Stephen Phillips
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Meteorologist and Operational leader capable of in-depth data analysis, event reconstruction, and weather forecasts. Strong verbal and written communicator with experience producing reports for a variety of uses and audiences from individual customers to senior executive staff. Proactive with integrating training and process improvement to achieve specific organizational goals and metrics. Maintains a long history of building and mentoring award-winning teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Representative and Agent
New York Life & NYLIFE Securities
San Antonio , TX
03.2024 - Current
- Generated leads through networking activities at local business organizations or community events.
- Provided comprehensive financial planning solutions tailored to individual needs and objectives.
Project Management Specialist
Deloitte
San Antonio , TX
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategies that optimize efficiency across departments.
- Managed day-to-day operational aspects of projects including budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
- Resolved conflicts among team members by facilitating effective communication channels.
Weather Officer / Meteorologist
US Air Force Base
Various Locations
01.1997 - 12.2017
- Director of Operations for USAF Weather Center providing weather forecast graphics, airfield forecasts, watches/warnings/advisories, and highly tailored mission planning information for the entire Pacific theater. Oversaw training, quality control metrics, and duty schedules. Drafted the unit Continuity of Operations Plan. Won PACAF Weather Squadron of the Year 2008.
- Assistant Director of Operations for USAF Weather Center providing Air Force and Army weather support to the SE United States and the Middle East Theater of Operations. Analyzed performance metrics and established relevant training requirements for improvement. Integrated new technology into daily Standard Operating Procedures, including the development of a groundbreaking tropical system threat assessment tool later adopted Air Force wide, and in use a decade later. Won AF Operational Squadron of the Yr 2005.
- Weather Flight Commander to the 25th Infantry Division on Oahu Hawaii and in northern Iraq. Organized, trained, equipped, and deployed a team of over 20 weather professionals in support of all US Army operations during "surge" operations in Iraq. Won AF Weather Flight of the Year 2007.
- Special Projects Officer at AF Combat Climatology Center. Conducted engineering studies, and supported a variety of classified customers with specialized mission oriented weather support. Won AF'S Top Technical Contribution to Weather 2002.
- Held numerous additional roles in planning, acquisition, program management, testing/fielding, and call center support.
Education
Master of Science - Atmospheric Sciences
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX12-2001
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX12-1996
Skills
- Organizational Efficiency
- Continuous Improvement
- Scheduling Coordination
- Leadership training
- Strategic planning and execution
- Production
- Management
- Resource Management
- Environmental Science
- Relationship Building
- Written Communication
- Geography Knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Registered Representative and Agent
New York Life & NYLIFE Securities
03.2024 - Current
Project Management Specialist
Deloitte
08.2018 - 07.2020
Weather Officer / Meteorologist
US Air Force Base
01.1997 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Atmospheric Sciences
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology
Texas A&M Health Science Center
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