Melvin S. Dawson
Atlanta, GA ***42
404-***-**** *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science Electronics and Computer Technology
DeVry University, Decatur, Georgia- October 2002
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AC/DC Circuit Design Electronic Workbench
Digital Circuit and Device Operations Reading Schematics
Circuit Troubleshooting Oscilloscope
Soldering Microsoft Word/Excel
Function Generator Windows 2000/XP
Digital Multimeter Applied Programming
Unix/FTP/Ping Locations Assembly Language
Microprocessor Hard/Software LAN and
Networking Systems
PROJECTS
. Utilized an A/D converter to work with a microprocessor program to vary a
motor's ability to operate in clock-wise and counter clock-wise motion.
. Troubleshooting LINUX with TCP/IP issues including Ethernet connectivity
problems with Hubs, Switches and Cisco routers.
. Orchestrated various PowerPoint layouts for very pertinent USA Overseas
Briefings
WORK EXPERIENCE
11/1998 - Present United States Postal Service
Atlanta, Georgia
Clerk
. Organizing FCM/STD Priority/Express mail by zone/zip-codes
. Trained for Keying and Running mail on binary
robotics machines
. Dispatching mail to its daily destination with
quality control
. Personnel trainer for transporting mailing system in
Main Facility
11/1998 - 05/2004 United States Army Reserve Duty
Chemical Smoke Generator Quartermaster
. Supervise operations to reassure mission capability
. Troubleshoot and repair defective mechanical
equipment
. NBC(nuclear & biochemical) safety NCO(non-commission
officer)
. Organized strategies in Operation Enduring Freedom in
Iraq
10/1995 - 10/1998 United States Army Active Duty
Digital Radar Analyst
. Identified friendly aircraft from hostile with GPS
system
. Critiqued awards and memos for commanding officers
. PowerPoint presentations for Company Commanding
Officers
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
Primary Leadership Dev. Course Qualify
Driver's Badge
Army Achievement Medals (4) Active/Reserve
Combat Lifesavers Badge
Army Service Ribbons (2)
Overseas Service Ribbon (2)
Nato Medal (Bosnia Conflict)
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Medals (2) Active/Reserve
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" (Mechanical) Devices
Operation Enduring Freedom Medal
Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal