
Training - Antenna Construction and Propagation of Radio Wave 01/01/2007
Training - Data Transfer Device (AN/CYZ-10) Diploma RF Communications Division HARRIS AN/PRC-150 Radio 09/15/2006
Diploma RF Communications Division HARRIS AN/PRC-117F Radio 09/15/2006
Training - Field Radio Operator 05/22/2000
CERTIFICATIONS
Airstreams Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Program
Authorized Climber and Rescue Certificate
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Card
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Card
Electrical and Electrical Metering Safety Certificate
CompTIA A+ Ce
CompTIA Security+ Ce Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certification
Level 1 Crane Rigging Certificate
Signalperson Certificate
Capstan Hoist Certificate
CADWELD Certificate
CompTIA Network+ Ce
CAREER HISTORY & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Telecommunication Specialist (USAF Civilian)
Performed monitoring and evaluating of radio frequency.
Take charge of signal and direction finding measurements through state-of-the-art manual and microprocessor controlled equipment in both fixed and mobile modes.
Identified, located and recommended solutions to eliminate sources of RF interferences.
Apply broad knowledge of various range instrumentation, such as communications, radar, telemetry, and timing for air traffic control and airspace management. 11/2014 to 02/2015
Customer Support | System Administrator (USAF Civilian)
Troubleshot and diagnosed hardware, software and network failures.
Performed hardware support such as installation of component level upgrades.
Received, imaged, inventoried and deployed new and refreshed systems. 07/2013 to 11/2014
Technical Support Specialist (USAF Civilian)
Utilize knowledge of radar, telemetry, timing, communications, optics and other types of range instrumentation, air traffic control and airspace management in support of ground and flight test missions.
Determined requirements for flight equipment and technology testing, including the usage of existing facilities and specific routes to accomplish simple to complex test missions. 10/2012 to 07/2013
IT Help Desk (Contract Position) Norbeck Technologies
Provided desktop support for 5 unique facilities, assisting 15 end-users.
Performed computer updates, installed new software, network upgrades and maintenance, installed and maintained printers and smart boards, VPN setup. 06/2012 to 10/2012
United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base (USMC)
Responded to Help Desk requests via ticketing system and/or phone calls for first- and second-level resolution including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Blackberry Desktop Manager.
Coordinated user domain account management, remote network access, user separation requests, anti-virus and security patch deployment and follow-up.
Analyzed and administered security controls for information systems. 06/2009 to 11/2011
Field Radio Operator (USMC)
Provided direct support with the development and implementation of communications and radio plans.
Performed field expedient antenna installation and system power support plan design.
Oversaw the joint maintenance cycle for tactical radio equipment.
Carried out systematic installation and operation of tactical radio systems.
Leveraged expertise in troubleshooting on any faulty system while also ensuring preventive maintenance checks and services on was done on radio equipment.
Last Resume Update | July 27, 2015 |
Address | Fort Myers |
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Resume File | K.-Nance-1.docx 27.52 kB |
Spanish Speaking? | No |
Willing to Relocate? | Yes |
Education
Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Training
Accelerated training on various aspects of electrical, mechanical and technical skills required
to safely troubleshoot and service renewable energy and communication tower equipment with an emphasis on safety.