Training Quality Assurance
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eric dowers
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** *** ******* **
City: killeen
State: TX
Zip: 76549
Country: USA
Phone: 254-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $40,000
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Eric J. Dowers
3002 Tom Lockett Drive, Killeen Texas 76549
254-***-**** (CELL PHONE)
077-***-**** (AFGHANISTAN PHONE NUMBER)
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***Security Clearance: Secret***
Former U.S. Army AIR DEFENDER (14S MOS) with over 8 years extensive experience providing in-theater field service, sustainment, maintenance, and training support. Broad experience with maintenance, integration, employment and training of moderate to complex electronic systems. Demonstrated ability to prioritize demanding workloads ensuring shortest repair cycle times. Highly effective balancing routine maintenance with critical break/fix operational support. Comprehensive experience performing tests and adjusting components to specific tolerances and determining shortcomings and malfunctions in electronic assemblies, subassemblies, modules and circuit elements with common and system peculiar test equipment. Sustains a professional appearance while working in high OPTEMPO environments.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
* Adept at networking and establishing working relations with base functional areas of concern to enhance cross-functional operations in support of operational logistics vital to success of the mission.
* Skills include ability to lead by example, and to delegate tasks when necessary to implement, facilitate, and maintain organizational structure and cohesiveness in support of mission requirements.
* Stellar resiliency to constant change, and the ability to adapt to challenging situations and tackle urgent, unannounced tasks within a high operational tempo environment.
* Contributes to the overall success of the mission by seeing the bigger picture and knowing how to break deliverables down into manageable tasks.
* Skilled in setting priorities, establishing timelines, and finding solutions to issues before becoming problematic; pro-active approach in seeking resolution to unusual or complex situations.
* Expertise in technical strategy, planning, and execution with demonstrated abilities in developing innovative performance solutions and providing strategic direction and operational oversight.
* Analytical and organized relationship-builder with the ability to identify needs, make technical recommendations, and implement effective solutions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Use LINEX and UNIX systems
* Administrative Skills
* Inventory Control
* Logistics Support
* Microsoft Office
* Personnel Management
* Quality Assurance / Quality Control
* Report Generation and Documenting
* Project Management
* Time Management
* Workflow Planning and Scheduling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northrop Grumman Technical Services -Kabul, Afghanistan Dec. 2011 - Present
Senior Operator / Network Monitor Tech.
* Experience in CCM Logistics, i.e. Equipment Maintenance, Inventories/Accountability, and Supply Request
* Experience with the COLTS system
* Experience with the C-RAMc2 systems, and all subcomponents
* Experience in every day operations, i.e. Training, System Operations, BDOC Operations, and Reports
* Operate and perform operator maintenance on C-RAM equipment to include the WAVES (Wireless audio visual Emergency system), Air and Missile Defense Work Station, and Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control systems.
* Responsibilities included integrating, testing, and supporting Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar AN/TPQ-48 and AN/TPQ-49 Force Protection systems.
United States Army - Fort Hood, TX Jan 2009-May 2011
Avenger Crew Chief and Squad Leader (MOS 14S20)
* As an Avenger Crew Chief acted as a leader, mentor, and supervisor for one soldier, and one AVENGER, employing individual weapons, machine guns, and anti-armor weapons in offensive and defensive mounted/air combat.
* Counseled and mentored subordinates in work performance and professional growth, maintained physical fitness and military readiness of soldiers within a squad.
* Accountable for weapons, equipment, and one vehicle (AVENGER), ensured all maintenance was conducted according to regulations.
* Maintained physical security for equipment valued in excess of $10.5 million dollars, ensured proper catalog, and segregation of sensitive items.
* Conducted monthly inventory of all sensitive equipment, supervised regular maintenance of weapons and optics according to regulation.
* Training and experience using various weapon systems.
* Proficient in the use of EPLRS, PLGR, and DAGR GPS devices.
United States Army - Fort Irwin, CA Nov 2006 - Nov 2008
Avenger Crew Member/OPP FOUR (MOS 14S10)
* As OPP FOUR, assisted in the performance of training for combat patrols, and reconnaissance operations.
* Trained by employing fires with individual weapons, machine guns, and anti-armor weapons in offensive and defensive ground combat. Engaged targets using optical night vision devices.
* Operated and maintained communications equipment.
* Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
* Performed as a member of a fire team to prepare for combat patrols, reconnaissance, security, situational training exercises and all dismounted battle drills.
* Serving as a training tool to soldiers preparing to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan, while taking Arabic language class.
United States Army - Fort Campbell, KY Apr 2004 - Nov 2006
* Avenger Crew Member (MOS 14S10)
* Continued 2 weeks Drivers training course (88M) at Fort McClellan, Alabama.
* Supported battlefield operations and provided area/convoy security during overseas assignment in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom).
* Participated in over 100 successful combat missions to multiple locations, traveling in excess of 70,000 miles while being engaged by enemy forces no less than 20 times.
* My platoon and I were directly responsible for engaging and destroying numerous enemy forces. My actions saved soldier's lives and insured the accomplishment of all missions.
* My dedication and vigilance in maintaining the vehicle and crew served weapon.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Northrop Grumman - Huntsville, AL Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
* C-NET (C-RAM NETWORK or NETWORKING)
* WAVES (Wireless Audio Visual Emergency System)
* FAAD C2 (Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control)
* AMDWS (Air Missile Defense Workstation)
* LCMR Radar (Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar)
* BDOC Training
United States Army
* Communications Electronic Warfare Equipment Operations 2004
* Force XXI Battle Command and Below (Blue Force Tracker) 2005
* Drivers Training/88M school 2004
* Graduated #2 in Warrior Leader Course 2010
* Iraqi Arabic Language course 2007
* Eagle First Responders Course 2004
* Combat Life Saver 2004
United States Army - Fort Leonard wood, MO Apr 2004 - Jul 2004
* Basic Military Combat Training
AWARDS
* Army Commendation Medal x 3
* Army Achievement Medal x 1
* Army Good Conduct Medal x 2
* National Defense Service Medal
* Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
* Overseas Service Ribbon
* Army Service Ribbon
* Drivers Badge
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