Stephan Edwards

Location
fpo, AP (US)
Work Category
Management
Email
Currently working on...
...acquiring a new management position.

About Me

What separates me from others is that I had a strong work ethic instilled in me from a very young age. While many of my contemporaries play solitaire on their computers, I continue to pursue new ways of doing business better.

My other gift is the ability to adapt quickly to a new technical environment. My time in the US Military helped me to hone that skill. I can essentially be assigned any work area that I have no experience managing and within 2 - 4 weeks have enough mastery to begin effecting improvements.

Work Experience

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2009
    zamboanga, philippines
    Communications Manager
    Dyncorp International
    Responsible for the management of 41 DSL, Satellite, and I-Gate internet, 180+ Cable Television, CCTV, Blackberry/Cellular System corporate accounts, ATC and Security radio systems, GPS tracking of sea and air assets and 60 Telephone Systems providing service to 14 different locations and 700+ multinational users throughout the country.
    • As Communications Manager, revamped the entire administrative, technical, data collection & labor management functions resulting in “excellent” inspection ratings
    • Stewardship of annual budget over 600K; 1st world equivalent – 1.4 million USD
    • Spearheaded marketing of multiple high value internet & cellular programs to customer doubling internet services provided and increasing cell revenues 30%
    • Developed close partnership with business & financial units facilitating the tenacious negotiation of key contracts saving tens of thousands of dollars annually
    • Established critical partnerships with national telecommunications providers
    • Managed the completion of IT & Communications infrastructure for 6 major projects including an Operations Center, one office building and three apartment complexes’
    • Led design and implementation of multi-layered database protection program safeguarding critical financial and inventory data from catastrophic loss
    • Lauded by customers and Quality Assurance for program improvement initiatives
    • Established vital Key Performance Indicators to evaluate progress towards goals
    • Produced Project Controls documents ensuring project completion under budget
    • Hired as Asst. Aviation Manager; promoted to Communications Manager
    • Directed safe ramp operations of three rotary wing and eight fixed wing aircraft
    • Managed 12 aerial port personnel and 20 subcontractors ensuring on-time takeoffs
    • Coordinated medical evacuation alert; 100% launch within 30 minutes of call; 24/7
    • Created new training documents enhancing GPS tracking programs for air assets
  • Aug 2007 - Sep 2008
    jeddah, saudi arabia
    Instructor Flight Engineer / Simulator Instructor
    Boeing ISS
    Critical to the success of the C-130 Flight Engineer Operations and Training programs. Mentored, trained and advised over 50 Saudi, UAE, Turkish and Pakistani aircrew members in systems knowledge, training, operations and CRM techniques.
    • Subject matter expert to RSAF wing commander for operations and training issues. Provided critical guidance for decision making and long term planning of Wing
    • Key architect of a multi-million dollar feasibility study to modernize and enhance the war fighting capability of the Royal Saudi Air Force C-130 fleet until 2020
    • Assisted Flight Operations Manager in the supervision of a multinational staff of 24
    • Created new series of enhanced training materials for multiple aircrew positions
    • Collaborated with Chief Pilot to create FAA Part 135 program for RSAF C-130 fleet
  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2007
    kadena, japan
    Asst. Program Manager
    USAF
    Asst. Program Manager of Weapons, Tactics and Future Capabilities
    Managed Tactics program and projects for company in regard to regional operations & promoted strategic engagement and cooperation with Southeast Asian nation partners
    • Responsible for managing over 500K USD of unique operations, communications and IT equipment supporting an operation of 750 aircrew members and technicians
    • Directed testing and Integration of cutting edge Communications and Information Technology devices and systems into mission planning and operational programs
    • Led the successful integration of Spaced-based assets into operations enhancing space weather, GPS, satellite internet/communications and remote sensing
    • Envisioned and guided the development of prewired IT architecture at deployable locations minimizing operations stand-up time for forward-deployed sites
    • Oversaw transition of hard-copy files to e-file, server based filing systems
    - Paper-based self-inspection system migrated to web-based proprietary programs
    • Implemented first-ever web site for program enhancing secure information access
    • Awarded Corporate level award for program development and enhancement
    • Recognized trends in the Asian political environment and translated them into effective programs to prepare aircrews for evolving Asia-Pacific operations
    • Conducted multiple regional studies and reports, briefed leadership on critical issues, hosted a series of strategy workshops to prepare for all possible outcomes

Education

  • 2004 - present
    Master's - International Relations
    Troy University
    Attended Asia-pacific campus in Japan. Now distance learning. One class remains. Dual concentrations in Asian Affairs and Global Studies. GPA 3.3
  • 1995 - 1998
    Bachelor's - Professional Aeronautics
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Degree focus's on the business and management aspect of aviation. Completed degree at the European Campus. GPA 3.3
  • 1993 - 1995
    Associate's - Flight Engineering
    CCAF
    Degree is based on the many disciplines required to build, maintain and operate an aircraft. Also studied Physics and Aerodynamics.
  • 1991 - 1993
    Associate's - Avionics Technology
    CCAF
    Studied electronics and computer technology leading towards integration of avionic systems into an airframe.

Courses & Certifications

Management Course - Distinguished Graduate 2003
Mission Manager Course - 2006
Simulator Instructor Course - 2008

Clubs & Organizations

Rotary International

Hobbies & Interests

My first and foremost joy is travel. All other hobbies are secondary.

Water Sports
Snow Sports
Hiking
Camping
Off-Road biking
Rock Climbing
Marksmanship
Martial Arts
Museums
Astronomy