Steven Kersey has over 20 years of experience in the U.S. Navy as a Sonar Technician on multiple nuclear submarines. He has technical skills in sonar systems, electronics, electrical/hydraulic, and mechanical maintenance. He also has management experience supervising a division of 15 personnel as a Sonar LPO. Currently, he works as the Personnel Officer at the Naval Submarine Support Facility, guiding 530 personnel. He has received multiple awards for his technical abilities and volunteer work.

1. Steven L. Kersey
226 Wylie School Rd.,Voluntown,CT06384 | (912)322-3010 | stevenkersey1057@gmail.com
Summary
Solutions-focused,versatilemanagement professional offeringa comprehensivebackground supportingU.S. Naval
operations aboard multiplenuclear submarines in roles of increasingresponsibility duringa 20-year career as a
Sonar Technician in the U.S. Navy. Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to
achievepositiveresults.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- Security clearance(Secret+) - High School Diploma
- Electronic Equipment Repairman (9710) - NAVY COURSE A-130-0089,OK-276A O-LVL MAINT
- NAVY COURSE A-130-0091,OK-542 O-LVL MAINT - NAVY COURSE A-130-0045, TAC OCEAN AND EMPLOY
- Sonar Technician AN/BQQ-10(V) Operator/Maintainer (0518)
- Sonar Technician AN/BQQ-5 Series (B/C/D/E) Advanced Maintainer (0495)
- NAVY COURSE P-500-0025,FirstLine Leadership Development Program
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 UnitedStates Navy (SONARTECHNICIAN SUBMARINES) – APRIL 23, 1996-PRESENT
 BIG NIGHT ENTERTANMENT GROUP(BNEG) (SCORPIONBAR-SECURITY/CUSTOMERSERVICE) –
JUNE 2014-PRESENT
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Sonar Supervisor - Maintenance and Material Management (3M) PQS-306 Department Head
- Personnel Officer - Conventional Weapons HandlingQuality Assurance/Safety Officer
- Leading Petty Officer - Towed Array Supervisor
EXPERIENCE
- Managerial Experience
Workingas the Sonar LPO supervised a division of approximately 15 personnel whileservingonboard a U.S.
Submarine. Worked as the Project Manager in multipleinstances where various outsideorganizationswere
needed to complete complex evolutions.Utilized leadership principles to includethe use of oral and written
communication in professional relationships.Key in the role of mentoring, motivating, and counselingof
subordinateto manage human resources, teams, and stress management to create a quality organizational
climate.
- Technical Knowledge
Sonar Skills: Specialized knowledge in various sonarsystem operations to includesysteminterfaces, sonar arrays
and transducers,and network equipment, oceanographic aspects such as wavepropagation in a fluid medium,
with variables of temperature and pressure, tactical useof the ocean environment, and sonar fundamentals.
Electronics Skills: Specialized knowledge in the performance of operational tests. Preforms precision adjustments
on electrical equipment. Utilizes procedures/schematic/wiring diagrams to troubleshoot and localize/isolate
equipment malfunctions to systems, subsystems, circuits,and components. Installs minor and major modifications
to electronic equipment. Analyzes, collects data and completes maintenance data forms/reports. Performs
preventive and correctivemaintenance on electronic equipment. Operates/repairs analogand digital equipment.
Utilizes basic solderingskills as well as somebasic fiber optics experience.
Electrical/ Hydraulic Skills: Specialized knowledge on the OK-276 and OK-542 (Series) Towed Array Handling
Systems. In depth comprehensive knowledge of operation and capabilities of version differences to include
physical features,controls and indicators,displays,modes of operation, and analysisof displays.Preforms
preventive and correctivemaintenance and faultisolation and repair.Utilizes procedures for normal operation,
infrequent and casualty modes of operation, adjustment and alignment procedures, equipment and personnel
safety, and useof special tools/testequipment.

2. - Technical Knowledge(CONTINUED)
Mechanical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitudeto includereading mechanical prints,working on various types of
mechanical repairs,and a strongworking knowledge of tools utilized in the repair of multipletypes of
equipment/machinery.
Computer/Network Skills: Have current experience usingthe followingcomputer Operating Systems: Multiple
versions of Windows,Linux, and Linux Red Hat.
Currently proficientin utilizing the followingSoftware: MicrosoftOfficeproducts to includeMS Excel, MS Word,
MS Outlook,MS PowerPoint, MS Money, Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Internet Explorer, turbo tax
and limited proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and MS Access.
Currently have experience with the followingHardware:IBM and Intel Servers (IU/2U), MultipleRouters, TCP/IP,
Gigi Switches/Switches/Hubs,Raid/JBOD’s; Multipletypes of Serial Ports,Cat 5/6 cables,Fiber connecters/cables;
MultiplePrinters/Scanners/Devices;Multiplecomputer systems to include Dell,Acer, Gateway, Compaq, Sony, and
Hewett Packer.
Planned/Preventative Maintenance Skills: Impeccablebackground as a Preventative Maintenance supervisor
whileattached to multipleNaval Commands. Developed maintenance team members through TrainingPlans,
organized supervision,and over sighted maintenance operations as well as the required associated logging
requirements. Inspected, monitored, and evaluated maintenance actions performed by MaintenancePersonnel to
verify completion of work within expected guidelines. Implemented and supervised the preventative maintenance
program whileattached to a naval shorecommand. Analyzes current practices and make recommendations for
improvements.
Customer Service Skills: Dynamic customer serviceprofessional who excels within a service-oriented position,
demonstrating a talent for communicatingeffectively with customers from diverse backgrounds .Responsiblefor
customer satisfaction by ensuringtop-notch customer services,listeningto the voice of the customers, strivingfor
quick complaintresolution,and providingadviceand recommendation based on customer needs .
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Implemented and supervised the preventative maintenance program whileattached to Submarine
SurveillanceEquipment ProgramAtlantic.
 Recipient of the Navy and MarineAchievement Service Medal on 3 occasions for technical ability.
 Recipient of the Humanitarian ServiceMedal for volunteer services duringHurricaneKatrina efforts.
 Selected from more than 50 senior Non-Commissioned Officers to be Command advanced (CAP) to Petty
Officer 1stClass.
 Currently servingas the Personnel Officer in a human resource rolefor Naval SubmarineSupport Facility
at SubmarineBase New London supportingand guidingapproximately 530 personnel and their families
through retirement and separation fromthe Navy as well as transferringto and from the command.
 Commended by multiplesupervisors atboth BNEG and the U.S. Navy for the ability to resolve problems,
avoid escalation of issues,and provideexcellentcustomer service.