Timothy Scott Harrell

Phone: 910-***-****

acb0ln@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Tactical and strategic communications manager with Department of Defense

(DoD) experience; well versed in providing administrative support for 50

plus Soldiers and civilians, including personal and professional

counseling, duty schedule preparation, Equal Opportunity training/policy

enforcement, and resolution of interoffice conflicts to ensure a healthy

working environment while accomplishment of the primary mission and goal of

the Command.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Top Secret (SCI) - (5 year PR completed SEP 2013) and current US Passport

for travel

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems

Grantham University

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with concentration in Project

Management

Grantham University

Current student - anticipated graduation 2014

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Entry level Network Technician (CCENT) (2008-2011)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (2008-2011)

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) (2008-2011)

A+ Certification (2008)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Telecommunications Specialists (Global Wideband Watch Officer) -

06/01/2013 -11/01/2013

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) - Peterson AFB,

Colorado

V Serves as a Telecommunications Specialist and senior planner, staff

action officer, network operations analyst, and project manager within

the SATCOM Operations Division, Wideband Satellite COMMS Branch for

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) / Army Forces

Strategic Command (ARSTRAT).

V Responsible for the management of military satellite communications

and related informational system plans defining near, mid, and long-

term initiatives for Combatant Commands (COCOMs)/Services/Agencies

(C/S/A).

V Works with systems within the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint

environments which consist of those activities which provide support

to the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war.

V Responsible for Global Operational management, within a 24x7x365

environment, of Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) and Defense Support

Communications Satellite (DSCS) systems in support of United States

Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and CSA.

V Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical consultant for

network management and control in Super High Frequency (SHF, i.e.,

(WGS), Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), and Global

Broadcast Service (GBS)) Functional area for Frequency Division

Multiple Access (FDMA), Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), and

Spread Spectrum Multiple Access (SSMA).

Technical Consultant / Narrowband SATCOM Manager - 12/01/2012 -06/01/ 2013

Serrano IT Services, Peterson AFB, Colorado / Telecommuting - Remote work -

Laurinburg, NC

V Served as a technical consultant and Subject Matter Expert (via

Telecommuting) for space, terminal, and control aspects of UHF SATCOM

systems (i.e., Fleet Satellite (FLTSAT), UHF Follow-On system (UHF

F/O), and Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)) functional area for

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Time Division Multiple Access

(TDMA), and Dedicated Channel Access.

V Provided policy support to the strategic, operational, and tactical

levels of war. Responsible for current operational management of

Narrowband/UHF satellite communications (SATCOM) systems in support of

United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and CSA.

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) - Plans and Operations-

12/01/2009 -04/27/ 2012

578th Signal Company, 302d Signal Battalion: Fort Bragg, NC, US Army

V Provides administrative support as acting 1SG and Platoon for 54

Soldiers, including personal and professional counseling, duty

schedule preparation, Equal Opportunity training/policy enforcement,

and resolution of interoffice conflicts to ensure a healthy working

environment.

V Responsible for the oversight and administration of the Companies

Operations and Training, Site Maintenance, Human Resources, Security,

IMO and Computer Networks.

V Supervised and coordinated the operation and maintenance of a 22

million dollar satellite control and communications facility, ensuring

that the planning, coordination and direction of all Company

activities to best achieve the overall Command objectives.

V Serves as the Platoon Sergeant of the HQ element of a Single Standard

Tactical Entry Point (STEP) site and the only Regional Hub Node (RHN)

in the CONUS.

Signal Detachment Non Commissioned in Charge (NCOIC) - 03/01/2005 -

08/01/2009

Signal Detachment (SIGDET), 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (A):

Stuttgart, Germany, US Army

V Provided daily operational briefings to the Director of Communications

and Electronics (S-6) on the overall status of both tactical, semi-

strategic, and wireless systems, network changes, upgrades and

provide critical on-call support.

V Provides administrative support for 44 Soldiers, including personal

and professional counseling, duty schedule preparation, Equal

Opportunity training/policy enforcement, and resolution of interoffice

conflicts to ensure a healthy working environment.

V Deployed on a regular basis throughout Iraq, Afghanistan, African, and

European theaters to provide tactical and fixed Communications

packages for Team, Company, and Battalion level assets

V Deployed in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) operational

activities requiring the apprehension, detention and use of Biometrics

in the identification of High Value Targets (HVT). Supported tactical,

semi-strategic, and wireless systems communications in austere and

remote fire bases to provided reliable communications for the ability

to carry out and sustain mission of great importance.

V As lead Planner performed both Primary and alternative (PACE)

communications plans in support of SOF forward deployed Teams on both

established and austere fire bases. As well, planned all SHF, EHF and

UHF packages, coordination with Army, Joint, and commercial activities

(X, C and Ku band), to fulfill satellite communications requirements

at the Special Forces Battalion level.

SHF Satellite Communications Manager/Planner - 05/01/2002 - 02/01/2005

Regional Satellite Communications Support Center (RSSC) - CONUS: Macdill

AFB, Tampa, FL, US Army

V Planned and developed satellite communications networks for four

distinct Unified Combatant Commander level elements, meeting a variety

of mission requirements and priorities, including the CENTCOM J6's

communications contingency operation for current middle-east

operations.

V Provided technical support to Military SATCOM users for a wide range

of systems, including military and commercial satellite tactical and

strategic terminals, and anti-jamming equipment.

V Performed Frequency Management and bandwidth allocation on DOD, NATO

and SKYNET satellites for Strategic and Tactical GMF Users from all

service branches and authorized allied nations.

V Utilized Defense Network Planning Software (DNPS) to conduct

performance analysis, planning support and technical research of

ground terminal capabilities.

V Performed wide band signal analysis and anomaly resolution using

various trouble shooting techniques and link performance software

(DNPS).

V Provide instruction on DSCS satellite capabilities and limitations,

satellite access procedures, and DISA administrative procedures to

planners and operators in units throughout CONUS.

Senior Satellite Network Controller - 04/01/1999 - 05/01/2002

Defense Support Communications Satellite (DSCS) Operations Control

facility: Fort Buckner, Okinawa, US Army

V Experienced in a Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS)

Operations Control (OC) facility providing technical guidance for the

Tactical and Strategic users.

V Supervised and coordinated the operation and maintenance of a 22

million dollar satellite control and communications facility.

V Provided administrative support for a 20 plus Soldiers, including

personal and professional counseling, duty schedule preparation, Equal

Opportunity training/policy enforcement, and resolution of interoffice

conflicts to ensure a healthy working environment.

V Provided technical guidance and troubleshooting support to tactical /

strategic satellite terminals for anomaly resolution at various levels

of circuit, trunk, and link outages within multiple networks.

V Scalar Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Sweep Generators, RF

Power Meters, Digital Test Sets, Oscilloscope, Transmission Test Sets,

etc

Aviation Crew Chief / Mechanic OH-58 Helicopter - September 1995 - February

1998

2nd/224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry (Light), Virginia Army National

Guard (VARNG) RIC, Richmond, Virginia

V Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines,

rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their

components.

V Prepared aircraft for inspections and maintenance operational checks.

V Performed troubleshooting of subsystems using special tools and

diagnostic equipment as required.

V Performed air crewmember duties as required.

Lead Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic - November 1996 - February

1998

Miami Aircraft Support, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte,

NC

V Led a team of 4 other mechanics in daily servicing and repairs of

various types of GSE such as Tugs, Trucks, Belt and K Loaders, Air

starts, Generator Power Units (GPU), Forklifts (2-15K), Light carts

and various other aircraft related equipment. Worked with hydraulic,

pneumatic, and electrical systems on a regular basis, from simple

repairs to complete overhauls.

V Ensured adherence to a strict preventative maintenance program,

annotated proper documentation for all equipment, and maintained a

monthly maintenance budget.

V Provided technical guidance to junior personnel as well as planned and

oversaw a monthly schedule of personnel that encompassed rotating

shifts, seven days a week for all maintenance and baggage personnel

assigned.

Offline Mechanic - Jun 1996 November 1996

Freightliner Inc, Cleveland, NC

V Made adjustments, repairs and alignments of new gas and diesel trucks

after being built on an assembly line.

V Repair or replacement of hydraulic, pneumatic and gas systems to meet

customer requirements and a part of quality checks.

V Annotated proper documentation for all equipment and repairs to ensure

history of trucks for the dealer.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician - 06/01/1988 - 11/01/1992

James City County, VA

V Responded to alarms, operated equipment and related apparatus in the

suppression of fires, including rescue, advancing lines, entry,

ventilation and salvage work, extrication and emergency medical care

of victims. Performed cleanup and overhaul work. Assisted in

maintaining and repairing fire apparatus and equipment, and cleaning

fire stations and grounds.

V Checked fire hydrants, responding to emergency and non-emergency

calls, inspects for gas leaks, secures vehicle accidents, inspects

chimneys, etc. Participated in continuing training and instruction

programs of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and

fire academy classes.

V Conducts station tours for the public, school, and community

demonstrations and programs. Performed basic and advanced medical and

life saving procedures

MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Unit Safety Officers course

HAZMAT (OSHA) course

US Army Airborne school

Managers Development course

Supervisors Development course

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Leaders course

Consideration of Others (CO2) facilitator course

MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING (Cont)

Small Group Instructors Training course (SGITC)

Satellite Communications Operator / Maintainer Course (MOS 25S)

Satellite Network Controller (ASI 1C) Course

Observation / Scout Helicopter Repair (MOS 15V)

Global Broadcast System (GBS) systems and security course

Special Operation Forces Local Area Network (SOFLAN) course

Special Operation Forces Deployable Node - Medium (SDN-M) course

Joint Base Station (V2) (JBS) course

Defense FDMA Communications Subsystem (DFCS) Network Control Terminal (NCT)

course

Defense FDMA Communications Subsystem (DFCS) Network Terminal (NT) course

Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO) Certification course

Satellite Control Configuration Element (SCCE) Course

Commonwealth of Virginia Fire Fighter Level I, II, III certifications

Commonwealth of Virginia Heavy and Tactical Confined Space Rescue

Commonwealth of Virginia Hazardous Materials Emergences Level I

Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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