Completed 13 years of been an radio/IT personal in the army
Completed secuity + through CompTIA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tactical Communication
10.2023 - Current
Responsible for managing all tactical and non-tactical radios for J6 and Joint Forces Headquarters
This includes HF radios and the Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) net, Disaster incident response emergency communications Team (DIRECT), or Joint Incident Response Site Communications Capability (JISCC) equipment or any relevant system
Maintains emergency communications response equipment assigned to J6
Performs routine maintenance on commercial off the shelf (COTS) radios installed in Armories across the state for emergency communications
Finds national preventative maintenance bulletins and works with state level electronic maintenance shops to identify common maintenance issues and disseminates information
Maintains appropriate documentation in accordance with military regulations and publications regarding performed maintenance
Assists the DSCA Communications Planner with maintaining emergency communications cached equipment
Lead maintainer for National Guard owned communications base and COTS repeater systems
(3) Perform duties listed above satisfactory (5) Go beyond duties listed above by leading efforts to procure, introduce, or revamp equipment or capabilities that have a significant impact on the future operations
E.g., lead new LMR system procurement, develop a long-term radio management plan, develop SOPs that create/promote positive long-term change for instate and out of state units that visit IN NG training sites
Serves as a Communications Technician (CONT) under the Incident Commander’s Communication Leader (COML) during a Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) event to ensure the successful application of the COML’s communication plan as it applies to the assigned National Guard forces
May serve as a member of the Disaster Incident Emergency Response Team (DIRECT) or Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC)
Serves as a subject matter expert for radio crossbanding involving COTS radios
Ensures compliance with Department of Instruction (DODI4650.10) as well as compatibility with NORTHCOM and NGB programs
Coordinates with installation directorates and tenant organizations to ensure that radio dependent equipment (e.g., mass notification alert systems, handheld radios, and paging systems) being developed or procured for use on the installation are fully supportable and interoperable
(3) Perform duties listed above satisfactory (5) Go beyond duties listed above by achieving higher level Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) training certification levels than what the PD require, participate in2-3 DSCA events that produce documented artifacts that will lead to future growth
Supervisor: CW3 Corey Howard (317)519-9007
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Signal Support Systems Specialist (MOS:25U) SFC Duties
Army National Guard
05.2011 - Current
I completed basic training at Ft
Sill in October2011, and my advanced individual training at Ft
Gordon, GA in March2012
I completed all my basic and individual training requirements without any issues and am currently working on my E-6 (Staff Sergeant) promotion
I completed the ARMY's Basic Leader Course in April2017 and have all online “SSD’s” completed (1 and2)
I am licensed on the LMTV and HMMWV with different Trailers as well
Since joining, I strive to continue my education through the military to gain more knowledge for myself and to help others
I am around no matter what and was fortunate enough to attend and graduate from air assault school in May of2018
In the National Guard, I aspire myself to continue working through the ranks and continue my education so I can put in a WOC (warrant officer candidate) packet
KSA: I have been exposed to working with information security since2019 giving me over200 months+ of experience in these following areas:
Running a Service Desk in charge of majority of the Middle East region for9 months (40 weeks)
Working as a System Administrator for the Indiana Guard and in the Balkan region for the past3 years (100+ months)
Setting security parameters for different users based on the need and the full or limited access they required
Provided expert technical advice and guidance during a major IT equipment renewal project
Trained new users and new system administrators in a NATO environment ensuring proper security was maintain on3 different workstation classifications
Had to pull and provide monthly security logs on multiple different workstation to ensure no security violations occurred and report to our Theater Security Officer
Had to complete monthly server’s draws to make sure proper backups were made and kept for at least a year at a time
Once the draw occurred had to give updated reports on what server’s tapes got pulled and if any issues were made during this time
Completed the U.S Army Security +80 hour course
CompTIA Security+ Certified on March,31st2023
Supervisor: CW2 Zachary Stillions (317-201-8718)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Combined Support Maintenance Shop #1
07.2018 - 09.2023
Assist with spectrum management, frequency request, and other duties assigned as needed
(3) Perform duties listed above satisfactory (5) Complete training, gain system access to the following systems: Spectrum XXI, JIST, Motorola Support, Harris Support, become an alternate mobile device manager with all appropriate system access
KSA: I have been exposed to electronics and electronic components at CSMS #1 ever since July2018, and all through my time with my current unit, giving me just over18 months of experience in the following areas:
Basic electronics training and troubleshooting
Working with multi-meters, AC/DC currents, oscilloscopes, soldering, and proper electrical safety procedures
Testing and troubleshooting radios and properly repairing faulty parts
Testing and troubleshooting night vision google units and properly repairing faulty parts
Installing all required wiring for radio and computer communication units into ARMY trucks and other equipment
Other duties incurred are as follows:
Troubleshooting the electronic, electrical, modules, and interconnecting cables of a variety of combat and tactical, and communication equipment
This equipment has moderate or limited complexity to include multi-channel very high frequency (VHF) or ultra-high frequency (UHF) transmitters or receivers, power supplies, and multilayered printed circuit boards
Repairs or replaces chassis mounted components on Unit Under Test (UUT)
Performs Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) operations for fault isolation on electronic modules, circuit cards and assemblies, and serial items to component level
Replaces faulty components on UUT printed circuit boards and power distribution systems
Utilizes oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multi-meters, and other test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions
I perform field and limited sustainment maintenance to include installation, routine maintenance, repair, and overhaul of fixed and mobile operational communication and electronics systems, e.g., shelter mounted AM radio and teletype systems, shelter mounted single side band radio and teletype systems, shelter mounted radio relay and terminal systems, other moderately complex systems, peripheral equipment, and related test equipment, and Modification Table of Equipment (MTOE) authorized automation equipment
Repair, align, and adjust infrared night vision sights, optical sights, and traversing units
Removes and replaces defective electrical, electronic, and mechanical components
Conducts inspection, diagnoses nature and extent of equipment malfunction
Determines whether equipment may be economically repaired or declared unserviceable
Perform required maintenance to restore a serviceable condition with various types of tactical components, radio sets, and simulators
I use various types of test equipment to include systems test sets and stand alone test sets such as AN/MPM-125, frequency meters, standing wave indicators, oscillators, ohmmeters, voltmeters, resistance bridges, and signal generators to localize trouble by component unit, by circuit within a component, and by element of a circuit
I use special and common hand tools, power tools, and soldering guns, to make intricate repairs
Finally, as a member of an Electronics Technician, I complete random tasks as assigned
Supervisor: WO2 John Schuster (765)246-1460
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Cook/Maintenance
The Dive (Bar & Grill)
08.2017 - 01.2018
I responsible for prepping cooking all the food for the restaurant
Well on duty not only did I have to make sure the food was cooked probably but, in an efficient amount of time
I would be responsible for other cooks as well
Making sure they were staying proactive with their job and were probably handling the food and equipment
Also while I was employed here I would help with some of the building maintenance
Fixing doors tables mainly anything that needed to be squared away
Mainly working with three different types of machinery
I was trusted to be able to complete setups for all different types of jobs on the Horizontal Mill (HMC), Vertical Mill (VMC), and manual drill presses
After I would get the jobs aligned and setup to correspond with the programs written for the machines
I would then have to run the job to manufacture the different parts and thoroughly deburr and also make sure the part stay within the specs
Supervisor: LaAnn Richardson (812-201-6316)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Machine Operator
Machintek
09.2016 - 05.2017
Mainly working with three different types of machinery
I was trusted to be able to complete setups for all different types of jobs on the Horizontal Mill (HMC), Vertical Mill (VMC), and manual drill presses
After I would get the jobs aligned and setup to correspond with the programs written for the machines
I would then have to run the job to manufacture the different parts and thoroughly deburr and also make sure the part stay within the specs
During this job I took advantage of my time during the various different run cycles to learn how to program and run different types of machines
To continue my growth of knowledge in the machining word
Supervisor: Joseph Huffman (513-462-7859)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
MS Companies
04.2013 - 10.2014
Manufactured cores for different cooling systems for various vehicles
Also ran the oven to help paste the different cores to seal the product so they wouldn’t have any leaks on the product
This job really stressed on a good balance between quality and quantity
I took pride in my work and oversaw that we sent the best quality product as we possible could down the line
While working for them I volunteered to be a part of their safety team to help the shop stay as safe and accident free as possible
Supervisor: Matt (812-462-4011)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
CNC Machine Operator
Olive Machining
01.2002 - 05.2008
This job was an entry level job where I was trusted in running a manual saw to cut different types of tubing material
I would also have to check and make sure the tubing length was the correct size and make sure all sharp edges from the material were removed before moving down the line to the next machine
Also during my time frame here I started to learn how to run and operate a few other types of machines and learn how they operated and what we as a machinist would have to do to make sure the machine would run as smoothly as possible
Supervisor: Terry Olive (513)314-0723
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
IT Management
Purdue University Global
Chicago, IL
02.2025
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Thomas More College
Crestview Hills, Kentucky
01.2011
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
East Central High School
St. Leon, IN
06.2009
Skills
CompTIA Sec
Computer analysts skills
Spectrum management skills
Radio operator
Information technology
Certification
COMPTIA Security + (2023-Present)
Job Related Training
I graduated25U school in March of2012. After graduation, I’ve attended extensive training on the JCR, Harris radios and. While at CSMS I have completed all the requirements of Army Basic Training and graduated October28th,2011. In March14th,2012 I graduated AIT. Graduated BLC, April,2017. I completed Air Assault training May,2018.
Army Security plus training (40 hour course)
SIPR NIPR ACCESS PORT (SNAP Training)80 hour course completed in April of2022
I promoted to E-7 (Sergeant First Class) on October1st,2022, have my DLC3 completed, and have SLC completed. Looking to get accepted into the Warrant Office Candidate program for my next career move.
Timeline
Tactical Communication
10.2023 - Current
Combined Support Maintenance Shop #1
07.2018 - 09.2023
Cook/Maintenance
The Dive (Bar & Grill)
08.2017 - 01.2018
Machine Operator
Machintek
09.2016 - 05.2017
MS Companies
04.2013 - 10.2014
Signal Support Systems Specialist (MOS:25U) SFC Duties