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Steven Kovel

Foreign Affairs Specialist
Konigsdorf

Summary

Experienced leader in foreign affairs with a talent for navigating challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Adaptable, creative, and results-oriented. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Renowned for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Mechanical Supervisor

Hertz
Munich
09.2024 - Current
  • Supervised installation of different types of mechanical equipment, keeping work in line with drawings and specifications.
  • Provided emergency response to handle urgent breakdowns.
  • Improved equipment efficiency by conducting thorough inspections and implementing regular maintenance procedures.
  • Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring job progress and making necessary adjustments as needed.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to commencing new work assignments, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies where required.
  • Maintained adequate inventory of spare parts to prevent critical downtime.
  • Collaborated with leaders and employees to drive necessary change in mechanical operations.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Worked effectively with other 5departments, vendors and regulators to achieve operational objectives.

Mechanic V (Journeyman)

ManTech
Baumholder
5 2022 - 9 2023
  • Research, plans, designs, and develops new applications for electro-mechanical equipment and systems
  • Reviews contractor's standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine mechanical engineering requirements
  • Designs or reviews simple mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, ventilation and/or instrumentation systems using analytical and investigative methods and techniques to ensure systems meet required specifications
  • Gathers and correlates basic data and performs routine engineering research and development assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests in order to develop new applications or upgrade existing hardware
  • Guides and assists technicians in fabrication and installation of simple mechanical and related equipment and routine systems in order to ensure conformance of product and systems with engineering design and customer specifications
  • Trained 18 workers in mechanics and checked work when completed

Automotive Mechanic

Used Car Guys
Macon
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Diagnosed problems, replaced, or repaired parts, tested, and adjusted machinery as needed
  • Complied with company and customer regulations and policies, and company safety guidelines and procedures
  • Detected faulty operations, defective material and reported those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
  • Used hand tools such as power tools, electric meters, material handling equipment, and rigging equipment daily
  • Weld using cutting torch
  • Performed mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical.

Automotive Mechanic

IAMCO
Macon
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Diagnosed problems, replaced, or repaired parts, tested, and adjusted machinery as needed
  • Showed expertise in working with team and independently
  • Detected faulty operations, defective material and reported those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
  • Used hand tools such as power tools, electric meters, material handling equipment, and rigging equipment daily
  • Weld using cutting torch.

Technician (Mechanic)

Tires Plus
Macon
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Diagnosed problems, replaced, or repaired parts, tested, and adjusted machinery as needed
  • Complied with company and customer regulations and policies, and company safety guidelines and procedures
  • Detected faulty operations, defective material and reported those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
  • Used hand tools such as power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment daily
  • Handled personal tools for job including up-to-date documented personal tool lists
  • Managed positive customer and employee relations.

Security

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Warner Robins
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for security of personnel who have no clearance at the facility at Robins Air Force Base
  • Areas of responsibility included Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Security, Industrial Security, and Operations Security; performed various visual checks to ensure facilities remain entrance controlled
  • Provided escorting duties (100% accompaniment for all visiting personnel, service contractors, other non-resident, and un-cleared personnel) into facilities or other designated classified areas belonging to 402 EMXG
  • Worked closely with the Complex Security Office and Information Protection Office
  • Maintained good professional relationship with coworkers, installation partners, and customers
  • Maintained safe and clean working environment and complied with all applicable security and safety regulations
  • Worked with DoD software and programs

Diesel Mechanic

Texas Freight Service Inc.
Jeffersonville
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Determined vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identified worn and damaged parts
  • Kept equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installed component and part upgrades; controlled corrosion; completed winterization procedures
  • Corrected vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completed machine shop operations; made adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
  • Complied with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
  • Maintained vehicle records by annotating services and repairs
  • Kept shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Helicopter Mechanic (UH-60L)

United States Army
Ansbach
07.2013 - 07.2016
  • Responsible for the primary maintenance and repair of the UH-60L Helicopters ('Black Hawk')
  • Ensured all aircraft were safe and ready to fly by servicing and lubricating aircraft and subsystems
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Participated in cross-functional efforts to troubleshoot systemic mechanical issues affecting multiple aircraft types, leading to the identification and resolution of underlying problems.

US Army Ranger/SOF

United States Army
Tacoma
03.2010 - 07.2016
  • Counterintelligence
  • Conducted Troop Movement & Raids- Both in training and Combat Situations
  • Schützenschnur Qualified Certificate on German Weaponry
  • Conducted, Organized, and Planned Combative Outcomes
  • Personal Protection Security
  • Supervised a 10-man Direct Action Special Operations Raid team
  • Directly participated in targeting and apprehension of High Value Individuals
  • Extensively trained in Sensitive Site Exploitation and collection of incriminating materials
  • Trained in battlefield interrogation and tactical questioning
  • Developed and implemented a marksmanship training path that enabled participants to become expert rated on multiple weapon systems
  • Cross trained in rated in ballistic, thermal, mechanical, and explosive breaching.

Senior Lead Mechanic

United States Army
Camp Humphreys
04.2007 - 03.2010
  • Ensured the protection of citizens, organizations, and institutions against threats to their well-being and to the prosperity of their communities
  • Served as manager over a team of six personnel and ensured shop safety, maintenance discipline, and information systems security
  • Responsible for ordering, stocking, and shop opening and closure
  • Performed field level maintenance on automotive wheeled vehicles; wheeled vehicle operations; introduction to troubleshooting; fuel system maintenance; electrical system maintenance; power train maintenance; chassis, suspension, and steering maintenance; brake maintenance; preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS); common maintenance subjects; TMDE; publications; maintenance forms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security, Terrorism Critical Infrastructure

University of Maryland Global Campus
Germany
01.2022 - Current

Associates of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Maryland Global Campus
Germany
01.2018 - 05.2021

Skills

Military experience

Intercultural Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem-solving aptitude

Analytical Skills

Administrative Support

Operations Management

Scheduling and calendar management

Excellent multi-tasking ability

Travel Coordination

Supply Management

Training and coaching

Policy Implementation

MS Office

Attention to Detail

Self Motivation

Languages

German
Elementary (A2)

Certification

First Aid

Timeline

Mechanical Supervisor

Hertz
09.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security, Terrorism Critical Infrastructure

University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2022 - Current

Automotive Mechanic

Used Car Guys
07.2021 - 03.2022

First Aid

05-2021

Concealed Weapons

11-2018

Automotive Mechanic

IAMCO
04.2018 - 06.2020

Associates of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2018 - 05.2021

Security

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
06.2017 - 11.2017

Technician (Mechanic)

Tires Plus
05.2017 - 04.2018

Diesel Mechanic

Texas Freight Service Inc.
10.2016 - 04.2017

Schitzenschnur

04-2014

Helicopter Mechanic (UH-60L)

United States Army
07.2013 - 07.2016

Weapons Instructor

10-2010

US Army Ranger/SOF

United States Army
03.2010 - 07.2016

OSHA

02-2010

Combatives Instructor

08-2009

Senior Lead Mechanic

United States Army
04.2007 - 03.2010

Forklift

07-2004

Mechanic V (Journeyman)

ManTech
5 2022 - 9 2023

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