1. 1307 Studer St. Unit B
Houston, TX 77007
T 281.433.5704
Kurt J. Defenbaugh k.defenbaugh@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, Texas State University, 2004, San Marcos, Texas GPA: 3.26/4.0
OBJECTIVE:
To be employed by a top tier company whose growth plan desires a proven leader who possess exceptional relationship
management skills, leadership qualities, high initiative, analytical ability, teamwork skills, and acute business/sales acumen.
EXPERIENCE:
District Manager, Automatic Data Processing TotalSource Division, Houston, TX 9 Nov 2007-Present
Selected by ADP Regional VP to develop a high level marketing strategy for implementation across two sales teams
consisting of 14 sales representatives representing the highest profitable division company wide. Marketing strategy
focused on gaining access to high level executives within a targeted market space to uncover new business opportunities.
Also accountable for maintaining personal selling goals on an assigned quota consistently 20-60% above expectations from
leadership.
• Developed, trained and executed strategic marketing initiative to uncover new business opportunities within target
market
• Hand selected by leadership to train and execute strategic access gaining tactic on a division wide level
• Directly impacted sales revenue by uncovering new business opportunity and gaining access at the executive level
• $500k in new business closed in only 8 mos. as a direct result of strategic marketing and selling tactic
Senior Business Analyst, BearingPoint Inc. Consulting McLean, VA 24 Sept 2007-9 Nov 2007
Responsible for maintaining the highest professionalism and cultivating a lasting relationship day to day at the client site.
Directly responsible for delivering quality work and managing client expectations such that each project produces a desired
result and the highest client satisfaction.
• Led initiative to develop a project management technical solution that was implemented at the highest divisional
level
• Recruited by BearingPoint Inc. HR staff to speak publicly to potential hires regarding life at BearingPoint Inc. in
an effort to recruit and retain high quality candidates for employment with the company
• Obtained highest overall performance review rating possible by exceeding expectations after only six months on
the client site
Combat Missile Crew Commander, 1st Lieutenant Minot Air Force Base, ND 30 Jan 2007-Aug 15 2007
Responsible to the President and Commander U.S. Strategic Command for the management and application of over $1.1B
in space force assets. First in command directly responsible for 15 to 30 personnel at any given time within the area of
responsibility.
• Restored operational capability of control centers through decisive direction preventing degradation of over $32M
in assets
• Piloted Law of Armed Conflict training program resulting in personnel deployment readiness rate of 100%
• Coordinated high visibility, time sensitive operation across multiple agencies leading team to efficient mission
effectiveness
Command Post Deputy Commander, 1st Lieutenant Minot Air Force Base, ND 12 Oct 2006-30 Jan 2007
Hand selected by squadron leadership to direct command post duties and responsibilities to ensure everyday readiness of all
operational equipment for entire unit consisting of 150 missiles, 15 control centers, and over 276 mission essential
personnel.
• Led command of multiple high intensity operations resulting in zero unsecured assets
• Managed and directed day to day operational actions for entire missile unit consisting of 30 officers with
maximum effectiveness
Combat Missile Deputy Commander, 2nd Lieutenant Minot Air Force Base, ND 13 Dec 2005-12 Oct 2006
Manage the day to day operation, security, and maintenance, of 50 Nuclear Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, 5 Launch
Control Centers, and five missile alert facilities housing over 92 mission essential personnel.
• Conducted high priority level operations resulting in 100% completion and team effectiveness
• Directed operational maintenance activities confirming precise accuracy of operational equipment
2. Space & Missile Operations Training, 2nd Lieutenant Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA 3 Mar 2005-13 Dec 2005
Successfully completed a rigorous 35-day initial training program in addition to a 69-day course covering all space
operation missions.
• Maintained 96.4% academic average on over 832 hours of course work culminating in highly qualified rating
overall
• Volunteered personal time to organize and execute group tours on behalf of Vandenberg AFB public relations
office
Air & Space Basic Academic Officer, 2nd Lieutenant Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 3 Jan 2005-3 Mar 2005
Responsibly managed academic proficiency of entire team towards the successful completion of 280 academic hours of
intense training. Directed organized sessions using creative motivational techniques to effectively utilize off duty time
contributing to outstanding performance.
• Achieved maximum 100% successful graduation rate with 94% overall academic average
• Influenced others to persevere towards a common goal of achieving a 90% or higher overall average
AWARDS & DECORATIONS:
• Awarded Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for outstanding efforts in a designated anti-terrorism operation
• Awarded National Defense Service Medal for honorable active service during a stated time period of “national
emergency”
• Awarded Air Force Training Ribbon for successful completion of authorized accession training program
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Arnold Air Society Commander R.O.T.C. Executive Staff
• Inspector General Commander R.O.T.C. Executive Staff
• Vice President Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Executive Board
• Interfraternity Council Representative Executive Board
• Fraternity Alumni Chair Sigma Alpha Epsilon Executive Board
• TOP SECRET NC2-ESI CAT C Security Clearance