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Professional Objective
To return to space operations field focusing on satellite command and control and contribute to an organization of space professionals.
Education
B.S. Mathematics w/minor Education (Secondary 6 – 12)
Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA. (2007)
Graduated Cum Laude
A.A.S. Air and Space Operations Technology
Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL. (2000)
A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL. (1988)
Qualifications
* United States Air Force Veteran (Retired) – 20+ year record of proven performance
* A.A.S. Space Systems Operations – Experience commanding GPS and DMSP satellites through launch and 3-axis stabilization. Trained verifying status-of health, command verification, anomaly resolution, and contingency execution. Line Crew Instruction qualified.
* A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology – 8+ years maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-priority air-field navigational equipment to component level
* Versatile – unique blend of mathematics, management, and military experience.
* Management – supervisor experience…completed all levels professional military education
Employment
August 2008 – Current
* Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland High School
3250-A River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804)556-5322
Position: Teacher, Mathematics (AP Calculus [AB] and Pre-Calculus)
Supervisor: Karen Scott, Assistant Principal
January 2008 – June 2008
* Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan High School
2320 Skaggs Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804)598 – 5700
Position: Substitute Teacher
Supervisor: Bob Carden (Principal)
Reason for Leaving: Accept full-time employment at Goochland High School
November 2007 – February 2008
* Sears
Chesterfield Towne Center
11500 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)378-2137
Position: Sales Associate/Electronics Department
Supervisor: Terry Thigpen
Reason for Leaving: Devote time to substitute teaching
August 2007 – October 2007
* Chesterfield County Public Schools
Meadowbrook High School
4901 Cogbill Road
Richmond, VA 23234
(804)743-3686
Position: Teacher, Mathematics
Supervisor: Colleen Bryant, Assistant Principal
Reason for Leaving: Resigned due to excessive student behavior, school culture, and job dissatisfaction
August 2004 – May 2007, Full-time Student.
* Bluefield College
3000 College Drive
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276)326-4475
Position: Full-time Student
Reason for Leaving: Graduated
United States Air Force (last 12 years) 1992 - 2004
* March 2001 – July 2004. Cape Cod Air Force Station, MA.
Position: Operations Superintendent/First Sergeant
Duties: Provided general supervision for 75-person unit—focused attention on enlisted personnel issues and quality-of-life initiatives
* May 1996 – March 2001. Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, CO.
Position: NCOIC, Missile Warning Center Operations Training
Duties: Developed/provided training for 40+ personnel on detection and response to any world-wide missile launch
* June 1995 – May 1996. Clear Air Force Station, AK.
Position: NCOIC, Operations Training
Duties: Developed/provided training for 30+ personnel on radar configuration, detection, and command reporting of missile launches and tracking of orbital objects
* June 1992 – June 1995. Schriever Air Force Base, CO.
Responsibilities: Space Systems operator, Ground Systems Operator, and line instructor
Duties: 1) Performed launch and early-orbit support and three-axis stabilization procedures for Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites—executed follow-up satellite assessments ensuring operational health of global satellite network. 2) DMSP qualified – performed status of health, data retrieval, and recorder configuration for global weather collection 3) Configure/troubleshoot global ground communication network required for satellite command and control.
Community Involvement
President, Fireside Lanes Youth Bowling League (2007)
Assistant Coach, Youth Soccer Team (2005 – 2006)
Military Awards/Decorations
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal, Two Devices
National Defense Service Medal, One Device
References Available on request
Performance Reports/Decorations
All military performance reports/decorations available upon request
| 1 month - Discovery | 400 euros | convert |
| 3 months - Bronze | 1050 euros | convert |
| 6 months - Silver | 1800 euros | convert |
| 12 months - Gold | 2950 euros | convert |