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Marion, Ia, Us

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

As the telecommunications operations chief I plan and supervise the installation, operation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications systems and networks. These systems include LAN, WAN, Radio, satellite, and microwave networks. I oversee information systems support functions for command, control, communications, and computers (C4). In addition to the technical requirements I manage a 45 person company. I am responsible for the human resources, logistics and maintenance. Analyzing the current state of the organization, manage day to day operations, and help future planning. Technical duties:• Radio - Multiband (UHF/VHF), high frequency (HF), tactical satellite (TACSAT), Microwave line-of-site (HCLOS)• Network (LAN, WAN, VOIP) – Secure DSN, SIPR, NIPR, Cisco, Brocade, SNMPC, SolarWinds, virtual servers, virtual call managers, and information assurance /cyber defense • Satellite communications (SATCOM) – TDMA, FDMA, NCW, Ka, and Ku• Receive, account for, and education of Type I communications security (COMSEC) Operations duties:• Pull data from many sources (SAP, databases, and Spreadsheets), analyze the data, and create dashboards and reports to produce actionable information and present to senior management• Identify the needs of the organization and develop training plans/schedules. Implement, refine, and complete the plan of action to achieve desired end states• Human Resources – work directly with employees to complete paperwork e.g. pay, disciplinary actions, awards, promotions, exit paperwork, interviews, and termination.• Work with outside vendors to set up training, equipment acquisition, and maintenance operations.• POC for physical security (PHYSEC), information security (INFOSEC), communication security (COMSEC) and environmental protection programs for the company.• Company knowledge management POC and SharePoint administrator

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

As the assistant COMSEC Manager we receive, account for, train, and distribute Secret and Top Secret COMSEC to support over 4000 people across the state of Iowa.• Understand how modern cryptographic systems work to encrypt data• Operate the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system • Understand the difference and the application of asymmetric and symmetric cryptography• Receive COMSEC from CSLA/NSA and issue to Local Elements • The safeguard and accounting of COMSEC materials• Documenting, safe keeping, and providing analysis for Commanders and CONAUTHs • Be able to establish, move, and close a COMSEC account• Teaching operation, threat, and security awareness programs to all users• Developing COMSEC emergency plans, procedures, and disaster recovery operations.• Responsible for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA), software, and firmware updates for COMSEC Equipment

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

I was responsible for $2,000,000 worth of equipment with no losses. I used SAP to manage equipment and pull data reports to analyze the data to produce reports for leadership. I learned about the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement Regulation Supplement (DFARS). I was the maintenance supervisor for 20 trucks and trailers, 8 generators, and a mobile maintenance shop. I managed budgets for supplies for the entire company. I headed the environmental program for the company.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

I oversaw, advised, and assisted the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic systems (EMS) and defeated the enemy through planning, analysis, coordination, integration, and execution of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), and Electronic Support (ES) across land, sea air space, and cyber supporting over 400 Soldiers.• Position, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems (GPS) how they work and how to engage electronic protection (EP) and electronic attack (EA)• Conducting electronic attack against communication and non-communication emitter • Counter radio-controlled electronic warfare (CREW) employment • Communication/network (LAN/WAN), cyber security, and information assurance• Electricity, electromagnetic spectrum, wave propagation, and antenna theories • Analysis and development of the enemy electronic order of battle (EOB). • Applying mathematics to support radio frequency (RF) emitter analysis and jamming• Identifying RF communication infrastructure components to support the conduct of electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) surveys • Identifying communication and non-communications emitter ranges and applying analysis of emitter waveforms to Identify targets• Applying geo-location principles to support production of spectrum mapping overlays • Identifying and mapping wireless networks (phone, WAN, HCLOS) in support of EW operations• Acting as and/or working with the Tactical Jamming Control Authority • Integrating EW training and training devices into unit training

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

I was a junior member of the operations team completing tasks autonomously. I intergraded with different business units like intelligence, logistics, and human resources to receive information and produce reports for my supervisors to use. I also performed this role when deployed to Afghanistan in support of the war on terrorism.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

I worked with internal and outside customers to resolve problems. I received customer complaints for errors in their advertising. In addition to receiving the complaints I would negotiate with customers for settlements and suggest production changes to help increase quality assurance. I changed the way the customer service workflow operated for the entire company. That was achieved by working with the Vice President of operations to explain my vision and backing it up with data.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.9

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General