Jason Stenzel

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 1999 - May 2014

  Immediate supervisor for six personnel, then promoted to higher supervisor due to technical and administrative excellence. Assigned to Headquarters element and overall responsible for the health and welfare of 28 personnel of varying degrees of experience. Actively assisted Soldier capabilities and briefed higher leadership on team effectiveness both in planning and active combat environments. Was in direct support of multiple combat operations.Duties and responsibilities included: • Exercised techniques of land navigation• Read and interpreted maps • Secured, prepared, and stowed ammunition• Prepared and operated communications equipment• Assisted in target detection and identification• Prepared range finder for operation• Performed operator maintenance on turret, weapons, controls, and communications equipment • Conducted operational checks• Assisted mechanics and made minor repairs on Mobile Gun System turrets and components• Inspected hull and turret components of nine vehicles for malfunctions• Assisted in the training readiness of platoon drivers and the proficiency of gunners and loader• Read and processed operational data.• Lead vehicle crew • Coordinated action of tank with platoon and supporting elements• Supervised crew operator maintenance• Coordinated maintenance requirements• Evaluated work of subordinates• Ensured collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to units and responsible staff sections. Show less Assigned as an M1A1 Tank Commander, serving five months of that time as the Platoon Sergeant for an Armor company assigned to 1-30 Infantry in the state of Georgia. Principle duties included training and professional guidance for six Soldiers. Additional responsibilities consisted of acting as the primary hazardous materials shipping subject matter expert. Ensured containers used for shipping hazardous materials was properly packed, inventories, and labels for both training events and combat deployments. Was also the Equal Opportunity Leader for an Armor company consisting of 54 persons. Acted as the chief adviser to the Commander for any and all policies pertaining to Equal treatment of all Soldiers assigned for a period of 2 years. Show less Served as the Army's ambassador within the communities of Trumbull, Monroe, Fairfield, Westport, and Southport Connecticut. Recruited, determined applicant enlistment eligibility, counseled applicants on enlistment programs and options, prepared enlistment applications, and processed qualified applicants to enlist in the Army. accounted for and prepared Future Soldiers for initial entry training; implemented and conducted Army awareness programs throughout an area covering 114 square miles with a population of 140,700; maintained a network of influencers to include parents, educators, and community officials in 5 high schools and 1 college; responsible for $35,000 worth of Government equipment. Show less Assigned to a combined arms unit as a M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank gunner and commander. Duties as gunner consisted of maintaining and utilizing the fire control components of the M1A2 Main Battle Tank. As tank commander additional responsibilities consisted of training and mentoring three U.S. Army Soldiers on all facets of the M1A2 to include tactical employment and operation of fire control systems, operation of communication systems and vehicle chassis, hull and engine operator level maintenance. Show less Assigned to an M1A1 Tank Company stationed at Camp Casey, Korea for two years. Duties consisted of maintaining and utilizing the fire control components of the M1A1 Main Battle Tank. I was then assigned to be the vehicle driver and personal security detail for the Commander of 2nd Brigade 2nd Infantry Division and then moved to perform the same duties for the Assistant Division Commander for Support for 2nd Infantry Division. Responsibilities included maintaining a multitude of both military and civilian vehicles, movement of assigned high ranking officials into remote training areas as well as severely contested city conditions, while maintaining a high tensed security posture. Show less

  • Armored Vehicle Commander/ Platoon Sergeant

    Mar 2011 - May 2014

  • Tank Commander

    Dec 2008 - Mar 2011

  • US Army Recruiter

    Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

  • Tank Gunner/Commander

    Feb 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Tank Gunner/ Personal Security Detail

    Jan 1999 - Feb 2003
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  US Army

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2016

  Company level instructor. Institutionally trained, Master Gunner. Provides maintenance support of the Mobile Gun System variant of the Stryker Combat Vehicle. Subject matter expert in the areas of electrical systems and electro-mechanical control systems. Additionally trained to perform gunnery operations, evaluate tank crew's operational capabilities, provide an appropriate training plan, and provide training. Briefs and gives assessments to the top leaders in the Company.Well versed in multiple methods of instruction including audiovisual, classroom exercises, computer-based training, discussion, laboratory, learner presentations, lecture, practical exercises, and simulation. General areas of knowledge include: • Electrical systems• Gun systems and sub-systems• Gunnery calculations• Troubleshooting techniques• Ammunition• Command and control concepts• Machine gun operations and repair• Computer and diagnostic programming • Training plans and techniques. Show less Senior supervisor for all members assigned to the Mobile Gun System in a Headquarters element. Assisted in planning, organization, direction, training, supervision, coordination, and reporting activities of 14 personnel. Supervised maintenance activities for nine Stryker Combat Vehicles. Directed distribution of fire and assigns fields of fire. Collected, evaluated, and assisted in interpretation and dissemination of combat information. Directed platoon tactical movement. Directed movement to contact, hasty attack, and defense at the platoon level. Coordinated platoon resupply operations. Supervised the employment of Operational Security measures. Show less

  • Master Gunner

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Platoon Sergeant

    Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
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  O-Töwn Brewing

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2017

  Brewer

  Responsible for day to day operation and upkeep of brewing equipment and maintaining quality control throughout all aspects of the Brewing processes at a small batch nano brewery in Olympia Wa. Duties also include receiving and processing raw materials, gathering & weighing hops and malts, and otherwise staging brewing ingredients to keep production running smooth. Also involved in the following:• Milling grains required for each individual brew• Mash in brews according to temperature and water specifications for each brew• Clean out and prepare mash tun for the next brew• Perform laudering activities• Perform wort boiling• Perform whirlpool activities• Perform wort chilling and knock out• Perform brewhouse CIP• Conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control work including gravity and pH checks on product• Maintain hot and cold water for all brewery operations• Dry hop beer• Carbonate beer• Take daily gravities• Maintain wash down equipment• Clean out kegs and casks• Fill kegs and casks• Clean tap lines and jockey boxes• Clean and maintain the keg washing and milling areas• Assist with maintenance and overall cleanliness of entire brewery and cellar including tank exteriors and floors Show less

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  Fish Brewing Company

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

  Celler Person

  Responsible for cleaning and preparing multiple fermenters and bright tanks ranging in size from 30 bbl to 120 bbl using both manual and clean in place (CIP) systems at a brewery with a 40 bbl brewing system. Additionally assist in filtering, kegging, hand racking, and dry hopping. Duties include keeping all assigned tasks updated in the in-house computer system to ensure all cleaning and inventory are properly tracked by the administration office. Possess experience with forklift operation.

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  Northwest Beerwerks

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

  Bartender

  Bartender at a taproom located in Olympia. Duties include tending to the needs of a diverse customer base. Recommending and describing various craft beverages ranging from beer to cider and mead. Posses extensive knowledge of flavor profiles for multiple styles and the ability to relay that information to the customer to help them in their craft beer experience.

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  Spire Mountain Hard Cider

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2021

  Head Cidermaker

  Responsible for cration and filtering for each of the four major types of Spire Mountain ciders in addition to the multiple seasonal releases and specialty ciders created throughout the year.

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  Wallenius Wilhelmsen

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Heavy installer

    Apr 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Installation Technician

    Mar 2021 - Sept 2021
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  Hops on the Hill

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  General Manager
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  NORTHWEST BEERWERKS LLC

  Apr 2022 - Jan 2025

  General Manager