Hoyt Armstrong
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
***********@**.**.***
Tel: 919-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment with a forward looking company that can best utilize my
extensive experience in wireless communications, military tactics, and private
protection.
EXPERIENCE
3/05/2008 – 7/22/2010 (End of Contract)
Encompass Southeast Security, Raleigh, NC
Armed Security Officer. Work a five hour shift protecting Food Lion Store
employees and cash on site. Licensed by PPSB.
10/08/2007 – 11/19/2007
Pendum, Inc, Raleigh, NC
ATM Messenger (Armored Car Guard and ATM Replenisher)
Assigned to drive and to act as a Jumper for replenishing ATM machines and
servicing Credit Unions and Banks in the Raleigh area. Was trained and licensed
as an Armed Courier by PPSB.
8/22/2005 – 6/6/2007
- Alltel Communications, Raleigh, NC
Engineer III
Assigned to the Applied Technology Center Lab. Developed Test Plans and Test
Cases for testing the Nortel Packet Mobile Switching Center (PMSC) in an IOS
Motorola CBSC configuration. Testing included developing Switch Translations
and establishing call processing in numerous customer configurations.
10/1995 - 2/2004
- Nortel Networks Richardson, TX
Senior Wireless Facilitator
Installed, operated, and maintained all technologies of wireless equipment in a
lab environment. Certified Instructor on numerous Nortel Networks' Switch, Cell
Site, and ancillary equipment. Also taught Basic and Advanced Data
Translations. Experienced in TDMA, CDMA, GSM, GPRS,1XRTT, and UMTS fields.
Responsible for development and revision of Student Guides, Technical
Publications, and other specific documents for listed technologies. Experienced
in Power Point, Microsoft Word, Excel, and some Frame Maker and Adobe Acrobat
tools.
1/1995 - 11/1995
- Ericsson Richardson, TX
Senior Training Engineer
Certified Instructor presenting numerous courses of instruction on Ericsson
Wireless Communications equipment. Taught the Ericsson AXE Switch and
translation programs of instruction. Assisted in maintaining lab equipment
including the switch, cell site and ancillary equipment.
5/1990 - 4/1993
- GTE Government Systems Needham, MA
Senior Network Planner
As the Senior Network Planner, was responsible for the development and
presentation of a Program of Instruction in the training of Senior United States
Army Signal Corps Officers. Training included capabilities and deployment of
Mobile Subscriber Equipment in a tactical environment. Employed Power Point and
Microsoft Word tools in the development of Student Guides and Technical
Publications.
3/1986 - 3/1989
- Vinnell Corporation Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Chief Advisor, FFSU
Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of a 2 year
program of training, culminating in graduation of the Saudi Arabian Field Force
Signal Unit. Supervised twenty (20) United States and third world personnel.
Was recognized for completing the training six months ahead of schedule by the
Commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard.
8/1983 - 2/1986
- ManTech Fort Bragg, NC
Technical Writer
Was responsible for performing tasks analysis, planning, and development of a
new military occupational specialty (96F) for the United States Army. Acted as
the Subject Matter Expert as well as the writer of the courses of instruction
for the Psychological Specialist Program from the lowest enlisted to the General
Staff Officer level. Employed Power Point and Microsoft Word tools.
6/1965 - 10/1980
- US Army Fort Bragg, NC
Major
Served in numerous positions of responsibilities in the United States Army.
Retired after 21 years as a Major. Assignments included: High Speed
Radio/Teletype Interceptor with the Army Security Agency; Military Police
Communications Specialist; Detachment Commander in Military Intelligence;
Advisor to the Republic of Vietnam National Police. Served two and half tours
in Vietnam War.
EDUCATION
1986 Management
Master of Science GPA: 3.8 - Pacific Western University, Los Angeles, CA
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and Counsel of Higher
Education Accreditation. Approved by State of California.
1981 General Studies with concentration in Criminology and Sociology.
Bachelor of Science GPA: 3.7 - University of State of NY, Albany, NY
1978 United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
2007 November - Unarmed Security Guard Certification.
2007 November – Armed Security Guard Certification.