1. ST E P H E N L . C R O W E L L
1604 E. Tuckahoe Street, Petersburg VA. 23805
(706) 536-7840 stephen.l.crowell@gmail.com
Objective Seeking employment as
Experience (11/12/2014 thru 05/01/2009)– Training Management NCO
Wheel Maintenance Training Department 16th OD BN, 59th OD BDE Fort LEE VA 23801 thru
HHC 143RD OD BN 61st OD BDE APG-EA MD. 21010
Training Management Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) for the Stryker Systems Maintainer
Division (SSMD), Wheel Maintenance Training Department (WMTD) for Advanced
Individual Training (AIT) Soldiers; advised the Division Chief and Senior Instructor on all
matters pertaining to the development and methods of training; Maintained parts supply
system for office, training aid repair parts and unscheduled maintenance parts; provided
guidance to 23 Military, Department of the Army Civilian (DAC) and Contract
Instructor/Writers on the proper procedures for lesson plan reviews; reviewed and
submitted modifications to the Program of Instruction (POI) and validated all test material
for the MOS 91S10;was responsible for the accountability of over 5,000 sensitive tests and
over 2,800 student records database; responsible for equipment valued in excess of $20,000 ;
provided guidance to the Training Management Office (TMO) on accurate account of
historical files required for storage to meet TRADOC accreditation standards; mentored all
new instructors in the Individual Development Program (IDP) on how to achieve the
standards set forth in the regulations governing the program; coordinated with external
agencies and chains of commands to ensure 100% of graduation requirements were meet
while maintaining constant communication between agencies; executed numerous Quality
Assurance inspections on over 8,000 sensitive test material, student records and historical
records in preparation for two TRADOC Accreditations, receiving outstanding ratings;
established the Resident Individual Training Management System (RITMS) for the 91S10
MOS to properly reflect the Individual Training Records (ITR) required for AIT students to
graduate; established 609 EPA Vehicle Air Conditioning and Refrigeration testing for 91S10
MOS; provided professional guidance to the Course Manager in order to establish updates
to the POI and re-validated tests; maintained and recorded proper key control for all testing
materials; maintained high standards in records keeping, which contributed greatly to the
91S10 MOS receiving 15 college credit hours through the Army Continuing Educations
(ACE) system; selected over 17 NCOs to write the TMO’s test control procedures for the
U.S. Ordnance School, 59th Ordnance Brigade Academic Records SOP; established the
department’s test and student control operations in Fort Lee, VA while completing the Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process from Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD for five
courses; trained six different NCOs to maintain day and night shift testing and student
control operations within multiple departments; provided training material and guidance to
unit’s Operations NCO to establish company in conjunction with the BRAC realignment
process; conducted Platoon Sergeant’s duties for his unit during the six month BRAC’s
transition processes to Fort Lee, VA; selected by department’s Sergeant Major to perform the
night shift Training Management NCOIC duties over 12 qualified NCOs; recognized by
senior rater as one who “excels in any position” and to “continue to assign positions of
increased responsibilities”.
(08/01/2008 thru 04/30/2009) – Instructor Writer/Squad Leader
A Co 143RD OD BN 61st OD BDE APG-EA MD. 21010
Served as an Instructor/Writer and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Squad Leader for
the Wheel and Track Automotive Department (WTAD) responsible for training Soldiers in
the 63B10 Wheel Vehicle Mechanics Course; instructed Active component, National Guard,
Reserve and International students on steering and suspension systems, basic construction
of engines, disassembly and assembly of the 6.5L engine, fuel system repair on the 8V92TA
Detroit Diesel, 6 CTA Cummins and the 3116 ATAAC CAT engine; maintained daily
student and instructor status and records within the Wheel Division; accounted for over $1.5
million worth of training aids; counseled and mentored an AIT Soldier to overcome personal
2. transgressions to qualify for Hometown Recruiting Aids Program; Maintained parts supply
system for office supplies, training aids and repair parts. prepared three AIT classes’ fitness
program using TRADOC’s standardized Physical Training Guide, resulting in a 98% pass
rate with an average of 230 points; mentored three Soldiers to compete in the Battalion’s
Soldier of the Month board; an integral part in the Ordnance Mechanical Maintenance
School receiving the first ever Institution of Excellence during the FY-08 TRADOC
accreditation; trained over 120 Soldiers in the Warrior Task and Battle Drills Urban
Operations, preparing them for the modern battlefield; enforced strict risk
management/safety policies within assigned area of operations, resulting in the department
being awarded the Green Star of Excellence Award; recognized by Senior Rater as a
“competent self-starter who is quick to grasp new concepts with superb judgment and
whose efforts have made him a valuable asset to the unit”.
(03/01/2004 thru 07/30/2008)– Shop Foreman
F Co 203rd BSB 3D BDE, 3D ID Fort Benning GA 31905
Combat Operation supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom III and OIF V
Served as the Shop Foreman in a Forward Deployed Company in a rapidly Combined Arms
Battalion responsible for the maintenance of 25 M1151 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheel
Vehicles (HMMWV), 15 M1076 Palletized Load Systems (PLS), ten Medium Tactical Vehicle
(MTV), seven M978 Fuel Tankers and Six Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
vehicles; responsible for the health, welfare and professional training of nine NCOs and 29
Soldiers; maintained 300 lines of Class IX supplies and accounted for over $2 million worth
of tools and equipment; Maintained parts supply system for office, service parts and
unscheduled maintenance parts; exhibited a vast knowledge in equipment and personnel
management, wheel/track vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and repair of automotive
systems, subsystems, and support equipment at field and sustainment levels of
maintenance/repair; reviewed and provided subject matter expertise on the operation,
support and repair of gas and diesel engines on Wheel /Track Vehicles and Tactical Power
Generators; provided technical advice and solutions to the leadership on difficult and
complex problems; supervised and performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on
Combat/Utility Wheeled Vehicles, Tactical Mobile Power Generation Equipment, Air
Conditioning Units, Heater Units, utilities equipment and special purpose support systems
to ensure optimum maintainability; evaluated requirements of operating procedures to
support and maintain mobility of 2 consolidated tenant units of the motor pool; maintained
an aggressive preventive maintenance program which ensured a 90% vehicle readiness
rating at all times; dedicated many personal off duty hours to ensure Soldiers and their
personal issues taken care of; emphasized safety in all aspects of operations, tactical and
non-tactical, maintaining an accident-free work environment; recognized by the Senior Rater
as “extremely technically proficient; will perform flawlessly with higher levels of
responsibilities”.
(09/2003 thru 02/2004)– Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
82ND ENGR Co (CSE), 44th ENGR BN 2ID Camp Edwards Korea APO AP 96251
Served as a Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic in the only Combat Support Equipment
Company in the Republic of Korea; supervised organizational maintenance supporting
scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on over 60 pieces of equipment; Maintained parts
supply system for office, service parts and unscheduled maintenance parts; responsible for
the health and welfare of six Soldiers and accounted for tools and equipment worth over
$450,000;received commendable rating during the Battalion CIP and MAINT inspection for
his section on 147 pieces of equipment; contributed to the unit’s 90% overall readiness rating
for the year; instructed special population fitness, resulting in an 80% pass rate for Soldiers
enrolled in the program; performed as the Shop Foreman during his absence and excelled in
leadership and management, commended during the division’s Maintenance Inspection;
3. created a cross training program for mechanics to work on both wheel vehicles and engineer
vehicles; mentored and trained his Soldiers to be the best of four maintenance sections and
the best contact team in the company; recommended by Senior Rater for “assignment to
positions of higher responsibility and technical knowledge”.
(07/2001 thru 08/2003)– Senior Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
690th Medical Company, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Benning GA 31905
Served as the Senior Light Wheel Mechanic providing support for the United States Army
Infantry Center (USAIC) in contingency operations, responsible for the technical inspection
of scheduled maintenance for over 60 pieces of equipment worth over $2 million.
Maintained parts supply system for office, service parts and unscheduled maintenance
parts. Responsible for the safety, training, professional and personal development,
performance and welfare of four subordinate Soldiers; achieved commendable rating during
the Group’s Command Inspection in the areas of scheduled services and Preventive
Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) program; possessed the ability to capture and
maintain the attention of Soldiers during training sessions; constantly sought out new ways
to share knowledge with Soldiers and superiors alike; mentored and developed Soldiers to
win the 36th Engineer Group’s Soldier of the Quarter Board; recognized by the Senior Rater
as an “outstanding NCO who accomplishes all assigned missions above standard”.
Recognition &
Awards
The Army Commendation Medal (8OLC).
The Army Achievement Medal (3OLC).
The Valorous Unit Award (1).
The Army Good Conduct Medal (5).
The National Defense Service Medal (1).
The Korean Defense Service Medal (1).
The Iraqi Campaign Medal.
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
The NCO Professional Development with number 2.
The Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with number 4.
The Mechanic Badge, Drivers Badge.
The Combat Action Badge.
Education &
Training
Advance Individual Training as Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, 04/1996.
Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, 08/2008.
Army Risk Management Course, 05/2002.
Structure Self Development (SSD) Level 4 training, 01/2014.
University of Maryland— Adelphi, MD; currently working on BS in Homeland Security
High School Diploma, 06/1991.
Certifications
& Clearances:
Center for Army Lessons Learned, Sep 2014
Certified in First Aid/CPR, June 1997
609 A/C Refrigeration, 22 SEP 2008
Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Jan 2000/Sep 2003/ May 2002
Instructor/Writer, Feb 2009
Senior Logistician, May 2014
Systems Approach to Training (SAT-BC), Nov 2008
Systems Approach to Training (SAT), Oct 2009
Middle Managers Course, Nov 2012
Contractor Officer Representative Course (COR), March 2014
Instructor Design Basic Course (IDBC), Jun 2013
4. Test Construction Course (TCC), Dec 2011
Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC), Oct 2008
SECRET Security Clearance, Jun 2011 expires Jun 2021