communication specialist, business management, project management

Thomas W Struthers

*** ****** **** **, ******* Park, IA 51331

712-***-**** ***************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

● To continue my career with an organization that will utilize my management, administrative, and technical skills to benefit mutual growth and success JOB HISTORY

Communication Specialist

October 2018 – Present 966 Industries Milford, IA

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● Work with a team of engineers in concept and implementation

● Troubleshoot problems ranging from electrical to mechanical

● Research and develop systems to interpret and communicate between different manufacturing hardware

● Integrate robotic applications to existing manufacturing systems to automate the processes

● Create Programs for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Robots, and create programs on computer systems as well as install all sensors and safety shield/light curtains for optimal performance.

● Create IT systems and maintain security of intellectual property and computer systems

● Systems worked with are Allen Bradley, Haas, Productivity, Fanuc, Natchi, Universal Robots, Sick sensors, Myato

Service Specialist

December 2016 – October 2018 Convergint Technologies Northwest Iowa

● Excellent Customer service, working with all types of people in the banking industry

● Provide support and service for over 200 financial institutions

● Troubleshoot problems ranging from electrical to mechanical

● Work with DMP alarm, Milestone, Exaxq Dvr systems, Axis Cameras

● Provide physical lock support and repair, Time lock, Vault, and Safety Deposit locks as well as electronic locks

● Plan and implement complete alarm and camera systems from conception to implementation

● Fix and maintain remote lane detector, vacuum tube systems, drive up drawers and electronics

● Fix and maintain Access control systems, Lenel, S2, and DMP Business Owner

August 2016 – Present Milford Pioneer Theatre Milford, IA

● Leadership and team building, guiding the team to successful achievements and goals

● Excellent Customer service, working with all types of people, suppliers and construction professionals

● Operations partner, technical support for 2 movie theatre systems

● Networking and communications transmission for movie house automation

● Added second theatre, worked with construction professionals installed sound, lighting, H.V.A.C. and design for complete theatre installation

● 20+ years of sound system setup, configuration, and calibration experience Business Owner

May 2016 - 2017 Mawin Technologies / Okoboji Electronics Arnolds Park, IA

● Excellent Customer service, working with all types of people in business and home settings

● Business administration, tax, legal, and all aspects of business ownership experience

● 35+ Consultant to implementation projects with IP camera systems, network infrastructure, and security system add ons

● Work with Arduino I/O open based computing platform to create different automation systems for sound system power sequencers to automotive emergency light systems

IT Specialist

April 2015 - May 2016 GrapeTree Medical Staffing/Ann Leo Milford,IA

● Consultant to implementation on new build technology for company office

● Coordinated and moved the entire business with 45+ computer suites in 2 days from Spirit Lake to the new office in Milford with 0 down time

● Administered, installed, and coordinated wireless, wired network with VOIP phone system, camera system, and 4 Audio Video locations within office

● Coordinated and worked with Centurylink to install T1 phone and internet service with Watchguard firewall and instant failover support from Milford communications

● Administered and maintained 50+ computers/ IP phones in 2 local and 3 remote locations

Fuels Craftsman (Technical Sergeant / E6)

November 2017 to Present United States Air Force Minneapolis, MN

● 7 month deployment - Qatar - noncommissioned officer in charge of $2.3M cryogenics distribution shop, equipment, and Airman

● Lead 6 sergeants to the team of the month, Coined by Group commander, Squadron Commander, Chief Master Sergeant of the base, and First Sergeant.

● Mentored 2 Airmen in career progression and promotion to Staff Sergeant

● In charge of operations and flight training manager (same duty as Unit Training manager but at the smaller flight level) and in charge of 10 Airmen

● First Sergeant in training - liaison between officer core and enlisted core Unit Training Manager (Staff Sergeant / E5)

September 2015 to 2017 United States Air Force Minneapolis, MN

● Supervise training for 125 Supervisors and Airmen for Airmen career progression

● Monitor and track upgrade training for new Airmen coming into the unit

● Work with supervisors to ensure proper procedures are followed in discipline of failing upgrade training Airman

● Report all activity in upgrade training monthly to Unit Commander Fuels Journeyman (Senior Airman / E4)

September 2012 to 2015 United States Air Force Minneapolis, MN

● Excellent Customer service, working with all types of people while in charge of fueling operations

● Daily controlled and accounted for $124k of equipment and fuel

● Lead booster club activities and accounting of Eglin Honor Guard 50+ members

● Supervised new Honor Guard Members in training and support Honor Guardsman (Senior Airman /E4)

October 2011 to December 2012 United States Air Force Eglin AFB, FL

● Completed two conductive 6 month tours dedicated to military ceremonies

● Reconstructed and managed booster club for over 50+ Guardsman, creating income opportunities and comradery programs to enhance morale

● Dedicated 130 hours of off duty time ensuring 100% coverage for all ceremonies Fuels Apprentice (A1C Airman /E3)

09-01-2008 to October 2011 United States Air Force RAF Mildenhall, UK

● Excellent Customer Service of JP8 jet fuel to all incoming aircraft

● Provided support for President of the United States on his visit to the UK

● Completed 56 Core tasks in upgrade training achieving journeyman status

● Passed the end of course test securing a 3 level in fuels distribution E911 Dispatcher

9-16-04 to 09-01-2008 Dickinson County Spirit Lake, IA

● Excellent Customer service, able to deal with every kind of person in high stress emergency situations professionally and efficiently

● Emergency management, coordination of emergency personnel and services to locations

● Accurately and efficiently entered warrants for people in the county for various offences

● Public Notary to all local law enforcement for ticket validation and verification

● Ability to work in stressful situations while training new employees Assistant Manager

04-17-02 to 09-01-2008 Great Lakes Cinema 7 Okoboji, IA

● Leadership of 15 employees during multiple shifts per day, critical problem solving and employee development

● Excellent interpersonal skills communicating and creating solid customer relationships

● Accurate accounting of inventory and money management

● Managed and trained new employees on company policies and procedures EDUCATION

2010 May American Military University Charles Town, VA

● Completed 3 credit hours of programming class with a 3.0 GPA

● Completed 3 credit hours intro to computing with a 3.0 GPA

● Completed 3 credit hours of English 101 with a 3.0 GPA Other Education

● Completed First Sergeant training course, Coined by Chief Master Sergeant

● Completed 5 day training for Allen Bradley PLC programming

● Completed Airman Leadership School to become Staff Sergeant

● Presently working in a noncommissioned officer academy to become a Master Sergeant

● Continues reading and personal study on Leadership Development, Real Estate Investing, and Personal Finance

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