STEVEN D. SONNEN
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
716-566-0787
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-sonnen/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Leader and Military Veteran offering 20+ years of expertise providing senior level mentorship, training, and guidance. Led organizations of up to 110 personnel in demanding, fast-paced environments. Possesses a comprehensive background in human resources, training, operations, budget and procurement, and logistics fields derived from conducting domestic and global operations in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Career supported by Associate of Art in Liberal Arts, a Bachelors Degree in Technology Management and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. Studies included: basic C++, Java, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Python, Lisp, TCL, Visual Basic .NET, Perl, Prolog, Networking, UI Design, Accounting, Business Ethics, Economic Analysis, Foundations of Cybersecurity, Network and Communication Security, Project Management Principles, Ethics, Legal, and Compliance Issues in Cybersecurity, Leadership and Communications in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance and Cyber Attacks and Defense.
Leadership/Team Building
Information Security
Web Design
(ISC)2 CISSP Associate
CompTIA Security + Certified
Networking
Training/Program Management
Risk Management
Oral/Written Communication
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Excelsior College – Albany, NY 2021
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Technology Management, Excelsior College – Albany, NY 2019
Associate of Art in Liberal Arts, Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL 1994
TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS
(ICS)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Associate
CompTIA Security + (active)
CompTIA Network + (expired)
VET 304 Technical Foundations for the IT Professional - Veteran’s Career Transition Program at Syracuse
University
VET 380 IT Security Fundamentals - Veteran’s Career Transition Program at Syracuse University
Army Senior Leader Course (Distinguished Honor Graduate)
Army Advanced Leader Course (Distinguished Honor Graduate)
Army Basic Leader Course
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Logistics Planner – Linde, Inc. 2016 – present
· Responsible for distribution planning, system planning, and the execution of these plans; data management and correction of corrupt data and efficiency analysis of scheduled plans.
· Develops a schedule for daily distribution of products to customers insuring 100% supply reliability at lowest possible cost
· Requires daily review of resources to manage current demands and maximize delivery efficiencies
· Daily review of plant inventory levels, plant operating status, scheduled and unplanned outages, key customer demand, and distribution resource status to adjust operational plans at the tactical level
Ensure all planning supports corporate safety goals
· Extensive experience with PALS/DTS planning tools managing customer bulk gas inventories across North America
Senior Personnel Manager – U.S. Army 2008-2017
Senior personnel manager for a 110-person organization. Managed day-to-day operations, workflow prioritization, and strategic planning. Consistently monitored and evaluated support functions with an eye for process improvement to ensure accurate and efficient delivery and performance.
· Responsible for the success of all mission support functions including human resources, civil affairs, safety and security, operations, training, budget, procurement, and logistics; consistently exceeded organizations’ 90% requirements in all areas
· Managed training program to ensure all personnel were technically and tactically prepared to accomplish the unit’s mission; ambitiously cross-trained on band duties and performance as well as tactical skills
Successfully led two overseas deployments to Iraq, ensuring the safety of 35 personnel and $300,000 worth of equipment and accomplishing our stated mission throughout the theater
Energized unit and leveraged management expertise to increase off-base band missions by over 560% compared to previously deployed unit; bringing entertainment and moral boosts to service members stationed across Iraq
· Senior advisor, trainer, mentor, and personnel manager for organization; counseled personnel on career progression, legal issues, financial issues, and job performance
· Regularly advised section staff on support processes, unit policy, and regulatory compliance; prepared and presented briefings for unit personnel and high-ranking dignitaries
· Responsible for assisting and advising the senior executive officer in developing mission objectives and strategies, and ensuring implementation for all aspects of the organization to meet the commander’s goals and objectives
· Reviewed processes and procedures to determine effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of activities and programs in support of entire organization; planned and directed studies and projects relating to the organization, resource utilization, logistical support, and readiness programs; analyzed results and made suggestions to improve processes and operations
· Managed implementation and security, inventory, and maintenance programs for over $5M worth of military and government equipment and facilities; accounted for and protected $7.4M worth of unit property in Iraq
Emergency Response Program Manager 2007-2008
Battalion-level manager for Commander’s Emergency Response Program (CERP). Managed rebuilding and reconstruction projects in various regions of Afghanistan to provide humanitarian assistance and improve relations with the local population
· Developed and managed 26 reconstruction projects in 24 villages across multiple Afghan provinces, improving daily life for local residents and improving the relationship with residents and the United States Forces
· Responsible for identifying projects, coordinating with local village leaders, writing statements of work, selecting contractors, overseeing project progress, coordinating with engineer personnel at our higher headquarters to ensure compliance with the statement of work, and ensuring the contractor was properly compensated
· Contracted over $550,000 in projects to local contractors and vendors in order to improve the infrastructure of Afghan villages and build relations with locals and village elders
· Performed over 100 combat patrols throughout Parwan and Kapisa provinces to inspect construction sites, monitor progress of projects, and supervise local contractors
· Prepared and maintained meticulous documentation to ensure all actions were within legal and regulatory guidance; oversaw QA/QC for all work to ensure contract compliance
Senior Logistics Manager 2002-2007
Senior logistics manager for 40-person organization conducting multiple concurrent missions across the U.S. and Europe. Trained and led 10 personnel in the areas of logistics, economy and budgeting, communications, physical security, and maintenance.
Responsible for developing, obligating, and executing yearly budget requirements for commander’s approval; prepared and submitted contract requests for local purchase of equipment unavailable through traditional government sources
Utilized automated systems (ULLS-S4; PBUSE) to maintain records, accountability, and readiness of over $2 million worth of unit equipment
Monitored expenditures and ensured actual expenses were within approved appropriations and all required regulations were adhered to; Maintained budget oversight and managed records as billing official
Prepared and presented briefings to leaders consisting of charts, graphs, justifications, and statistical data to accurately demonstrate financial positions
Led a team of 10 non-logistics trained personnel to win the Army’s 2006 Supply Excellence Award for an MTOE Unit demonstrating excellence in the logistics field
Operations and Training Supervisor 2001-2002
Served as Operations and Training Supervisor for 45-person organization. Responsible for establishing a long-range operations and training plan to ensure all required training was scheduled and accomplished without affecting mission success
Scheduled short-term training events, coordinated with outside agencies for support and resources
Maintained unit’s six-week training calendar and ensured execution of all training events and missions
Documented and archived training statistics, prepared detailed reports for the command
Prepared and presented briefings for higher echelon commanders reflecting training status of the organization
Responsible for supervising the operations staff to ensure all unit commitments were properly resourced, coordinated, and executed including coordination with military and civilian organizations