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ASHLEY STEFANIW

Farmington

Summary

Dynamic military officer with over 13 years of leadership experience in training, tactical operations, and emergency management. Proven ability to implement strategic plans that drive organizational effectiveness and foster team cohesion. Expertise in developing and executing training programs that enhance operational readiness and resilience. Committed to leveraging an extensive military background to contribute to mission success in diverse environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Officer

Minnesota Army National Guard
06.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined the review of 120+ orders and Memorandums of Instruction, enhancing battalion clarity and operational efficiency.
  • Assessed training needs for 50+ employees and developed tailored classes, enhancing team performance by 30%.
  • Assessed training program effectiveness, recommending data-driven enhancements that increased engagement by 20%.
  • Served as a training subject matter expert, delivering technical support to 5+ departments, enhancing team efficiency by 20%.

Assistant Professor of Military Science

Minnesota Army National Guard
11.2020 - 06.2023
  • Assessed and directed activities for 50+ students, leading to a 20% improvement in academic performance reports.
  • Fostered strong rapport with over 50 students, enhancing class participation by 30% through engaging discussions and personalized academic advisement.
  • Enhanced student engagement by 30% through innovative teaching methods, improving learning outcomes.
  • Evaluated progress for 30+ students, delivering targeted feedback that boosted learning outcomes by 20%.

Company Commander

Minnesota Army National Guard
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Strategically devised and executed risk-reduction plans, enhancing personnel safety and protecting equipment during 95% of tactical operations.
  • Led tactical operations in high-pressure environments, improving team efficiency by 30% and achieving mission objectives successfully.
  • Spearheaded a team of 10 to develop strategic plans, achieving a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Spearheaded team initiatives, elevating mission success rates by 20% through effective personnel collaboration.

Brigade Staff

Army National Guard
10.2015 - 03.2019
  • Led maintenance, transportation, and supply operations for a battalion, streamlining processes and enhancing overall efficiency by 20%.
  • Streamlined supply coordination with higher headquarters and supporting services, enhancing efficiency by 15% through tailored SOPs.
  • Revamped workflow processes, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and 100% task completion on time.

Environmental Services Director

Crothall Healthcare
12.2014 - 03.2019
  • Managed Environmental Services department operations, ensuring 95% on-time project completion while enhancing CEQA compliance and community development initiatives.
  • Successfully coordinated 10+ activities with cross-functional teams and external agencies, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
  • Deliver nuanced administrative support to the City Manager, enhancing efficiency by 20% through streamlined processes.

Emergency Management Specialist

Army National Guard - Area Support Group, Kuwait
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Led the coordination of disaster response efforts, opening 5 shelters and successfully managing evacuations for over 1,000 affected residents.
  • Led coordination efforts for 5+ emergency events, including Norovirus responses and flooding crises, improving response time by 30%.

Executive Officer for the 224th Transportation Company

Army National Guard
07.2013 - 10.2015
  • Designed and implemented 10+ operational plans, enhancing efficiency by 25% across multiple departments.
  • Collaborated with truckmaster and dispatch team to streamline operations, improving efficiency by 20%.
  • Spearheaded coordination of 15+ company missions, enhancing operational efficiency by 20% under the commander's guidance.
  • Spearheaded logistics and maintenance support for 10+ operations, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
  • Demonstrated leadership by successfully leading the team in the commander's absence, improving project efficiency by 15%.

Environmental Services Systems Operations Manager

Crothall Healthcare
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Streamlined operations at four Healtheast facilities, enhancing efficiency by 20% and improving patient satisfaction scores.

Environmental Services Operations Manager

Crothall Healthcare
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Streamlined work scheduling for 25+ department personnel, improving shift efficiency by 30% while enhancing training programs for new staff.
  • Trained and prepared two employees for managerial roles, enhancing departmental efficiency by 25% through hands-on operational duties.

Platoon Leader for the 224th Transportation Company

Army National Guard
10.2010 - 07.2013
  • Led a transportation truck platoon, training 15 soldiers and achieving a 95% mission success rate over two years.
  • Led a team of 20 in successfully managing the transport of over 1,000 tons of cargo and personnel using motor transport.
  • Led and supervised a platoon of 20 personnel in truck and convoy operations, enhancing operational efficiency by 30%.

Education

Masters of Science - Legal Studies

Vanderbilt University
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Northland College
12.2011

High School Diploma - undefined

Farmington High School
Farmington, MN
06.2007

Skills

  • Emergency management
  • Environmental services
  • Military
  • Exceptional Writer
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Court Transcription
  • Document Filing
  • Records Management
  • File and Records Management
  • Legal Research
  • Document Preparation
  • Tax Law
  • Employment Law
  • Employee counseling
  • Technology use

Certification

  • Certification in Paralegal Studies 11/2023 Center for Advanced Legal Studies
  • Contracting, 04/01/18, Present
  • Master Fitness Trainer, 01/01/18, Present

Timeline

Training Officer

Minnesota Army National Guard
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Professor of Military Science

Minnesota Army National Guard
11.2020 - 06.2023

Company Commander

Minnesota Army National Guard
03.2019 - 03.2021

Emergency Management Specialist

Army National Guard - Area Support Group, Kuwait
03.2018 - 12.2018

Brigade Staff

Army National Guard
10.2015 - 03.2019

Environmental Services Director

Crothall Healthcare
12.2014 - 03.2019

Environmental Services Systems Operations Manager

Crothall Healthcare
09.2013 - 12.2014

Executive Officer for the 224th Transportation Company

Army National Guard
07.2013 - 10.2015

Environmental Services Operations Manager

Crothall Healthcare
06.2013 - 09.2013

Platoon Leader for the 224th Transportation Company

Army National Guard
10.2010 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Northland College

High School Diploma - undefined

Farmington High School

Masters of Science - Legal Studies

Vanderbilt University

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