Steve Kowalewski Email & Phone Number

Throughout my 24 years of military service, I have acquired a proven ability to advance organizational vision through clear-cut strategies, unorthodox approaches to unconventional problems, and dynamic team building. I possess extensive combat, advisory, and liaison experience across diverse global regions. I am motivated to achieve tactical, operational, and strategic results.I have managed personnel and directed operations in coordination with various federal agencies, Department of State (DoS) officials, coalition partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector. I have versatility through numerous assignments, from teambuilding programs to instituting personnel manuals, Department of Defense (DoD) plans, and professional development reports. Continuous learning and adaptability are my drive to success.As a father, husband, mentor, force multiplier, combat zone diplomat, and problem solver under pressure, I strive to maintain a level-headed demeanor. I aim to inspire tenacity and perseverance in others, helping them identify challenges, find solutions, and keep moving forward.My How. I think things through. I use reason to make sense of whatever is going on in my life; I am described as a no-nonsense thinker who is discrete and respectful. I am fascinated by the “written word” in all forms; as a lifelong learner, it all intrigues me. I focus on Solutions. I work toward clearly defined goals that make a meaningful difference. I use my ability to determine what is and is not quality work to mentor others to find solutions with practical benefits. I adapt and overcome by approaching tasks realistically; I want others to see me as reliable and steady. I address personal shortcomings by confronting them; I aim to minimize or eliminate them. I excel in roles that leverage my ability to think ahead, focus on what’s practical, and fix what’s broken.I am transitioning to the private sector and as my short-term objective, I’m examining opportunities in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, with alternate locations in the Raleigh/Asheville, NC, areas, and eventually abroad, with primary focus on Europe, as beyond-the-horizon targets. I am considering Security/Defense Industries (i.e., Personnel Recovery, Crisis Response, etc.), Non-profits of interest (serving veterans, Disaster Relief, and/or Search and Rescue), Technology Industry (namely in Training and Development), and/or Media Industry.