Airstreams Renewable Energy & Communication Tower Technician Program Certificate
Authorized Climber and Rescue Certificate
Level 1 Crane Rigging Certificate
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Card
Signal person Certificate
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Card
Capstan Hoist Certificate
Electrical & Electrical Metering Safety Certificate
CADWELD Certificate
Fasteners, Torque, and Tension Certificate

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Telecommunications/satellite, transmission, radio and microwave communications operation and maintenance
Security Clearance
CompTIA Security +, CompTIA Network + (13 and 80 hours instruction respectively)
Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Programs

EDUCATION
MS, Mass Communications, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2008-09
BA, Mass Communications, Shenandoah University, 2004-08

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US ARMY
April 2014 – Present Fort Bliss, TX
Communications Team Leader
Installed, operated and managed communications equipment to connect resources on a global platform
Supervised a communications team of three personnel and provided mentorship to a section of up to 15 personnel
Implemented and managed an equipment maintenance system for my work section to ensure parts for more than 200 pieces of equipment are ordered
Provided training on successful trenching practices for Ethernet and fiber cabling to prevent damage to 15 personnel
Educated team members on full maintenance procedures of fiber optic cleaning, storage and damage prevention

US ARMY
June 2013 – March 2014 Camp Humphreys, South Korea, A.F. Pacific
Communications Team Chief
Supervised small network operations in support of 30 to 50 customers
Led installation, operation and maintenance of network/satellite communications equipment in excess of $3,000,000
Provided individual roles to team members, ranging from five to 20 personnel
Implemented best safety practices, such as proper grounding techniques and response to weather conditions, to team members prior to starting operations

US ARMY
August 2011 – May 2013 Fort Bliss, TX
Communications Senior Operator
Provided stable communications in support of an organization of more than 500 personnel
Initiated plans for safe installation of heavy communications equipment, including proper wear of personal protective equipment and demonstration of proper antenna construction
Completed 40 hours of training for classified secret communication terminals
Managed and conducted maintenance on equipment in excess of $3,000,000

US ARMY
January 2010 – July 2011 Camp Stanley, South Korea, A.F. Pacific
Communications Operator
Operated and managed microwave communications and provided telecommunication services in support of various combined military operations
Trained ten soldiers on the operation and maintenance of microwave communications
Educated team members on safe installation of microwave systems by providing immediate corrections in the construction and operation phases
Implemented the use of wiring diagrams/signal flow charts to immediately isolate equipment faults during periods of troubleshooting

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