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- Basic and Advanced Electronics Theory
- System and Component Level Troubleshooting
- Link Response Team Lead Technician
- Experienced Supervisor
- HF, Shore and Ship Based SHF and Associated Suites
Security: Secret Clearance - Valid through 10/11/11
Accomplishments:
- Maintained 98%+ up time on multiple communications systems through almost a year of deployment through the Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as the Persian Gulf, while leading a team of experienced technicians.
- Repaired/refurbished over 600 HF/UHF/EHF antennas at SWRMC San Diego, including 120+ A/N-1735 Antennas, saving approximately $2.4 Million in a two year span.
- Instrumental in installation of station upgrade to AN-GSC/52 system in 2002 at NAVCOMTELSTA Bahrain.
- Electronics Safety program manager on USS Milius, resulting in 0 safety violations in 1 year.
Employment: United States Navy San Diego, CA
Electronics Engineering Technician 09/02/99 to 04/30/08
Link Management Response Team.
- Requested by USS Milius (DDG 69) to lead Link Team
- Member and Technician of experienced Link Response Team on USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62)
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems.
HF Communications Suite
- HF Communications Technician on USS Fitzgerald and USS Milius.
- Experienced in maintenance and repair.
- Maintained HF communications on multiple WestPac/Persian Gulf deployments over two years.
- Tested electronics units using standard test equipment and analyzed results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Adjusted and replaced defective and improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and soldering iron.
SHF Shore Based Communications Suite (AN-GSC/52)
- Shift supervisor and lead technician
- Surveyed satellite receivable sites for proper signal level and provided technical assistance in dish installation and maintenance.
- Provided customer support and education to multiple military installations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems and to provide information on product use.
- Experienced Operator at NAVCOMTELSTA, Manama, Bahrain.
- Maintained system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment.
- Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Vocational Training:
Navy Schools/Training
- Basic/Advanced Electronics Theory - 600 Hours
- System Troubleshooting - 300 Hours
- Component Level Troubleshooting - 150 Hours
- Workplace Safety - 64 Hours
- Sexual Harassment - 64 Hours
- Equal Opportunity - 64 Hours
- CPR/First Aid - 16 Hours
- SHF Systems - 1190 Hours
- HF Systems - 200 Hours
- Link Systems - 510 Hours
Education: Robbinsdale Armstrong High School Plymouth, MN
1999
Awards: Military Awards and Ribbons
- 8+ Years of Continuous Good Service
- Military Unit Commendation
- Navy Unit Commendation
- National Defense Ribbon
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Ribbon
- Sea Duty Service Ribbon
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Expert Pistol/Expert Rifle Ribbons
License: CPR
Heartsaver/I.E.D.
Other: Special Skills
- Diagram and Schematic Reading
- Electronics Troubleshooting
- Wire Tracing
- Test Equipment Usage
- Soldering
- Hazmat Handling
- Physical Security
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