1. Stephen L. Capps 904.548.8720
441 Dauphin lane cob764@me.com
Virginia Beach, Va. 23452 https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-capps-663003ba
Versatile, proactive and dynamic leader with over 29 years of experience in military operations, maintenance,
training and personnel. Exceptional communicator and creative presenter with strong interpersonal skills. Expert
mentor and coach committed to the ongoing development and improved productivity of each team member.
Meticulously attentive to detail; resourceful and calm in high energy and high stress environments.
SELECTED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Organizational Leadership Strategic Planning / Implementation People-centeredness
Leading Change Program Management Operational Risk Management
 Leadership and Strategic Planning: Influential leader with a proven track record of success in strategic
thinking, problem solving and execution. Worked closely with the Commander Submarine Forces in
developing and implementing his Commander’s Intent; a strategic framework with four lines of effort focused
on aligning U.S. submarine force efforts around the world. Highly successfulin delivering this framework to
over 20K officer and enlisted Sailors including face to face presentations and follow-up virtual venues.
 People-centered Change Agent: Predisposed to evaluate ongoing challenges looking for root causes; able to
develop and implement corrective actions with a focus on long term success. A recent example is the ongoing
effort within the submarine force to improve waterfront Sailor toughness; spearheaded a force wide effort to
expand waterfront leaders’ aperture to be more people-centered. Highly effective at leading change through
consistent and timely communication, passionate personal commitment and subject matter expertise.
Achieved alignment of waterfront leaders at all levels of the chain of command as evidenced by force wide
loss rate of Sailors experiencing psychological problems being down 23% over the last three years.
 Program and Operational Risk Management: Demonstrated capacity to plan, organize and lead as well as
provide exceptional oversight through various planned and contingency operations. Change agent with keen
ability to identify program deficiencies and develop innovative measures to streamline processes while
ensuring maximum efficiencies with the least amount of risk..
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
| Project Management | Operations Management | Budget and Resource Management | Organizational Theory /
Development | Managing/Leading Change | Executive Communication | Educational Leadership | Speech/Public
Speaking | Curriculum Development | Command Assessment Team | Administration and Operation of Shipboard
3-M (Maintenance, Material Management) Systems | Quality Assurance Supervisor | Quality Assurance Safety
Observer for all Families of Ordnance | Total Quality Leadership Team Training | Microsoft Office Applications
CERTIFICATIONS
| Naval Post Graduate School - Navy Leadership and Ethics Executive Leadership Course | Master Chief Petty
Officer of the NAVY - Executive Leadership Course | Naval War College - Senior Enlisted Academy | Master
Training Specialist | Associates degree in Oceanography | Active Top Secret Security/SCI clearance
AWARDS
Legion of Merit Navy | Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards) | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3
awards) | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4 awards)

2. Stephen L. Capps 904.548.8720
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER U.S. SUBMARINE FORCE 2015 - 2017
Senior Enlisted Leader and principle advisor to the Commander, Naval Submarine Forces; Responsible for
programs, policies, health and welfare of over 23,700 officer and enlisted Sailors and their families. Enlisted
advisor to the Fleet Master Chief and a member of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the NAVY’s Leadership
Committee.
 Project Management: Developed innovative destructive behavior prevention programs Navy-wide, broke
through barriers to change and streamline processes. Efforts reduced DUI’s within the submarine force by
over 35%.
 Coalition Building: Supervised a team that developed and implemented new and identifiable metrics for
Team performance for all front line supervisors in the Submarine Force. These proven metrics have resulted
in improved retention, lower attrition and higher advancement percentages throughout the Submarine Force.
Pioneered and provided executive level leadership in preparation for assignment of Enlisted women on U.S.
submarines. Article Published in the summer 2016 Association of the United States Magazine on “Destructive
behavior and Leadership”, are they connected.
 Strategic Management Developed detailed plans to include milestones that ensure proper development of
the entire workforce to operate the future fleet, while maintaining current readiness levels. Tasked by Fleet
Master Chief to educate NAVY-Wide Senior Enlisted Leaders on innovative Leading Change processes.
COMMAND MASTER CHIEF (COMSUBRON 6) Norfolk Virginia 2012-2015
 Leadership Development: Supervised over 1500 Sailors as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commodore
Submarine Squadron Six. Incorporated Leading Change concepts by incorporating an Embedded Mental
Health program to change behavior in an entire Fleet concentration area. SUBRON 6 was ranked 12 of 12
Squadrons in the Submarine Force and within 15 months was ranked #1. With innovative High Velocity Edge
thought patterns COMSUBRON 6 met all mission requirements, passed all inspections and for 2 consecutive
years had the highest retention and advancement in the Submarine Force with the lowest percentage of
destructive behaviors.
 Program Analysis: Advised senior leadership on community and future growth plans; initiated process
improvement strategies to ensure all manning requirements support Submarine tasking. Efforts led to the on
time completion of 4 new Submarine constructions, conversion of one Military Training Ship, and two
Engineering Refueling Overhauls while deploying 6 Submarines in theatre; on time.
CHIEF ofthe BOAT (USS BOISE SSN 764), Norfolk, VA. 2010-2012
 Operational Management: Skillfully engaged in influencing decisions at all levels of the Command. Set
new standards for performance by winning two Battle Efficiency “E” awards, and only the third Submarine in
125 years to win the Battenberg cup for being the #1 overall warship in the Atlantic Fleet. Ranked the #1
Chief of the Boat two of three years in the Submarine Forces Atlantic. Achieved 100% senior supervisory
watch qualification rate for core group of 22 managers that enabled ship to reach its full tactical potential,
while increasing morale through setting consistent standards.
 Leadership Development:90% reduction in unplanned personnel losses to reach unprecedented rate of
1.6%; well below Navy average of 10% achieved through active engagement of leadership and optimization
of ship's schedule.
 1,260 man-hours saved weekly by improving scheduling and optimizing work practices - helping organization
achieve enlisted promotion rate of 65% that was well above Navy average for advancement of 27.6%.
 Trained and mentored nine senior enlisted leaders for immediate assignment as Chief of Boat / Command
Master Chief. Only top 1% of Senior enlisted leaders are assigned to this position

3. Squadron TORPEDOMAN (COMSUBRON 6), Norfolk, VA 2007-2010
Weapons Department Enlisted Advisor (USS TUCSON, SSN 770), Peral Harbor, HI.
2004-2007
Vertical Launch System Program Manager NAVSEA 07T, Washington, DC. 2001-2004
Torpedo Division Leading Petty Officer (USS MAINESSBN 740B), Kings Bay, GA. 1996-2001
Deputy Sheriff Williamson County TN 1994-1995
OTR Truck Driver/Trainer PST Douglasville GA 1995-1996
Torpedo Division Leading Petty Officer(USS CAVALLA SSN-684) 1993-1994
Torpedoman “A” School Instructor SERVICE SCHOOL COMMANDOrlando, FL 1991-1993
Torpedo Division Leading Petty Officer (USS PENNSYLVANIA SSBN 736B) Kings Bay, GA
1989-1991
Torpedoman (USS HENRY L. STIMSON SSBN 655G) 1986-1989