Telecommunications Specialist

MATTHEW S. ROBEL Phone: 443-***-**** ****.*****@*****.***

Profile:

I am a former highly decorated Non-commissioned officer, transitioning from the US Army to the civilian communications and networking world, with current TS/SCI clearance level. I am highly motivated to achieve the greatest possible standard in any environment. Qualifications include over 8 years of experience in Satellite and Network Communications in a wide range of environments, comprehensive field training; as well as, public-service activities, and a pending BS in Information Systems Technology (33 more credits needed). I am currently studying for Security+, Net+, and CCNA certifications.

Clearance: Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmentalized Information

(TS/SCI) 2009

Education & Credentials:

-University of MD, University College; Computer Information Technology 2004-Present

-Noncommissioned Officer Training Academy; Advanced Leadership Course 2010- 2011

-United States Army Signal Center; MILSTAR (Military Strategic and Tactical Relay) Training 2010

-Noncommissioned Officer Training Academy; Leadership & Professional Development

2006

-Central Texas College; A+, NET+, MCSA Certification courses

2005-2006

-United States Army Signal Center; Satellite Communication Technology 2003-2004

Technical Certifications:

-AN/FRC-181 EHF/UHF Ground Command Post Terminal 2010

MILSTAR (Military Strategic and Tactical Relay)

certification from United States Air Force and the United States Army Signal School

-AN/TSC - 167 STT (Satellite Transportable Terminal) & MRT (Master Reference Terminal)

2005, 2008

certification from Data Path, General Dynamics and United States Army

-HCLOS (High Capacity Line of Site Radio) 2006

certification from General Dynamics & United States Army

-AN/TSC - 85 and AN/TSC - 93 Tactical Satellite Communications Shelters

2003, 2004, 2005

certified by the United States Army

Other Certifications:

First Aid/CPR 2010

SAMS-1E Operator Certification 2009

Recognition & Awards: Army Commendation Medal, 3 Army Achievement Medals, Army Superior Unit Award, Meritorious Service Ribbon, 2 Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, 2 Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, 2 Overseas Ribbons

Experience:

Advanced Facility Management Services 8/2011-Present

Greencastle, PA

Telecommunications Specialist

-Maintenance and configuration of cryptographic devices for the intent of securing high profile data and voice transmissions in support of the National Military Command Center Site R, White House Communications, The Pentagon, The Joint Chiefs of Staff, as well as, other Government Agencies.

-Voice and Data system monitoring, fault isolation, circuit troubleshooting and outage tracking, configuration management using the Cornet Matrix Switch.

U.S. Army 7/2003-9/2011

Satellite Communications Systems Operator/Maintainer

--HHD Company, 114th Signal Battalion, 21st Signal Brigade,

NETCOM 2008-2010

--298th Signal Company, 302nd Signal Battalion, 21st Signal Brigade, NETCOM 2010-2011

Fort Detrick, MD

-Received 3rd Army Achievement Medal

-Shift Lead/SATCOM Chief/NCOIC

-Operate and Maintain a Dual Transportable Jam Resistant Secure Communications Satellite System and MILSTAR (Military Strategic and Tactical Relay), AN/FRC-181, EHF/UHF Ground Command Post Terminal. Support the National Military Command Center Site R, White House Communications, The Pentagon, The Joint Chiefs of Staff, as well as, other Government Agencies by providing worldwide, two-way, anti-jam, survivable, and enduring voice and data communications.

-Responsible for the training, troubleshooting and maintenance of AN/GSC – 49 Fixed/Tactical Satellite Transmission Shelters, AN/GSC-52A(V)6Fixed/Tactical Satellite Transmission Shelters, AN/USC – 28 Signal Modems, AN/FRC – 181 MILSTAR SATCOM Station Equipment.

-Proficient in the use and maintenance of COMSEC specific equipment to include: Secure Telephone Unit III (STUIII), Secure Terminal Equipment (STE), AN/CYZ-10, SKL(Simple Key Loader), KG-84A, KG-95, KG-194, KGV-11, KOI-18, KYK-13, KIV-7M, KIV-7HSB, KG-175, etc., as well as, specific handling and destruction procedures identified with each.

-Received MILSTAR training and certification from the United States Air Force and United States Army at the United States Army Signal Center, Fort Gordon, GA -Additional Duties while in this assignment: Tactical Satellite Transmission Shelter Coordinator, Files Manager, GSA (Government Services Agency) Vehicle Coordinator, Alternate Logistics Coordinator, Alternate Maintenance Manager, and Site Provisions Coordinator

--Bravo Company, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,1st Cavalry Division

2005-2008 Fort Hood, TX

-Team Chief/Supervisor of AN/TSC– Satellite Transportable Terminal

Assigned management of Equipment and training of soldiers for Tactical Satellite Communications support and defense of said communications and equipment for all missions of Bravo Company, Second Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division to include:

-Joint Task Force Katrina 2005 - Represented 2nd Special Troops Battalion, receiving Humanitarian Service Medal for providing security and communications support to the local law enforcement of Algiers district in New Orleans, LA during relief operations directly after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city.

-National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California 2006 - Received 2nd Army Achievement Medal

for supporting Brigade Communications, fielding the AN/TSC- 167 Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) and JNN(Joint Network Node) System in the Mojave Desert for upcoming deployment to Iraq. While there I also performed Tactical Patrols and Demolitions Security Force Operations for EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) Teams and Security of mission critical equipment.

-Iraqi Freedom 2006-2008 - Received Army Commendation Medal and Iraq Campaign Service Medal w/Bronze Star

-Operated and defended tactical communications equipment for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and all supported elements from multiple remote locations in and around Baghdad, Iraq. While there I worked closely with Iraqi Army Command Leaders to ensure communications and security support for joint US Army and Iraqi Army patrols and support missions in and around the vicinity of Baghdad and Central Iraq. I also had the unique opportunity to assist a CBS field representative in acquiring satellite acquisition from a remote satellite setup designed to bring Superbowl XLI to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, contractors and civilian personnel of Forward Operating Base Prosperity, Baghdad, Iraq.

--229th Signal Company, 307th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade

2004-2005

Camp Carroll, Waegwan, South Korea

-Received 1st Army Achievement Medal

-Operator of AN/TSC–85B Mobile Tactical Satellite Transmission Shelter

-Operator of AN/TSC–93B Mobile Tactical Satellite Transmission Shelter

-Assigned to support all Tactical Missions of the 229th Signal Company, 307th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade to include:

-UFL(Ulchi Focus Lens), RSO & I(Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration), Operation Algid Dragon, Brigade Switch Exercise, Warrior Storm I & II, and many others, for the 304th and 307th Signal Battalions, as well as, various other military and non-military elements throughout the continent of South Korea and Mission participating countries.

--United States Army Signal

School 2003-2004

Fort Gordon, GA

-Graduated with Honors, Inducted into United States Army Signal Regiment

-Received Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

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