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Maintenance Operations Ensure operability of 15 Mobile Network/Switching Systems consisting of Cisco servers, routers and switches Assist the Presidential Communication Command (PCC) in providing technical and user interface training to PCC personnel and their affiliates ensuring mission readiness Oversee PCC personnel in the maintenance of peripheral devices to include printers, faxes, scanners, IP senders and VoIP telephones Troubleshoot and repair rack mounted Video Monitors and Uninterruptable Power Supplies Provide weekly and monthly equipment tracking information along with current readiness status Maintain and create Cat-5, Cat-6 and 2/4 wire cables

Processed Presidential and Vice Presidential secure and non-secure communication needsCoordinated and processed White House Senior Staff foreign and domestic conferences (numbering several hundred)Managed a communications center in a Secure Compartmented Information Facility Established telecommunication and logistical support to include global satellite networksTrained and instructed personnel on topics including equipment and established protocolsImplemented and streamlined call procedures resulting in more efficient daily operationsMaintained accountability and functionality of equipment valued in excess of $12 million Ensured positive control of 76 pieces of Communications Security (COMSEC), key tapes, sensitive documents, AN/CYZ-10, KYK-13, KYK-15 and related foreign and domestic cryptographic keysOperated STU III, STU II and STE phones, ECC consoles, Multi-line phones, various radio interfaces, non-secure conferencing systems and

Directed 16 supporting teams creating a tactical Line of Sight radio network Interpreted operating instructions and system diagrams to maintain network connectivity Created and maintained tactical telephone databases and supporting documentation Expertise ensured subscribers ability to communicate flawlessly over an array of mediaAccountable for equipment valued in excess of $4 million Ensured positive control of 27 pieces of COMSEC, Trunk Encryption Devices (KG-94), Key Generator, AN/CYZ-10, KYK-13, KYK-15 Provided maintenance for the Switching Shelter (Node Center), support vehicles (HMMWV's and 5 ton), shelters and generatorsTrained new personnel professionally and technically to the uppermost standards

Personally responsible for two teams' personnel, equipment and COMSEC devices Professionalism on missions gained unit recognition from supported elementsKnowledge of equipment operations decreased downtime by 50%Demonstrated proficiency with Network Diagrams, Technical Manuals, wire run lists which provided shorter downtime and strengthened troubleshooting skills of the teamsBriefed foreign and U.S. military dignitaries while maintaining security integrity Performed maintenance on electronic switching assemblages and motor vehicles, HMMWV's, 10K and 5K generators and all related network equipment

Information Systems Technology Associate Of Applied Science

Due to be compelted at the end of 2010

Ccna Cisco Certified Network Associate

Ccna Voice Certified

Comptia Security+

Comptia A+ Certified

Comptia Network+ Certified