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Renton, Washington, United States

Manage Building Automation System controls projects for Service group. Design controls, Requisition materials, Coordinate and oversight labor for install, programming, and commissioning of the automated control systems. Process and update project Schedules of Values. Create and process contract Change Orders. Field Engineer and implement design changes for optimum performance and efficiency. Coordinate, schedule and oversee subcontractors. Train subcontractors for a benchmark quality product. Coordinate information flow, lead meetings, and resolve issues with both internal and external customers.*Developed process flows to increase efficiency between subcontractors, reducing cost and aiding scheduled completion*Oversee quality standards that greatly reduced/eliminated error and contract delays*Utilized file sharing applications for information flow and coordinating Change Orders, creating efficiency of communication*Communicate up and down contractor chains, and across customer organizations, ensuring transparency and wider dissemination.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Manage, Design assist, Program, and Technical Startup of building automation systems for Small Project Groups. Create and process Change Orders. Field Engineer and implement design changes for optimum performance and efficiency. Coordinate, schedule and oversee subcontractors. Train subcontractors for a benchmark quality product, and external customers on operation and basic maintenance. Coordinate information flow, lead meetings, and resolve issues with both internal and external customers.*Developed process flows to increase efficiency between subcontractors, reducing cost and aiding scheduled completion*Established and Oversaw quality standards that greatly reduced/eliminated error and contract delays*Utilized file sharing applications for information flow and coordinating Change Orders, creating efficiency of communication*Created and processed Schedules of Value (SOV) and Requests For Information (RFI), to clarify and document project actions*Provided formal training to customers teams, creating, and building deeper customer relationships*Communicated up and down contractor chains, and across customer organizations, ensuring transparency and wider dissemination.

Afghanistan

Manage all services and customer support at designated locations. Communicate & coordinate issue resolution with foreign organizations. Manage daily operations, scheduling, housing, and transportation. Develop & instruct standard curriculums for customer requirements. Create one-time training to meet customer needs. Mentor foreign military in ethical & effective leadership techniques. Developed standard shop practices & policies for the leadership of 4 Afghan maintenance Brigades.Reviewed and updated technical libraries, maintenance guides, and on-going training materials.Established priorities and a process to complete final training course one full month ahead of schedule. Advised & assisted all equipment purchases for turnkey operation by the Afghan Army Capital Division.Tracked personnel training metrics, and provided mentoring for continuous improvement.Mentored actual maintenance operations for compliance with technical guidelines & safety.Provided continuing education to instructor team, significantly improving service to customer.Superior communication skills and ability to speak in any forum at any level.

Afghanistan

Primary Instructor responsible for overall training of assigned Afghan military personnel. Conduct electronics maintenance training to include system theory, system operation, and troubleshooting & repair. Develop curriculums to customer requirements. Provide on-site field support in training, management & leadership.Managed and directed all services at designated locations, in support of personnel & mission.Oversaw maintenance training, both formal & informal, in accordance with technical publications.Trained & mentored personnel in professional shop build up, parts logistics, and maintenance management. Quality controlled & trained operational quality of system equipment.Trained instructor team in systems to be taught & effective training techniques for Afghan students.

Afghanistan

Site Manager of Counter-IED (Improvised Explosive Device) protection systems, and instructor of coalition forces.Conduct preventive maintenance, repair, and upgrade of Counter-IED electronic systems. Manage classified & equipment inventories, Instruct courses in Basic Maintenance, Electronic Theory, and Radio Principles.Manage work teams and de-conflicted assignments to routinely satisfy several customers' needs.Led stakeholder meetings & compiled metrics, to enable smooth operations & increased serviceable rates.Requested by name to instruct EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) &Special Operations personnel.Competent in troubleshooting, wiring schematics & technical publications, analog & digital electronic theory.Thorough understanding of Radio Frequency, Electronic Countermeasures / Jamming & Laser maintenance.

Mcchord Afb, Washington

Plan & direct C-17 heavy cargo aircraft maintenance. Mission Plan & Prepare deploying packages per operational requirements. Establish priorities & supervise teams.Ensure aircraft are maintained according to standards.Report equipment status to all stakeholders. Identify limitations and provide proposals for resolution.Directed critical operations and 60 personnel on middle eastern deployment, as Flightline Supervisor.Coordinated daily maintenance operations of over 20 Heavy Lift Cargo aircraft as Flightline Expediter.SME (subject matter expert) & Manager for installation, test, and transfer of classified equipment during delivery of entire fleet of C-17 Aircraft to Royal Australian Air Force.Scheduled & coordinated completion of 5 major upgrades on 22 Aircraft ahead of schedule.Selected to review proposed Technical Order & Manufacturer's Maintenance Guides for C-17 maintenance. Inspected & prepared all equipment for major readiness inspection, resulting in passing grades for all areas.Repaired & maintained critical systems in a timely manner.Experienced in digital, computer & radio theory.