Don Riggins Email & Phone Number

Georgia, United States

As a Communication Requirements Developer, who coordinate the efforts for successful battlefield support, including doctrine, organization, training, leadership, personnel, facilities, policy integration, and the crucial task of leading the way for Networks and Services capabilities.Serves as the user representative for the operations and functions of the.

Throughout my accomplished 30-year military career, I held diverse senior roles, such as Senior Enlisted Advisor, Senior Communication Manager, and Senior Operations Communication Manager, among others. As a retired military veteran, I've received numerous accolades for my exceptional leadership and consistent delivery of outstanding results in various.

Fort Bliss

• I held the role of Senior Communication Systems Advisor for the 32D AAMDC, where I provided support to a force of 10,000 Soldiers spread across four Air Defense Artillery Brigades and two separate battalions located.
• Managed Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Information Management, Cyber Security, and Information Assurance for six subordinate organizations across six U.S. military installations.
• Conducted in-depth data analysis to cultivate data-driven decision-making skills, enabling the development of robust information security solutions. Ensured alignment with IT quality control and physical security.
• Oversaw leadership development training for 30 Soldiers, encompassing network operations and security, information assurance, and system administration policies and procedures.

FT Bliss

• Served as the Senior Communication Systems Advisor within the 1st Armored Division (AD) G6, overseeing communication operations for 1st AD HQ and four Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), three functional Brigades, and five.
• Led IT customer service operations to support network services for 30K customers, resulting in a significant reduction in unplanned downtime and achieving a commendable communications readiness rate of 95%.
• Created field operations policies and spearheaded the construction of IT Standard Operating Procedures while also developing the IA compliance program. These efforts culminated in the achievement of an passing rating.
• Fostered a collaborative environment that promoted teamwork, elevated employee productivity, and actively encouraged customer service feedback. This initiative successfully facilitated a significant cultural shift.

Centcom Jordan

• As the Senior Communication Systems Advisor at CENTCOM Forward-Jordan, I assumed a pivotal role in overseeing signal support operations for a diverse joint, combined, multinational, and inter-agency headquarters. My.
• System Administrative Leadership: Implemented system administrative policies and provided analytical training to subordinate organizations, devising innovative solutions for data management of tactical network.
• Organizational Enhancement: Cultivated an environment fostering organizational creativity, bolstered employee work ethic, and drove continuous process improvements in technical network operations. Prioritized.
• Information Assurance & Cybersecurity: Assumed responsibility for information assurance, cybersecurity, and systems administration for soldiers serving in Jordan.
• Personnel Management: Directed engagement and professional development for 150 personnel operating in a hazardous environment, emphasizing system administration and communication procedures.
• Collaborative Advisory Role: Collaborated with and provided guidance to the Jordanian Military on best practices for upgrading their communication infrastructure, contributing to improved operational efficiency.

• I served as the Senior Network Operations Advisor in the 1st Armored Division (1st AD) G6 Network Operation Section. In this role, I was responsible for overseeing communication support operations for the 1st AD HQ.
• Directed and supervised communication support operations for a vast contingent of soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss, serving as the Senior Enlisted Adviser for mission networks, mission command systems, and redundant.
• Spearheaded a transformation within the Network Operations section, redefining it into a dynamic and cohesive team. This initiative had a direct impact on enhancing the organization's communication capabilities.
• Orchestrated and oversaw the inaugural Fort Bliss Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, a complex endeavor involving the assessment of personnel. My leadership and oversight played a pivotal role in the installation.
• Demonstrated unwavering commitment to the leadership development, morale, welfare, and recreation of a team of 25 soldiers within the Network Operations section. This entailed fostering their professional growth and.

Ft Bliss

• Graduated from the prestigious United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) Class 63, following a curriculum closely aligned with the program taught at the Command and General Staff College.
• Received comprehensive education on the strategic role of Sergeant Major/Command Sergeant Major within key domains including Training and Doctrine, Command Leadership, Army Operations, Joint Intergovernmental.
• Acquired critical thinking skills honed to theorize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information relevant to Senior Enlisted Advisers, fostering the development of transformational leadership capabilities.
• Gained preparation as an organizational leader skilled in leveraging teams to achieve strategic objectives and successfully drive initiatives at both a small-scale and large-scale operational level.Grad

Bagram Afghanistan

• Senior Information System Advisor within a forward-deployed Communications Company supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, delivering vital communication support across Afghanistan.
• Expertly managed the operation and maintenance of two high-value Technical Control Facilities (TFC) valued at over $10 million. These facilities played a crucial role in providing secure, non-secure, and coalition.
• Functioned as the supervisor for the Network Operations Centers, overseeing the operations for personnel stationed in challenging and hazardous environments. During this tenure, I crafted Standard Operations Procedures.
• Led a pivotal initiative involving the design and installation of a robust fiber optic cable infrastructure, encompassing both Inside and Outside Plant, to cater to the communication needs of the personnel throughout.

Ft Meade Maryland

• Served as the Senior Satellite Communications Advisor for a dual Satellite Earth Terminal site, facilitating Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) support.
• Successfully planned and executed more than 100 real-world communication support missions, delivering secure and non-secure voice and data services to DOD and other governmental agencies. These critical contingency.
• Demonstrated leadership by supervising the preparation and execution of the Small Group Modified Table of Organization & Equipment (M&TOE) maintenance competition, leading the organization to win the Army Award for.
• Displayed effective management by supervising the preparation and execution of the Small Group (M&TOE) Supply competition, resulting in the organization receiving the Army Award for Supply Excellence in the Small Group.
• Instituted and oversaw comprehensive leadership development programs, Earth terminal maintenance protocols, equipment training initiatives, and stringent supply discipline for a team of 46 soldiers who provided.

Seoul, Korea

• Orchestrated, coordinated, and oversaw the installation, operation, and management of the Joint Super High-Frequency Tactical Networks to support United States Forces Korea. This included the critical responsibility of.
• Planned and executed more than five peninsula-wide communication support missions, delivering secure and non-secure voice and data services to United States Forces Korea and various governmental agencies. These.
• Undertook a significant role in the enhancement of the theater-wide satellite communications network. The improvements I introduced led to a remarkable 20% increase in communication bandwidth and network reliability..
• Maintained a flawless operational readiness rate of 100% for all communications equipment under my purview in the communication section. This high level of readiness enabled the systems engineers section to effectively.

Ft Meade Maryland

• Senior Satellite Terminal Manager, overseeing the daily operation and maintenance of the United States' most significant Strategic Standardized Tactical Entry Point Facility. Managed all circuits, trunks, and.
• Spearheaded the revision of the Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Certification program, which involved comprehensive training for soldiers on SATCOM operations, encompassing policies, procedures, and technical aspects..
• Planned and executed over 50 real-world communication support missions, delivering secure and non-secure voice and data services to the Department of Defense (DOD) and other governmental agencies. These vital.
• Established and managed a leadership development program, earth terminal maintenance protocols, new equipment training initiatives, and stringent supply discipline for a team of 40 soldiers dedicated to providing 24/7.

Ft Detrick Maryland

• Senior Satellite Terminal Manager and effectively supervised a team of 25 Soldiers responsible for the operation and maintenance of crucial Mobile Satellite Communication Terminals, MILSTAR Terminals, and two Spread.
• Orchestrated and successfully executed more than 60 real-world communication support missions, delivering secure and non-secure voice and data services to the DOD and other governmental agencies. These critical.
• Took charge of leadership development training for the 25 Soldiers under my supervision. This comprehensive training encompassed network operation and security, information assurance, and system administration policies.

Ft Detrick Maryland

• Senior Network Planner and Project Manager within the S3 section, providing support to a signal battalion comprising 435 team members. The battalion was responsible for delivering critical C4 systems to the Alternate.
• Cultivated an atmosphere of organizational creativity, a strong work ethic among employees, and continuous process improvements to effectively oversee technical network operations. Emphasized system integration as a.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Signal Plans and Information Technology (IT) Project Management, overseeing the concurrent completion of 10 IT projects collectively valued at over $10 million.
• Ensured precise accountability of all Bill of Materials (BOM) associated with the (IT) projects, which cumulatively exceeded $10 million in value.
• Prepared soldiers for leadership roles by imparting the skills required to leverage individual and collective task training in achieving strategic goals and successfully driving initiatives, whether on a large or small.

Master’S Of Arts, Leadership Studies, 3.87

Bachelor'S Degree, Professional Studies In Business And Management, 3.54

Associate’S Degree, Administrative And Management Studies, 3.50