Shawn P. Marra
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Cell # 201-***-****
DSN: 318-***-****
***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
. Military Electronics
. Customer Service Oriented
. Leadership and Supervisory Skills
. Skilled Electro-mechanical Technician
. Work well with out direct supervision
. Utilizes office computer systems including Excel, Word, and E-mail
. Active SECRET security clearance
WORK EXPERIENCE
Team Lead, L-3 Communications IS/JOG, Afghanistan / Iraq
Jan 2010 - Present
. Work in conjunction with local military command to determine equipment
requirements and operational status for OIF AOR
. Support fielding of new ECM systems as well as all upgrades and updates
of new and legacy systems
. Participate in meetings with FSR's and Military Leadership as required to
ensure ECM system readiness
. Compile and submit all L-3 and Government reports as required
. Comply with all taskers from L-3 Corporate and Military PM Management
team
. Travel to FOB's as required to performed system installation, operation,
diagnostics/troubleshooting, and repair for ECM systems within AOR
resulting in decreased downtime of equipment and increased protection of
the war fighter
. Knowledgeable in understanding of ECM systems designs, field testing, and
electro-mechanical maintenance analysis to include pre-convoy, post
mission fault isolations, and problem solving techniques.
. Analyze and provide solutions to complex ECM issues leading to increased
mission readiness
. Experienced in working with electronic testing equipment. (ie. Spectrum
analyzers, Signal generators, and oscilloscopes).
. Test cable communication systems to ensure circuit system quality to
detect and locate line faults
. Travels between assigned FOB's to perform assigned duties
. Train and supervise soldiers on ECM installation, operations and PMCS
Country Operations Manager, Computer Sciences Corp., Afghanistan
Jun 08-Sep 09
. Supervise 50+ CSC and CSC sub-contract Field Service Reps (FSR) and
Logisticians (LOG)
. Direct in-country movement and work assignment locations of FSR and LOG
personnel
. Instrumental in directing and managing fielding of over 1600 new ECM
systems (MMBJ 2.1 and CVRJ)
. Work in conjunction with local military command (JTF Paladin) to
determine manning and equipment requirements for OEF operations
. Participate in conference calls and VTC's with Stateside reps of PM CREW,
PMS-408, as well as ECM system manufactures and program officials to
determine specific needs and report on system reliability issues
. Participate in all staff meetings and FSR/LOG gatherings with local
command
. Compile and submit all CSC and Government reports as required
. Comply with all taskers and conference calls from CSC Corporate and Iraq
Management teams
. Travel to FOB's as required to meet with local military leadership and
review FSR performance
. Maintain vacation/leave requests and tracking log for all CSC and CSC sub-
contractors in theater
. Assist local command to analyze and resolve all FSR/LOG personnel and
equipment issues
. Schedule training for incoming personnel (FSR, EWO and Soldiers)
Brigade Field Service Representative, Computer Sciences Corporation,
Afghanistan 2006-2008
. Support initial fielding and testing of DUKE counter intelligence remote
controlled improvised explosive device electronic warfare system.
. Performed system installation, operation, diagnostics/troubleshooting,
and repair procedures for all ECM systems in theater resulting in
decreased downtime of equipment and increased protection of the war
fighter.
. Knowledgeable in understanding of ECM systems designs, field testing, and
electro-mechanical maintenance analysis to include pre-convoy, post
mission fault isolations, and problem solving techniques.
. Analyze and provide solutions to complex ECM issues leading to increased
mission readiness
. Experienced in working with electronic testing equipment. (ie. Spectrum
analyzers, Signal generators, and oscilloscopes).
. Test cable communication systems to ensure circuit system quality to
detect and locate line faults
. Travels between assigned FOB's to perform assigned duties
. Train and supervise soldiers on ECM installation, operations and PMCS
. Assists Military EWO's with equipment, training and data collection
Lead Field Service Technician, Qualex, Inc., Fairfax, VA.
2005-2006
. Analyzed and resolve photo lab equipment issues at customer locations to
reduce downtime
. Assist in work assignment designations for junior technicians
. Maintain multiple types of Photo Lab equipment utilizing skills in
electro-mechanical, photo chemicals and electronics to ensure uptime
goals met
. Service PC based Kodak digital photo kiosks to include connectivity to
Photo Mini-Labs
. Provided training, supervision and technical assistance to other
technicians
. Involved in weekend supervisory on-call rotation and work load
distribution
. Maintained service vehicle, tools, inventory, and expense account
District Technical Coordinator, Qualex, Inc., Durham, NC.
2000-2005
. Assisted District Manager in day-to-day operations and supervision of 45
personnel
. Assisted Technicians and Customers with technical and logistical concerns
of photo lab equipment and supplies
. Work with call center personnel to resolve customer issues
. Work with District Technical Supervisors to identify and correct
technician and customer issues
. Maintain District parts inventory
. Approve and assist in technician parts acquisition
. Monitored and assigned workload among 40 technicians
. Involved in weekend supervisory on-call rotation and work load
distribution
. Utilize company computer systems for service call and technician
monitoring, parts ordering, time keeping, reporting, and communications
. Maintained work and time off schedules
Installer, Qualex, Inc., Atlanta, GA
1998-2000
. Install, upgrade and start up photo labs across the country, utilizing
skills in electro-mechanical, photo chemicals, and electronics
. Install, upgrade and start up PC based digital photo kiosks
. Assist field service technicians when assigned to do so
. Maintained expense account and company vehicle
. Coordinated travel each week
. Trained and Supervised new installers as required
Sr. Field Service Tech, STERIS/AMSCO, Winston Salem, NC / Atlanta, GA
1993-1998
. Installed, analyzed and resolved medical equipment issues to increase
uptime
. Equipment consisting of OR tables, OR lights, Sterilizers, Washers, Steam
Generators and all other company products
. Utilize skills in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and
electronics to include PLC controls
. Maintained expense account, company vehicle, test equip. & tools
. Worked in assigned territory as well as assist in other territories
MILITARY SERVICE
Guidance and Control Technician, U.S. Air Force, Stationed Worldwide
1982-1992
. Analyze and resolve aircraft avionics systems issues to include all
system components and wiring to effectively increase mission readiness
. Scope of Avionic systems maintained include Autopilot, Instrumentation,
Navigation and Flight Controls also limited Communication and Radar
system knowledge
. Utilize appropriate TO's, tools, and specialized test equipment (system
specific and electronic testers such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers,
and oscilloscopes)
. Work C-5A & B, C-141B, C-130E, C-9, KC-10, WC-135, UH-1 platforms
. Assist in analyzing and resolving issues of numerous aircraft systems
including Hydraulics, Engines, Environmental, Crew Chief servicing, as
well as other Avionic systems
. Participate in chemical warfare and nuclear disaster exercises
. Go on TDY for mission support and aircraft recovery
. Supervised and trained new personnel
. Served in support of Dessert Storm while stationed in Germany
. Achievement Award 1991
Guidance and Control Technician, Tennessee Air National Guard, Knoxville,
TN 1994-2004
. Analyze and resolve aircraft avionics systems issues to include all
system components and wiring to effectively increase mission readiness
. Scope of Avionic systems maintained include Autopilot, Instrumentation,
Navigation and Flight Controls also limited Communication and Radar
system knowledge
. Utilize appropriate TO's, tools, and specialized test equipment (system
specific and electronic testers such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers,
and oscilloscopes)
. Participate in chemical warfare and nuclear disaster exercises
. Work KC-135E aircraft platform
. Go on TDY for mission support and aircraft recovery
. Activated in 2003 to support Operation Iraqi Freedom
. Attained 7-level and promote to E-6
. Retired & Honorably discharged Jan. 2004 with 21 years of total military
service
. Achievement Award 2004
EDUCATION & TRAINING
. GED 1984 while stationed at Travis AFB CA.
. A+ hardware & software class, completed 2005, Durham Technical College,
Durham, NC
. Military Electronics Training, including test equipment such as
Multimeters, freq. meters, and spec A
. Aircraft Avionics and Guidance systems
. STERIS/AMSCO factory training, steam sterilizers, OR tables, OR lights,
washers
. Qualex/GRETAG 320/340, 740 & Master flex tech training
. Qualex "Train the Trainer" course