Training Human Resources
Resume:
STEVEN J. DEGNAN
401-***-**** *********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• Operations and Organization Management: Skilled at designing and controlling strategic and tactical processes
• Program Management, Planning and Execution: Proven in highly complex environments
• Seasoned Negotiator: Success with difficult contracts, foreign governments, and foreign nationals
• Leadership: Highly visible and operationally critical assignments completed with excellent outcomes
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Expert analysis, design, and integration to achieve sustainable advantage
• Communicator: Strong writing and presentation skills honed by years of teamwork with staff and senior executives
• Multi-discipline Knowledge Base: Human resources, training, military and business intelligence, operational
planning, supply chain management, information assurance, risk management, and acquisition support
EXPERIENCE
US Army, Master Sergeant 1992 - 2014
Completed a 22 year career with progressively more challenging assignments including these key positions:
Senior Military Instructor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA 12/2012 - 08/2014
• Managed all facets of the program. Directly responsible for teaching, planning, coordinating, and managing support assets for 65
college students in the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at nine Boston area campuses including Harvard, MIT, and Tufts.
• Accepted responsibility for several critical roles within organization due to high turnover rate, ensuring all training and
administration requirements were met. Confident and proven decision maker and problem solver.
• Coordinated events with local government and military organizations including the development, planning, execution and
oversight for events.
• Adhered to stringent regulatory and administrative procedures and policies. Flawlessly implemented strict safety guidelines.
• Accomplished public speaker. Conducted command level briefings, pre/post-test forums, and logistics and safety briefings.
Operations Sergeant Major, NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan/Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan 10/2011 - 12/2012
• Supervised 5900 coalition service members and 800 contractors. With $15M annual budget, maintained 100%
accountability of $21M in capital assets for 2500 personnel located at 6 different locations.
• Applied assertive leadership and streamlined Personal Accountability Instruction of all service members and civilians
within a Division in Afghanistan, reducing the process variance from 20% to less than 2% in under 2 months which
moved the Unit from “Fail” to “Pass” and earned recognition for improved Unit performance and effectiveness.
• Managed cost reduction processes and successfully delivered full functionality of a $5M project for $387K. Substantially
reduced overhead cost, performed 34 inspections resulting in policy/procedural changes, established and maintained
contracts, and minimized budget and manpower requirements while meeting requirements and performance standards.
• Served as Primary Contract Manager for the Afghan Army Human Resources Information System. Provided oversight for a
$10.5M budget and contract execution. Drove successful delivery of operational requirements and improved processes.
• Managed all logistics and assignments for a fleet of 40 non-tactical armored vehicles valued in excess of $7.5M.
Civilians on the Battle Field Operations NCOIC G3/5/7, Fort Polk, LA 02/2011 - 09/2011
• Managed, trained and supervised up to 1500 soldiers and 800 civilians during 6 Joint Readiness Training Center (JTRC)
rotations for role playing assignments designed to assist and multiply effects on the battlefield.
• Supervised troop movements and logistic support to include lodging, ammunition, food, and fuel requirements
with no losses or hazardous material errors.
• Ensured the Army comprehensive risk assessment was conducted and risk mitigation procedures were implemented to
maximize the safety of assigned soldiers and civilians in support of JRTC rotational units.
• Prepared 419 role players to augment 16 village sites to maximize training effects. Provided leadership and direct
liaison for rotational Combat Sustainment Support Battalions.
• Maintained accountability of over $2M of equipment with no losses.
Counter-IED Threat, Lead Trainer, US Forces-Iraq, TF Troy J-7, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Iraq 12/2009 - 01/2011
• Trained 4500 soldiers, contractors, and foreign nationals in Counter-IED programs, policy and procedures. As a result, the
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256 Convoy Academy was labeled “Best Ever Academy” in United States Division – South.
• Provided briefings to senior leadership and key staff pertaining to training and logistical issues, asset availability,
programmatic and policy oversight/execution. Responsible directly to Chiefs of Staff and J7.
• Rescued critical engineering project deemed a mission essential requirement. When private construction contract bid was
cancelled, transformed plan, mitigated risks, and successfully completed project by reutilizing assets and equipment.
Tough negotiator: 75% reduction in cost and schedule. Lauded by the Commanding General 103rd ESC for delivering a
secure “safe haven” for military assets under budget and ahead of schedule.
• Protected and controlled $1M inventory of sensitive items, vehicles, and real world graphic training aids
Area Recruiting NCOIC/Senior Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Liaison NCO, Boston, MA 10/2008 - 11/2009
• Managed 800 enlistment and shipper records. Maintained 100% accountability. Audited unit self-sufficiency and mitigated risk.
• Increased ship to Basic Training rate by 14% annually. Established quality verification programs to evaluate effectiveness.
STEVEN J. DEGNAN
PO Box 1241 Warren, MA 01083
401-***-**** *********@*****.***
• Increased MEPS productivity by 34% within fiscal year. Diplomatically coordinated efforts and processes between recruiters,
support staff, and Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM).
• Managed inventory and logistics for $300K of assigned equipment across three separate organizations.
• Developed and revised MEPCOM Standard Operation Procedure manuals which greatly improved recruiter production.
Recruiting/Retention Non-Commissioned Officer/ Recruit Sustainment Program, Primary Instructor 01/2006 - 09/2008
• Directed the Recruit Sustainment Program comprised of 750 recruits and soldiers, including training, transportation,
logistics, and mentoring to reduce training pipeline losses; transformed organization from being ranked 53rd to 5th nationally.
• Achieved 121% of assigned production for fiscal year. Recognized for winning the Master Recruiter “Chief’s 54”
Award for Recruiting Region 1, then ranked second in highly competitive national competition.
• Processed qualified applicants through completion of the security, biometrics and contracting process. Responsible for
all phases of personnel, documentation proofing, physical/computer security.
• Maintained an excellent 93% ship rate for recruits to attend and complete Basic Training. Mentored returning soldiers.
CAT A TEAM 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, S-5 NCOIC, Baghdad, Iraq 02/2005 - 12/2005
• Developed/executed security oversight for multiple Civil Affairs Unit programs; managed 35 contracts in excess of $9.6M.
• Conducted over 250 patrols to instill confidence and reassure local populace in 7 areas of responsibility with 3M residents.
• Planned and conducted diplomatic meetings with sheiks, elders, and local government officials (city and country level) and
US State Department to mitigate and resolve issues within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Managed inventory and logistics for $4M in assigned military equipment.
Recruiting/Retention Non-Commissioned Officer/ Recruit Sustainment Program, Platoon Sergeant 03/2003 - 01/2005
• Managed the Recruit Sustainment Program comprised of 85 recruits and soldiers, including training, transportation, logistics,
and mentoring to reduce the training pipeline losses.
• Achieved 140% of assigned production for fiscal year and was recognized for far exceeding mission.
• Processed qualified applicants through completion of the security, biometrics, and contracting processes. Responsible for
all phases of personnel, documentation proofing, physical/computer security.
EDUCATION
Rogers Williams University, Providence, Rhode Island
2001: Associate in Science Major: Criminal Justice, Minor: History
Selected Military Courses
2010: Counter Improvised Explosive Device Trainer Course, Tallil, Iraq
2004: Rappel Master Course, Fort Picket, VA
2003: Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course PH 2, Camp Robinson, AR
2002: Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course PH I, Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
2001: Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course PH 2, Camp Robinson, AR
2001: Total Army Instructor Training Course, Camp Varnum, RI
1999: Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course PH I, Fort Indiantown Gap, PA (Leadership Award)
1998: Recruiting and Retention Course, Camp Robinson, AR
1995: Military Mountaineering Course, Fort Greeley, AK
1995: Primary Leadership Development Course, Fort Richardson, AK
1994: Air Assault Course, Fort Wainwright, AK
1993: Arctic Light Individual Training, Fort Wainwright, AK
1992: Dragon Anti-Armor Missile System (Top Gun), Fort Benning, GA
CERTIFICATIONS AND SELECTED AWARDS
• DoD Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
• Awarded Bronze Stars(2), The Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medals(4) and the Combat Infantryman's Badge
• Selected as Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for Leadership, 2008
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