Customer Service High School

Nestor M. Alvarado

**** ***** ***, ******** *******, CO 80919 Phone: 321-***-**** ******.**********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To acquire a position as a Communications Specialist involving Logistics, data networks and

signal support.

EXPERTISE

• 5 years U.S. Army experience with Telecommunications, Network, and Data Management

• Prepared and fielded new communications equipment

• Posses active U.S government Secret Clearance and inactive Top Security Clearance

• Established and developed Telecommunication Systems involving radios, satellites, and

computers

• Planned and implemented radio systems such as SINCGARS, EPLRS, HARRIS, THALES

MBITR, DAGRS, and PLGRS

• Supervised, operated, and maintained Blue Force Tracker Satellite Systems

• Formulated and planned computer network systems for NIPR and SIPR operations

• Activated Telephone Voice Over Internet Protocol Networks

• Created, Planned, and Implemented Armed Forces TV Network

• Safeguarded and handled Classified information and equipment

• Excellent communications oral and written

• Outstanding Customer Service, Balanced Time Management, Motivated Team Player

WORK EXPERIENCE

Communication and Technology Specialist, February 2009 to March 2010

United States Army

Fort Carson, CO 80913

• Highly knowledgeable in inspecting, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting

communication and Signal support equipment

• Specialized in the Blue Force Tracker, Global Positioning systems, Force Battle Command

Brigade and below systems, Enhanced Position Location Reporting systems, Army Navy

Crypto Device, Single Key Loader, ITT equipment, Land Mobile Radios

• Responsible for communications training 115 personnel

• Provided technical assistance and training for user owned and operated automation

• Prepared maintenance and supplied requests for unit level communication support

• Operates and performs preventive maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles

• Responsible for the accountability of 3 million dollars worth of communications equipment

• Skilled in responding quickly to unforeseen circumstances as they arise

• Undertaking drills and physical training and taking part in training on techniques, use of

equipment and related matters

• Self Reliant and able to record/monitor required duties

• Determined in maintaining the level of physical fitness necessary to carry out all the duties of

a US Soldier

• Deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom 3 and 4, Operation Iraqi Freedom 6 and 7

Signal Communications Specialist, December 2007 to February 2009

U.S. Army

Baghdad, Iraq

• Set up multiple tactical operations with computer networks, radios, and satellite equipment

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• Supported over 60 military vehicles with patrols, communication and advisement vehicle

communications

• Performed preventive maintenance checks on all vehicles

• Engaged in company missions that promoted a positive community

• Carried out supported combat and humanitarian missions

• Trained Iraqi combat teams with the communications radios and equipment

• Oversaw Iraqi personnel in achieving independent living

• Trekked base vicinity to assure soldier safety

Signal Communication Specialist, February 2006 to December 2007

U.S. Army

FT Carson, Colorado

• Trained as an information management officer

• Deployed to the Nation Training Center in FT Erwin, California to train on blue force

tracker equipment

• Participated in multiple ranges and live fires

• Performed in tactical simulations that involved stress, panic, and real life techniques

Signal Communications Specialist, March 2005 to February 2006

U.S. Army

Tal A Far, Iraq

• Carried out humanitarian missions and supported combat missions in Tal A Far, Iraq

• Placed in a non commission officer position to support heavy company in signal

communications

• Ran VOIP and CAT 5 lines in order to communicate with sister forward operation bases

• Relayed over radio mission sensitive information and updates

• Insured company communications supplies and inventories were always available

• Trained Iraqi combat teams with the communications radios and equipment

Signal Communications Specialist, January 2005 to March 2005

• Prepped and trained for deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom

EDUCATION

Communications - United States Army Basic Training Program, Fort Gordon GA, 2004

52 College credit hours - Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL 2002

High School Diploma – Leesburg High School, Leesburg, FL 1997

TRAINING

Communications/General Training, January 2005 to March 2010

Thales Communication Radio system operations course and data encryption course, 2005

Information Administrator course, January 2005 to March 2010

Anti-Terrorism defense course, 2006

Satellite Communication management

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Trained in Computers, Radios and Networking

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish and English

Proficient in Microsoft XP, Vista, Microsoft Office

MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the Army Reserve

CERTIFICATE/LICENSURE

Combat Life Saver Qualified, January 2005 to March 2010

HONORS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Soldier of the Battle Achievement Award, 2009

Army Commendation Medal, 5

Good Conduct Medal

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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