Donald W. Gallagher
Dahlonega, GA 30533
******@***.***
Profile
Knowledgeable and committed professional with over thirty years’ experience in electronics in a government setting, both as a technician and as a supervisor. Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to perform electronic maintenance in an efficient and effective manner, in a variety of environments. Possess strong decision-making skills and work well as a team member or independently.
Related Experience in Electronics
2/90-8/02 Department of Defense, Fort Rucker Army Base, Fort Rucker, AL
Electronics Mechanic for air traffic control activity
• Troubleshot, tested, repaired and inspected navigational aids and communication and control tower equipment at U.S. Army airfields
• Received printed circuit boards from all U.S. Army airfields, bench tested, repaired to the component level, and re-issued
10/83-12/89 Department of Defense, Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, SC
Electronics Mechanic
• Repaired, calibrated, and installed electronic equipment on U.S. Navy vessels in shipyard for overhaul, including communications, crypto, and rack-mounted equipment, as well as cables and connectors
• Overhauled all pre-installed equipment
• Ensured compliance with state and federal safety requirements
10/59-7/79 U.S. Navy
Radioman and Communications Technician
• Set up communications operating plans for task force operations
• Held secret clearance (BI) and interim top secret clearance
• Was responsible for squadron communications when designated as squadron commander’s flagship
• Supervised anywhere from 8 to 20 individuals at any given time at various Naval Communications Stations in the United States, shipboard, and abroad.
• Completed Radioman instructor training and taught Radioman B electronics theory, troubleshooting procedures, and electronic equipment maintenance procedures for two years from 1968 through 1969
Electronics Technical Skills
• Able to troubleshoot, test, and repair circuits using:
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum analyzers
Universal counter/timers
Frequency generators
Volt, ohm and amp meters
Watt meters
Standing-wave ratio meters
• Can teach/have taught AC/DC circuitry math
• Soldered PCB/SMTs
• Used linear devices such as filters, regulators, and amplifiers
• Installed network cables
• Familiar with Parrallex I/C programming and logic circuits
• Installed conduits
• Used hand tools, volt-ohm meter (VOA) and meggers
10/07-10/09 North Georgia College & State University, Department of Public Safety, Dahlonega, GA
Communications Officer
• Operated various electronic information systems, including a multi-line telephone console, two-way radio, computer aided dispatch system, and the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) terminal
• Handled difficult situations often faced by police communications officer, in a calm, efficient manner
• Dispatched police officers and first responders to calls for police service
• Monitored a campus-wide computerized fire and trouble alarm system, multiple security cameras, and an electronic access system, often simultaneously
• Initiated work orders and kept logs and daily reports of calls for service
• Answered and appropriately dealt with calls, concerns, or complaints by the public, faculty and staff, and students
Other Experience
8/79-10/83 Summerville Police Department, Summerville, SC
Police Officer
• Responded to calls for police service, including crimes in progress, delayed reports of criminal activity, and traffic accidents
• Initiated arrests, incident reports, traffic citations, and arrest documents
• Collected and preserved chain of custody of evidence
• Testified in court
Other Technical Skills
• Typing/keyboarding @ 45 WPM
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet
• Terminal operator for GCIC
• Proficient in computer-aided data management system (Report Exec)
Education
2008 North Georgia College & State University - Continuing Education Program, Dahlonega, GA
• Computer Skills
05-08/79 Columbia SC Police Academy, Columbia, SC
• Certification academy law enforcement officers
1974-1975 Key West Community College, Key West, FL
• In-service classes to update electronics skills
1960-1961 Naval Communications School, Bainbridge, MD
• Radioman A – 6 months
• Radioman B-9 months
Donald W. Gallagher
165 High Creek Drive
Dahlonega, GA 30533
******@***.***
Profile
Knowledgeable and committed professional with over thirty years’ experience in electronics in a government setting, both as a technician and as a supervisor. Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to perform electronic maintenance in an efficient and effective manner, in a variety of environments. Possess strong decision-making skills and work well as a team member or independently.
Related Experience in Electronics
2/90-8/02 Department of Defense, Fort Rucker Army Base, Fort Rucker, AL
Electronics Mechanic for air traffic control activity
• Troubleshot, tested, repaired and inspected navigational aids and communication and control tower equipment at U.S. Army airfields
• Received printed circuit boards from all U.S. Army airfields, bench tested, repaired to the component level, and re-issued
10/83-12/89 Department of Defense, Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, SC
Electronics Mechanic
• Repaired, calibrated, and installed electronic equipment on U.S. Navy vessels in shipyard for overhaul, including communications, crypto, and rack-mounted equipment, as well as cables and connectors
• Overhauled all pre-installed equipment
• Ensured compliance with state and federal safety requirements
10/59-7/79 U.S. Navy
Radioman and Communications Technician
• Set up communications operating plans for task force operations
• Held secret clearance (BI) and interim top secret clearance
• Was responsible for squadron communications when designated as squadron commander’s flagship
• Supervised anywhere from 8 to 20 individuals at any given time at various Naval Communications Stations in the United States, shipboard, and abroad.
• Completed Radioman instructor training and taught Radioman B electronics theory, troubleshooting procedures, and electronic equipment maintenance procedures for two years from 1968 through 1969
Electronics Technical Skills
• Able to troubleshoot, test, and repair circuits using:
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum analyzers
Universal counter/timers
Frequency generators
Volt, ohm and amp meters
Watt meters
Standing-wave ratio meters
• Can teach/have taught AC/DC circuitry math
• Soldered PCB/SMTs
• Used linear devices such as filters, regulators, and amplifiers
• Installed network cables
• Familiar with Parrallex I/C programming and logic circuits
• Installed conduits
• Used hand tools, volt-ohm meter (VOA) and meggers
10/07-10/09 North Georgia College & State University, Department of Public Safety, Dahlonega, GA
Communications Officer
• Operated various electronic information systems, including a multi-line telephone console, two-way radio, computer aided dispatch system, and the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) terminal
• Handled difficult situations often faced by police communications officer, in a calm, efficient manner
• Dispatched police officers and first responders to calls for police service
• Monitored a campus-wide computerized fire and trouble alarm system, multiple security cameras, and an electronic access system, often simultaneously
• Initiated work orders and kept logs and daily reports of calls for service
• Answered and appropriately dealt with calls, concerns, or complaints by the public, faculty and staff, and students
Other Experience
8/79-10/83 Summerville Police Department, Summerville, SC
Police Officer
• Responded to calls for police service, including crimes in progress, delayed reports of criminal activity, and traffic accidents
• Initiated arrests, incident reports, traffic citations, and arrest documents
• Collected and preserved chain of custody of evidence
• Testified in court
Other Technical Skills
• Typing/keyboarding @ 45 WPM
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet
• Terminal operator for GCIC
• Proficient in computer-aided data management system (Report Exec)
Education
2008 North Georgia College & State University - Continuing Education Program, Dahlonega, GA
• Computer Skills
05-08/79 Columbia SC Police Academy, Columbia, SC
• Certification academy law enforcement officers
1974-1975 Key West Community College, Key West, FL
• In-service classes to update electronics skills
1960-1961 Naval Communications School, Bainbridge, MD
• Radioman A – 6 months
• Radioman B-9 months
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