OBJECTIVE: To continue personal and professional growth in a professional environment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFACTIONS:
I hold a Secret clearance from the Army and have held a Top Secret. 3 ½ years with Textron Systems working on 2 different ground control stations for the Army’s Gray Eagle/ERMP unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) program. Working with several computers with windows and Linux operating systems while maintaining Cisco routers and Juniper firewalls.  2 years working with L-3 communications, working with the satellite link for three different UAV’s and the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft data links based on the X, KA and KU communications bands. I have done a four month rotation working with their Satellite terminal in Iraq. 6 years working satellite communications for the Utah National Guard Unit 19th Special Forces Group, which included two 1 month tours to Korea. Six months in school for 25S (Satcom operator) at FT, Gordon, GA. I served over four years in the United States Army, as an Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division. I deployed to New Orleans to assist in the Katrina recovery efforts and a fifteen month deployment to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. I worked eight years in the construction industry with three years of production management experience.


ACHIEVEMENTS:

FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTITIVE, Textron Systems 2011 to 2015 - Assigned to Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah. I maintained the One system ground control station (OSGCS) and the Universal ground control station (UGCS) for the Gray Eagle/ERMP UAV, making sure all aspects of the maintenance and day to day operations run smoothly. I am familiar with Linux Red Hat and Cisco routers and switches and Juniper Firewalls. I maintained the fifteen computers and linked networks to provide all of the command and control aspects in the OSGCS. In the UGCS maintained its Virtual machine based operating system and Raid system with much of the command and control structure the same as the OSGCS. I oversaw several testing events for new equipment that have gone straight to the field for use by the soldiers.

SENIOR FIELD RERESENITIVE, L-3 communications 2009 – 2011 - Assigned to Palmdale, CA Air Force Plant 42. I worked with X and KU bands for U2 aircraft communications. Using line of site antennas, satellite links and fiber connections to maintain and test the communications link while being responsible for loading and maintaining the CZY-10 encryption device and the monthly Tape Crypto rollover. I have also worked with the ground control stations for the Predator and Reaper UAV'S at Cannon AFB, NM and Creech AFB, NV. I maintained their ATM network links between the Bases and forward operating locations around the world. I have used Voltmeters, spectrum analyzers, and Firebird 6000 test equipment to maintain and check connections for all Aircraft. I did a 4 month deployment to Iraq to maintain the Satellite data link for the Grey Eagle UAV where I was the only representative on shift.

SATELLITE OPERATOR, UTAH ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 2008 – 2014 – I served with the 19th Special Forces Group as a Satellite communications operator, and maintainer. I work mostly with the Special Operations deployable node which integrates a NIPR, SIPR and Top Secret networking stacks and respective phone systems. I have a working Knowledge of  Satellite signal flow, multiplexers, modems, up and down converters, high power amplifiers, the use of X, C, KA, and KU bands, KG-250 encryptions devices, SQL encryption loading device, Cisco routers and switches while Using Voltmeter, spectrum analyzer, and Fireberd 8000 test equipment to maintain and check connections. I currently held a TS/SCI clearance.
 

INFANTRYMAN, UNITED STATES ARMY 2003 – 2008 - Graduated from the Army Basic Infantry Course Fort Benning, GA – March 2004. Graduated from the Army Airborne school in Fort Benning, GA – March 2004.  From there I was assigned to and Served 4 years with 82nd Airborne Division before being honorably discharged. While there, I Supervised airborne operations for over 800 Paratroopers with over 4.3 million dollars of equipment. I was responsible for distribution and recovery of all the equipment issued.  I assisted in the training of cadets at West Point Military Academy in basic soldiering skills. I deployed to the city of New Orleans within 72 hours of notification to assist the displaced citizens following Hurricane Katrina. Duties included covering search and rescue, security, food, water and fuel distribution. Deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2006 to October 2007.  Held positions as a Rifleman, Truck Commander, Gunner and Driver for logistical resupply convoys and combat operations. Helped with reconstruction of the Iraqi Border Patrol, on the Iran border in the Diyala Province NE of Baghdad. Supported Local Township’s in the rebuilding of their local infrastructure and Police in the province.


PRODUCTION MANAGER 2000 – 2003 - Oversaw the production and installation of custom cabinets for 2 companies. Closet King in Sandy, Utah and Space Plus in Kirkland, WA. Both companies made roughly over 1 million in sales per year. I managed over fifteen salesmen, installers and shop workers. Integrated the metric system, from standard system of measurement to help cut costs, with a more efficient use of materials. Reorganized production lines to cut production time by 25% to help with the increase of sales. Introduced new products for salesmen, to help expand sales to more home owners.

EDUCATION:
• Satellite Communication Operator and Maintainer, 25S course, Ft. Gordon, GA
• Associate of Science, Crown College, Tacoma, WA, Criminal Justice
• High School Diploma, Mount Rainier High School, Des Moines, WA

AWARDS:
• Army Commendation Medal for Operation Iraqi Freedom–October 2007
• Iraqi Campaign Medal–October 2007
• Army Combat Infantryman’s Badge–November 2006
• Army Good Conduct Medal–November 2006
• Humanitarian Service Medal–October 2005
• Army Achievement Medal–October 2005
• Army Parachutists Badge–March 2004