 2000 Service Life
Extension Program)
ZEL TECHNOLOGIES ORLANDO, FL 4/2012 - 11/2013
Live Fire Team Field Engineer II/Site Leader
. Responsible for the installation, trouble shooting, and warranty claim
action items, new equipment training and implementation of all Live
Fire Target Ranges and Equipment as a sub-contractor for Action
Target.
. Experienced in installation and use of fiber optic, radio frequency
and twisted copper infrastructures with corresponding components.
. Received SPOT bonus awards for excellence on the installation of
ranges.
. Supervised a team of twelve personnel and equipment valued at over 5M
dollars.
UNITECH/LOCKHEED MARTIN-ORLANDO, FL 6/2008 - 4/2011
Live Fire Team Field Engineer
. Responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, warranty claim
action items, new equipment training and implementation of all Live
Fire Target Ranges and Equipment and MILES for Lockheed Martin GTL.
. Successfully installed and signed off to the government 30 new ranges
across the United States. Has trained over 500 personnel both military
and civilian on LMGTL's equipment through NET (new equipment
training).
. Experienced in installation and use of fiber optic, radio frequency
and twisted copper infrastructures with corresponding components.
. Subject matter expert on all Live Training Products and Urban
Operation Tactics Techniques and Procedures
. Received two SPOT awards and Laudatory comments from senior management
on my performance in the field concerning the speedy installation and
knowledge of all Live Fire Training Equipment.
FT. HOOD, TX - 1st CAVALRY DIV 7/2001 - 06/2008
United States Army - Squad Leader/Platoon Sergeant
. Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi FREEDOM II to supervise, train
and maintain six Iraqi Police stations within the Al-Rasheed district.
Trained over 1,000 Iraqi Police and led over 200 combat missions
without loss of life.
. Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08 - was the
Sergeant of the Guard for a brigade level detention facility, as well
as the escort squad leader. Transferred over 1,300 detainees from the
Division Holding Area Annex (DHAA) to the Theater Internment Facility
(TIF) without civilian or military loss of life. Led over 275 various
combat missions.
. Led, planned and executed numerous security missions for the President
of the United States. Worked hand in hand with the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the United States Secret Service
ensuring incident free visits with the soldiers, civilians and
families on Ft. Hood.
. Responsible for the training and welfare of 36 soldiers in garrison
and tactical operations. As well as being accountable for
approximately $11,000,000 worth of equipment.
SOUTH KOREA - 2ND ID /FT. MEADE 7/1997 - 7/2001
United States Army - Military Police Investigator
. Successfully planned and implemented the security operations for the
Division Commander (MG Honore') for his numerous visits to Camp Casey.
. Conducted over 100 non-felony investigations as a military police
investigator, obtaining over a ninety percent solve rate.
. Deployed to Egypt in support of Operation Bright Star 2000, attached
to the 220th Military Police Brigade. Conducted Critical sight
security on Mubarak Military City (MMC) and Customs for redeployment
in Agami.
. Selected for and competed in the Military Police Corps "War fighter
Team Challenge", a three day Military Police Competition.
. Worked as a military police patrolman, bike patrolman and radio
transmission operator. Responsible for the accountability and
serviceability of equipment valued at over $500,000.
SIMULATION SYSTEMS
United States Army-Trained and experienced with the following:
. ALL TC 25-8 Military Ranges
. HEAT (High-Mobility Multi-Wheel Vehicle (HMMWV) Egress Assistance
Trainer) Simulator
. Guard Unit Armory Device Full-Crew Interactive Simulation Trainer
(GUARDFIST)
. Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000
. Virtual Combat Convoy Trainer (VCCT)
. Laser Marksmanship Training System (LMTS) (All weapon systems)
. Call For Fire Trainer (CFFT)
. Common Driver Trainer (CDT)/HMMWV
. Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) and Blue Force
Tracker (BFT)
. Counter Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED)
. Improvised Explosive Device Effects Simulator (IEDES)
. Integrated-Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) Training
System (I-MTS)
. MK-19 Simulation Player Unit (SPU)
. Mobile Military Operations on Urban Terrain (Mobile MOUT)
. Modular Armored Tactical Combat House (MATCH)
. Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System Individual Weapon System
(MILES IWS)(MILES 21)
. Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System Universal Control
Device/Micro-Controller Device (MILES UCD/MCD)
. Training Improvised Explosive Device (T-IED)
. Universal Controller Device (UCD)
. Shoulder Launch Munitions (SLM)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
United States Army Specialized Training and a candidate for an Associate
Degree
. Seminole State College Lake Mary, FL with over 60 credit hours
. Multiple leadership schools while serving in the military: Primary
Leadership Development Course, Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course,
Supervisor Development Course, Manager Development Course and Action
Officer Development Course.
. Special Reaction Team Training Course Phase I.
. Tactical Police Operations Course
. Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course
. Defensive Driving Course
. Basic Training in Radar Speed Measurement Course
. Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Preliminary Breath Testing
Course
. Received the Sergeant Michael A Grieves Leadership Award upon
graduation from the Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course
. Equal Opportunity (DEOMI)
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
United States Army-Received the following:
. Combat Action Badge
. Bronze Star Medal
. Meritorious Service Medal
. Army Commendation Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters
. Army Achievement Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
. Good Conduct Medal 3d Award
. National Defense Service Medal
. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
. Iraq Campaign Medal
. Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
. Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
. Korea Defense Service Medal
. NCO Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 2
. Army Service Ribbon
. Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 3
. Army Meritorious Unit Award