EDDIAN EDWARDS
Orlando Fl. ***08
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OBJECTIVE
To secure a position within an organization that gives me freedom to utilize my military training, experiences, and implement the skills learnt.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
OEF I / OEF II 2001-2002
OIF IIX, OIF IX, OIFX & OIF New Dawn 2008-2011
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Alternate COMSEC Custodian
MS Word and Excel
Military Communication Software/Hardware: Harris PRC-152, SINCGARS ASIP 1532F, Motorola, Simple Key Loader (SKL) Crypto devices, Blue Force Tracker (Battlefield Automated System)
EMPLOYMENT
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer (25Q), Florida 2008-Present
I supervise installs, operate and perform unit level maintenance on multichannel line-of-sight, and tropospheric scatter communication systems, communications security devices, and associated equipment. I also install and maintain signal support systems to include terminal devices such as radios and Blue Force Trackers (BFT); Provide technical assistance and training for communications equipment; Prepare maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support; Assist as the Alternate COMSEC Custodian, responsible for the management, organization, deletion and dispersion of over $66,00 worth of COMSEC materials. I am also responsible for the BFT upgrades. I maintain SKL’s making sure they are at standard set by 54th COMSEC.
Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Specialist (NCO), Orlando, Florida 2006 - 2008
Florida National Guard
In charge of training units’ personnel and keeping the Command Leadership abreast with day to day NBC (Nuclear, Biological and Chemical) issues, also maintaining NBC Equipment and Mission essential testing devices.
Petty Officer, United States Navy, Yokosuka, Japan 2001 - 2005
Trained and motivated junior personnel with preventative and corrective maintenance along with watch station qualifications within the work center. Assumed duties as Divisional Training Petty Officer, verifying all divisional records and ensured all personnel were assigned to Personnel Qualification Standards. Mediated multiple barrack/berthing disputes arriving at an amicable solution favorable to all parties. Enhanced interpersonal skills by interacting with Military personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Utilized Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Internet, WordPerfect and typing. Volunteered in Community Relations projects during ships port visit to Hong Kong at the Society for the Protection of Children.
EDUCATION
Security Plus Comptia certified 2011
Leadership and Management course 2010
Basic Fibre Optics, Comptia Network plus and Promina Plus, U.S. Army 2009
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Multichannel Communication Equipment Operator (25Q), Fort Gordon, GA 2008
Chemical Operations Specialist Course (74D), Fort Leonard Wood, MO 2007
Associate of Science, Criminal Justice Central Florida College, Winter Park, Florida 2005 – 2007 GPA: 3.94
Liberal Studies Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas 2003 - 2004
HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Commendation Medal
National Defense Service medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
Navy Good Conduct Medal
Directors list of Honors from Central Florida College
Affiliated member of the United States Chemical Corps Regiment
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST