Sanford A. Hawkins
Augusta, Ga. 30906
Mobile: 216-***-****
Email: **********@***.***
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Electronics Technician with over 20 year’s experience in system installation, deinstallation,
reconfiguration, component fabrication, power and grounding. Knowledgeable and experienced
with maintenance shop operations, configuration management, installation practices and
regulations (supply and logistics), and quality assurances and practices. Experienced with the
application of automated data processing principles and applications. Experienced with utilizing
software diagnostics and automatic test equipment.
EXPERIENCE:
JUN 04, 1996 – MAR 30, 2012 Hrs. per week: 60+
Electronics Technician Grade: Salary: $45,000.
Cuyahoga County Justice Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Superintendent: Otilio Morales, Sr. 216-***-****(w) 216-***-****(c)
Operated, maintained and calibrated sophisticated electronic equipment; plan and made repairs
and adjustments to all equipment in the Building Control Center/Fire system. Monthly, reviewed
the contingency plan for the Cleveland County Justice center. Along with the Cleveland Fire
Department, tested over five thousand devices (i.e., elevators, pressurized stairwells, hatches,
exhaust fans, strobes) and the main fire system, to ensure all were operational in accordance with
state laws, and to ensure the safety of Judges, inmates, staff employees, the public and visitors of
the Cleveland Justice Center, and multiple downtown county buildings. Kept abreast of all
administrative and procurement regulations and policies. Reviewed, edited and rewrite safety
and emergency plans to keep current with new equipment when changed out or
replaced. Updated and maintain the (EER) Emergency Evacuation Roster, to ensure that
information was correct and when generated, that the information flowed in a timely, correct and
orderly fashion in the event of a true evacuation. Attended weekly hip-pocket training on
electrical, fire, tool and ground safety. Communicate with local emergency services and other
bodies in the event of an emergency.
OCT 24, 1992 – NOV 30, 1995 Hrs. per week: 60+
Instructor/Writer/Basic Electronics Course NCOIC (MOS
35E) Grade: SSG Salary: $29,420.
U.S. Army Signal Center and School, Fort Gordon, Ga. 30905
Supervisor: SFC Ashworth
Responsible for evaluation of newly fielded COMSEC equipment, development Letters of
Instruction (LOI), lesson plans and instructor training for maintenance and operation of the
equipment, and integration of the training in the Basic Electronics Course. Developed and
presented basic electronics instruction to students; maintained student records, course data and
scoring using TRADOC AIMS data base. Responsible for scheduling and implementation of
training 1,500 U.S. and allied students. Supervised and scheduled daily activities for 7 civilian
and 32 military instructors. Coordinated the instruction of 12 (MOS) military occupational
specialties, Involving 2 battalion. Performed academic counseling, instructions in all annex’s of
basic electronics.
SEP 18, 1989 – 0CT 21, 1992 Hrs. per week: 60+
NCOIC COMSEC Maintenance Facility (MOS
29S) Grade: SSG Salary: $22,300.
U.S. Army 5th Signal Command
Supervisor: SFC Roberts
Provided complete (depot to component level) maintenance support of COMSEC equipment for
all U.S. forces stationed in Northern Germany. Supervised the maintenance activities of 32
soldiers. Responsible for COMSEC maintenance support to all fixed facility and mobile
(tactical) platforms. Provided continuous support for certain 24-hour communication centers and
dedicated communications for command and control. Performed quality surveillance and control
for installation, deinstallation, and reconfiguration of COMSED equipment and associated racks,
cabling, ducts, outlets and connectors. Utilized BITE and ATE where applicable. Worked
closely with both military and contact personnel in completing assigned missions. Followed sop
operations and inventory control practices. Responsible for over 1,000 lines of stock and other
repair parts used in support of depot maintenance operations. Maintains accountability and
combat readiness over 1,500,000 worth of tactical equipment and TDA maintenance and
utilization of diagnostic equipment. Troubleshooting techniques; detailed operation theory
techniques in reading diagrams. Performed proper preventive maintenance checks; wire and
signal tracing techniques.
MAR 31, 1988 – SEP 15, 1989 Hrs. per week: 60+
Basic Electronics Instructor (MOS)
29S Grade: SSG Salary: $22,300.
US. Army Signal Center and School, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Supervisor: SFC Gonzales
Instructed on theory and operations of basic components, served as an instructor teaching the
knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for the installation, operation, adjustment,
alignment, and maintenance and/or repair of communication electronic equipment. Presented
and/or managed student training in group, self-pace or individualized training
environments. Assisted in the technical and academic training of interns and trainee
instruction. Served as a counselor in academic areas.
MAR 14, 1987 – MAR 28, 1988 Hrs. per week: 60+
Instructor/Writer Grade: SSG Salary: $21,890.
US. Army Signal Center and School, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Supervisor: MSG Perez
Responsible for evaluation of newly fielded COMSEC equipment; developed Letters of
Instruction (LOI), lesson plans and instructor training for maintenance and operation of the
equipment, and integration of the training in the Basic Electronics Course. Assisted Director of
Instruction as required evaluation of instruction methods, course content and training support
materials employed in the electronics school. Served as subject matter expert and developed
lesson plans; student performance guide; examination; training aids; films; audio-visual
programs and other training materials. Provided feedback concerning evaluation results and
made recommendations concerning effectiveness, changes and adjustment required by materials
being evaluated.
AUG 1986 – MAR 1987 Hrs. per week: 60+
Student Grade: SSG Salary: $22,300.
Advanced Non-commissioned Officer Course
US. Army Signal Center and School, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
JUL 20, 1985 – JUL 12, 1986 Hrs. per week: 60+
NCOIC, Production Control MOS
31S Grade: SSG Salary: $21,630.
257th Signal Battalion (CLSU-k), Korea
Supervisor: SFC Holloway
Responsible for quality and performance of all COMSEC logistics maintenance support provided
to U.S. forces in Korea. Supervised the maintenance activities of COMSEC technicians
employed in the Direct Support/General Support Maintenance Facility operated by the 257th
Signal Battalion. Provided continuous support to critical 24-hour communications centers and
special communications for command and control. Performed final article testing and evaluation
using ATE and BITE. Performed as bench technician in a back-up roll to clear high priority
maintenance orders. Maintained all war reserve equipment and authentic codes. Created load
plans for deployment and conducted deployment exercises. As motor pool sergeant, ensure that
all vehicles were deployment ready.
FEB 28, 1984 – JUL 15, 1985 Hrs. per week: 60+
Instructor MOS 31S Grade: SSG Salary: $21,380.
US. Army Signal Center and School, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Supervisor: MSG Alston
Responsible for evaluation of newly fielded COMSEC equipment; development of Letters of
Instruction (LOI), lesson plans and instructor training for maintenance and operation of the
equipment, and integration of the training in the Basic Electronics Course. Assisted Director of
Instruction as required evaluation of instruction methods, course content and training support
materials employed in the electronics school. Served as subject matter expert and developed
lesson plans; student performance guide; examination; training aids; films; audio-visual
programs and other training materials. Provided feedback concerning evaluation results and
made recommendations concerning effectiveness, changes and adjustment required by materials
being evaluated. Plan and organized deployment scheme in relation to soldier, vehicles, and
equipment distribution to support elements.
Jan 25, 1983 – FEB 17, 1984 Hrs. per week: 60+
NCOIC, COMSEC
Maintenance Grade: SSG Salary: $19, 750.
125TH Military Intelligence Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI.
Supervisor: CPT Noon/MSG Thomson
Provided COMSEC maintenance for 150 items of COMSEC equipment for the 125th MI
Battalion. Supervised 7 soldiers employed in the installation, maintenance and security of
COMSEC equipment for tactical vehicles and vans and fixed facilities. Maintained a Prescribed
Load List (PLL), keying material, and testing equipment associated with the COMSEC support
mission. Security NCO in charge of the manifest for off Conus deployment in support of Team
Spirit and Big Island exercises. As the Energy Conservation Officer, ensured that military
vehicles were not left running and were probably secured; confirmed that all lighting were off,
all water faucets were off with no leaks when billeting was not occupied. Scheduled all
maintenance work orders.
JAN 04, 1983 - JAN 15, 1983 Hrs. per week: 60+
NCOIC, COMSEC Custodian MOS
31S Grade: SGT Salary: $18, 250.
125TH Military Intelligence Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI.
Supervisor: WO Atwater
Maintained COMSEC keying material for 180 accounts, to include 2 man control
material. Supervised 20 soldiers. Performed maintenance of field cryptographic
equipment. Used oscilloscopes and multimeters to troubleshooting cryptographic equipment,
and repaired equipment to the board level. Kept detailed records of maintenance history on
equipment. Established workload, work, schedules and priorities; responsible for quality control
inspections; evaluates, counsels and provided technical assistance to subordinates; maintained
technical library; initiated and maintained forms and records; responsible for records pertaining
to repair parts.
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OCT 1981 – DEC 1981 Hrs. per week: 60+
Fort Benning, Ga. Grade: SGT Salary: $20,000.
Student – Primary Leadership Development Course
NOV 5, 1979 – OCT 21, 1981 Hrs. per week: 60+
Instructor MOS 31S Grade: SGT Salary: $17,000.
U.S. Army Signal Center and School, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Supervisor: SFC Kay
Provided component level repair instruction to students for COMSEC (digital and analog)
equipment in the Field COMSEC Repairman Course. Utilization of diagnostic equipment;
troubleshooting techniques; detailed operation theory; technique in reading schematic, and
performed preventive maintenance checks; wire and signal tracing.
JAN 1979 – OCT 1979 Hrs. per week: 60+
U.S. Army Signal Center and School, Ft. Gordon,
Ga. Grade: SGT Salary: $14,000.
Student – MOS 31S
Field COMSEC Repairman Course
MAY 1976 – DEC 1978 Hrs. per week: 60+
260TH Quartermaster Bn, Ft. Stewart, Ga. Grade: E-4 Salary:
$10,000.
Field Wireman MOS 36K
Supervisor: SFC Collins
Operated switchboard, performed installations in tactical equipment and communications
centers, and established field communications sites in support of the 24th Infantry
Division. Installed telegraphic transmitting and receiving equipment following floor plans
sketches and wiring diagrams using hand tool and soldering iron.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Army Commendation Medal (5th Award)
Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award)
Good Conduct Medal (6th Award)
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Shaw High School, East Cleveland, OH
Georgia Military College, Augusta, GA
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
Instructor Training Refresher Course, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
German Standard Army Maintenance System Course
The Army Maintenance Management System/PLL
Field COMSEC Equipment (ASI G7), Ft. Gordon, Ga.
AC/DC Principles & Reactive Circuits, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Digital Troubleshooting, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Principles of Elect – Solid State Electronics, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Practical Transistors, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
TAMMS CRS
General COMSEC Maint ASI X9, Ft Gordon, Ga.
Micro Processing, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Digital Troubleshooting, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Intro to Micro Computers, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
Field COMSEC Repairman, Ft. Gordon, Ga.