Steven Brewer
Onalaska
Summary
Seasoned Sonar Technician and Military Training Manager with the US Navy, adept in technical training and leadership. Excelled in enhancing team performance through innovative coaching and strategic thinking. Skilled in maintaining high-tech sonar equipment and fostering continuous learning, significantly improving operational readiness. Demonstrates exceptional communication and mentoring abilities, contributing to the successful training of numerous personnel.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Training Manager
US Navy
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated training and work performances to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 3 employees each year.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Established a culture of continuous learning, promoting professional development opportunities for all employees and students across the organization.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Provided non-academic support to over 2,600 international and U.S. military students.
- Built and coordinated payment for Temporary Living Assistance (TLA) for 483 International Military Students (IMS) totaling $1,980,569.
Sonar Technician
US Navy
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Analyzed multiple data inputs across active and passive acoustic, Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) and tactical oceanographic.
- Conducted thorough analysis of acoustic data, contributing to successful missions and overall team objectives.
- Calculated maneuvers and provided commander with operational and situational reports along with depth, range and system statuses.
- Enhanced situational awareness for crew members by providing timely updates on relevant underwater activity detected via sonars.
- Maintained detailed records of sonar equipment maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for efficient tracking purposes.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Conducted passive and active sonar searches for suspected targets.
- Operated Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) throughout casualty responses/operations and normal operations.
- Generated acoustic data media recordings and prepared media for shipment.
- Adjusted equipment and system filters to mitigate biological and environmental impacts on acoustic data.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies and servo systems.
- Regularly participated in drills, sharpening technical skills while strengthening teamwork among shipmates.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by diligently following security protocols for handling classified materials.
- Aided in the development of innovative sonar techniques, staying current with industry advancements and trends.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when encountering unexpected challenges or malfunctions within the sonar system.
- Increased sonar equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Managed inventory of essential supplies and spare parts needed for maintaining top-notch performance of all sonar equipment.
- Assisted in training new Sonar Technicians, sharing knowledge of sonar principles and best practices.
- Supported safe navigation for the vessel with accurate detection of underwater objects and potential hazards.
- Provided valuable input during briefings, offering insights from past experiences that informed strategic planning efforts.
- Acted as a reliable resource for fellow crew members, answering questions about sonar equipment and offering guidance when needed.
- Performed critical adjustments to sonar equipment during missions, ensuring optimal functionality under pressure.
- Improved operational readiness, consistently calibrating and testing sonar systems in various conditions.
- Contributed to mission success by expertly operating a variety of advanced sonar systems and tools.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to optimize sonar system performance through regular evaluations.
- Tracked locations of nearby submarines by using equipment, strong analytics and mathematics skills.
- Maintained sonar systems on ships, troubleshooting and resolving detected issues to restore proper functionality.
- Repaired complex engineered products and restored to original settings.
- Provided extensive training and mentoring to fellow personnel to convey experience and expertise in sonar and acoustic equipment and enhance team performance.
- Treated classified data with utmost discretion, following military and federal protocols.
- Interpreted results of tests and drafted reports of findings.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
Education
No Degree - Sonar System Basics And Repair
Fleet Anti-submarine Warfare
San Diego, CA10-2016
No Degree - Technical And Scientific Communication
Advanced Technical Training
Great Lakes, IL10-2015
No Degree - Basic Military Training
RTC Great Lakes
Great Lakes, IL08-2015
High School Diploma -
New Caney Highschool
New Caney, TX06-2015
Skills
- New employee training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Written and oral communication
- Strategic thinker
- Adaptive learning
- Leadership training
- Technical training
- Team direction
- Training material updates
- Group instruction
- Finance
- Public speaking
Certification
- DON Active Shooter
- Defense Travel Card Program
- Individual-Managing Your Risk
- Fire Prevention and Portable Fire Extinguisher
- Level 1 antiterrorism
- Records Management in the DON
- DoD Mandatory Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Operational Security
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist
Trained to operate all systems (i.e engineering, combat systems, and navigation) onboard US Navy Destroyers (DDG).
Timeline
Military Training Manager
US Navy
06.2021 - Current
Sonar Technician
US Navy
07.2015 - 04.2021
No Degree - Sonar System Basics And Repair
Fleet Anti-submarine Warfare
No Degree - Technical And Scientific Communication
Advanced Technical Training
No Degree - Basic Military Training
RTC Great Lakes
High School Diploma -
New Caney Highschool
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