Steven Williams
Brighton ,CO
Summary
Dynamic leadership development professional with over 7 years of experience designing and facilitating high-impact training programs for diverse leadership audiences. Proven ability to develop leaders through experiential learning, coaching, and structured development programs. Skilled in adult learning principles, organizational change, and building trust across all levels. Adept at translating complex leadership concepts into practical, actionable strategies that drive performance and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Drill Sergeant Leader
United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy
Fort Jackson, SC
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated leadership development initiatives and training sessions for emerging Army leaders.
- Delivered presentations and guided discussions using experiential and adult learning methods.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans aligned with leadership objectives.
- Led organizational improvement initiatives across multiple levels.
- Evaluated leader performance and provided actionable feedback.
- Provided classroom instruction, coaching sessions, and hands-on exercises.
- Built strong relationships to foster accountability and growth.
Utility Worker B Thereafter
Xcel Energy
Arvada, CO
04.2013 - Current
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by actively participating in ongoing training sessions, workshops, or seminars related to industry developments and best practices.
- Operated equipment for utility maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute utility projects efficiently, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Trained junior employees on best practices in safety procedures and equipment usage, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
- Led emergency response efforts during outages, coordinating resources to restore service promptly and effectively.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Technology
North Central Instititute
Clarksville, TNSkills
- Leadership Development & Coaching
- Adult Learning Principles (Experiential Learning)
- Curriculum & Content Design
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Talent management
Accomplishments
- Mentored, trained, and successfully graduated over 5,600 candidates at the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy, directly contributing to the development of highly disciplined, mission-ready leaders.
- Implemented lesson plans driven toward fundamental leadership characteristics that integrated real-world scenarios and peer-led exercises, enhancing critical thinking and decision-making skills among Drill Sergeant candidates.
- Led and mentored a team of 12 Drill Sergeants Leaders, fostering a culture of dignity and respect, discipline, accountability, and instructional excellence.
Timeline
Senior Drill Sergeant Leader
United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy
02.2022 - Current
Utility Worker B Thereafter
Xcel Energy
04.2013 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Technology
North Central Instititute
Drill Sergeant Leader of the Cycle
Recognized as “Drill Sergeant Leader of the Cycle” for three consecutive years at the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy — awarded for exceptional leadership, training excellence, and mentorship of peers and recruits.