Kenneth Wayne Smith
Harvest, AL 35749
Email:abiul1@r.postjobfree.com
Home: 256-***-****
Work Experience:
Directorate of Emergency Services (07/19/2010 Present) Security Guard
Huntsville, Alabama
Duties: Serve as a security guard at fixed gates and on foot or vehicle patrols to provide security, prevent unlawful acts or
infractions of rules and regulations; monitor the security access control points at Redstone Arsenal IAW rules, regulations,
and guidelines; responsible to ensure physical security of areas within the installation allowing entry and exit of all vehicles,
government employees, contract employees or visitors authorized access onto the installation; maintain vigilance and protect
installation property and personnel against theft, sabotage and illegal entry of unauthorized visitors.
Northrop Grumman (12/18/2009 06/25/2010) Military Trainer
Madison, Alabama
Duties: Provided Technical, mechanical, and operator level maintenance and training to Active duty Soldiers, National
Guardsmen’s, and Department of the Army Civilians on the Air Defense System Integrator (ADSI) software version 14.1.1;
presented classroom instructions and hands on training and practical exercises on power up and power down procedures,
system initialization, tactical data links using Link 11B, Link16 and 3011C links; provided detailed and accurate descriptions
of the system capabilities IAW with reference manuals,technical specifications, and software requirements associated with
the system; trained and instructed operators on the (FAADC2I) Forward Area Air Defense System Command, Control,
Communication and Intelligence System software version 11.2; provided classroom training and instructions on the Air and
Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS) using Tactical Digital Interface Link (TADIL J) link and (TADIL B) link to High to
Medium Altitude Air Defense (HIMAD) system like PATRIOT missile system; instructed operators on using the (AMDWS)
Which provides an Air and Missile Defense picture, and can be used as a staff planning tool for all Air and Missile Defense
weapon Systems like SHORAD, PATRIOT, and THAAD missile system.
Walden Security (07/04/2005 12/20/2009) Security Guard
Huntsville, Alabama
Duties: Serve as a security guard at fixed gates and on foot or vehicle patrols to provide security, prevent unlawful acts or
infractions of rules and regulations; monitor the security access control points at Redstone Arsenal IAW rules, regulations,
and guidelines; responsible to ensure physical security of areas within the installation allowing entry and exit of all vehicles,
government employees, contract employees or visitors authorized access onto the installation; maintain vigilance and protect
installation property and personnel against theft, sabotage and illegal entry of unauthorized visitors.
United Sates Army (08/05/1999 06/30/2005) Platoon Sergeant
El Paso, Texas
Duties: Provided Technical training, logistical and maintenance support to the 3rd Battalion PATRIOT Missile System, and
subsystem in garrison and during overseas deployments; prepared documentation in support of the movement, storage, and
transportation of equipment using automated systems in support of the pre and post deployment stages of Operation Iraqi
Freedom (OIF); provided technical assistance to LOGSA elements in resolving maintenance and supply readiness issues;
provided organizational maintenance matters and status reports to the BMC on the PATRIOT missile system regarding
identification of problems within the system, analysis of systemic causes and development of alternative solutions; isolated
and corrected malfunctions in the PATRIOT missile system using automatic and semi automatic diagnostics test, unit self
test, or built in test equipment (BITE); performed repairs to the (ECS) Engagement Control Station,(RS) Radar System,
(AMG) Antenna mast Group, (EPP) Electrical Power Plant generators, and all Radio communication equipment; assisted
with the development, planning, and executing the inventory and reintegration of over 25 million dollars worth of equipment
from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia in support of (OIF); assisted and provided strategic directions for resolving critical PATRIOT
missile issues, and proper operator maintenance procedures; provided a hands on approach to technical and logistical
support associated with the PATRIOT missile system, subsystem, IFF, and radar equipment; made recommendations to
improve mission and emplacement readiness of PATRIOT equipment; maintained 100% accountability of supplies and
equipment valued in excess of 1 million dollars.
United States Army (05/10/1995 08/05/1999) Section Leader
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
Duties: Provided logistical, technical and maintenance support on the Avenger and Stinger Weapon systems for Bravo
Battery 2nd Battalion 44th Air Defense Artillery in garrison and during deployment; updated and maintained all hand receipts
for assigned systems, component listings and shortage annexes associated with the Avenger, and Stinger missile system;
provided logistical recommendations, training and instructions on march orders, emplacements and crew drills for the
Avenger fire unit, and other weapon systems; instructed unit on proper equipment operating procedures, use of technical
publications, preventative and corrective maintenance of the missile system; to include test equipment, tools and training
equipment; performed organizational level maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on the (RCU) Remote Control Unit,
(IFF) interrogator set,MP3 machine gun, sensor units, missile pods, and communication equipment; managed assigned
equipment and ensured that the supportability and safety requirements were considered during testing and operating
procedures; monitored and analyzed readiness or problems and took corrective actions to optimize readiness rates; advised
the BMC on various situations relating to system performance to decrease down time and enhance mission readiness for the
Avenger and Stinger missile system; evaluated and monitored the use of weapon systems for the purpose of providing
information on unsatisfactory performance to the BMC; assisted with the cyclic inventory and sensitive item inventory
process of the unit; maintained 100% accountability of supplies and equipment valued in excess of $100K.
United States Army (06/05/1989 08/05/1999) Section Sergeant
Fort Drum, New York
Duties: Provided logistical, technical, and operational maintenance support for the Stinger weapon system; performed
system analysis, repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting techniques and verification to ensure operational equipment
performance; provided quick resolution of missile system problems/failures that occurred during operation and assisted with
compilation, analysis, test set up and execution of all special test; assisted and provided directions for resolving maintenance
issues and provided hands on training, technical, and logistical support on the missile system and components, provided
training and maintenance procedures on how to repair, replace, and install components associated with the Stinger missile
system; conducted (NET) new equipment training to over 200 soldiers by applying a variety of instructional techniques
including hands on training, lecture, and small group discussion; instructed both in the classroom and the field using digital
training equipment, practical exercises, and computer based training to enhance learning; inspected, tested, and adjusted
components on Stinger missile system, subsystem to specific tolerances keeping the missile system mission capable;
determined short comings and malfunctions in electronic, electrical and cryogenic assemblies, modules, and circuit elements
using system associated equipment; used office automated tools and techniques to generate reports, and documents;
provided training to subordinates in maintenance and fault isolation procedures on various missile systems; maintained
supplies and equipment valued in excess of $100k
Education
115 Credit hours, Calhoun Community College Huntsville, AL 2006 present
Early Childhood Development 2.97 GPA
Expected graduation date fall 2011
Additional Information
Military Training:
Secret Security Clearance