Systems installations for the US Navy

Manage 5 man store support team for Wal-Mart to ensure customer SLA's were met. Maintained IBM blade center servers and network storage devices utilizing Linux and AIX server OS. Dispatched technicians worldwide when onsite maintenance and troubleshooting was necessary.

Oversee all communications activities and logistics in area of responsibility to include helpdesk functions, new installations of network and satellite technologies and repairs and maintenance to such.

EXPERIENCE2007-2011 Communications Supervisor – Joint Communications Unit “The DoD’s Finest Communicators” Vigorously screened and hand selected from the top performers in communications across all branches of the military to be a part of JCU.Handled all logistics for special operations communications equipment in Afghanistan. Did research for and purchased over $2 million of the latest technology equipment and projected resupplies enabling JCU to remain the leader in telecommunications across the battlefield.Meticulously managed 23 personnel across 7 remote sites, over $8 million in network/computer equipment and 245 line items of classified material with 100% accountability and improved records reducing inventory time by 30%.Planned, directed and assisted with new network installations, help desk functions, and remote as well as on site software installations and troubleshooting.Everyday tasks include active directory, remedy, Microsoft Office, various HTML applications for specific hardware.

Formulated training plans and assigned trainers a date to carry out the lessons resulting in 7 IT personnel being trained up to the supervisory level from entry level.System administrator for secure, non-secure and UNIX based networks to include active directory, system backups, domain controllers, exchange server, DHCP, DNS and print servers.Accountable for 100+ lines of cryptographic material/equipment.Division safety inspector responsible for the safety of the work center and all personnel and equipment within. Consisting of daily inspections and on the spot correction of any discrepancies resulting in 0 safety related incidents.Ranked the #1 2nd Class Petty Officer in the squadron of 5 ships.