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San Antonio, Texas Area

o Collaborates with the engineering team to formulate and implement techniques and processes required to assess and report electronic system performance.o Works closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure collected data is repeatable and in accordance with specifications.o Performs testing and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical hardware used for space science research, spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics using a variety of test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and electronic loads.o Utilizes Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW) and Integrated Test and Operations System (ITOS) software to operate electronic ground support equipment in support of testing flight computer hardware and software.o Develops and oversees procedures for various stress and electromagnetic interference testing to verify hardware meets or exceeds the client’s parameters and expectations while providing a systematic outline of performance and vulnerabilities discovered throughout the testing process.o Responsible for the inventory and status of over 150 pieces of calibrated test equipment; ensuring various types of equipment is readily available for development and testing of flight hardware.o Conducts meetings with clients to confirm they understand all testing considerations allowing an open dialogue for questions, comments, and concerns of hardware development and testing.

San Antonio, Texas Area

o Managed 4 personnel in the preventive/corrective maintenance programs for both a 15-acre industrial production site and a 375,000 square foot production plant with a $1.85 million budget.o Submitted timely and accurate reports on facility work orders, equipment status, and budget.o Coordinated with vendors for repairs and remodeling of office areas, landscaping, HVAC, and production equipment to ensure no facility downtime.o Increased communication regarding equipment and facility status to strengthen client relationships resulting in both sites receiving a ‘green’ rating on the monthly business reviews.o Developed a daily production report for a 28-unit forklift fleet to allow better accountability of the operators and technician which reduced equipment downtime from 1 ½ weeks to 3 days.o Implemented weekly meetings with client and staff to verify work was in accordance with safety protocols, identify areas of improvement, and plan for upcoming events to minimize any impact on plant production.

Norfolk, Va

o Supervised, instructed and managed 24 interior communications technicians.o Supervised the coordination of preventive and corrective maintenance on interior communication systems across 6 work centers responsible for 184 pieces of alarms and warnings, announcing systems, PLC and audio/video equipment.o Developed interdepartmental coordination between Engineering, Air, Navigation and Combat Systems to effectively repair critical shipboard communication equipment.o Conducted weekly maintenance spot checks to verify safety and procedural compliance protocols were being met.o Developed long range plan for military and equipment training requirements while evaluating safety compliance as Combat Systems Training Team member.o Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and enforced workplace standards for all personnel.o Conducted weekly Quality Assurance inspections on shipboard spaces and divisional equipment.o Conducted career development boards to develop a plan for professional and personal growth of personnel.o Performed Lockout/Tagout technical documentation verification and complete weekly audits to ensure program were in accordance with shipboard and military guidelines.

San Antonio, Texas Area

o Analyzed candidate resume and application to verify program eligibility.o Screened candidates to verify they meet military service criteria.o Modified canvassing techniques to effectively utilize time and resources for desired programs.o Developed individualized canvassing and training plans for 36 personnel.o Tracked application process and schedule required interviews for officer candidates.o Liaised between military and civilian managers to identify eligible candidates.o Attended 8 job fairs at universities and colleges to promote Navy awareness, conduct questioning to determine eligibility and provide guidance for candidates.o Developed training plan and track completion for promotion eligible personnel.

Greater San Diego Area

o Implemented administrative maintenance plans, policies and procedures established by commander.o Managed the qualifications of 246 personnel in the accomplishment of 4,952 maintenance actions. o Developed long range plan for maintenance and material management (3M) training.o Maintained ships maintenance deficiency database for all radar, electronic equipment and weapons systems.o Oversaw training and equipment preparations for a Navy maintenance training team visit resulting in an above average completion rate of 95.4%.o Coordinated the preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic self-defense weapon systems.o Safely conducted the first-ever shipboard Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) upload and download handling evolutions.o Assisted 25 personnel in career transitions by ensuring program eligibility and proper paperwork submission by utilizing naval instructions.o Coordinated the preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic self-defense weapons systems.o Conducted safety inspections for 37 division spaces and developed a plan of identified discrepancies to successfully complete a Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) inspection.

Greater Denver Area

o Developed canvassing plan to seek most qualified applicants for military service.o Conducted interviews on personnel seeking admittance into military service.o Conducted prospecting cold-calls to determine eligible applicants.o Coordinated monthly training for 65 personnel in preparation for their military enlistment.o Performed quality assurance of applicant enlistment paperwork.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

o Coordinated the preventive and corrective maintenance of electronic self-defense weapon system.o Repaired and replaced electrical and electromechanical systems and equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, circuit card assemblies, motherboards, computer components, using blueprints, schematics and test equipment.o Conducted fault isolation and troubleshooting using maintenance assistance modules.

Great Lakes, Illinois