Project Manager High School

Oscar B. Rodriquez

Email: ********@**********.***

Address:

City: Laurel

State: MD

Zip: 20723

Country: USA

Phone: 240-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Current U.S. Army Reserve Non-Commissioned Officer with more than 22 years of Technical Training, Technical Problem Solving, and Project Management; 22 years of military service in the U.S. Army Signal Corps both Active Duty and Reserve. Communications and business analyst professional with over 15 years experience streamlining communication efforts by analyzing, identifying, and reporting on various signal equipment in military environments. Desire to utilize analytical and project management skills to transition into a career in the private sector. Highly respected by superiors, peers, and subordinates alike for having excellent communication skills, attention to detail and maintaining internal and external relationships with soldiers/customer as well as fellow employees.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from ECPI, College of Technology, Virginia Beach VA 1/2001 to 10/2008 (Computer Networking and Security Management)

High School Dipolma from Advanced Leaders Course, Virginia Beach VA 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from Pasadena City College, Virginia Beach VA 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from Warrior Leadership Course, Virginia Beach VA 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Overview

Current U.S. Army Reserve Non-Commissioned Officer with more than 22 years of Technical Training, Technical Problem Solving, and Project Management; 22 years of military service in the U.S. Army Signal Corps both Active Duty and Reserve. Communications and business analyst professional with over 15 years experience streamlining communication efforts by analyzing, identifying, and reporting on various signal equipment in military environments. Desire to utilize analytical and project management skills to transition into a career in the private sector. Highly respected by superiors, peers, and subordinates alike for having excellent communication skills, attention to detail and maintaining internal and external relationships with soldiers/customer as well as fellow employees.

Professional Experience

December 2009 to December 2012

U.S. Army Reserve (Mobilized) Fort Meade, MD

G6 Plans and Operations NCOIC

Oversaw the requisitions of over $4.5 million in information technology and tactical communications equipment to provide support and training for mobilizing and deploying soldiers from the Army Reserve, National Guard, and select teams from the Navy and Air Force Service Components, resulting in over 11,000 service members being successfully trained for Combat Operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

Provided management/leadership support for the First Army Division East Commanding General, Division Staff, and eight subordinate Brigades.

Led a small team while deploying the Mobile Communication Center vehicle (MC2v), providing emergency communications and automations, both Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) and Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR), to two subordinate Brigades, in the wake of two Hurricanes, Irene and Sandy. Resulting in a no-fail continuous mission support for both Brigade Commanders enabling them to continue their missions.

Developed a Standard Operating Procedure manual for the Mobile Communication Center vehicle (MC2v) for First Army and was responsible for maintaining over $500,000 worth of mission equipment.

Trained and mentored six Officers and seven Senior Non-Commissioned Officers to become operators of the MC2v.

October 2007 to December 2009

STG, Inc Warrenton, VA

Intermediate Systems Engineer

Maximized operational efficiency for the system integration, oversaw two employees, hardware/software fabrication, and assembly of the U.S. Army Analysis Control Team-Enclave (ACT-E) program and the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A).

Performed routine system maintenance and administrative functions to include: System configuration, modifications, and complete system startup and shutdown for the Performance Acceptance Test (PAT) for the U.S. Army Representatives.

Provided support for all electrical, electronic equipment, and cabling utilized for production, modification, and repair to supported material, including build-in-house, commercial, and Government Furnished Property (GFP).

Maintained a positive work environment by recommending or implementing personnel actions, such as employee selection, evaluation and rewards.

October 2004 to October 2007

U.S. Army Reserve (Mobilized) Ft Dix, NJ

Observer Controller/Trainer

Implemented tactical training and safety of over 500 U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard units preparing for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan, including 15 Active U.S. Navy Security Force units and three U.S. Marine Corps Field Artillery units by instructing the units in the most recent enemy Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Conducted Army Lethal Hand-to-Hand Combat Training as well as Non-Lethal Weapons Training to over 500 soldiers to prepare them for deployment.

Reported each unit's training results to the Brigade Commander.

June 2004 to October 2004

STG, Inc Reston, VA

Senior Security Systems Installation Engineer

Assisted the Project Manager in all aspects of installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) equipment for the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Truck Interdiction and Monitoring Program (TIMP).

Coordinated all aspects of the installation with all participants of the project, including high-level USCP officials, technical staff, and John A. Volpe National Transportation Research Center (Volpe Center) representatives.

Assisted the Project Manager in providing an appropriate technical solution for a sensitive, high visibility project.

March 2004 to May 2004

Best Buy Manassas, VA

Store Functionality Technician

Implemented and maintained new existing interactive displays and technologies on a daily basis.

Installed new initiatives, as store designs/inventory needs changed.

Tested and critiqued new interactive displays and made recommendations to store management and corporate staff as to focus on the needs of the customers.

Assisted in communicating basic training of new displays and their functions to all store employees and customers.

May 2003 to March 2004

Best Buy Manassas, VA

Senior Mobile Audio/Video Installer

Provided management support to the Merchandise Manager, Segment Manager, Sales Manager, and General Manager by driving customer centricity.

Converted mobile audio/video installation rate from 43 percentage Month to Date (MTD) to 77 percentage MTD for the store by accepting more customers via appointments and walk-in basis.

October 1999 to May 2003

U.S. Army

Training Supervisor

Provided management/leadership support for the 4th Infantry Division Commanding General, Executive Officer, and Division Signal Officer.

Assigned duties included analyzing and developing training programs for over 250 staff personnel and staff evaluations.

Responsible for developing Division/Brigade knowledge and performance on all new communications equipment.

Tested, established, and critiqued the latest versions of the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)/ BlueForce Tracker (BFT) communication systems, AN/PSC-5 SATCOM (Satellite Communications) radio system and the video-teleconferencing setup for the 4th Infantry Division Commanding General and his staff.

March 1989 to October 1999

U.S. Army

Communications Maintenance Team Chief/Squad Leader

Provided assistance and coordinated with civilian government contractors with installation of over 200 tactical internet computer systems throughout the Battalion.

Managed logistical elements of all communications equipment throughout the company/battalion.

Conducted classroom and field instruction on all specific combat skill tasks, health, and welfare considerations, military conduct, and operational communication security equipment.

Developed and established a Communication Security (COMSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the company/ battalion.

Education

2008 ECPI, College of Technology Online course,

Computer Networking and Security Management

2006 Advanced Leaders Course Ft Dix, NJ

Advanced Leadership

1995 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA

Psychology

1995 Warrior Leadership Course Camp Williams, Utah

Basic Leadership

Certifications

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Fort Meade, MD 2011

Mobile Communication Center vehicle Operator Fort Meade, MD 2008

DCJS Electronics Technician Reston, VA 2004

Observer Controller/Trainer Fort Dix, NJ 2004

Information System Configuration (ISYSCON v.4) Fort Hood, TX 2002

Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) Fort Hood, TX 2002

Tactical Internet Manager Instructor Course Fort Hood, TX 2002

Information Assurance Security Officer Fort Hood, TX 2002

Sig29, Tactical Communications Officer and Chief Course Vilseck, Germany 1990

25U Signal System Maintainer and Installer Course Fort Gordon, GA 1989

Skills

Operations Manager

Trainer/Mentor

Asset Manager

Staff Developer

Strategic Planner

Conflict Resolution Solver

Awards

1 - Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), 7 - Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM), 12 - Army Achievement Medals (AAM), 1 - Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (ARCAM), 4 - Good Conduct Medals

Additional Information

Security Clearance: Secret Date: 25 January 2006

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