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I work with the IT department at General Digital on internal tool development. In this role I actively use SQL Server/TSQL, Visual Basic.NET, Entity Framework, and other core Microsoft Business products.

Determine customers needs on a case by case basis and find products that suited their particular situation.

While stationed at Spangdahlem AB, Rheinland-Pfalz DE. I was certified and preformed duties associated with the position of a Patrolmen. This included maintaining good order in downtown locations off post in conjunction with local German Polizei, and providing response to any and all emergency situations on post. This positions duties included but were not limited to responses to domestic disturbances, shoplifting incidents, major and minor vehicle accidents, and breach of peace situations at local drinking establishments. I was also trained in special police tactics pursuant with modern police SWAT techniques: breaching, room clearing, tactical movements.

During my time in the UAE I was assigned to the Vehicle Search Area (VSA) at a undisclosed location where I was selected for promotion to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was placed in charge of the search pit. I was directly responsible for insuring that all searches were accomplished thoroughly and in compliance with established standards. While working I was directly responsible for protecting over $4.1 Billion in protection level 2 and 3 war fighting resources and over 1,900 personnel. I responded to two Military working dog detection alerts evacuating 68 personnel safely and providing command and control management, resulting in zero injuries or mishaps. My team was praised by the 380th commander during the annual JSIVA inspection as the "hardest target in the AOR".

During my 15 month tour at Incirlik AB, Turkey I was assigned to the position of Monitoring Facility Operator. After 140 hours of classroom study covering critical components, operation, and troubleshooting of the MPADS Protection Level 1 System, I was tested and upon successful completion certified as a MPADS Administrator. My official duties included controlling responding security forces to alarm activations, completing system checks, and assisting maintenance personnel in diagnosing system errors.

While stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT I was assigned to a response force for PL-1 materials and resources. As a response force member I learned to work with a team as well as how to direct a team of people in a high risk environment.

Worked as a Machinist apprentice on various R&D projects.

My primary duties included handling all shipping and receiving and power tuning lasers for burn in.