ARMEDA KELLEY

 

Armeda Kelley
2567 W 1025 N
Layton, UT 84041

Phone available if emailed……

sa_pilipina@yahoo.com

SUMMARY:

Profound success dealing with the public, self-reliant when placed in an isolated location or when working alone. Dedicated, quick learner in unfamiliar environments, able to adapt to each new conceptual tasking. Fitted and trained in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) survival, defense. Proficient in electrical/electronic component manufacturing to both the US DoD/Military and British Ministry of Defense standards. Able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams. Surveillance experience with multi-monitor/camera system in a child care facility. Experience cataloging, interrogating, maintaining an inventory of over 100,000 items with the Hill AFB Defense Commissary (DECA) operations computer systems, and paper documents maintained in file cabinets. Uncanny ability to adapt to local cultural standards and work harmoniously in foreign lands with local nationals. Three years living in the United Kingdom, three years living in Germany, and eleven years residency on the Korean peninsula. Full participation in each of the Air Force organizational/NEO evacuation exercises While employed in a Mission Essential status as a sensor operator I participated in the military exercises. Licensed to drive in the USA and South Korea. Authorized unescorted access to military bases.

Successful Background Investigation completed by Military Police prior to employment with the Osan AB Child Development Center (CDC).  Completed course in customer relations prior to employment with the Osan CDC. Completed an introduction to MS windows course at Osan AB, Korea. Completed Micro-soldering course held by the Keltec Corporation. Current in AS9100/ISO9001 – Nov 12 2012.  U.S. Government Food Handlers Certificate held while cooking at Spangdahlem Air Base, and in Salt Lake.

WORK HISTORY / EXPERIENCE:

Current: April 18^th 2013 - Present; L3 Communications layoffs of approximately 200 personnel from the CSW Salt Lake facility (due to loss of Defense contracts; e.g. sequestration) resulted in my termination.

10/2010 – April 18, 2013 Harness Fabricator, L3 Com
I am fully certified in manufacturing electrical cables to L3 Comm standards to include; Fiber Optic, JIT, IPC-620, IPC-610 certifications.  I worked on programs such as Rover 6, Predator, Helmet Sight, Twister, Vortex, Desert Owl, Hummingbird. I was matrixed into the label shop where I created labels for each cable leg by reading blueprints and manufacturing drawings.  My position was a part of the massive Northern Utah - L3 Comm layoff in April 2013.
 

09/2006 - 09/2007 Clerk, Dellew Corporation, Kunsan Air Base ROK
I worked as a clerk for the Dellew Corporation in the Military Personnel Flight. I was responsible for providing personnel records to authorized individuals. I maintained personal security for each individual by ensuring proper identification was rendered prior to handing over documents. I filed both electronic as well as paper versions of personnel records. I placed new records/awards in the personnel folders for all military personnel on base, as well as purging old irrelevant records from their files.
 

02/2006 - 08/2006 Receptionist, USAF Lodging office, Kunsan Air Base ROK
I performed the duties of a hotel receptionist in the Kunsan Air Base Lodging office. I checked people into and out of the facility as required. I accepted cash and credit card payments, rendering change as required. I monitored vacancies, ensured proper protocol was provided to dignitaries visiting the base when assigning rooms to temporary duty personnel.

10/2004 - 03/2005 Joint Portal Shield (JPS) Sensor Operator, AAI, Kunsan Air Base, Korea
AAI rehired me in the same position I held with the Camber Corp. when they took over the FY05 contract maintain the Joint Portal Shield (JPS) detection system. AAI enforced a stipulation that I obtain a security clearance at the SECRET level. The process for Defense Contractors to obtain a clearance has been lengthened considerably in recent years, and a clearance could not be obtained by the company set deadline. I was terminated from this company for that reason.

03/2004 - 09/2004 JPS Operator, Camber Corporation, Kunsan Air Base, Korea
My position entailed assisting the senior technician with daily operations of the JPS. I was the sole individual on a 12 hour, seven day on / seven day off shift (17:00 05:00). Duties typically involved performing surveillance of the Central Post Command (CPC) base wide warning system. I was required to perform sensor startup procedures in each of approximately 15 sensors located throughout Kunsan Air Base, as well as performing other tasks associated with NBC surveillance, sensor testing, assessment, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. When hardware upgrades to equipement took place I was required to maintain configuration control of the JPS booths by properly routing cables within each facility.  Drills, rivet guns, crimpers, swage installation tools were used as needed.  Proper selection of common hardware e.g. torx, Phillips, common head screws, grip- lengths were determined.   Daily shift operations was entered into several Microsoft excel spreadsheets and word documents. I coordinated with the base Security Police, Fire Department, and Aircraft Control Tower during each shift for access to controlled areas. I was the individual responsible for initial situation assessment/reporting, required to make a split second determination if an NBC attack had been launched in the Kunsan City region of the peninsula, or if a the JPS had malfunctioned or made a miscalculation and the CPC was receiving a false positive indication of NBC contamination.

08/2002 - 03/2003 Mechanical/Electronic Technician I, Raytheon Inc., Hill AFB, UT
Fabricated electrical harnesses, diagnosed problems with pre-built harnesses used on a multitude of USAF rotary and fixed wing aircraft Armament, Flight Control, Avionics, Communications, and Navigational systems. Applied corrective measures to return unserviceable assets to an operational condition. Experienced using single conductor, shielded, coax, twinax, and triax wiring. Trained on the use of the wire braiding machine for the F-16 aircraft MUX and flight control applications. Fitted for respirator to work in the printed circuit board etching facility. Security clearance provided by Raytheon, providing access to restricted work areas on Hill AFB.
 

 

 

08/2001 - 8/2002 Commissary Support Clerk, GS-0303-04, US Air Force, Hill AFB Commissary, UT. Responsible for completing necessary forms regarding product pricing, electronically inserting the UPC data into the pricing data base system. Requisitioned office supplies, received and delivered mail that was internally routed throughout the building, local region & HQ. Performed file maintenance used within the facility, purged records and inserted current files, both paper and electronic. I answered and directed telephone calls to the requested parties. Actively trained in accounting policies, practices & procedures used in DECA.

08/2000 - 06/2001 Cashier, GS-2091-03, DECA, Hill AFB Commissary, Hill AFB, UT.
Front register sales cashier. Constant leader regarding daily monetary transactions. Continually under allowable register and scan error rates. Facilitated managerial staff in the cash office on a moment’s notice. Dispersed cash to cashiers, compiled daily transaction reports, insured daily cash flow totals balanced. Entrusted as a courier for cash between the commissary and bank.

09/1996 - 02/1997 Cashier, GS-2091-03, DECA, Osan AB Commissary, Osan AB, Korea
Front register sales cashier. Accepted payment for merchandise, rendered change. Responsible for monitoring customer purchases to insure personal acquisition of ration controlled items did not exceed allowed limits. Recorded individual purchase amounts into the Korean regional tracking system designed to monitor black-market trends.

06/1996 - 09/1996 Receptionist, Osan AB Child Development Center, Osan AB, Korea
Receptionist for the entire facility, greeted customers answered the phone. Reconciled individual and unit organizational accounts. Performed video surveillance on five closed circuit cameras/monitors assuring proper handling techniques were implemented, also monitored the facility for intruders/unusual situations. Complied daily/weekly/monthly schedules, input data into the facility computer system. Responsible for explaining the variable factors affecting the price scheme, provided information detailing the services, costs, care limitation factors, etc.

12/95 - 06/96 Cashier, GS-2091-03, DECA, Osan AB Commissary, Osan AB, Korea
Identical duties as in the 09/1996 02/1997 time frame. Left this position as it was temporary.

02/1993 - 10/1993 Cashier/Sales Clerk, GS-2091-3, Bitburg Commissary, Bitburg AB, Germany
Performed the duties of a checkout cashier, operating a cash register, checking purchases, accepting payment in dollars and checks. Stocked shelves, inspected produce for deterioration, and disposed of spoiled goods.

09/1991 - 05/1992 Electronic Product Manufacturer, Cogent Technology, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK
I worked in a manufacturing plant, produced small electronic thermometers and various other electronic items for hospital use. Using ESD procedures, I installed an array of components on printed circuit boards e.g. relays, LEDs, resistors, capacitors. Processed boards to the automatic solderer, followed up on any discrepancies that occurred during automation.

 

03/1990 - 05/1991 Electronic Product Manufacturer, Rockford Marks, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK
Manufactured cables used in British Military Aircraft. Tasks included cutting wires, labeling wires, installing splices, terminations, receptacles, shielding. Verified prototype cables, schematics, blueprints, recommended changes when deemed necessary. Performed continuity checks using multi-meters and locally manufactured test equipment. Modified and repaired existing cables. Trained newly assigned personnel how to label, and pack products. Assisted with Quality Assurance inspections/evaluations. All work was done in accordance with British Ministry of Defense Standards.

12/1989 - 03/1990 Assembler/WG-07 Equivalent, Celestion Intl., Ipswich, Suffolk, UK
Soldered wires, termination's for loudspeaker components. Very monotonous conditions.

05/1988 - 07/1989 Electronics Manufacturer, Vitro Services Corp, 557 Mary Ester Cut-Off, FWB, FL.
Manufactured wire bundles, installed soldered and wireless connectors, capacitors, relays, diodes, terminal boards, LEDs, rheostats, circuit breakers, wire wrap terminals, crimped & soldered wire splices in electronic modules. Performed continuity checks, repaired printed circuit boards rejected by Quality Assurance per written discrepancies. I assembled the chassis by aligning panels, installing fasteners through the mating holes.  I located the proper position for switches on panel fronts and created the access holes using hole punches or drills.  I procured parts through use of illustrated parts breakdowns. All items were made in accordance with US DoD & Military Specifications employing ESD procedures. Finished products were used in radar sites and satellites in both military and civilian equipment.

07/1987 - 04/1988 Assembler/WG-08 Equivalent, Precision Control Design, Industrial Park, FWB, FL.
I built printed circuit boards used in Brunswick Intl. bowling consoles. Circuit board manufacture included installing diodes, switches, relays, capacitors on the printed circuit boards and installing the boards into prefabricated chassis using blueprints.

11/1986 - 06/1987 Electronics Production Worker, Keltec, Hill Ave., Industrial Park, FWB, FL.
Initial entry level position in the electronics/electrical fields. Attended commercial soldering school to learn the trade. After completion of the courses I built transformers, installed leads, documented all work accomplished on a daily basis. Processed finished work through to Quality Assurance, followed up with required repairs on equipment. Proofed procurement orders for accuracy, labeled equipment with condition tags. Background investigation/security investigation completed prior to employment.
 

02/1980 - 02/1981 Assistant Manager, Dallas, TX
Hired as a cashier, demonstrated such a desire to excel, and ability to deal with the public I was promoted to Assistant Manager ahead of my contemporaries within two months. I performed inventories, placed orders with suppliers of merchandise following the guidelines set up by each company. Problems encountered pertaining to reconciliation of vendor accounts, credit and charge accounts were also detailed to my area of responsibility. I insured the store was stocked with office supplies for company use, as well as personal hygiene items for public use. Each day I couried cash bags, set work schedules, and was on call.

 

 

01/1979 - 12/1979 Data Transcriber GS-3, Internal Revenue Service, Ogden, UT.

As a data transcriber for the IRS I kept track of all my monthly inputs, informed supervisor of problems that occurred with lack of data, machine breakdowns having an impact on production.

EDUCATION:
General Office (Refresher), Utah Technical, Salt Lake City, UT, 1986
General Office, Saddleback College, El Torro, CA, 1982
GED, Horace Mann High, Salt Lake City UT, 1976

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows
Applications: Word, Excel, WWW, E-mail

FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Tagolog, Illonggo, fluent in reading, writing, speaking, translation.

REFERENCES:

1)      Maria Parales; maria.parales@L-3com.com Phone avail (Professional)

2)      Delbert Hansen; dlhansen_96264@yahoo.com Phone avail (Personal)

3)      Marty Harkness; martyharkness@yahoo.com Phone avail (Personal)