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Solon Ohio

Bird Technologies Technical Writer. Authoring Operations and Maintenance manuals for a wide variety of RF analyzers, RF sensors, wattmeters, signal boosters, RF recording equipment, and other RF network maintenance and management devices.

Lead technical writer for Large Earth Terminal Satellite Communications System Operation and Maintenance manual development.Led a nine member team of technical writers in the design and development of a browser based electronic technical manuals written in XML. Developed support manuals for installation, operation, and maintenance of Satellite Communications Earth Terminals.Designed a modular electronic manual capable of supporting multiple terminal versions. Maximized reuse of written materials eliminating the need for extensive updates for future installations. Ensured all materials were developed 100% compliant with specifications and statement of work. Researched technical data, analyzed assembly drawings, interpreted technical memos to develop user documentation.Supervised sustainment of modular electronic manual to support multiple terminal versions and new terminal installation and activation.

Managed internal and external cross-functional teams in development of national product safety standards for compressed natural gas and hydrogen vehicles and Fuel Cell Power Systems. Assigned, prioritized, coordinated and monitored completion internal and external assignments. Conducted virtual and in-person work group meetings and ensured publishing deadlines were met. Corporate liaison to the International Electrotechnical Commission committee on Fuel Cell Standards. U.S. Technical Advisory Group Administrator. Provided liaison actions between the US national committee and the international community.Primary project manager for development of personnel certification exams. Effectively managed exam development projects for national certification programs

Determines and authors career development course (CDC) contents. Researches subject matter, outlines training flow, develops, authors, and finalizes courseware that includes General Aircrew information, electronic principles, radar principles/systems, Computer principles/systems, Computer networking principles/systems, Radio communications principles/systems. Ensures annual compliance inspections are conducted on all processes and programs. Manages the squadron safety program. Conducts quarterly unit safety inspections. Reports mishaps involving unit personnel. Ensures personnel receive safety awareness training. Developed construction requirements for classroom upgrades. Managed construction schedules and ensured projects were completed in accordance with plans. Managed development of 9-volume distance learning course. Designed/Managed installation of multimedia classroom display systems. Honored as support employee of the year two years in a row.

Responsible for supervision, management, and training of 35 aircrew members supporting airborne operations on the E-3 (AWACS) aircraft. Set and enforced standards, policies, and procedures for all personnel. Directed day-to-day operations. Counseled employees in meeting military, aviation, and recurring training requirements. Ensured effective management of resources, including three aircrews on worldwide mobility status. Ensured employees met and maintained the requirements for world-wide mobility. Supervises orientation of newly assigned personnel. Trained personnel on incentive pay, aircrew position, aeronautical orders, AFTO form 781, AF Form 1522, training requirements. Conducted in-flight evaluations of assigned personnel, ensured individuals met or exceeded established standards. Developed continuation training program providing in-depth theory and system knowledge and keeping aircrew members up to date on E-3 sensor systems.

Managed standardization and evaluation program for all 552d Air Control Wing Airborne Radar Technicians. Supervised and conducted flight evaluations for all Airborne Radar Technicians. Supervised 15 in-flight evaluators. Authored written examinations for annual evaluations of 132 aircrew members. Coordinated with headquarters Air Combat Command and the AF materiel command in planning, developing and validating E-3 radar system in-flight maintenance evaluation concepts and procedures. Identified deficiencies in technical orders and flight publications and authored corrections. Performed trend analysis and recommends/implements corrective actions. Authored flight examiner guide used by 180 examiners in 12 different E-3 crew positions. Comprehensive/detailed guide decreased time required to accomplish evaluation forms and ensured accuracy.

Led 16 flight instructors in the simulator and flying phases of formal E-3 (AWACS) programmed flying training for airborne mission system specialist initial qualification training courses having an annual budget of $7,400,000. Trained personnel in basic aircrew operations, sensor operations, and troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. Managed student administration. Monitored student and instructor performance with a student flow of 125 students per year. Counseled, evaluated, recommended and implemented corrective actions for performance deficiencies. Performed in-flight instruction and maintained mission ready status for worldwide deployment. Subject matter expert for all courseware development. Coordinated all instructional system development (ISD) processes with Boeing contracted courseware developers. Coordinated development of computer based training modules integral to enhancing hands-on training.

Responsible for planning and conducting individual and group qualification, continuation, and additional training for E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) airborne radar technicians. Develops lesson plans and conducts training scenarios in classroom, simulator, and airborne environments. Supervised, analyzed, and modified student performance and behavior to ensure production of safe, efficient, and reliable aircrew members. Generated and maintained individual student training records and ensures student training is documented in the Air Force Operations systems management system. Ensured personnel maintain qualification for aircrew duties. Performed computer system diagnostics. Utilized test equipment such as multimeters and spectrum analyzers to enhance and troubleshoot radar and sensor system performance. Planned logistic support for aircraft deployments including maintenance support, transportation, security, and living quarters.

Bachelors Degree, Business, Marketing, Computer Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude GPA 3.95

Associates Degree, Avionics Systems Technology