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Sterling, Va

Spokane, Washington Area

Currently maintaining remote HF, VHF, and UHF weather radio systems; sophisticated Weather Surveillance Radar to track weather patterns; Radiosonde Replacement System to collect upper air weather observations; and Automated Surface Observing Systems, a joint effort of the National Weather Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense designed to support and improve weather forecast activities, aviation operations, and climatological research communities.

Alexandria, Va

*Supervise 30+ employees in a 24/7/365 operations center providing maritime information from recreational boaters to commercial vessels transiting thru U.S. territorial waters. Created Standard Operating Procedures, guidelines and references ensuring employees have proper tools to perform their duties. Oversaw three separate shift rotation monitoring SCADA network of DGPS Remote sites nationwide and US Territories, NAIS, Long Range Identification & Tracking and Navigation Information.* Participates in the annual Canadian Coast Guard meeting and continues to build international relations and open communications when US DGPS sites go down along the Canadian border to ensure continuous coverage. Collaborate with GPSOC, US Air Force and the FAA's NOCC on incoming GPS disruption reports. Review upcoming user notifications for Horizontal Dilution Of Precision quality and notify senior management of significant events. Worked with other CG entities before approving maintenance request for DGPS site shutdown.* Provides employee training and conduct qualification boards to ensure processes, policies and procedures are understood and strictly followed. Conduct regular employee performance evaluation and subsequent counseling to established a plan for growth/improvement. Mentored, coached and mediated conflict which resulted in a win-win-win situation. Kept up-to-date with HR policies so employees are fully aware and can take advantage of available programs, professional & personal growth opportunities, and resources.* Managed, planned, and coordinated each phase of the Operation Center Command & Control Video Display enabling better visibility on current status of all monitored systems. Drafted Memorandum of Agreement from other CG offices to acquire space and equipment for Continuity of Operations purpose, purchased needed equipment and conducted Continuity Of Ops training exercises. Inspects our daily powerpoint product for correct content & formatting before posting

Santa Rita, Guam

* As the Regional Manager, my team provided excellent Electronics & IT Support two include two patrol boats, command center, search & rescue station and remote offices located in Guam, Tinian, Japan and Singapore.* I managed a pier renovation project to provide telephone, tv and computer connectivity for each vessel docking area. At the same time also managing a three-building renovation for multiple offices including our own. Not only to provide telephone and computer connectivity relocation but also ensuring our workshop is built according to electronics installation standards. Using Putty to upload configuration files, and use ping, trace route, ipconfig in isolating faulty equipment. Configuring networks such as Cisco routers, switches, and terminating Cat5 network cables using RJ45 connectors to 568A or 568B standard. Some familiarity with Linux commands, RHEL 7 and Ubuntu.* Developed an annual training plan, scheduled & conducted monthly training such as new policies, COOP exercises and lessons learned from troubleshooting.* Successfully corrected inventories of spare parts, tools and IT equipment worth $133K+ and passed command inspection with an overall grade of 98% surpassing previous inspections.* List of maintained equipments: - Nautel MF/HF Radio Teletype Broadcasting system - Motorola VHF-FM Mobile and handheld radios - HF, UHF Communications System - SPS-73 Furuno Surface Search Radar - Shipboard Command & Control System - KVH Satellite Broadband System - Nortel Phone Switch

Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain

* Electronics Department Supervisor with the Patrol Forces South West Asia Bahrain supporting technical response for equipment failures aboard six patrol boats in the Arabian Gulf; managed electronics systems and installation valued at $250K and related port security. * Successfully completed six extensive dry dock periods with prior inexperienced team members and underprepared ET Shop Capabilities; installed full-scope electronic suites onboard Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Wrangell and CGC Aquidneck to surpass installation forecasts for dry dock launch. * Provided and completed Electronics System Readiness, Satellite Communication System, and Shipboard Command & Control System operational verification test in collaboration with contractors and cutter commands; trained teams to correct discrepancies and fine tune equipment. * Maintained $76K in spare parts and rapidly resolved Casualty Reports by researching and procuring replacement for Long Range Acoustical Device onboard cutters essential to their Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection readiness.* Won multiple awards including the Coast Guard Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement during Operations Department at Patrol Forces Southwest Asia (PATFORSWA), in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

Alameda, Ca

* USCGC MORGENTHAU ET Shop Supervisor on the US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) MORGENTHAU (WHEC-722), Alameda, CA with responsibility for maintaining HF, VHF, UHF Communications, Surface Search Radar Navigation, and Shipboard Command and Control System operations. * Coordinated and supervised certification of Tactical Air Navigation system in collaboration with the Naval Sea Systems Command, Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility.* Volunteered for multiple community service and education opportunities to further the mission of the United States Coast Guard in local areas. * Served as a Property Custodian, managing and accounting for more than $82K of reportable electronics equipment. * Assumed leadership of division during absence of supervisor; served as Combat Systems Training Team member and coordinator during Tailored Ship Training Availability (TSTA) exercise. * Led a Technical Assistant to repair the electronic counter measure system to meet drill goals for TSTA; achieving an overall grade score of 96%.* Coordinated and scheduled Electronics System Readiness (ESR) groom, Satellite Communications (SATCOM) System groom, Electronic Countermeasure System groom, and Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) System re-certification.* Organized and managed the Shipboard Command and Control System (SCCS) groom and on-site tech assistance. * Served as the Unit Housing Representative, charged with processing documentation for housing assignments for team members. * Coordinated and oversaw processes for replacements of 30ft HF antenna.* Expertly supervised Fleet Broadband Subsystem installation project. * Volunteered for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill catastrophe, June 2010.

Alameda, Ca

* MIFC Pac Intel Analyst, IT Support Supervisor at the CG Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Pacific, Alameda, CA with responsibility for locating vessels of interest, protecting Economic Exclusion Zones (EEZ), and providing Maritime Domain Awareness. * Won the Coast Guard Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement while monitoring the interactions of the Japanese whaling fleet with anti-whaling activist vessels, confrontations that quickly attracted national media coverage for interdiction of 3 vessels illegally fishing in US exclusive economic zones. * Effectively and efficiently installed upgraded equipment utilized to gather intelligence data. * Expertly researched and located hard to discover Japanese Whaling Fleet near the South Pole.

Pt. Reyes Station, Ca

• Awarded the COAST GUARD ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, reads as follows: Petty Officer DIZON is cited for superior performance of duty while serving at Communications Area Master Station Pacific (CAMSPAC) from June 2001 to July 2005. During this period, Petty Officer DIZON’s strong leadership, thorough troubleshooting skills, and innovative problem-solving technique significantly enhanced the unit's ability to provide reliable messaging, data and voice communication services to the fleet and maritime public. Petty Officer DIZON’s expertise and determination were invaluable during the expansion of a mission-critical telecommunication circuit that enabled the unit to act as a single record message gateway for the entire Coast Guard. His in-depth research and attention to detail also eliminated message delivery duplication and drastically improved the efficiency of the Coast Guard’s record messaging system as a whole. When the unit’s inter-site microwave link suffered a catastrophic failure, Petty Officer DIZON’s expertise was instrumental in the restoration of essential infrastructure. Working around the clock, he coordinated with contractors, transmitter site technicians, and operators to restore fourteen mission-critical satellite data circuits to the fleet while overseeing repairs and alignments at all three geographical sites. By sharing his technical knowledge and preparing a dozen junior technicians for duty, his contribution will have a lasting effect on CAMSPAC’s ability to provide reliable command, control, and distress communication services. Petty Officer DIZON’s diligence, perseverance, and devotion to duty are most heartily commended and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.* Completed the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Seminar.* Certified Fiber Optic Journeyman* Completed the Coast Guard Leadership and Management School* Lead Technician for the Portable Contingency Communications Trailer.

San Diego, Ca

* Have extensive training and knowledge in installation, integration and repair on the following electronic systems: Shipboard Optical systems, Radars, Electronic Charting and Display information Systems, Shipboard Automatic Identification System, Gyro systems, Differential Global Positioning Systems, VHF/UHF/HF Transceivers, Doppler Speed Logs, Automatic Direction finders and Depth Sounders, Shipboard Internal Communications Systems.* Awarded the CG UNIT COMMENDATION during Joint Inter-Agency Task Force Patrol for successfully providing tactical comms ensuring the seizure of 15K+ pounds of cocaine. The 2nd largest CG drug interdiction at the time and set a new standard for Mexican and US counter-drug cooperation.* Awarded the LETTER OF COMMENDATION for displaying a high degree of professionalism and technical knowledge in performing primary duties as an Electronics Technician as well as collateral duties; superb technical knowledge led to the successful installation of the newly designed Surface Search Radar System and effectively trained Officers and Radar Operators with its operations. Served as Senior Comms Sys. Technician, normally held by my supervisor and accomplished the following impressive results; completed over 95% of preventive maintenance and corrected all equipment casualties without oversight; dedication to work was clearly evident in the outstanding results of the Electronic System Readiness and Sat Comm inspections; highly instrumental in the successful installation of the Digital Voice Recorder Ship Alteration, discovering and providing a solution to a class wide wiring discrepancy; enabled the new system to function at full capacity and the installation to be completed ahead of schedule. As the Division Test Equipment Petty Officer and with minimal oversight, coordinated the essential calibration of over 200 pieces of gear for the Electronic Technicians, Electricians, and Fire Control Technicians divisions.