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Stephen White

Apollo Beach,FL

Summary

Currently a 33 year SEAL Master Chief. Extensive experience in team building, mentorship, readiness, and leadership. Elite career diversity with Naval Special Warfare, with experience in Naval, joint, and combined executive leadership across multiple global theaters.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Enlisted Leader

USSOCOM Aquisitions, Logistics, And Technology
2021.07 - Current
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Manage over 850 military, government civilians, and contractors to provide 70,000 USSCOM members SOF peculiar technology, equipment, airframes and vehicles through MFP-11 funding.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Give individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
  • Maintain awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Uphold code of conduct and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Survey company overall health and preparedness.
  • Deal with inter-organization conflicts to remove obstacles to SoF military readiness.
  • Respond to and assisted in medical emergencies.
  • Uphold Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps Services dress and appearance regulations for all military professional appearance.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from Flag/General Officer leadership.
  • Designated mandatory reporters and advocates for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Worked weekends and long hours to ensure continuity of efforts between USSOCOM program managers and USSOCOM service components efforts and initiatives.

Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Special Operations Command Korea
2019.07 - 2021.07
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among 260 subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Memorized U.S Forces Korea, and DoD policies and led training for company personnel.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
  • Rated job performance for 100 subordinates providing timely and effective feedback.
  • Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
  • Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
  • Upheld muli-service dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership, combined and national response.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.

Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Naval Special Warfare Group THREE
2016.07 - 2019.07
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute in one of Naval Special Warfare's most niche undersea capabilities.
  • Alongside Commander NSWG-3, advised on acquisition strategy and efforts for the larger NSW community.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Surveyed command overall health and preparedness.
  • Completed career development program upon receipt of personnel as part of leadership development.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
  • Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete operational taskings.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
  • Upheld Navy uniform regulations for professional appearance.

Naval Special Warfare Liaison to Commander USSOCOM

Naval Special Warfare
2014.07 - 2016.07
  • Facilitated meetings and conferences between various parties, enabling better collaboration and efficient decision-making.
  • Responded to inquiries from internal personnel and outside entities immediately, facilitating quick resolution of issues.
  • Prepared and delivered presentations and reports on liaison activities for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Liaised between internal departments and external partners to promote efficient communication and collaboration.
  • Monitored and reported on progress of liaison initiatives, providing feedback to Commander Naval Special Warfare.
  • Collaborated with other USSOCOM service components, sub-unified commands, and departments, identifying and addressing areas needing improvement.

Naval Special Warfare Group TWO Ops MCPO

U.S. Navy
2014.01 - 2014.07
  • Supervised operations staff and operations oversight for Commander NSWG-2, four SEAl Teams, and logistics unit.
  • Kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.


Command Master Chief

Navy
2010.07 - 2014.01
  • Worked with team members and other personnel to coordinate and deploy over 500 multi service special operations forces personnel and resources among 20 sites for an accumulated 18 months in a combat zone.
  • Developed, strengthened and maintained plans for various contingencies and emergency situations.
  • Assessed situations to prepare and deliver important reports and presentations.
  • Gathered and assessed real-time data assist Commander with tactical and lethal responses in combat theater.
  • Evaluated information and intelligence, made estimates of situations and formulated plans of action.
  • Selected sites, directed construction of protected positions and established communication.
  • Oversaw facility and system updates and enhancements to keep operations in line with current demands.
  • Assessed reliability of information through comparison with previously evaluated information.
  • Managed more than 500 personnel and $10M in weaponry, communications equipment, supplies, vehicles, and structures.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

SEAL Team FOUR Troop Chief

U.S. Navy
2006.07 - 2010.07
  • Managed work of two platoons with 18 each personnel to consistently achieve and exceed targets.
  • Oversight of tactical and operational control of 75 personnel among three different sites in combat zones during 6 month deployment.
  • Managed the training and qualifications of 40 SEAL personnel for combat capability and professional development.

NSWG-2 Assault Cell LCPO

U.S. Navy
2004.07 - 2006.07
  • Developed, resourced and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
  • Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
  • Conducted inventory reports, weapons, ammunition, training assets, and sites valued at over $2.
  • Maintain up to date current urban and close quarter operational tactics for four SEAL Teams that would be applied in combat.

Naval Special Warfare Development Group

U.S.Navy
1998.07 - 2004.01
  • Administrative lead petty officer
  • Tactical Team leader
  • Communicator
  • Medical representative.

SEAL Team Two

U.S. Navy
1992.07 - 1998.07

Three deployments as the Airborne Operations representative. Responsible for the oversight of high risk, parachute, rappelling, and other operations.


Medical department representative, Trained as an 18D special operations medic, paramedic, EMT, and diving medicine.

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School

U.S.Navy
1991.03 - 1991.10

Trained in open and closed circuit tactical diving, diving physics and emergency procedure. explosives, underwater explosives, small arms training and marksmanship, guerilla and special operations small unit tactics.


Navy Hospital Corpsman "A" School

U.S.Navy
1990.09 - 1991.03
  • Learned to update medical records in the current Navy system and double-checked data for accuracy.
  • Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
  • Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
  • Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.

Navy Recruit Training

U.S. Navy
1990.07 - 1990.09
  • Learned Navy customs, history and traditions.
  • Learned basic medical care.
  • Learned teamwork and unit cohesiveness.
  • Learned Navy uniform regulation and the military rank structure.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

University of Charleston
Charleston, WV
12.2024

Skills

  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Special Operations
  • Meeting Leadership
  • Team Meetings
  • Workforce Development
  • Staff Training
  • Personnel Mentoring
  • Physical Fitness
  • Military Policies
  • Employee Engagement
  • Policy Execution
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Mission Coordination
  • Commander Advisement
  • Large-Scale Events Planning
  • Professional Relationships
  • Professional Integrity
  • Employee Performance Reviews

Timeline

Senior Enlisted Leader

USSOCOM Aquisitions, Logistics, And Technology
2021.07 - Current

Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Special Operations Command Korea
2019.07 - 2021.07

Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Naval Special Warfare Group THREE
2016.07 - 2019.07

Naval Special Warfare Liaison to Commander USSOCOM

Naval Special Warfare
2014.07 - 2016.07

Naval Special Warfare Group TWO Ops MCPO

U.S. Navy
2014.01 - 2014.07

Command Master Chief

Navy
2010.07 - 2014.01

SEAL Team FOUR Troop Chief

U.S. Navy
2006.07 - 2010.07

NSWG-2 Assault Cell LCPO

U.S. Navy
2004.07 - 2006.07

Naval Special Warfare Development Group

U.S.Navy
1998.07 - 2004.01

SEAL Team Two

U.S. Navy
1992.07 - 1998.07

Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School

U.S.Navy
1991.03 - 1991.10

Navy Hospital Corpsman "A" School

U.S.Navy
1990.09 - 1991.03

Navy Recruit Training

U.S. Navy
1990.07 - 1990.09

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

University of Charleston
Stephen White