Ray Tummel
2955 Oakland Ave

Kettering Ohio 45409
raytummel@gmail.com

Cell:  938-838-4623

Holds a Current Secret Security Clearance

Highlights of Experience

CFC S-6 Communications Officer Mentor, Camp Blackhorse, Kabul Afghanistan 02/12 to 12/13

Trained and Mentored the Consolidated Fielding Center S-6 Section of the Afghan National Army. Performed computer user training and software application training, instructs on how to write staff and coordinate a Command Signal Annex to an Operational Order, Instructed on how to identify and configure antennas to maximize operational range and minimize interference, serves as primary communications expert for the Combined Fielding Center (CFC) elements, ensured operations, maintenance and security of computer networks, provide instruction on knowledge regarding radio installations, ensures operations, maintenance, and security of computer networks, provide phone and desktop technical services, software testing, phone line and network maintenance, and information management, provide the Coalition and Afghan National Army Communications Officer on the operation planning process. Acts as the Information Management Officer for the CFC Coalition Staff of over 300 personnel and over 140 NIPR, 40 CXI and 8 SIPR Computer systems. Performed daily functions of computer, network and software management for the site and end users. Troubleshot software, hardware and peripheral equipment issues. Used Active Directory to manage computer logins, Account Status, User Rights and workstations. Documented, tracked, and monitored the problems to ensure a timely resolution. Identified, researched, resolved technical problems. Utilized Remedy software to log and manage trouble tickets. 

CTAG-A G-6 Radio Communications, G-6 Information Technology Help desk and Computer Literacy Course Adviser, DynCorp, Camp Alamo, Kabul, Afghanistan, 08/10-02/12

Advised and mentored the Afghan leadership of the Kabul Military Training Center G6 consisting of 26 personel in the areas of doctrine, organization, training, leadership development, personnel management, planning and current operations. Develop, request, and implement necessary changes to lesson plans, POIs, and the Tashkeil to keep the Kabul Military Training Center G6 ahead of all operational requirements, new equipment issues, and the current operating environment. Improve the ability of the staff to execute its daily operations by utilizing the principles of troop leading procedures. Continuously improve the effectiveness of training by utilizing a systematic approach to proposing updates to POIs. Developed administrative tools to assist in the accurate tracking and training of Afghan National Army Soldiers. Instructed and taught afghan Soldiers how to run a Computer Help Desk to support over 400 customers.

Shift Supervisor, Torres AES, Kirkuk, Iraq, 03/10-08/10

Supervises over 50 Force Protection Officers from Sierra Leone. Ensures assigned subordinates are fully versed in the duties and responsibilities of the positions to which assigned, and that they perform those duties in an efficient, effective, and professional manner. Assigns personnel to static, roving, and escort positions as required. Maintains up-to-date alert notification and weekly "Emergency On-Call" rosters. Inspects shift personnel prior to posting to ensure they are properly uniformed, groomed, and equipped. Disseminates information concerning changes to post orders, procedures, and other pertinent information to officers prior to posting. Responds to all emergencies and serious incidents. Prepares performance appraisals on designated personnel as required. Reviews requests for vacation and time off. Reviews and approves all documentation generated during tour of duty. Performs related duties as required.

Director - Readiness Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) / E-8 Master Sergeant MOS 25W, Charlie Company, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Springfield, OH, 10/09-03/10

Direct production control, administrative, training, payroll, maintenance, and logistical operations for a 59-member Signal organization tasked with establishing critical communications assets in support of worldwide combat operations. Perform personnel management functions to include evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors. Analyze organizational training needs and prepare and deliver professional development training for junior and senior leaders. Manage manpower strength & utilization, workforce development, and employee relations programs. Prepare policies and procedures to execute mission requirements utilizing operational risk assessment & management expertise. Network with headquarters elements in the development of strategic, operational, and logistical plans.

Special Projects Manager - NCO in Charge (NCOIC) / E-8 Master Sergeant MOS 25W, Base Support Battalion North, Department of Public Works, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, 12/08-10/09

As a Project Manager and the leading member of the Installation Support Projects Board, supported the Directorate and Deputy Directorate in the management and procurement of materiel for daily camp operations, including the storage, resourcing, and distribution of government property valued at over $5M. As a Contract Officer Representative, closely coordinated the development, oversight, control, and evaluation of contracts utilized to procure supplies and services. Evaluated and resolved issues with contractor performance. Performed additional duties as the Information Management Officer (IMO) for the Department of Public Works, installed peripheral printers and equipment, trained equipment operators and installed IAVA patches and software.

First Sergeant MOS 25W, Support Battalion North, Camp Buehring, Kuwait and Camp Stone Heart, Afghanistan, 01/08-12/08

Mentored over 100 enlisted personnel. Created workforce development, manpower utilization, and resource management plans. Directed high-risk operations and maintenance, logistics, training, administration, risk management, and safety programs. Coordinated multi-faceted operations and resolved operational issues. Authored and delivered status briefs to executive staff. Coached subordinate managers, instructors, and junior officers on the art of administration and leading effectively. Orchestrated the re-deployment of 40 soldiers from Kuwait to Afghanistan for a time-constrained, Department of the Army-directed signal mission supporting CSTC-A. Provided guidance for unusual situations that did not have clear precedence and utilized career experience to aggressively analyze and resolve operational problems in an austere and hostile environment. Championed all administrative and logistic support activities for deployed soldiers.

Expertly crafted four separate units into a cohesive, organized, and mission-oriented Signal team that was ready to redeploy to Afghanistan from Kuwait.

Personally mentored other First Sergeants, ensured all soldiers were adequately trained for deployment, supervised, planned all critical individual, team and collective training requirements.

Provided round-the-clock counseling to many soldiers experiencing personal and professional difficulties ensuring they were able to accomplish the mission assigned.

Retrained 40 camp life support soldiers to prepare for a communications mission in support of the Combined Security Transition Commands security and anti-terrorism objectives in Afghanistan.

Maintained an amazing 100% communications readiness rate during the entire deployment.

Operations NCO and Acting First Sergeant / E-7 Sergeant First Class MOS 25U, Charlie Company, 37th Special Troops Battalion, Springfield, OH, 07/06-01/08

In addition to personnel and operational management duties, fielded $25M worth of military communications equipment, including the preparation of New Equipment Training for commanders and end users and as part of the fielding plan for the State of Ohio. Planned,

resourced, supervised and executed the Brigade Joint Network Node (JNN) training and equipment validation exercises ensuring Soldiers were proficient at their skills and the unit was able to perform their duties. Performed duties as the unit IMO.

Increased unit readiness from 0% when the unit was newly formed to over 75% within a 12-month period.

Selected as the Brigade Readiness NCO of the Year for superior knowledge and administrative skills.

Operations NCO and Battalion S-6 Communications NCO / E-7 Sergeant First Class MOS 25U, Headquarters, Kettering OH, and Headquarters Company 2-107th Cavalry, Hamilton, OH, 12/01-07/06

Directed administrative, training, and logistical activities for 184 soldiers. Trained soldiers on the maintenance and operation of a wide variety of military communications equipment, including SINCGARS, XTS-3000, Harris radios, Blue Force Tracker, tactical antennae and computer systems, and communications security (COMSEC) equipment, manpack and vehicular mounted VHF and HF Radio Systems, Satellite phones, cellular phones, frequency management, Communications infrastructure and oversaw the Battalion and Brigade TOC Operations. Managed over $16M in equipment. Trained end users on assigned equipment. Performed duties as the unit IMO.

Hailed as being undeniably the most competent Signal NCO in the Brigade, resulting in selection as the Readiness NCO for a newly formed Signal Company.

Designated as Senior Trainer during the fielding of SINCGARS to the Brigade, supervised and directed the Brigade communications equipment fielding and vehicular equipment installations.

Performed duties as the Battalion S-6 NCOIC, COMSEC NCO and Systems Administrator for the Brigades NIPR and SIPR Computer Networks while on deployment to Kosovo; ensured the Brigade was able to communicate effectively throughout the theater of operations using SINGARS, Blue Force Tracker, EPLRS and retransmission stations.

Deployed a group in support of Hurricane Katrina relief operations within a 48-hour time period; delivered communications assets to five organizations spread throughout a 240 square kilometer operating area and maintained a 95% communications readiness rating.

Supply (Logistics) Sergeant and Company Communications NCO / E-6 Staff Sergeant MOS 25U, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 147th Armor, Cincinnati, OH, 11/00-12/01

As Supply (logistics) Sergeant with assigned unit strength of 194 soldiers; maintained a property book with a value of over $124M with over 250 line items. Analyzed and developed methods to improve the logistical support and tracking for assigned military communications equipment, signal and electronic systems. Supervised the maintenance and operation of communications equipment installed in 36 M1A2 Abram tanks and assigned wheeled vehicles to include retransmission equipment, tactical antennae, computer systems, and COMSEC equipment. Planned and executed a FM tactical radio networks to support the units mission. Maintained and ensured all communications equipment was fully mission capable for all tank gunnery ranges.

Personal standards of equipment accountability resulted in a Transfer of Command without incident.

Praised for having an uncanny ability to get professional results from inexperienced soldiers.

Organized, planned and executed the Battle Simulation Exercise for the unit resulting in the in the highest communications rating among all participating units.

Military Education and Training: Army Contracting Command Contracting Officer Representative Course, 2009 Information Assurance Certification Officer, 2009 Contracting Overview, 2008 Army Modular Information Assurance Staff Training, 2006 TACLANE and GEM IP Training, 2006 MILSTAR COMMO Planning SVS, 2007 General Dynamics Network Operations Joint Network Node New Equipment Training for Network Operations, 2006 Information Assurance Computer Network Defense I, II, III, 2004 SINCGARS Unit Trainer Course, 2003 Advanced NCO Course, 2003 - Honor Graduate Signal Support Systems Specialist (25U), 1996 Honor Graduate Tactical Telecommunications Center Operator (72E)