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Pasadena, Ca, Us

Pasadena, California, United States

Drives team in locating key suppliers, negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements and evaluating materials and products to meet the company’s specifications in the most cost-efficient deals without compromising quality. Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Ensure the smooth functioning of the companies supply chain and procurement processes. Authorizes training and ensures operations apply procurement best practices risk mitigation, and effective buying strategies. Leading team in the preparation of documentation, market research, monitoring supplier performance, and evaluating bids.

Pasadena, California, United States

Maintain high level of customer service through confirming customer identity, and destination as well as ensuring customer does not leave any items in the vehicle. Manages schedule to take the most advantage of peek time and surge pricing availability. Updates travel routes to improve upon AI recommended route based on knowledge of shifting experience with local environment. Also tracks and records all expenses, compiles and verifies bookkeeping, then creates and reviews all reporting quarterly and monthly.

Temple Hills, Maryland, United States

Providing customers with Project coordination oversite of electronic and cabling installations at local facilities or on location in remote regions. Monitor funds and expenditures to ensure projects do not run over budget as much as possible while meeting deadline requirements. Provide junior personnel with periodic training to advance their knowledge and capabilities for current and future projects. Order and inventory all materials and parts for installations as well as ensure all personnel understand material waste management procedures. Conducts all installations according to Shipwright prints, Engineering Drawings, makes appropriate annotations for corrections and updates to drawings throughout the installation process. Provide progress reports and after action reports on installation and participates in project ownership meetings.

Continuation Of Contract: Dahlgran, Va.

Continuation; Working contractually with the US Navy elements for the FireScout VTUAV program. Troubleshoot signal and data path of land and shipboard based system from the operators console throughout the network to the signal antenna and back for command and control of drone, communication bridge for fielded operational assets, and video downlink for situational awareness. The FireScout system is a leap forward in capability combining IT networks, Video, and Surveillance in support of all missions. Provide personnel with training, User access, database management, network route/switch maintainability, as well as on-demand Helpdesk support. I work directly with Ship Integration personnel to stay up to date on all future developments as well as provide input from testing and usage.

Dalhgren, Va

I work directly with the US Navy’s Ship Integration element for the FireScout VTUAV program. Troubleshoot signal and data path of land and shipboard based system from the operators console throughout the network to the signal antenna and back for command and control of drone, communication bridge for fielded operational assets, and video downlink for situational awareness. The FireScout system is a leap forward in capability combining IT networks, Video, and Surveillance in support of all missions. Provide personnel with training, User access, database management, network route/switch maintainability, as well as on-demand Helpdesk support. I work directly with Ship Integration personnel to stay up to date on all future developments as well as provide input from testing and usage.

Virginia Beach, Va

As a SPS-73 Alteration and Installation Team Coordinator I am responsible for annotating technical drawings for updates. Also, submitting correction requests to the SPS-73 Manager for submission of Line Action Requests to the Planning Yard. I conduct periodic reviews of financial and technical analysis during each installation and system modifications to maintain allotted installation and financial budget. I ensure AIT-teams documentation on personnel is accurate and up to date. Submit my visit requests through proper channels according to location. Conducted all RMMCO physical check-in and check-out for designated installations as well as construct and verify RMMCO books for inspection. Verify AIT’s RMMCO book for inspection as well as review all documentation needing to be turned in or updated after testing is complete. As the primary POC on site I update the ships force daily or weekly as desired with the progress of the installation or system modification. I make contact with other entities working in spaces to review amount of planning and coordination needed to complete job with the minimal amount of work stoppage as possible. Complete final walk through with AIT lead before releasing team at end of day and/or job.

Virginia Beach, Va

DutiesMy duties are to understand automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features; comparing and contrasting competitive models; inspecting automobiles. Develop buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggesting trade-ins; meeting prospects at community activities; greeting drop-ins; responding to inquiries; recommending sales campaigns and promotions. Qualify buyers by understanding the buyer's requirements and interests then matching requirements and interests to various models. I demonstrate the automobiles to the customer by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking test drives; explaining warranties and services. AccomplishmentsA+ (8570 IAT Level1) Jun2013; Studied to understand the dynamics of salesmanship and customer appreciation. Selling Automobiles.

Project Based Work Afghanistan

Working as a in theater Flight Engineer / Surveillance Operator and Site Lead for the 22M/22M+ Aerostat I operated the equipment and approved Personnel reporting status as well as Inventory Hand Receipts. I performed System Admin duties for the information network from the remote system in to the Tactical Operations Center. Provided Tier 2 support for sensors (MX-15 HD / MX-15 HDi) to ensure customer persistent ground surveillance capabilities in support of unit operations and local intelligence. Monitor weather activity to ensure safe Aerostat operations allowing maximum number of flight hours with the minimal amount of risk to aircraft. Serve as Launch & Recovery Director during launch and recovery operations for the Aerostat.

Alexandria, Virginia

Duties Facilitate the lateral transfer, integrity, & accountability of emerging system’s chosen to become permanent ‘Program of Record’ systems for DOD military units. Ensure that the designated property and logistical officers are trained to understand all components and future procurement for their respective duties as required. Provide leadership with logistical support in the field and weekly reports.AccomplishmentsAssigned SME duties to inspect all systems for accountability and viability prior to turnover and QA all completed installations for ‘After Action Reports’; Traveled to various locations across the country supporting the US Army’s modernization efforts for the current Abrams and Bradley platforms; Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Project Based Work Afghanistan

DutiesLed and coordinated Regional Centers North & East in all maintenance, sustainment, user training and repair efforts for commercial off the shelf (COTS) & government off the shelf (GOTS) ISR or like equipment/systems. Extensive travel around theater with periodic missions outside the Base Wire. Served in supervisory position for Junior Field Support Technicians, reporting to Project Manager. Tracked personnel movements to maintain personnel status reports weekly and equipment with customers to provide equipment status reports weekly. Provided customer with recommendation reports for system upgrades/expansions along with systems to be phased out of service.AccomplishmentsSurveyed site location at Baghram Air Base, Afghanistan to setup and manage northern contract; Coordinated with Southern area manager to establish operational and logistical framework to cover the entire country; Assigned duties and responsibilities to all Senior and Junior Technicians; Interfaced with local Government and Military personnel within the northern area of operation; Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Dahlgren, Virginia, United States

Filling the role of a multi-system technician across multiple vehicle platforms utilized by the DOD, both legacy and emerging platforms in all areas of operations across the globe. I provided standalone support in the field with reduced support to accomplish all goals set forth within the contract to the customer. This also included training when necessary as well as maintenance on all systems covered under contract. I maintained 24hr availability to the customer by living in close proximity or embedding with the unit/s to be supported.

Project Work Afghanistan

DutiesAssigned to the GBOSS program in support of Operation Enduring Freedom I maintained the Small Scale system network that composes the surveillance system and the supporting radio link used for WAN intelligence link. Provided Field Commanders down range in theater with on site and remote support as needed on a continuous basis. Also, provided site installation survey’s/complete installation when requested, and trained Military personnel to the system on a daily basis.AccomplishmentsGboss Network Admin; SME for Motorola LOS radio; SME for portable manned radar; Trained to be SME for Electronic – Unattended Ground Sensor network package; SME for Wide Area Multi-system Surveillance package; Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Project Based Work Iraq

DutiesAssigned to supervise shop and assist management with improving contract support capability in the region, I monitored work orders for compliance to contract deliverable standard prior to turning them over to Logistics and/or Site Lead. I assigned duties and functions as necessary to team leads under my supervision; these assignments included work in the Regional Service Center as well as traveling to remote locations in support of customers. I was also tasked with ensuring all personnel within the shop maintained training standards to meet company as well as government requirements.AccomplishmentsSME for Boomerang Ballistic Acoustic Detection & Vehicle Biometrics; Successfully turned a failing contract around taking it from 600 lost systems in theater of operations to over 40,000 systems theater wide in support of the US Army and the USMC; Lead my team to accomplishing an unprecedented 12,000 vehicle installation’s in two years; Re-organized electronic shop services to performing 15-20 legacy A/C motor controller repairs a week, up from 4 – 5 a month; SME for MTISA Logistical Tracking System use for all work orders as well as for ordering parts and materials, I also used this system to provide management with all required metric reports on a weekly and monthly basis; Transport & Customs Logistics; Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite. Completed ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 19011 Auditor Training Certification course.

Morgan City, La - Offshore Oil Project

DutiesOperated and maintained power, video and data distribution equipment, ground fault protection circuits, sub-sea cameras, amplifiers, coaxial cables, video monitors, serial and parallel ports, plus termination of multi-mode and single mode fibers and modems. Qualified to be transferred for work on and off deep sea rig by Crain, and Rope transfer.AccomplishmentsSME Electronic System Engineer for Submersible Remote Operated Vehicles; 57hrs flight time piloting vehicle; 159hrs flight time as flight engineer for vehicle; Performed as Launch and Recovery crane operator.

Continuation: Project Work Afghanistan

DutiesHired to supervise the Meteorological Navigation shop to maintain contract deliverable requirement of 95% uptime operational capability. Secondary functions included conducting annual flight inspections on Ground Navigation systems and monitor/record equipment performance trends. Reported directly to Site Manager on weekly basis; the condition of equipment, trends in analysis and personnel status.AccomplishmentsDirected junior technicians in the process to maintain contract deliverable 95% up time capability for airfield. SME for Instrument Landing System; SME for Tactical Navigation system at airfield; SME Network Monitoring Analyst for airfield; Effective use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Project Work Afghanistan

Maintained 24hour availability with response time under 2min. in support of contract deliverable requirements. Recorded data and operated test equipment in support of annual flight inspections and gathered data to document analysis trends in equipment. Documented all maintenance actions for proper time accounting and record keeping, maintained logs to show work history on all equipment, and assisted management in semi-annual review of all test equipment in need of calibration.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

The Triclosan Operator will be responsible for the operating parameters for the application of Triclosan and Ethyl Acetate onto a Tyvek patch processed on the Triclosan Application Machine (TAM) as per the process specifications. Ensure maximum efficiency from machine, ensuring maximum machine utilization and ensuring minimum departmental non-productive time. The Triclosan Operator will demonstrate mechanical/technical aptitude to provide mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic support for machines, including minor adjustments and troubleshooting. Select and set-up prescription molds, laser etching, and packaging as well as verify that machines are running within proper process parameters. Correct minor set-up problems, diagnose minor mechanical problems and make mechanical adjustments as necessary. Resolve problems associated with recurring jams and other mechanical problems. Order adequate supply of Triclosan solution as required with a minimum of 36 hours lead time to the Chemistry lab. Set-up pump for dose on each patch within required tolerance, verifying and documenting as per process specification. Extract and send samples for testing and shipping approved lots as required. Complete all line clearance requirements, disposal of patches, dried Triclosan and cleaning rags in appropriate waste containers. Ensure vision inspection camera and area are maintained in clean condition. Load rolls, data loggers and complete all required paperwork in transportation cases and label transportation case. Deliver required samples to QA for testing compliance on every lot. Maintained and calibrated all timing units, Hydraulic compensators, Pneumatic actuators, base chemical loads, and unit laser etching devices.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Operated and maintained the ships primary AEGIS 3D tactical air and surface search/engagement radar afloat and ashore. Performed all maintenance on the system to include; Water and Air cooling systems, High Voltage Power supply systems, Signal Processing, and Phased Arrays.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Maintains, and repairs fueling and lubricating oil systems. Operates equipment associated with the fueling and defueling of aircraft aboard ship and ashore; trains, directs, and supervises firefighting crews and fire rescue teams. As the Pump room Operator I supervised all aspects of the handling, distribution, and quality of fuel below decks and When Refueling Team Leader I directed and coordinated team efforts in refueling all types of aircraft upon the flight deck.

Certification, Information Technology

Net + Sec + MSCA CCNA

Certification, Information Technology, Pass

CompTIA Certification courses for A+ & Sec+. (Sec+ Recertification 31Aug2018)

Associates, Computer Science