STEPHEN M. TESTER
Independent Contractor/Consultant
Springfield,MO.
Summary
Mr. Tester has the proven ability to exceed expectations, excel in the face of adversity, fulfill responsibilities and rise to meet challenges along the way. With a recognized track record for excellence and integrity, Mr. Tester is a motivated, hardworking, self-starter with excellent people and management skills. Mr. Tester is an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A dedicated Cross Cultural Worker offering 15 years of pioneering work in rural Asia, with expertise in vision casting, organizing and executing strategic planning goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cross Cultural Worker
Independent Contractor
Southeast, Asia
06.2006 - Current
- Worked to evangelize and train Unreached People Groups in Southeast Asia.
- Devised and implemented highly successful training program for leadership and ongoing education needs for local ministers.
- Created network designed for partnership development and area training events and programs.
- Established growing local consulting company to provide services to other foreign businesses as well as provide connections to local government and business entities.
- Acted as Communications and Investor Relations director, overseeing monthly investor financials as well as managing partnership reports for Tester Tribe Ministries.
- Designed top level English curriculum and achieved notoriety locally for Compass English.
Production Line Worker
KRAFT FOODS
Springfield, MO
09.2004 - 05.2006
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Utilized in other departments for logistics and supply, production and automated packaging equipment operation.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
Customer Service Specialist/Sales Representative
Alltel Corporation
Springfield, MO
09.2003 - 09.2004
- Highly efficient and successful at consumer complaint resolution as well as recognition for outstanding up-sales and customer retention.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve any technical or service concerns.
Communication Center Chief
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
09.1998 - 09.2003
- Meritoriously promoted to Communication Center Chief, responsible for monitoring all incoming and outgoing communications (including up to TS/SCI) and reported directly to Battalion Commander.]
- Coordinated with Battalion leadership to develop new capabilities and implemented training program to increase force readiness.
- Information Systems Security Officer, controlling all media entering and exiting secured information area and implemented related policies.
- Platoon Sergeant, Recognized for excellence in developing and maintaining annual training schedule for 35-50 Marines whose training requirements ranged from fiscal USMC training to various job specific training and certification programs, to travel and lodging arrangements.
- Excelled at turning performance evaluations into opportunities for learning and growth through modeling and coaching techniques.
- Performed as battalion System Administrator for network of over 400 users and 150 workstations, providing support, troubleshooting, and instruction where necessary.
- Maintained separate classified network for over 150 users and regularly rotated to field where both networks had to be rebuilt from scratch.
Education
MBA - International Business
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Baptist Bible College and Graduate School of Theology
Springfield, MOMilitary Service, Cryptologic Technician/Operator Course -
United States Marine Corps
Pensecola, FlSkills
Self-motivated professional
Timeline
Cross Cultural Worker
Independent Contractor
06.2006 - Current
Production Line Worker
KRAFT FOODS
09.2004 - 05.2006
Customer Service Specialist/Sales Representative
Alltel Corporation
09.2003 - 09.2004
Communication Center Chief
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.1998 - 09.2003
Military Service, Cryptologic Technician/Operator Course -
United States Marine Corps
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Baptist Bible College and Graduate School of Theology
MBA - International Business
Liberty University
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