Brandon Russell

1818 Green Haven Dr.

Belton, TX 76513

C(314)853-5622

brandonrussell79@yahoo.com

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CLEARANCE LEVEL – SECRET

 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in electronics, administration, or related positions.

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ø      Maintained elevated sensor systems in support of surveillance and reconnaissance programs in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Ø      Maintained fully functioning hosts in a building connected to a WAN spanning all of eastern Afghanistan.

Ø      Maintained over 30 U.S. Army Military accounts and Microsoft Office 2003/2007 Outlook email accounts on both Classified and Unclassified DOD networks.

Ø      Maintained Tuskegee University Web site using Web content software.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Field Service Representative/Contractor (deployed)

STARA Technologies, Gilbert, AZ October 2012 – July 2013

·               Repaired, modified, installed, and performed routine maintenance on the (80 ft. tower) Persistent Ground Surveillance Target system (PGST) in conjunction with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) stateside and in Afghanistan.

·               Set up and programmed the PGST and its hardware components to include, the Ground Control Station, IR cameras, radars, electrical, fiber optic, and Ethernet cables.

·               Monitored Cisco and Moxa switches ensuring hardware and system components are communicating.

·               Interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, wiring diagrams, system schematics, and drawings.

·               Familiar with the IR 360 and SR Hawk radar systems capabilities and its components.

·               Used test equipment to perform systems test and checks to include digital multi-meters, fiber optic probes and other power tools.

·               Maintained the integration of the PGST with the Persistent Ground Surveillance System (PGSS).

·               Performed calibration on electronic hardware.

·               Experienced in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems.

·               Experience with electrical and electronics systems, mechanical systems, and computer networking.

·               Operated aerostat and able to read and understand telemetry data for the system.

·               Participated in launch and recovery of aerostat.

·               Routinely travel to remote areas and forward observing bases (FOBs) to maintain and troubleshoot surveillance systems.

·               Responsible for timely and accurate submission of daily, weekly, and monthly reports to senior management. 

·               Prepared and maintain document control system for all forms of documentation.  

·               Assured that all completed documents have been signed-off and distributed to appropriate personnel. 

·               Maintained accountability and track personnel through documentation.

·               Worked closely with other team members, second level support, and management.

·               Handled postal duties and other related administrative tasks.

·               Answered on and off-hours calls regarding technical questions or direct calls to proper channel.

·               Operated forklift and performed other logistical and warehouse duties.

 

 

Field Operator/Contractor (deployed)

EOIR Technologies, Forest Hill, MD November 2010 – February 2012

·               Trained on and operated designated (107 & 80ft. tower) Base Expeditionary Target Surveillance System (BETSS-C), Rapid Aerostat Integrated Defense (RAID), and Rapid Deployment Integrated Surveillance System (RDISS)/CCTVs to provide force protection for U.S. forces in Iraq.

·               Operated out of a Standard Ground Station using 3D map data and photographic imaging to gather intelligence and mission training through elevated sensor systems.

·               Installed electric, fiber optic, Ethernet cables, cameras, and other related hardware and software components.

·               Performed calibration on hardware components.
Performed preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on each system and its components.

·               Experienced in fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components.

·               Familiarity with the MSTAR (radar) system.

·               Performed PMCS on 5 and 10K generators.

 

System Administrator and Construction Engineer (deployed)

U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, TX August 2007 – August 2010

·               Performed vertical construction projects to include carpentry and masonry stateside and in Afghanistan.

·               Shaped and cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, and power saws.

·               Installed insulation in buildings and other structures.

·               Poured and finished concrete.

·               Dug ditches and trenches using picks and shovels.

·               Interpreted drawings, plans, and specifications

·               Responsible for safety and procedural compliance of construction projects.

·               Requisitioned and stored shipping materials, supplies, and maintained inventory.

·               Loaded and unloaded trucks of construction materials.

·               Performed preventative maintenance checks on equipment and machinery.

·               Operated forklifts and heavy-wheeled vehicles.           

·               Worked with senior management and other personnel.

·               Participated in job site clean-up.

·               Monitored entry and exit control points or operated out of a watch tower using RAID and RDISS, and other elevated sensor equipment in Afghanistan.

·               Monitored government switching systems on both Classified and Unclassified networks, and assisted the network administrators in troubleshooting end user issues.

·               Knowledge of industry standard T586A and T586B connections using RJ-45 connectors for CAT3/5/5e/6 network cabling.

·               Installed computer software on to government laptop and desktop systems to include Microsoft Office 2003/2007, Adobe, and various drivers/firmware for peripherals.

·               Executed and monitored logistics for warehouse activities to include shipping and tracking mission-essential equipment for platoons at various installations in Afghanistan.

·               Section lead for a team of 5.

 

Public Relations Specialist

Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL July 2006 – August 2007

·               Collected and prepared accurately and timely news information.

 

 

Construction Engineer (deployed)

Louisiana Army National Guard, Baton Rouge, LA February 2000 – November 2005

·               Reviewed detailed drawings and specifications for light frame, heavy timber, and pre-engineering building construction stateside and in Afghanistan.

·               Maintained and troubleshot electronics and communications equipment.

 

SKILLS/TRAINING

·               Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·               Maintaining and troubleshooting computer networks and electronics.

·               BETSS-C RAID/Elevated sensor certification.

 

EDUCATION

M.A. Communications, Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA 2004

B.A. Communications, Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA 2003