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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Manage Communications Interface Control Document (ICD) program across five diverse weapon systems.• Coordinate/conduct site audits for 10 worldwide locations; redline illustrations and text to provide accurate info.• Maintain 16 Communications ICDs; update as required or on bi-annual basis to ensure contract compliance.• Perform circuit and equipment research to provide technical documentation for future system upgrades.

Ramstein Ab, Germany

• Led 265 military and civilian members assigned to the largest communications flight in the Air Force. Directed the Operations and Maintenance of both the classified and unclassified voice and data networks supporting 5 bases. Managed 5 telephone switches valued at $14.8 Million, United States Air Forces in Europe’s (USAFE) largest cable plant (585K miles), and the Air Forces largest base network ($54 Million). Directed the maintenance of the Trunked Land Mobile Radio System for 5 Air Force and 9 Army bases, and led the maintenance actions for RADAR, Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS), and meteorological and navigational (METNAV) systems ensuring over 20,000 sorties a year. • Managed $435,000 budget as Cost Center Manager for 18 work centers – kept largest Air Force Operations flight on task and within budget during difficult budget constraints.

Ramstein Ab, Germany

• Team Leader: Consistently drove teams to success. Squadron earned Best Large Communications Squadron in USAFE in 2009 and 2006, Voice Network team brought home 2009 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Europe Large Multifunction Switch of the Year Award. Countless squadron, group, wing, MAJCOM and Air Force level awards for personnel in my care.• Inspection Success: As a Section or Flight Chief, piloted teams to multiple inspection successes. 2007 and 2009 Air Traffic System Evaluation Program inspections both earned top ratings. 2009 Unit Compliance Inspection and 2010 Operational Readiness Inspection – unit earned “Excellent”• 2009 USAFE C&I 2E SNCO of the Year: Recognized by United States Air Forces in Europe as the top Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the Communications Electronics career field.

Ramstein Ab, Germany

Led 121 military, 20 US and Local National civilians and 7 contractors across 6 diverse Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). Managed the Operations and Maintenance of USAFE’s $14.8 Million phone network for 6 bases providing voice services to 55,000 personnel in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Controlled the Air Force’s largest base network providing C4I to HQ USAFE, 2 Numbered Air Forces and 3 wings enabling 21,000 users with a 99.99% uptime rate. Oversaw the maintenance of a $10 Million/600 square mile cable plant covering 6 bases which supported a $500 Million Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Global Information Grid (GIG) facility with 762 circuits and 80 trunks. Provided strategic/C2 communications to the President of the United States (POTUS), National Command Authorities (NCA), United States European Command (USEUCOM), United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) warfighters.• Directed 10,000 strand fiber optic survey for 20 network hubs supporting 360 facilities which provide service to over 22,000 users – efforts enable Assured Services Local Area Network capabilities and reclaimed 500 strands for future use.• Guided $3.8 Million infrastructure upgrade driving a comprehensive technical solution and costing ensuring the network was poised for advanced C3 system implementations.• Directed 3 site, 66 phone line install providing President of the United States (POTUS) support and 200 phones, 10 secure voice lines, and 38 alert circuits for National Airborne Operations Center support - enabled 5 successful POTUS visits to European theater.

Ramstein Ab, Germany

Directed the maintenance actions of 50 military and civilian (US and Local National) technicians from 4 AFSCs across 3 work centers on 5,000 communications-electronics items. Responsible for all RADAR, Air Traffic Control radio, meteorological and navigational aid, and instrument landing systems (ILS) enabling 86th Airlift Wing effective C2 of the DoD's Gateway to Europe and ensured flight safety for airfield operations. Enhanced anti-terrorism and force protection posture via land mobile radio (LMR), giant voice (GV) & intrusion detection systems (IDS) installations and maintenance. • Deftly ran Operations Support Unit’s $330,000 Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower reverberation project, coordinating with 6 agencies to modernize a 54-year-old facility. Guided a seamless mission transfer to the alternate ATC tower supporting 3,800 sorties and enabled the first ever Category IIIb Instrument Landing System mobile tower operations. • Facilitated the removal of obsolete radar equipment eliminating the maintenance operations and purchasing of parts for a 30 year old piece of equipment – recouped $100,000 per year

Kunsan Ab, Republic Of Korea

• Led 81 Military and Civilian personnel in the unit’s largest and most diverse flight. Directed operations spanning 12 work centers and 10 facilities, managed 31 vehicles and more than $100 Million in communications equipment. Provided exceptional communications support to the 8th Fighter Wing, a Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-5 fighter group and two U.S. Army Patriot batteries. Ensured successful maintenance of resident ATCALS, ground radios, meteorological and navigational systems, munitions security systems, base cable television and telephone networks, personal wireless communications systems and related wire infrastructure. Managed $760,000 annual budget.• Directed $150,000 project to install 2 servers and 4 terminals for emergency calls - enabled caller location identification. Also brokered $2.7 Million in funding for a Land Mobile Radio purchase doubling the secure Command and Control capability for first responders and a $1.5 Million tactical radio upgrade providing base defenders with battlefield communications equipment for the first time in 2 years. Projects boosted safety and increased security for 4,300 persons in a remote location.• Delivered first ever Kunsan AB text-messaging capabilities at no cost – enabled notification to critical wing leaders and agencies 200% faster than previous methods; also provided the base’s first voicemail installation freeing up medical practitioners and technicians to care for patients more effectively. • Managed 2,000 maintenance actions for 420 airfield and communications systems keeping a 99% uptime rate in spite the fact most systems were over 30 years old; also supported a $9.5 Million voice network with a 99.99% call completions rate for over 3.5 Million calls – kept the base connected and mission capable.• Secured $100,000 from the United States Navy (USN) for parts and equipment to maintain an aging radar system – efforts were critical to enabling 3,000 sorties for USN and ROKAF operations.

Kunsan Ab, Republic Of Korea

• Ranked above peers: Strong leader rated # 1 of 11 Senior Noncommissioned officers in squadron, easily filled in as Chief of Maintenance (Captain’s position) for 2 months.• People first leader: True leader who always put the people first, mentoring 8 squadron, 6 group, 3 wing, 2 Pacific Air Force and 1 United States Air Force level award winners.

Peterson Afb, Co

• Active leader directing command, control, communications, computer and information systems project management activities supporting NORAD, USNORTHCOM, USSTRATSOM and 11 AFSPC locations. Closely maintained lines of communication and coordinated extensively with HQ AFSPC, wing and base organizations to effectively satisfy customer requirements for non-secure and secure communications systems. Managed work efforts by contractors to ensure the best possible product was delivered. Advised communications program managers as HQ AFSPC’s outside cable plant subject matter expert. Skillfully reviewed cable plant designs and specifications and examined implementations to ensure compliance with AF and MAJCOM standards. Expertly developed maintenance and inspection procedures and conducted staff assistance visits with base personnel to ensure AFSPC investments in cable plant systems were properly maintained. Directly provided project management for over $50M in projects.• Deployed to US Central Command (USCENTCOM) for Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM; quickly adapted to new duties as a Network Analyst. Provided database support correcting data anomalies, troubleshot network outages and installed software to regain access – changed process to avoid future outages. Optimized network procedures and reduced traffic by 30% - eliminated need for additional long haul circuit. Helped solve data routing problems plaguing USCENTCOM Deployable HQ – ensuring critical data delivery.• Completed no notice travel to conduct emergency fiber optic cable repair at Thule AB Greenland; integrated with Greenland Contractors to ensure the correct replacement and repair of a severed 48-strand cable before the harsh Arctic winter closed access to the site. Taught new cable installation techniques to foreign contractors and coordinated with parent stateside unit a devised plan to deliver the correct test equipment to the remote site – restored systems redundancy.

• Hand-picked to lead the design for the $22 Million Combat Information Transport System (CITS) upgrade at Vandenberg AFB, CA; evaluated alternative methods to connect mobile tracking sites and suggested tactical fiber for limited use areas; prioritized 14 routes for the installation of additional fiber optic cable strands – saved over $2 Million in future construction costs.• Led the technical evaluation for a $30.5 Million Systems Acquisition and Management Support complex communications support project; examined the cable design and corrected 13 design deficiencies – assured system capability for the Los Angeles AFB base rebuild.• Managed $1.7 Million Kaena Point HI space tracking site install; replaced deteriorating above ground cable tray with fiber optic cabling in a new manhole and duct system – tremendously improved security of infrastructure and connectivity reliability for the system.• Oversaw copper cable design for 21 Vandenberg AFB CA facilities; $803,000 replacement project repaired failing voice service; also designed a $131,000 communication relocation project ensuring cables were moved prior to building demolition – kept Vandenberg on line.• Command’s expert for military family housing communications installs; directed the installation of fiber optic and copper cabling to over 20 residences ensuring around the clock capability for senior leaders in the Department of Defense. • Developed command’s plan for cable maintenance staff assistance visits; took lessons learned and adapted plan to varying work center profiles – increased command’s mission effectiveness.

• 2004 Honor Graduate Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy: Recognized in top 10 percent of class for academic honors and voted on by peers to earn honor graduate award.• 2002 HQ AFSPC C&I 2E SNCO of the Year: Recognized by HQ Air Force Space Command as the top Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the Communications Electronics career field• 2001 HQ AFSPC/Communications Directorate SNCO of the Year: Recognized by HQ AFSPC as the best of 52 SNCOs - led 22 infrastructure installations at seven locations

• Full-time representative of the 38th Engineering Installation Group Command who assured all 167 Air National Guard Members of the 130th Engineering Installation Squadron (EIS) were trained to the highest state of readiness to meet their critical worldwide wartime and peacetime missions. Interacted directly with the reserve forces advisor, active duty advisor, unit commander, and group staff agencies on all matters affecting mission completion. Expert in resolving training, inspection, and ground safety problems and conducted necessary training classes. Provided leadership in engineering installations procedures and standards. Determined ANG unit’s progress toward operational readiness and Quality Air Force initiatives. Established and maintained an outstanding relationship among the ANG unit, wing, state and Nation Guard organizations.• Oversaw the implementation of 17 Inspector General compliance guides covering 20 functional areas. Revitalized programs and updated reference guides ensuring current compliance with directives; monitored corrective actions, performed staff assistance visits and initiated a top-down commitment to unit excellence.

• Key leader in Local Area Network (LAN) installation site surveys; led 6 member ANG installation team and drove the planning for a short-fused timeline supporting the Space Warning Squadron in Greeley CO. Also developed the successful install plan for the Air Force Civil Engineering Support Agency at Elmendorf AFB, AK; synchronized the installation requirements against the appropriate civilian and military installation standards and determined the manpower and material needs to overhaul the entire system – saved $100,000 in contractor costs.• Provided invaluable management and leadership expertise guiding 244 personnel from 14 different units for the largest Combat Information Transport System (CITS) at Hill AFB, UT; install provided 80 miles of fiber optic cabling to 240 facilities. Developed and presented numerous in-briefings to show project status for visitors and project leaders; implemented innovative use of commercial products in-lieu-of purchasing factory items for use with fiber optic splice protection tubes – saved $10,000 and quickened splicing process.

• Awarded the Utah ANG Medal of Merit: • 1999 938th Engineering Installation Squadron Air Force Technical Advisor of the Year:• 1998/1st Quarter 38th Engineering Installation Wing Air Force Technical Advisor of the Quarter• 1997 38th Engineering Installation Wing Inspector General Outstanding Performer: Reworked existing Action Plan Tracking Database for unit’s Quality Council; enabled staff to better monitor status of 83 action plans. Recognized by wing inspectors as a superb tool for data analysis and earned the Outstanding Performer award for outstanding support to the ANG during the Quality Air Force Assessment.

• Led a five person work center providing installation practices training in support of the 600 member unit’s world-wide mission to install command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence systems. Planned, organized, developed and conducted courses covering antenna, cable, electronics, fiber optics and local area network installations. Provided over $150,000 in annual equivalent training from comparative civilian sources. Supervised the daily activities of five instructor personnel. Identified and implemented course changes resulting from advances in technology and coordinated these changes with 38th Engineering Installation Wing personnel. Reviewed course critiques and quality assurance reports to identify training shortfalls and deficiencies and implemented improvement initiatives and monitored the results using appropriate metrics.• Developed the Air Force’s prototype Local Area Network (LAN) installation course. Contacted numerous military and commercial agencies to determine and obtain standards for LAN installations and integrated those standards into the course to meet Air Force standards – resulted in an intensive 12 block, 40-hour lesson plan covering network protocols network troubleshooting tools and all aspects of LAN systems; course developed with little formal training and no prior experience – a truly impressive feat. • Took the classroom into the field; resolved network testing problems for unit installation team at Travis AFB, CA; provided on-the-job training for state-of-the-art test equipment and enabled proper installation testing of critical hospital network infrastructure.• Represented the Engineering Installation community at the Tri-Service Engineering and Installation Steering Group Conference; reviewed 85 and updated 40 technical orders providing clear technical guidance to the field – expertly rewrote the fiber optics technical order ensuring guidance reflected current technology.