Training Maintenance
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Greenville, NC **834
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Derien L. Whaley
PROFILE
More than seven years’ experience in the telecommunications field advising and assisting with telecommunications operations. Utilize knowledge of equipment capabilities, system integration and networks of wire, radio, and data communications. Inspect communications units to determine overall readiness. Supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of communication, transmission, and data communication center facilities. Use knowledge of operations, budgeting and administration to establish procedures and help with the direction and supervision of communication functions. Excellent organization, planning and delegation skills. Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and secure networks. Spanish speaking at the novice level. Secret security clearance.
HIGHLIGHTS
Certificate of Commendation – 03/2007, Received for superior performance of duties. Supervised the operation and maintenance of all company communications assets including 24 VRC-88’s, 3 VRC-89’s, 2 VRC 90’s and 13 PRC-148’s.
Certificate of Commendation – 10/2004, Received for demonstration of communication skills beyond grade. Maintained accountability of $20 million of communications equipment. Ensured successful installation of essential VHF, HF and satellite communication nets during Security and Stability Operations Training.
RELEVANT CAREER EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps, 10/2003 – 10/2011
Telecommunications Chief, II MEF, Special Operations Training Group, Camp Lejeune, NC, 01/2008 – 10/2011
Advised Communications Officer regarding radio, wire and data communications including personnel requirements, equipment status, and use of systems. Estimated, planned and recommended use of communication assets. Maintained readiness by identifying training needs and correcting deficiencies. Supervised installation, maintenance and operation of all communication assets for exercises and deployments. Developed detailed plans for exercises and deployments. Assisted units in establishment of communications during training and exercises.
Provided assistance to computer system end users including troubleshooting, updating new software and patching non-intranet systems. Filed appropriate paperwork through Information Assurance and ensured safety and physical security are in place. Performed detailed first level maintenance and service checks on radios, printers, audio and visual equipment and computer assets. Ordered necessary components for all network assets, requisition frequency, and satellite channels. Reviewed and evaluated waivers for communication asset purchases and maintenance.
Accomplishments
Managed communications assets for numerous exercises.
Served as liaison for the Marine Expeditionary Units communications platoon to take full benefit of needed training and exercise support.
Maintained large network of NMCI (Navy Marine Corps Intranet) computers and printers.
Conducted regular inventories to account for all communications equipment.
Staffed and planned network requirements for exercise involving the entire 22D Marine Expeditionary Unit of 2,500+ personnel.
Served as SharePoint Information Management Officer (IMO) and Radio Procurement Officer.
Field Operator, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Camp Pendleton, CA, 04/2004 – 01/2008
Received and transmitted communications using radiotelegraph or radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. Monitored emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and responded by dispatching emergency equipment. Communicated with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions. Operated radio equipment to communicate with ships, aircraft, and other remote operations. Served two tours in Iraq 12/2004 to 06/2005 and 01/2006 to 08/2006.
Maintained logs of messages transmitted and received for various activities.
Broadcasted weather reports and warnings.
Conducted periodic equipment inspections and routine tests to ensure standards were met.
Turned controls or threw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice, and set transmitters.
Operated sound-recording equipment to record signals and preserve broadcasts.
Sent, received, and interpreted coded messages.
Repaired radio equipment, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Security Officer, Walden Security, Charlotte, NC, 12/2011 – 05/2012
Patrol assigned areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity, persons, or safety/fire hazards. Investigate and report hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to city police unit for correction or follow-up action. Respond to alarms and dispatched calls and take appropriate action. Determine if incident requires written report and submit to supervisor with proper documents. May assist law enforcement officers with crowd control and surveillance at large public events.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
DeVry University, Major: Business Administration, attended 2012
Craven Community College, New Bern, attended 2012
Radio Chief – 06/2010
Systems Planning, Engineering, and Evaluation Device (SPEED), MTT Training Course, 40 hours – 05/2010
Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy Sergeants – 06/2009
Certified Fiber Optic Technician CFOT – 04/2007
Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership – 10/2005
HF/UHF Field Radio Equipment – 10/2005
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program – Gray Belt – 05/2005, Tan Belt 11/2003
Field Radio Operator – 04/2004
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