DC/AC Electronics/PC Technology
Communication Systems I & II
Digital Electronics I & II
Electronic Devices I & II
Circuit Design I & II
Satellite link Budgeting
Data & Network Communications I & II
Assembly & Testing Logic Circuits
Advanced Circuit Analysis I & II
Digital Communications I & II
Cabling/Soldering
Electric Motors/Generators
Electronic Test Equipment
Assembled DC & AC circuits
Control Systems (PLC’s)
Microsoft Office Suite
Networking Concepts
C++ Programming

EDUCATION

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology (In View), 2016
Associates of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology, 2013
National Technical Honors Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RADIO SHACK, Knoxville, Tennessee Aug 2008 – Apr 2009
Assistant Store Manager

Accountable for the coordination of all business operations for this fast-paced retail electronics store including supervising, training and scheduling for seven employees. Established operational techniques of mobile devices, television and computers.

Key Accomplishments:
Executed closing operations including reconciling register monies and compiling the corresponding bank deposits.
Extensive knowledge of solid state devices such as diodes, resisters, capacitors, inductors, accelerators, over and above proficiency in troubleshooting computers, televisions and cellular devices.

KELSAN INC., Knoxville, Tennessee Jun 2006 – Mar 2008
Machine Service Technician

In-charge for troubleshooting, diagnostic, soldering and repair of commercial cleaning machines. Utilized a multi-sim, logic probes and multi-meters to troubleshoot and isolate the problem area.

Key Accomplishments:
Successfully maintained accountability and serviceability of shop and repair equipment valued at $1.0 million dollars.
Skillfully developed and constructed a functional tracking system that improved productivity and efficiency within the department; required to travel and diagnose electrical cleaning machines in shop and at customer locations.

U.S. ARMY, Knoxville, Tennessee Nov 2003 – Mar 2006
Unit Trainer/Assistor

Key Accomplishments:
Efficiently and effectively mentored and coached over 500 National Guard soldiers for soldier deployment readiness.
Knowledgably provided direct training and appraisal to over 4,000 National Guard soldiers including; tactics, combat, munitions, safety and operational.

U.S. ARMY, Schweinfurt, Germany Jul 2001 – Nov 2003
Operations Manager/Platoon Sergeant

Evaluated current levels of training; ran cabling for the communication systems and programmed remote access Dragon-eye platform. Expertly allocated limited resources, which allowed the squadron to maximize training opportunities.

Key Accomplishments:
Proficiently collected, evaluated, interpreted and disseminated combat information was directly responsible for $2.0 million dollars’ worth of computers and information systems.
Delivered training to twenty-nine employees as well as maintenance for six fleet vehicles and associated equipment valued at $12.6 million dollars.

U.S. ARMY, Ft. Stewart, Georgia Sep 1998 – Jul 2001
Administrative Manager/Squadron Master Gunner/Squad Leader

Responsible for all aspects of planning supervision and development of squadron gunnery training program. Supervised Small Arms Weapons Qualification program. Utilized TMDE test equipment to troubleshoot and isolate the electronics problem area.

Key Accomplishments:
Self-assuredly planned, forecasted and managed $6.8 million dollars’ worth of training ammunition.
Successfully executed very gunnery program in Kuwait despite challenging desert environment and language barriers.

U.S. ARMY, Camp Casey, Korea Sep 1997 – Sep 1998
Administrative Manager/Section Sergeant

Key Accomplishments:
Accountable for health, welfare and training needs of 8 employees including one Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army.
Proactively supervised maintenance and was accountable for over $250,000 of training equipment.
Section received two commendable ratings from Senior Executive on semi-annual service inspection.

U.S. ARMY, Ft. Stewart, Georgia Mar 1993 – Sep 1997
Instructor/Bradley Commander/Master Gunner

Key Accomplishments:
Supervised/upheld serviceability for equipment worth $2.0 million dollars including supervising seven employees.
Developed and organized excellence in Armor training program; trained 40 members of senior management on utilization of a newly issued weapon system.
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