Arden J Sablan
760-***-**** ● *********@*****.*** ● 1756 Pepper Dr. ● El Cajon, CA 92021
Logistics Assistant ● Asset Manager ● Electronics Technician ● Receptionist / Administrative Clerk
Summary of Qualifications
Five years’ experience of increasing responsibility involving administration and logistics, maintenance
operations management, and supervision of personnel from six to over forty. Eight years of training and
maintenance experience with various communication electronics. Provided leadership and guidance to
more than forty electronics technicians. Currently hold an active Secret Security Clearance.
Areas of Experience
Personnel Management and Administration Laminate Repair and Soldering
Communication Systems Maintenance Computer Maintenance and Repair
Logistics and Planning Component Level Repair Electronics
Maintenance and Supply Operations Component Removal and Replacement
Electronics Installation / Maintenance / Automation / Automatic Test Equipment
Repair Tactical Radio Operations / Maintenance
ISO/OSHA Compliance Cryptographic Equipment experience
Shipping and Receiving Telecommunications and Warehouse
Experience
Quality Control and Assurance
Fiber Optic Installation and Repair Special Operations Forces experience
Wiring Diagrams, Schematics, Power Administrative Duties
Supplies, Antenna Systems Preventative Maintenance
Troubleshooting and Technical Support
Achievements & Awards
● Saved Department of Defense $130,879.00
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
“Presented for Initiative, perseverance, and total dedication to duty, resulting in increased
organizational performance and a cost avoidance of $130,879 in secondary-reparable items... “
● Demonstrated Meritable Leadership through Excellent Performance and Example
Awarded a United States Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation
“Presented for Outstanding motivation and superior performance…”
Awarded a Good Conduct Medal
“Presented for distinguished service through exemplary and professional conduct…”
● Managed 40+ Technicians, Trained Six Technicians, Supervised Maintenance Section
Coordinated and supervised regular daily, weekly, and annual training activities creating a more
productive and cohesive team. Instructed team members in proper equipment utilization and managerial
skills, thereby increasing their technical and administrative proficiency and assisting in the eventual
turnover of all duties to them. Supervised a communications section, its coordination of equipment
repair evacuation, parts requisition to reduce the amount of deficient equipment to zero in three different
quarters within a single fiscal year, reducing asset delivery time by over 50% for the first quarter.
● Brought Equipment Accountability from nearly non-existent to above 90%
Created the electronic and physical databases for two Marine Corps Battalions. Managed the databases
through daily accountability of over 1500 pieces of various communications equipment valued at over
$10,000,000 to establish an overview for equipment distribution. Facilitated the direct acquisition and
internal transfer of various communications equipment between six Marine Corps companies, shipping
& receiving, and outside vendors.
Employment History
Oct. 2011 – May 2012
Science Applications International Corporation*
Oct. 2010 – Oct. 2011
K2 Solutions, Inc.*
Dec. 2009 – Oct. 2010
L-3 Communications*
MARSOC, 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion Camp Pendleton, California
*= Same Location, Different Contract Owner
Communications Asset Manager / Logistics Assistant
● Maintained an equipment and personnel management position at a single location under 3
Government contract turnovers, by request of Marine Corps management personnel.
● Managed and directed requisition of materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and replacement parts to
reduce the amount of deficient equipment to zero in three different quarters within a single fiscal year.
● Functioned as staff adviser on asset management to the maintenance managers. Worked as supervisor
to the maintenance section in conjunction with the coordination of equipment evacuation for repair with
other maintenance activities.
● Provided subject matter expertise during the installation and execution of communication systems.
Feb. 2004 – Feb. 2009
United States Marine Corps
Marine Logistics Group, Combat Logistics Battalion, Camp Pendleton, California
Maintenance Supervisor / Electronics Technician / Cryptographic Technician / Sergeant
● Communicated daily with supervisors, peers, and subordinates to direct services and evaluate
accomplishments in efforts to maximize productivity.
● Monitored and reviewed employees’ work levels and overall performance of technical abilities and
professional capabilities.
● Processed various reports from material purchases, part requisitions, and personnel accountability to
minimize the length of the maintenance cycle.
● Performed regular maintenance of various communication systems to include cryptographic
equipment, circuit card assemblies, radio communications systems, and computer equipment.
● Supervised activities of an increasing number of personnel from 3 to 40+ members.
● Diagnosed malfunctions in communication systems and performed micro-miniature component repair
on circuit card assemblies utilizing schematics, assembly diagrams, technical manuals, signature-
analysis, and soldering/de-soldering ability.
● Performed maintenance operations including the induction, diagnosis, repair, and modification to
communications equipment resulting in an electronic communication systems readiness of 98% across
the Battalion.
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Front Counter Receptionist (1999-2000)
● Worked as Customer Service Representative to greet and receive guests, answer telephones, handle
cash transactions, and communicate with other departments daily.
Education & Certifications
MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA (2009)
University of Maryland University College, Okinawa, JP (2007)
Marine Corps Communication Electronics School, Twentynine Palms, CA (2005)
Washington State University, Pullman, WA (2002)
CompTia Security+ (2011)
Module Test Repair/Gold Disk Development Course (2008)
Module Test Repair Program Course (2008)
Micro-Miniature Electronic Circuit/ Automated Test Equipment Course (2005)
Radio Fundamentals Course (2004)
Ground Radio Intermediate Repair Course (2004)
Electronics Basic Course (2004)