USPS Resume

Kenneth A. Banks

OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment with the United States Postal Service, in Augusta, Georgia, in a position where progressive experience and excellence will be utilized and advanced.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over twenty-three years of professional experience in maintenance and personnel management, counseling, supervision, and training. Excellent communication skills and team leader, providing motivation and training by example. Computer knowledge includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer. Currently maintains a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electronic Maintenance Chief, U.S. Army 1995 - Present*

Supervised, monitored, and directed the electronics maintenance mission of the U.S. Army. Supervised and performed direct and general support (DS/GS) level maintenance of all Army standard electronics equipment, systems, and associated devices, to include communications security (COMSEC) and controlled cryptographic items (CCI) devices. Developed and implemented unit level electronic maintenance programs. Developed and enforced policy and procedures for facility management. Organized work schedules and instructed subordinate personnel in the technical maintenance of field communications, electronics equipment and systems, and associated devices. Ensured repair of COMSEC devices complied with published security requirements. Provide advice and technical assistance to superiors. Request logistic support; assimilate and prepare reports and maintenance statistics. Successfully deployed Electronic Maintenance Platoons to Operation Iraqi Freedom I and III with no personnel or equipment loss or safety incidents earning both a Meritorious Service Medal and Army Accommodation Medal. Maintained communications equipment and logistical support at 100% accountability with net worth of over $46 million. Served as the primary advisor to the Brigade and Battalion Commanders on all aspects of Electronic Maintenance support. Managed and maintained over $46 million worth of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) equipment for over 13 different locations throughout Iraq and Kuwait.

Wire Systems Equipment Repairman, U.S. Army 1985 – 1995

Performed and supervised maintenance on manual, semiautomatic, and selected transportable automatic electronic telephone central office systems using schematics and test equipment. Maintained relay-operated central office systems and electronic switching systems; uses test equipment including multimeters; uses circuit and wiring diagrams and schematics. Served as a crew chief; scheduled tasks and maintained maintenance forms and records; conducted quality control inspections on repaired equipment. Assigned specific duties to subordinates; established work load, work schedules, and priorities; provided technical assistance to subordinates; maintained technical library; initiate and maintained forms and records; responsible for records pertaining to repair parts; prepared and reviewed administrative reports; supervised quality control inspections.

AWARDS

• Meritorious Service Medal

• Seven Army Accommodation Medals

• Two Army Achievement Medals

• Eight Army Good Conduct Medals

• Gold Army Recruiter Badge

• Meritorious Unit Commendation Award

• Army Service Medal

EDUCATION

• AS Degree, Web Design, Baker College, MI, 2007

• AS Degree, Data Processing Technology, Hawaii Pacific University, HI, 1998

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Certificate, CPR Certification, Department of the Army, 2008

• Certificate, Systems Approach to Training (SAT), Department of the Army, 2008

• Certificate, Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC), Department of the Army, 2008

• Certificate, Total Army Instructor Training Course, Department of the Army, 2008

• Certificate, Web Design, Baker College, 2006

• Certificate, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer course, Department of the Army, 1999

• Certificate, Recruiting and Retention Course, Department of the Army, 1998

• Certificate, Direct Support Level Maintenance (SINGARS), Department of the Army, 1997

• Certificate, Battalion Training Management System (BTMS) Department of the Army, 1993

• Certificate, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Department of the Army, 1993

• Certificate, Primary Leadership Development Course, Department of the Army, 1988

* Will be available to work after 15 June, 2008.

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