SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly accomplished, competent, and sharply-focused professional with
successful years of experience in telecommunications, information
technology and project management. Demonstrate proven skills in identifying
problems and formulating cost-efficient solutions to enhance overall
efficiency. Expert at delivering information technology customer support
services and ensuring peak performance in completing projects requiring
good coordination, development, and implementation of engineering plan.
Exceptionally skilled in information system hardware / software
installations, configuration, and troubleshooting; adept at overseeing full
project lifecycle, from initiation to completion. Articulate communicator
with great work ethic and keen commitment to excellence. Possess Department
of Defense Active Secret Security Clearance, (Last Investigation:
2009/06/26).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOIM, Fort Lewis, WA
IT Specialist / Project Manager Nov 2008-Nov 2009
. Managed the coordination and accomplishment of the plans, scope, design,
construction, budget, and direction of assigned lodging engineering and
construction projects.
. Implemented command decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in
the development of the project plan.
. Provided project management functions for major NAF construction,
renovation projects, and multiple minor constructions simultaneously
where no DA or DPW project management support is provided.
. Integrated all project functions such as design, cost, and construction.
. Established responsibilities, schedules, and milestones.
. Reviewed project progress, measures performance, and effects necessary
corrective action to maintain schedule and cost.
. Identified and resolved problems in various functions involved in data
communications, computer systems networking, and digital subscriber
terminal data systems
. Oversaw and operated remedy ticketing system on a daily basis
. Provided exceptional performance in completing projects requiring
planning, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive engineering
plan consisting of multiple phases and operations
. Organized and executed technical surveys and developed facilities,
systems, and equipment upgrade projects
. Lead Project Manager for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) for Fort
Lewis, WA.
Headquarters Western Region ROTC Command, Fort Lewis, WA
IT Specialist May 2008-Aug 2008
. Ensured delivery of peak performance in rendering information technology
customer support services including system hardware / software
installations, configuration, troubleshooting, customer assistance, and
training to meet customer requirements
. Worked closely with customers and supervisors to discuss factual and
procedural information
. Instrumental in gathering and analyzing facts and formulating conclusions
. Successfully identified appropriate approaches to resolve problems with
the aid of industry practices, procedures, and policies
. Directed the successful implementation of information security /
information assurance policy, principles, and practices
Network Operations Center (NOC), Laurel, MD
Satellite Technician Jun 2007-Mar 2008
. Functioned as subject matter expert in telecommunications working
collaboratively with a workforce consisting of computer and
telecommunications specialists
. Led efforts in identifying and executing current and future computer
network and communications design, installation, maintenance, and
performance improvements
. Performed evaluations on various installed local and wide area network
devices and telecommunications equipment, systems, facilities, and
services ensuring efficient interaction of components; identified
malfunctioning segments and subsystems and recommended best solutions
such as implementation of hardware / software replacement
. Ensured proper file distribution on disk, oversaw data communications
network, and wrote procedures in restoring communications hardware and
software
Data Path, Inc., Duluth, GA
Satellite Technician II Sep 2005-Oct 2006
. Played a pivotal role in the maintenance, operation, and performance of
X, C, Ka, and Ku-Band Mobile Satellite Terminals
. Oversaw and maintained all facets of worksite including electronics and
office; rendered strategic leadership to respective sites with focus on
high level of customer satisfaction
. Collaborated with site personnel in maintaining and monitoring satellite
communication system availability
. Performed troubleshooting and resolution of identified circuit, equipment
outage, and degradation
. Generated and presented daily reports covering major outage events,
reasons for outages, and potential problems based on particular site
conditions
. Effectively utilized remedy system in tracking and identifying equipment
failure
C2 Technology, Inc., Fort Gordon, GA
Regimental Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Instructor Jul 2004-Jul 2005
. Facilitated training to develop competencies of approximately 150
noncommissioned officers attending the Basic Noncommissioned Officer
Course
. Demonstrated exceptional performance in rendering technical and tactical
instructions along with developmental counseling; evaluated comprehension
of provided instructions through administering written and hands-on
examinations
. Accountable for the professional development of approximately 150
Noncommissioned Officers attending the Basic Noncommissioned Officer
Course.
. Provided technical and tactical instructions and developmental
counseling. Administered written and hands-on examinations.
. Assisted in the rewriting of test materials and criterion's to better
train and evaluate soldiers.
. Provided accredited platform and practical instructions to Soldiers
assigned to be trained in the military occupation Specialty (MOS);
utilizes a technical knowledge of the methods and techniques of
instruction and knowledge of the Army learning management system,
blackboard training system, SMART Boards and military websites; instructs
in the Department of Army tasks required to qualify Soldiers for MOS,
Additional Skill Identifier (ASI), and Non-Commissioned Officer Training
Courses.
. Administered and graded practice exercises and performance tests; Gave
each soldiers immediate feedback by counseling sessions based on results
of measurement.
. Maintained soldier records; reviewed training materials and instructional
method; prepared for class; also served as training developer; assisted
the senior training specialist with staff training requirements.
U.S. Army
Military Operations Supervisor Dec 2001- Jul 2004
. Directed full spectrum of military operations for Department of Defense
communication unit
. Employed strong leadership skills in directing administrative support
team tasked in coordinating with training department and soldier support
agencies including in / out processing of more than 250 active duty
soldiers
. Oversaw overall information security and initiated new Standing Operating
Procedures and security policies
. Managed preparation of staff actions, reports, and executive level
briefings for commanding officer
. Organized and maintained training records and schedule
. Served as Company Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Noncommissioned Officer in charge of securing and upgrading unit computer
systems Coordinated planning and execution of battalion-sized elements
training schedule directing 14 soldiers
. Conducted and supervised unit training meetings; developed training
schedule, made adjustment, and forwarded modifications to the Brigade
Training Noncommissioned Officer
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. Army
Small Extension Node Supervisor May 1998-Aug 2001
Radio Access Unit Chief Nov 1994-Apr 1998
LOS (V1/4) Team Chief Jan 1992-Oct 1994
AN/TSC-85/93 Team Chief Feb 1985-Dec 1991
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Tactical Satellite / Microwave Systems Operator / Maintainer (AN/TSC-85/93)
Course Multi-Channel Communications Systems Operator Course Mobile
Subscriber Equipment Transmission System Operator Course
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO Expected Date of
Completion: Mar 2012
Certificate Program
Comp TIA Network+ Certificate
U.S. Army Signal Center, Fort Gordon, GA
Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) Basic Noncommissioned
Officer Course (BNCOC)
Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy
ViperSat Training Unit Movement Officer Course Systems Administrator
Security Course (Level II) Equal Opportunity Course Facilitators Course
Instructor Training Course Small Group Instructor Course