JOHN STRINGFELLOW
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Seasoned Navy veteran with extensive military experience, including 8 years leading officers and teams. Experienced in managing people across military, civilian, and classroom settings, with 6 years of proven project management delivering complex initiatives on time and within scope.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
University Instructor
11.2023 - Current
- 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Co-Instructor:
- Supported teachers with 20+ students each as co-instructor, leading behavior management strategies to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
- Led breakout instructional sessions, teaching half the class in a small-group setting to deepen comprehension and engagement.
- Designed and facilitated Math and Science station activities to reinforce key concepts and promote collaborative learning.
- Adapted lessons to meet diverse student needs, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and student growth goals.
Enterprise Associate Account Executive
Amazon Web Services
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills by leading numerous meetings with Directors, VPs, and C-suite level customers.
- Managed client onboarding and implementation projects, tracking milestones, budgets, and resource allocation for multiple accounts simultaneously.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver cloud solutions, ensuring projects were completed on time and aligned with client requirements.
- Facilitated regular client check-ins and internal team updates to proactively identify risks and ensure project success.
- Personally created over 100 sales opportunities and supported my highly talented Executive Sales team in launching over $150M in Annual Recurring Revenue.
- Learned a new industry and challenging job remotely (during COVID).
Senior Service Center Manager
Aggreko
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Oversaw projects valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, managing both the work of 32 technicians and the successful execution of mechanical, electrical, and temperature control equipment repairs from planning to completion.
- Conducted staffing activities: hired new talent, dismissed poor performers, gave performance evaluations, reprimands, and rewards.
- Conducted daily meetings while rigorously adhering to tight schedules.
- Developed, implemented and adhered to operations budgets and reviewed all financial statements for discrepancies.
- Drove adherence to business practices and cost controls to ensure profitability.
Naval Officer
U.S. Navy
05.2006 - 09.2016
- Led and managed teams of 30+ Sailors, overseeing training, performance, and professional development.
- Mentored junior officers and enlisted sailors, cultivating leadership, discipline, and accountability.
- Managed multimillion-dollar equipment and resources with zero loss of readiness.
- Operated under high-pressure environments requiring quick decision-making and problem-solving.
- Directed daily operations of complex naval systems, ensuring mission readiness and safety at sea.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
- Delivered clear and effective briefings to senior leaders, peers, and junior personnel.
Education
Masters - Business Administration
University of Oxford
09-2014
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Economics
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05.2006
Certification - Nuclear Power Technician
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Goose Creek, SC08.2001
Certification - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services
Seattle, WA12-2020
Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Leadership and team management
- On time, on budget, project management
- Writing clear project plans, status reports, and post-mortems
- Tracking project expenses, forecasting, and ROI analysis
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks, sprints, and ceremonies
Timeline
Instructor
University Instructor
11.2023 - Current
Enterprise Associate Account Executive
Amazon Web Services
10.2020 - 11.2023
Senior Service Center Manager
Aggreko
01.2017 - 02.2019
Naval Officer
U.S. Navy
05.2006 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Economics
United States Naval Academy
Masters - Business Administration
University of Oxford
Certification - Nuclear Power Technician
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command
Certification - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services
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