Todd Barton Email & Phone Number

El Segundo, California, United States

* Serves as the Deputy Director for the 61 Communications Squadron, leading the organization in modernizing Information Technology (IT) and infrastructure through planning, programming, and implementation. * Provides frequent IT updates to senior leadership to acquire feedback and support. Partners with internal/external organizations to capture and advocate support for their IT requirements.* Manages resources via timely planning / development of annual budget submission, ensuring all must pay requirements, Base Operations Support, Asset Management and Base Telecommunication Services contracts are funded/executed.* Represents unit at higher levels with internal/external organizations and establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with staff agencies and other organizations. * Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. * Oversee/ensure security education and compliance with security directives for classified or sensitive material. Briefs status of programs, accomplishments, problems, requirements for support, to senior leadership.

El Segundo, Ca

• Serve as the Telecommunications Branch Chief for Los Angeles Air Force Base and Fort MacArthur; proven expertise in managing the daily operations of the multiple departments to include Telecommunications Maintenance and Circuit, Land Mobile Radio (LMR), Wireless Communication Systems, Telephone and Network Operations.• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of 14 personnel to support the telecommunication activities of Los Angeles Air Force Base; supporting approximately 5,5K users. • Interface extensively with other directorates, departments, military branches and outside agencies to improve telecommunication reliability to ensure any and all telecommunication needs are met during routine and emergent situations. • Manage the systems operation and maintenance of the base trunked Land Mobile Radio (LMR) System; overseeing the $1.9M infrastructure which includes 7 systems and approximately 250 radios; safeguarding 5.5K personnel.• Oversee team to provide specialized services to high-level officials including Secretary of the Air Force, congressmen and other dignitaries visiting the Space and Missile Systems Center within LA Air Force Base. • Ensure Los Angeles Air Force Base maintains regulatory compliance through direct interaction with Federal, State and Local agencies.• Perform ongoing project management of more than 2.1M in communication contracts. Duties include planning and development, contractor interface, resource allocation and installations.

El Segundo Ca

• Planned, organized, and directed event coordination, room scheduling, staffing, and audio visual support of the Gordon Conference Center and 10 video teleconferencing facilities supporting approximately 3500 military and non-military personnel of the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. • Responsible and accountable for design, vendor identification, bids, proposals and quality assurance for $556K upgrade to conference center in December 2015.• Developed and wrote cross training programs and protocols to ensure adequate staffing and alleviate manpower shortages; increasing productivity by 46% from 700 events per year to 1300 events per year. • Managed award winning Conference Service team that provided customer service, scheduling and supporting 3863 conference room requests during tenure. Team twice earned Los Angeles Air Force Base “Team of the Quarter” for exemplary mission support and outstanding customer service.

Sylmar, California And Cos Taji, Iraq

• Responsible for leading around the clock network/communication systems monitoring & event management process for a Combat Aviation Brigade located in Sylmar California and during deployment to Taji, Iraq.• Supervised the preparation for deployment to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn from November 2010 to November 2011for a 50-man company. Managed training, mobilization planning, supply, equipment maintenance, payroll and personnel functions. • Deployed in advance of 1,300 personnel Brigade into Kuwait with a 10-person team to establish a robust communications system, which included a Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), telephones and FM/satellite radios for ground and air operations.• Developed, implemented and coordinated the distribution of crucial secure satellite communication system, supporting 22 subordinate units including 13 Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) sites; throughout Iraq with minimal outside support under harsh and hostile conditions.• Provided technical advice to influence decisions, planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating activities for Brigade communications and resources in support of flight operations.• Ensured security of sensitive and classified data in compliance with Army Information Assurance policies with conscientious attention to detail.• Trained personnel on the installation, integration, operation and maintenance of signal equipment and systems including satellite, joint tactical radios, telephones, telephone switches, wire, cable and battlefield automated systems• Directed logistics department in the accountability, maintenance and control of over $54M worth of equipment.• Functioned as the Public Affairs Officer: responded to media queries, planned and coordinated community events, evaluated the effectiveness of communication activities and advised senior leaders on the implication of unit activities.

Greater Los Angeles And Orange County Area

• Performed full cycle recruitment for all positions and successfully recruited and processed more than 300 candidates into the California Army National Guard. • Evaluated and implemented unit retention programs and conducted attrition management and retention interviews.• Managed professional, technical and administrative work, overseeing program planning, direction and timely execution.• Supervised employee relations issues including but not limited to performance, conflict resolutions and personal disagreements when it affects the work environment.• Identified and cultivated working relationships with school administrators, public officials, law enforcement agencies and other community leaders and high-ranking officials to ensure goals were met. • Spoke with various civic organizations and built key partnerships with community leaders.• Achieved Master Badge Recruiter in first three years of assignment and also named Top District Recruiter twice during tenure.