Steven Sturm
CWO4 Desig 7111 Ship Bosn at NAVAL BEACH GROUP 2- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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BX1 Naval Warfare (General); Expeditionary Warfare
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Current U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance
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LA9 Surface Warfare Officer
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LB2 Surface Warfare Qualified Officer of the Deck; Fleet Maneuvers Task Group / Force Operations
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U.S. Navy Boat Group Officer, NOBC-9212
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U.S. Navy Expeditionary Force – Combat Skills, NEC-90CS
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U.S. Navy Hazardous Material Technician, NEC-9595
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U.S. Navy Port Services Officer, NOBC-9476
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U.S. Navy Riverine Patrol Boat Operator / Crewman, NEC-90IE
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U.S. Navy Ship’s Boatswain, NOBC-9278
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U.S. Navy Surface Boatswain, NOBC-0711
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Experience
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NAVAL BEACH GROUP 2
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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CWO4 Desig 7111 Ship Bosn
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May 2023 - Present
Officer In Charge Officer In Charge
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Ship's BOS'N
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May 2021 - May 2023
• Orchestrated The Planning And Execution Of All Seamanship And Deck Operations Onboard A San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship with 360 personnel and up to 800 resident U.S. Marines. • Led ~60 personnel through scores of sea & anchor details, small boat evolutions, and LCAC onloads / offloads. • Managed the safe operation of all shipboard cranes to include Sideport Crane, Knuckle Boom Crane and Broderson Mobile Crane. • Orchestrated major repair efforts on ship’s Sterngate, Sideport Door, Broderson Mobile Crane, and Knuckle Boom Crane. • Identified 400+ items needing attention during ship’s builder and acceptance trials. • Orchestrated Deck Department’s qualification process in preparation for crew certification. • Coordinated the first ever Mobile Crane Certification on an LPD Class Ship. Scheduled and coordinated outside assistance for training and evaluation to ensure crew was qualified and safe to operate this crane. • Quote from Commanding Officer: “Best Warrant Officer I’ve ever served with in my 34 years. Promote Now!” • Awarded Ninth Navy Commendation Medal At Conclusion Of Tour For Exemplary Performance. Show less
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Ship’s Boatswain
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Feb 2019 - May 2021
• Managed the safe execution of all initial seamanship requirements onboard a “first of its class” aircraft carrier.• Supervised two officers, three chiefs and 93 line personnel in the maintenance of 50 spaces, quarterdeck equipment, two 15-ton LWT anchors, two Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB), 100 MK8 life rafts, and various lifesaving equipment• Trained and formally qualified six enlisted bridge watch teams, six master Helmsmen, four Underway Replenishment (UNREP) teams, four Boat Teams, and two Davit Crews ensuring 100% preparation for crew certification.• As Current Ship Maintenance Project (CSMP) Manager for four work centers, led the completion of hundreds of maintenance jobs.• Established a rigging program from the ground up for the ship. Saved the ship and Navy $60+K a year in outside contractor sourcing. Show less
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Port Operations Officer / Executive Officer
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
• Managed the coordination and delivery of ship support services and equipment for all Navy ships visiting Korea.• Coordinated 12 ship visits throughout the Korean Peninsula which included the first-ever Carrier Strike Group visit to Jeju Island. • Served as the command and base emergency management officer (emo) when the billet went gapped. as acting emo for 6 months he led the installation through a difficult EM program assessment and security cart inspection. Led the Emergency Management Center and re-developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), delivering significant improvements to CFACs Emergency Management Plan. Show less
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Instructor / Assistant Division Officer – LCAC School
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May 2017 - Dec 2017
• Joined the instructional team of a specialized Navy training command providing training and instruction in the doctrine, tactics, and techniques of Naval Expeditionary Warfare. Delivered instruction for multiple amphibious warfare courses. Led the Amphibious Boat Control (ABCTT) and LCAC schoolhouse in execution of four distinct courses.
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Ship’s Boatswain
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Jun 2016 - May 2017
• Monitored and ensured the safe upkeep and maintenance of ship’s well deck, four UNREP stations, two anchors, ground tackle, two boat davits, two accommodation ladders, 119 life rafts, and 107 department spaces. Managed 120 personnel.• Led Deck Department through the final phase of a critical operations work-up (MOB-S), successfully conducting the first delivery of a fuel delivery station in the last 10 years. Orchestrated an emergency recovery of an LCAC.
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Officer-In-Charge, Detachment Alpha / R-1 Division Officer
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May 2014 - May 2016
• Served as Principal Assistant to the Weld Shop, Corrosion Shop, Shipfitter Shop, and Bag Shop, leading ~70 personnel in the safe operation, fueling, movement, and maintenance of 35 Landing Craft Air Cushioned LCAC).• Provided critical leadership, operational expertise, and management essential to the completion of hundreds of hours of mishap free flight hours, the movement of thousands of tons of vehicles and equipment, and the transport of thousands of personnel via LCACs.• Awarded fourth and fifth Navy Commendation Medals for exemplary performance. Show less
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Deck Department Manager (LCPO) – Pre-Commissioning Team
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Sep 2011 - Apr 2014
• Directed 33 personnel, two 3M Division work centers and the upkeep and maintenance of 21 deck systems and 63 department spaces.• Daily employed technical prowess and experience to identify 1400+ discrepancies during builder and acceptance trials.• Spearheaded a comprehensive training program encompassing over 6500 man hours of topics that led to 45 personnel earning 1000+ qualifications in mission critical operations vital to ARLINGTONs unprecedented scores of 100% in amphibious warfare, 100% in Search and Rescue Swimmers, and 97% in seamanship … the highest scores ever received by a San Antonio Class ship.• Trained and qualified the first crane operators and signalmen on all five ship’s cranes resulting in the first LPD class ship certification.• Commissioned a Naval Officer at the conclusion of this tour for recognized technical prowess and exemplary leadership profile. Show less
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Manager (LCPO) Detachment Three
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2011
• In charge of 40 boat crewmen, two boat crews and the maintenance and safe employment of three Riverine Patrol Boats, one Riverine Assault Boat, four Combat Rubber Raiding Craft, six Medium Tactical Vehicles, and six Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.• Led detachment that was critical in returning $12 million worth of equipment and classified materials from Iraq to garrison.
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Acting Deck Division Manager (LCPO) / Deck Division Supervisor (LPO)
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Oct 2006 - Dec 2008
• Led, mentored and managed 25 enlisted personnel responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of 35 Deck Division spaces.• Awarded two Navy Achievement Medals for orchestrating preparatory work to achieve several highly successful command-level certifications over a compressed period of time. Led 21 personnel through several hundred flight deck evolutions, UNREP actions, and VBSS operations with zero mishaps. • Awarded a Navy Commendation Medal at conclusion of tour for meritorious service.(1997-2006) Details Available Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2025
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Homeland Security -
2014 - 2016
Coastline community college
Associate of Science - AS, Operations Management and Supervision -
1992 - 1996
Westchester High School
High School Diploma -
American Council on Education
Awarded 107 College Credits for U.S. Navy Experience and Training, Jun 2023
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