Communications & Management

Highly dedicated professional with over 5+ years of experience managing and supporting communication functions. Hands-on leader with proven expertise training and motivating teams in implementing signal distribution, RF designs, quality control and safety regulations. Flexible and reliable leader entrusted with Secret Security Clearance:

UHF, VHF, HF

Secret Clearance

Quality Assurance & Controls

Works well under pressure

Team Building & Leadership

Communications Security (COMSEC)

IP networks / Data/ Voice /

Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Oracle,

Education and Credentials:

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Anticipated Graduation date May 201

Penn State University, Abington, Pennsylvania

Currently Attending 3.0 GPA 22 credits

Training & Certifications:
O.S.H.A 10 ComTran Climber/Rescuer Intelligence Community Information Security Awareness Course Combat Life Saver (20 hours) FBCB2 (EPLRS & BFT) USMC Personal Identifiable information DOD information assurance awareness

Recognition & Awards:
National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Medal

Work History:

Cellphone Tower Technician (April 2016 – Current)

Souderton, PA

Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done. Inspect & completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed. Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools. Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software. Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables. Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary. Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.

Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).

Experience with Anritsu Site Master, Andrew, PPC, tower mapping & antenna equipment

Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.

Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.

Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment such as gin poles.

Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.

Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.

Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.

Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.

Assemble or erect communications towers, using construction or rigging equipment.

Platoon Sgt. (Manager) (April 2015 – Mar 2016)

United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC

Managed a team of 64 individuals for 2nd Marine Regiment Communications platoon. Evaluated personal job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action. Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for office or staff. Interpret and communicate work procedures and policies to staff. Conducted classes to teach procedures to staff. Motivating developing and directing people as they work identifying the best people for the job.

Using logic and reasoning to identifying the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Determining how a system should work and how changes in condition operations and the environment will affect the outcome.

Coordinate recruitment or selection of project personnel.

GCSS-MC Maintenance Chief (Logistics) (June 2014 to March 2015)

United States Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, NC

Performed maintenance services for the 2nd Marine Regiment Communications platoon. Inducted broken and missing SL-3 items to 2nd echelon. Managing Marine Corps inventories of communication equipment and classified files worth over $19 million in stock. Inventory with 100% accountability. Conducted guidelines for misuse of equipment. Creating plans for proper maintenance shits.

Draw charts and graphics, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports.
Consult with other Maintenance Chief or other personnel to resolve problems in areas such as, equipment performance, output quality.

Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary

Field Radio Operator (October 2011 – June 2014)

United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC

Operated networks and signal Plans for 2nd Marine Regiment HQ CO and insuring all channels are secure and properly functioning. Creating RF designs for Omni directional antennas as well as doing preventive maintenance on all communications equipment. Keeping records of all Sl-3 items monthly for annually inspections. Created Voice and Data servers for military 2-way radios. Located tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software. Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.

.Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment such as SWAN-D-v2 1.8M terminal satellite, Tactical Elevated Antenna Mast System (TEAMS), AS-2259 NVIS Antenna and OE-254 Tactical Antenna.

Communication effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.

Worked with FBCB2, EPLRS,119A,F,G,B, 117G, PRC148 &153, MRC-142C, ENM

Observing, receiving and other wise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Create network diagrams for new and existing networks.

Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.

Working with GPS systems and Satellite equipment.