Robert Zehner

Email: abqmlz@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ** ********** **

City: Tokepa

State: KS

Zip: 66610

Country: USA

Phone: 785-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

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Robert L Zehner 3833 SW Ambassador pl Topeka, KS 66610

785-***-****

abqmlz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Exceptionally well organized, self-motivated manager, leader and team player seeking a challenging position where I can best utilize leadership skills, information technology, project management, telecommunications, and Technical Training. Offering a solid IT and business academic background, and real world experience with a variety cutting edge technologies; As well as a proven ability to make sound decisions in high stress, life threatening situations.

Certification

Microsoft Certified in Active Directory (MCTS)

Information Assurance Security Officer Level II (IASO)

Senior Technical Writer/ Instructor certified by the (Sergeant Majors Academy)

Senior Telecommunications Operations Manager

Comptia Security+

VMware professional 4.1

Instructors Training Course Certification

Small Group Leadership Training Certification

Master Server Course

Program Managers Level 1 Certification

Technical Skills

Added Value

Employment History

Government Secret Clearance

Engility/Tactical Mission Command (TMC) Bagram Afghanistan April 2012- Present

OEF-RC East Regional Manager/Management Analyst

During my time in Afghanistan, I was responsible for two large scale, regional-wide software and hardware upgrades; as well as daily meetings with US and NATO commanders and leaders at all levels to provide briefings and recommendations on technologies, products, and support structure.

* Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Managing a team of over 30 systems engineers, and developers, spanning across Parts of Afghanistan and Kuwait.

* Directly supporting over 70 server Stacks and 495 clients on three separate networks.

* Providing daily and weekly reports on all TMC operations, personnel, support, and systems throughout this theater of operations, back to our government and civilian leadership.

* Coordinating training and software fielding, installation, configuration, and support structure.

* Responsible for project planning and support proposals on large scale information technology projects, such as implementing a coop site to continue IT services during power outages and incoming fire from the opposition.

* Train NATO, Coalition and US military forces on all facets of Tactical Mission Command hardware and software, including server and client build-outs, system administrator and end user training.

* Developed and implemented an extensive training program after performing a regional operating system and software upgrade. This was accomplished by using senior retired officers who understood the army wartime planning practices. After creating the training plan and POI, I carefully matched the instructors skill set with needs of the customer. By using project planning techniques this ensured that all the customers that were assigned to different (FOB`s) forward operation bases in Afghanistan received training that exceeded the military`s expectation.

Engility\Tactical Mission Command Fort Riley, Kansas May 2007 -April 2012

Sr Systems Engineer lll /Project Managers Rep

I was selected by the TMC Program Manager over 45 peers to manage all changes to ongoing program operations and provide the customer with an exceptional product, service or result without interruption to the military`s day to day mission. My instructions were to relocate from Texas to Kansas and obtain workspace, hire and train several Field Service Representatives (FSR`s) to support customers for the entire state of Kansas and areas of Missouri. My budget was $10,000; I completed the project spending only $500.00. I accomplished this by using discarded program resources and networking with former military colleagues.

* Became the face for all software, hardware, and training related needs associated with TMC supported products; to include a General Dynamic`s C4ISR proprietary software, Command Post of the Future (CPOF) and the Battle Command and Control Server (BCCS) consisting of 45virtual server stacks.

* Responsible for briefing all upgrades and hardware changes to senior level commanders and the Program Manager during sync conferences, and new material briefs.

* Mentored and supervised 15 FSR`s providing quick responsive support for all military training exercises and maintained a CCO helpdesk as needed during real world combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

* Wrote and enforced Standard Operation Procedures (SOP`s) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP`s) to ensure the customer received the support the program promised.

* Planned and implemented all training plans, software and/or systems upgrades and modifications.

* Made weekly visits to other military installations in Kansas to ensure that the programs FSR`s were adhering to program policies and to resolve roadblocks impeding support to the customer.

* Recommended to higher all hardware/software changes needed to keep the customer current while maintaining the hardware`s life cycle requirements/warranty requirements.

ManTech Killeen, TX 2005 - 2007,

Digital Systems Engineer

I provided on-site technical support and assistance to the 10th Mountain Division, 34th Infantry Division, Central Technical Support Facility-Technical Division and CECOM. This included troubleshooting of systems hardware, software and communication systems that support Army Battle Command System Information System.

* I configured the military`s information systems and the communication network systems, based on established testing architecture. I analyzed the customer needs and provided advice and guidance to FSRs for various Systems.

* I scheduled and tracked training for senior military leaders and operators.

* I often utilized my 21 years of Army communications experience to assist the unit`s communications officers in conducting daily signal operations.

* I reviewed literature and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects and training development in support of the Army-wide modernization and transformation efforts.

* I developed strategies that optimized training and identified new methodologies, concepts and techniques that were required to train and sustain designated units

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

21 years of Active Service US Army 1984-2005

Highest positions held were Division First Sergeant (E8) / Division G6 Sergeant Major

Subject Matter Expert (SME), for US Army Signal Towers and TRADOC, I evaluated three civilian contracts ISYSCON, SMART-T and WINT. I also advised CECOMM, DA Civilians, and other outside agencies on modifying training, logistics and the appropriate training products to meet the soldier`s needs.

As a Division Digital Master Trainer, I developed and supervised the ABCS Training project that provided the Division with over 2000 highly trained personnel using the training requirements analysis system (TRAS).

As a Senior Drill Sergeant, I trained and mentored over 3500 soldiers in a three year span wining Drill sergeant of the year in 1998.

I managed five telecommunication career fields at Advance Noncommissioned Officers Course (ANCOC) that provided developmental counseling, tactical, technical and common core training for approximately 3000 Senior Non Commissioned Officers annually.

I supervised the training development process and monitored the progress for TRADOC on initial and sustainment training for these contracts in support of the Army`s modernization and transformation efforts.

I was the recipient of, the Signal Corps Silver Order of Mercury and inducted into the Prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy/Morales Club

Education and Training

College:

Siena Heights University: Dual Bachelors of Applied Science,: Electronics Technology and Technology Management (GPA 3.82)

Honors: Alpha Sigma Lambda for academic excellence and leadership

Honolulu Community College, Associates

Major: Switching Technology Mar 2003 (GPA 3.50)

Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA):

Emergency Program Manager

Emergency Management USA

Radiological Emergency Management

Prepared Planning for Nuclear Crises

Hazardous Material Citizens Orientation

Army Logistics Management College:

Commodity Command Standard System (CCSS) Functional Certification

Commodity Command Standard System (CCSS) Physical Inventory Management Certification

Depot Physical Inventory Management Certification

Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts Certification

Presently preparing to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert

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