Stephen Christensen
Martinez,CA
Summary
Decorated Special Operations veteran with 8+ years experience leading high-risk teams across military and civilian sectors. Excels at directing quality improvement, team productivity and work efficiency initiatives. Experienced in motivating subordinates to meet challenging demands. Eager to take on a challenging new role using over 15 years of work/life experience in support of business operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Alpine Customs Inc
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed full-cycle construction: framing, roofing, electrical, high-end millwork, excavation, demolition, siding, and finishes
- Directed 10–15 carpenters, laborers, and subcontractors on simultaneous ultra-luxury residential and commercial projects ($5M–$95M) across Bozeman, Yellowstone Club, Big Sky, and Big Timber, MT.
- Promoted within 9 months from $27/hr to $55/hr + production bonuses for zero safety incidents and consistent on-time/on-budget delivery.
Special Operations Team Leader
US Army
03.2016 - 07.2022
- Mentored a staff of up to 40 subordinates to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership, keeping team in compliance with all applicable physical and and legal standards.
- Facilitated operational activities as Ammo Distribution NCO including organization, distribution, and resupply of all ammo, explosive, and other hazardous material for the entire strike team in a combat zone.
- Three combat deployments to Afghanistan and Syria, consisting of joint operations with foreign and US military including planning and execution of sensitive missions requiring real-time decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Range Safety officer with responsibility of the lives and safety of 40-100 personnel as well as creating the days training schedule.
- Held active Top Secret/SCI clearance throughout entire duration of career.
Education
Radiologic Technology
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CAFirefighter I & II Certification - EMS
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC07.2023
EMT Basic Certification - EMS
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC07.2023
Skills
Team leadership (10–40 personnel)
Mission planning & risk mitigation with proven success
Precision under pressure to deliver results on time, on budget, and incident-free
Project management & scheduling leadership, and technical skills
OSHA compliance & safety oversight
Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting
Heavy equipment operation
Quality control on high-value assets
Timeline
Foreman
Alpine Customs Inc
11.2023 - 07.2024
Special Operations Team Leader
US Army
03.2016 - 07.2022
Firefighter I & II Certification - EMS
Sandhills Community College
EMT Basic Certification - EMS
Sandhills Community College
Radiologic Technology
Contra Costa College