STEVEN W. NEAL

4432 S. 197th East Ave (757) 642-2728Broken Arrow, OK 74014 steve-neal@utulsa.edu

OBJECTIVERetired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer with 26 years of experience ready to begin a second career as a Management Information Systems professional. Broad knowledge in project management methodologies, and process improvement techniques.

EDUCATIONThe University of Tulsa GPA: Overall – 3.65; Major – 4.0Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) Grad: May 2018 MAJ: Management Information Systems MIN: Innovation & Entrepreneurship; H/C Informatics

WORK EXPERIENCEAssistant Maintenance Director, Program Manager / Chief September 2008 - August 2013 U.S. Navy (Active Duty, Senior Chief Petty Officer, E-8 / Civilian, GS-11) Virginia Beach, VA

Experienced Business Systems Analyst designing a maintenance data system for all Navy expeditionary units for integration into the emerging Navy Enterprise Resource Planning.

Assistant Program Manager for Maintenance and Material Management System. Supervised 14 military and civilians supporting 86 commands in maintenance management.

Led a team of 6 subject matter experts developing comprehensive coverage. Introduced and monitored an assessment program, conducted assist-visits, assessments,

and audits ensuring accurate program execution and reporting. Produced a CBT curriculum. Oversaw policy development for $4 Billion in boats, transportation construction,

weight/material, and specialized equipment platforms. Effectively budgeted life-cycle costs.

Maintenance Supervisor / Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) June 2005 - August 2008 U.S. Navy (Active Duty, Chief Petty Officer, E-7) Virginia Beach, VA

Maintenance Supervisor & LCPO at Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU). Led 48 military and 10 civilians, overseeing maintenance for 1,400+ pieces of transportation,

construction, and material handling equipment, and specialized tactical and maritime craft. Business Analyst between Maintenance and Supply Departments and Original Equipment

Manufacturers to set/validate high- and low-limits for repair parts inventories. Established curriculum and conducted training for maintenance and supply personnel on

parts identification and system retrofits. Trained 45 personnel on updated procedures.

SPECIALIZED EDUCATION & TRAININGProficient with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, and Microsoft applications. Knowledgeable in Project Management methodologies. Trained as Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt. Experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mobile development, and Extended Entity-Relationship.Pursuing Extracurricular Certifications: CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals, CCENT, Security+.

HONORS & ACTIVITIESMember of iTU - Information Technologists United (Professional Organization)Member of TUSVA – Student Veterans’ Association (Professional Organization)Member of NOVA Fellowship (Innovation Incubator)Beta Alpha Psi Candidate (Int’l Honorary & Service Organization)Representative/Parliamentarian - Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (Mock Govt-TU Chapter)Alumni, Oklahoma Policy Institute’s Summer Policy Institute (Non-Profit Data/Policy Org)