Stephen Connell
El Paso
Summary
Diligent Project Manager with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Fricks Industrial Concrete Floors
02.2025 - Current
- Planned, coordinated for, and oversaw the installation of four industrial concrete floors, generating $7.5M in revenue.
- Successfully completed all projects on time and under budget, exceeding estimated profits on all projects.
Battalion Operations Officer
1st Armored Division
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Planned, resourced, and oversaw implementation of daily operations for a 650 personnel Infantry Battalion.
- Forecasted and managed resources required to support daily operations and future training events.
General Staff Planner
1st Armored Division
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Planned, led, and oversaw the successful execution of four major projects across Fort Bliss, integrating both military and civilian agencies.
- Assisted in the planning and successful execution of five training events ranging from Fort Bliss to Fort Irwin California.
- Provided regular update and status reports to senior officers ranging from Colonel to Two-Star Generals.
Reserve Officer Training Corps Military Science III instructor
Washington University in St. Louis
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed and taught a curriculum based on prescribed guidelines by integrating past experience.
- Taught and mentored over 50 cadets with a 100% success rate at their culminating training exercise.
- Developed and fostered a relationship with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (St. Louis) that created an enduring training event between Washington University and the NGA St. Louis.
Planner
Security Forces Assistance Brigade
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Planned and synchronized over 10 short and medium duration military deployments across the Middle East.
- Coordinated across multiple agencies to ensure successful deployment.
Company Commander
Security Forces Assistance Brigade
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Selected above peers to command in combat.
- Managed 48 personnel across multi-domain specialties while deployed to Afghanistan.
- Provided daily written status reports which were seen and read by a Four-Star General.
- Provided weekly verbal update reports to a One-Star General.
Team Leader
Security Forces Assistance Brigade
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Was a key leader in the manning, equipping, and training of a new unit.
- Integral in the development of new training strategies to prepare for a combat deployment to Afghanistan.
- Selected to represent the Brigade in meeting with and integrating the Wisconsin National Guard in preparation for the deployment.
- Managed and led a 12 person cross functional team of military advisors.
Mechanized Infantry Company Commander
1st Cavalry Division
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed 130 personnel during a deployment to Korea. Developed, planned, and executed multiple training events.
- Integrated training with the Korean Army, strengthening multinational relationships.
- Managed over $30 million worth of equipment with zero losses.
Battalion Reconnaissance Platoon Leader
1st Armored Division
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed 40 personnel. Developed and executed training to prepare the team for a deployment to Afghanistan.
Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader
1st Armored Division
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed 35-50 personnel during complex high stress operations while planning planning and preparing future missions.
- Managed over $500,000 worth of equipment with zero losses.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Skills
- Leadership
- Planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Instructing
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Stakeholder communication
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
Accomplishments
- Proven leadership in and outside of combat. Directly led organizations from 12 to 140 people, with organizational leadership of 650 Soldiers.
- Directed planning and execution of four industrial concrete floor projects valued at more than $7.5M, consistently delivering on time and under budget and surpassing profit expectations for every project.
- Oversaw and safeguarded property and equipment valued from $500K to $30M, maintaining full accountability, compliance, and zero losses or major damage across diverse operational environments.
- Instructed and mentored over 50 ROTC cadets with a high success rate at Cadet Summer Training. I utilized the existing curriculum and personal experience to tailor the instruction. This led to zero failures at Cadet Summer Training.
- Chosen over peers to lead a specialized training initiative with a supporting unit prior to deployment to Afghanistan; developed, coordinated, and briefed a cost-efficient training plan that met all operational objectives and improved unit readiness.
- Chosen above peers to lead a cross-functional advisory company during combat operations, trusted by senior leaders to provide decisive leadership in a high-risk, complex environment.
- Career marked by consistently high performance and professionalism, validated through awards such as two Bronze Stars, two Meritorious Service Medals, an Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device, the Ranger Tab, and the Expert Infantryman Badge.
Timeline
Project Manager
Fricks Industrial Concrete Floors
02.2025 - Current
Battalion Operations Officer
1st Armored Division
07.2024 - 12.2024
General Staff Planner
1st Armored Division
07.2023 - 07.2024
Reserve Officer Training Corps Military Science III instructor
Washington University in St. Louis
05.2021 - 05.2023
Planner
Security Forces Assistance Brigade
01.2021 - 04.2021
Company Commander
Security Forces Assistance Brigade
12.2019 - 01.2021
Team Leader
Security Forces Assistance Brigade
09.2018 - 12.2019
Mechanized Infantry Company Commander
1st Cavalry Division
04.2017 - 08.2018
Battalion Reconnaissance Platoon Leader
1st Armored Division
10.2012 - 06.2013
Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader
1st Armored Division
09.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor's of Science - Criminal Justice
East Carolina University
Awards
Bronze star x2, ARCOM with Valor Device, ARCOM with Combat Device, Army Basic Instructor Badge, Ranger tab, Expert Infantry Badge
Schools / training
- Cadet Command Common Faculty Development Instructor Course (USACC CFDIC)
- Command and General Staff College Common Core
- Command and General Staff College Advanced Operations Course
- Maneuver Captains Career Course
- Ranger Course
- Pathfinder Course
- Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape “High Risk”