MELVIN E. DUSHARM
CMR *** Box **** 719-***-**** Cell
APO AE 09033
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******.*******@**.****.***
OBJECTIVE
Information Systems/Administrator/Help Desk or related areas. Clearance:
Secret
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
DOD Community Bank 03/2011 - 09/2013
Schweinfurt, Germany Salary: 1,985.00 USD
Monthly
Hours per Week: 40
Teller II
Supervisor: Cornelia Swimm +49-711-*******
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Served as Teller II providing teller and customer service to the Military
Community. Has been responsible for dollar amounts up to $100.000 on a
daily basis. Maintained two remote ATM's at a 98% readiness rate. Was given
the responsibility of training the new hires because of my supervision and
superior knowledge of procedures. Performed duties of Chief Teller in their
absence. I was given computer related projects that have received
recognition from corporate office. Was able to troubleshoot computer and
hardware related issues and relay the issues to the help desk for minimum
downtime of the system. Volunteered personal time to assist members of the
military community with troubleshooting and fixing computer related issues.
McLane Advanced Technologies 04/2010 - 12/2010
Temple, TX United States Salary:
4,704.00 USD Bi-weekly
Hours per Week: 72
CFSR Afghanistan
Supervisor: Glenn Johnson 732-***-**** ext 3822
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Employed as a Contractor Field Service Representative (CFSR) in Afghanistan.
Provided highly responsive and user maintenance support services for Standard
Army Maintenance System Enhanced (SAMS-E) also served as the only CFSR that
supported the RC-West in Afghanistan. This support consists of assistance,
certification and validation of system data, and trouble shooting of Stamis
systems. Coordinated solutions with, contractors, Government employees, and
Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) soldiers.
Communicated frequently with Army, Marines and Government personnel regarding
software application issues and provides instruction to correct problems with
SAMS-E. Also troubleshoots and resolves relational database problems as needed
with the SAMS-E system. Gained a working knowledge of the VSAT with setup and
connectivity issues with the network.
KITS 06/2009 - 04/2010
Round Rock, TX United States Salary: 60,000.00
USD Yearly
Hours per Week: 40
Data Conversion Technician
Supervisor: Eric Butler 254-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Serves as sub-contractor for Mclane Advanced Technologies as a SAMS-E DC Tech.
Responsible converting the customer's data from a ULLS-G, SAMS 1, 2 and
inputting the data into the SAMS-E system. Responsible for troubleshooting the
data after conversion to ensure all of the customer's data is correct. Sets up
the new SAMS-E system for the customer and assists the customer with inputting
data. Able to troubleshoot the operating system and Oracle to resolve and
correct issues. Uses Symantec Ghost to image or re-image the customers
computer. Ensures all customers computers are set up to meet all DOD
requirements for security. Assists the customer with Over the Shoulder
Training to ensure there are no issues with the system and to answer any
questions the customer has. Troubleshoots the SAMS-E system and is capable of
identifying issues and finding solutions to the problems with the system.
Responsible for instructing the SASMO and System Administrator course.
Possesses a vast knowledgeable in Army Maintenance and Army Logistics using
the SAMS-E system. Knows all three current SAMS systems SAMS-1E, SAMS-2E, and
SAMS-IE.
SAIC 11/2008 - 06/2009
McLean, VA United States Salary: 44,500 USD
Yearly
Hours per Week: 40
SAMS-E Instructor
Supervisor: Ivory Johnson 254-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Certified training specialist by McLane Advanced Technologies for the
Standard Army Maintenance System Enhanced/Installation Enhanced (SAMS-E/IE)
Responsible for training the Military, DA Civilian and DOD Contractor
customers the detailed operation of the SAMS-E software and any hardware
specific related matters associated with the operation of the system.
Instructed SAMS-1E Operators Courses, SAMS-IE Manager Course, SAMS-IE
Operator Course, SAMS-IE Supply Course, SAMS-IE Production Control Course.
Assisted team members with data conversion, which transferred the data from
legacy STAMIS to the SAMS-E system and the necessary technical support,
ensuring proper configuration and operation. Troubleshot and resolved
setup, operating system, and network issues during over the shoulder
training.
US ARMY 08/1988 - 10/2008
Ft Benning, GA United States Salary: 36,000 USD
Yearly
Hours per Week: 40
Management/Training/Operations
Supervisor: MSG Van Boyd 706-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Provided administrative and office support in a motor pool of 15 office and
maintenance employees and approximately 20 vehicles. Managed inventory
control of vehicles, tools, and maintenance and office equipment, trained
and evaluated office/maintenance personnel, input inventory into database,
generated various reports. Used MS Word for general communications, Excel
for reports, Internet for research, in-house inventory control system for
data entry/retrieval. Utilized effective communication, planning,
organizational and problem solving skills to ensure smooth daily operations
of office and shop.
Supervised, trained and evaluated office clerks/specialists in the
provision of administrative information in support of the leadership
development schools and skill development courses. Compiled the long range
training calendar; coordinated the training resources; prepared for the
Command Inspection Program and Staff Assistance Visit; became the "go to"
for the Digital Training Management System; and acted as the Tasking
Manager. Organized preparations for the weekly staff meetings of10 key
leaders and commanding staff as well as quarterly and semi-annual meetings.
Coordinated all operations and training for an Advanced Individual Training
(AIT) Battalion of 1500 students. Coordinated testing for over 150 students
weekly. Received numerous recognitions for outstanding job performance.
Competently directed the training of over 4,000 Initial Entry personnel
over a 3-year period with 300 qualifying for Airborne School going on to
attain Airborne positions worldwide. Recognized by peers/superiors alike as
one of the "Top Drill Sergeants" in the Battalion. Maintained up to 98%
student graduation rates.
Instructed machine shop operations to approximately 300 Soldiers, Marines
and international students annually in the Advanced Individual Training,
Basic Noncommissioned Officers, and Basic Officer Courses.
Fully accountable for over $2.0 million in tools/equipment; assisted with
$1.9 million renovation of Machinist Division building; instrumental in the
Mechanical Maintenance Machinist School being awarded the National
Institute of Metalworking Skills accreditation. Participated in creating
new Professional Development Machinist Basic NCO Officer Course.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree: Management in Information Systems IN PROGRESS
with 119 Semester Hours Credit, expected graduation date March 2014
Columbia College, Columbia, MO, GPA 2.9
Combined coursework included: HTML, Java, JavaScript, MySQL, Visual
Basic, System Analysis, Database Systems
Associate of Science Degree: Criminal Justice, TROY STATE UNIVERSITY, Ft.
Benning, GA, 08/2008, GPA 3.0
Combined coursework included: Introduction & Advanced Criminal Justice
(2), Law Enforcement, Corrections, Law & Criminal Procedure, Criminology,
Constitutional Law, Juvenile Justice, Criminal Investigation & Evidence,
Military Science, Homeland Security
COMPUTERS/TRAINING
Proficiency: Word (updating/rewriting lesson plans, memos, correspondence -
30-40 wpm accurately)
Excel (spreadsheets for student rosters, training reports, etc.);
PowerPoint (slide/graph presentations for staff meetings, quarterly
training briefs, etc.); Outlook (send/receive between 25 to 50
critical/important/routine emails daily regarding training schedules and
teaching tools as well as routine operations information); Internet
(utilize as a research tool to support training and operational goals)
College Level Courses: Introduction to Computer Applications, Introduction
to Information Systems; Standard Army Maintenance System-1Enhanced (SAMS-
1E)
Working Knowledge of: Access, MySQL, Visual Basic, Myeclipse, Photoshop
US Army:
Combatives Level 1, 2005, 40 Hours; Advanced Noncommissioned Officer
Course, 2005, 9 Days; Drill Sergeant Course, 2003, 9 Weeks; Machinist
Associate Instructor, 2002, 2001; Unit Prevention Leaders/Substance Abuse,
2004, 40 Hours; Designing Digital Training Aids, 2001, 24 Hours;
Developing Databases (Access), 2001, 16 Hours; Equal Opportunity
Representative Course, 2000, 80 Hours; Consideration for Others, 2000, 2
Hours; Total Army Instructor Course, 2000, 80 Hours; Systems Approach to
Training Course, 2000, 40 Hours; Test Construction Course, 2000, 40 Hours;
Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, 1996, 17 Weeks; Combat Life Savers
Course, 1994, 40 Hours;
Primary (Warrior) Leadership Development Course, 1993, 4 Weeks
AWARDS
Meritorious Service Medal, 2005; Army Commendation Medal (3); Army
Achievement Medal (5)
Army Good Conduct Medal (6); National Defense Service Medal (2); Global War
on Terrorism Service Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3); Army
Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (2)
Drivers Badge; Drill Sergeant Identification Badge; Basic Marksmanship
Qualification Badge