CV: Satellite Communications Supervisor

Dear Human Resource Professional,

Please accept my application for the position of Satellite-Telecommunications / LAN/WAN Network Administrator Supervisor/Technician which may be currently available within your organization. I am completing my Air Force career on Nov 30, 2006 and although I currently live by Ramstein Air Base, Germany, I will be able to relocate anywhere your position requires.

I have comprehensive experience in the satellite-telecommunications computer networking field, as you will see from my enclosed resume. I believe my degree in Electronic Telecommunications technology, coupled with my diverse skills and experience makes me a strong candidate for this position.
 
My experience with Information Technology communications electronics has included a wide range of managerial, supervisory, and technical positions culminating with overseeing the entire work center’s operations as the Satellite Communications Teleport/STEP* manager. In this position I was directly charged and accountable for the operation and maintenance activities of a total of 46 employees, both military and civilian, a plethora of baseband, fiber optic, LAN/WAN, ATM, telephone switch, multiplexer data processing equipment, as well as 11 satellite communications systems. Information processed through my equipment demanded the precision and care worthy of supporting our wide range of high profile users to include the unmanned “Predator” surveillance aircraft operators all the way up to the U.S. President and his staff.

With my technical and managerial experience, and proven track record in maintaining a safe and productive work center, I know that I would quickly become a valuable addition to your team. My personal interest in this career field is an advantage for me to quickly integrate and accelerate any additional training requirements needed for the position. I invite you to carefully consider my resume and hope that if you have any questions that require clarification you would please feel free to contact me.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications with you and your staff during a personal interview. I am now completing two decades of honorable and faithfully service in our country's military and would be very proud to use my experience to comtinue to serve with one of her corporate supporters. Thank you for your time and consideration.

OBJECTIVE: Satellite Telecommunications LAN/WAN Supervisor Technician

PROFILE: United States Air Force Sep 1983 to Dec 2006 
♦ Technically proficient satellite telecommunications systems supervisor/technician with 23 years of diverse U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Joint experience. Current DoD “SECRET” security clearance (expiration date Jun 2016).
♦ High energy, pro-active, and focused on organization’s success--genuine “can do” attitude!
♦ Skilled in the installation, configuration, operation, maintenance, evaluation, and analysis of baseband, radio frequency, local area network, and multi-band military and commercial satellite wideband terminal equipment.
♦ Actively promotes group innovation, efficiency, and Esprit de Corps; successful team building expertise.
 
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Systems:
Defense Satellite Comm Systems
Enterprise Local Area Networks
Tri-band Satellite Terminals
MILSTAR cross-linked terminals
Promina Multi-Service Mux Nets
IGX Red Switch PBX
Depot Level Maintenance

Hardware:
Hi-power amplifiers
Low-noise receivers
Multiplexers
Fiber optic’s & test sets
Electronic diagnostic equipment
Integrated computer console systems
PCB/Component Soldering stations

Software:
Microsoft Office suites
WordPerfect
OpenOffice suites
Java 2 Platform (J2SE)
JOptionPane/jGRASP
Norton AntiVirus deployment
Inventory/funds database management

♦ Satellite Communications Teleport Manager/Supervisor; Ramstein Air Base, Germany 2005 to current

- Directed and managed network operation and maintenance activities which provided the President of the United States and other high level user’s long-haul voice/data processing/connectivity command and control services.

- Implemented Smart Card Logon (SCL) capabilities to the enterprise ensuring the use of a Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) was attained which drastically improved information security network-wide for 55K users.

♦ Joint Network Security Center Team Chief; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait 2005

- Supervised a team of USAF, US Army, and up to a dozen contracted multi-national technicians while deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Deployed, operated, and maintained satellite, Line Of Sight wideband, and computer networks spanning five countries. Accomplishments commended by HQ commander.

- Performed operational and diagnostic analyses. Directing placement and usage of assets and enforcing extreme weather maintenance practices achieved an outstanding 99.8% communications up-time rating.

♦ Satellite Communications Teleport Manager/Supervisor; Ramstein Air Base, Germany 2004 to 2005

- Careful and deliberate asset management of the $50M+ SATCOM/Teleport communications center led to the flawless processing, routing, and transmission of over 9,000 voice, video, and other priority data circuits.

- Led the organization to achieve the prestigious 2004 & 2005 AF in Europe Communications Facility Awards.

♦ Satellite Communications Operations Supervisor; Ramstein Air Base, Germany 2004

- Directed all day-to-day work activities involving installation, repair, testing, and maintenance of fixed and field deployed communication satellite/beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) systems.

- Established an aggressive preventive maintenance schedule focusing on safety and trend analysis encompassing the full range of equipment ensuring that the 99.8% on-the-air communications target was continually exceeded.

♦ Satellite Communications Supervisor/LAN System Administrator; Ramstein Air Base, Germany 2003 to 2004

- Administered organization’s 20 computer terminals’ installation, maintenance, security, and system upgrades.

- Researched, installed, and programmed a new global secure messaging system for the X-band satellite terminal.

♦ Satellite Communications Production Team Supervisor; Camp Humphreys, Korea 2002 to 2003

- Headed-up a 25 person mobile satellite team supporting emergency communications needs of 8K U.S. personnel. Successfully coordinated communications, radar, and power generation teams to acquire network connectivity.

♦ WAN Administrator Supervisor/Project Manager/ Contract Administrator; New Boston AB, NH 1999 to 2002

- Supervised ten satellite communications and wide-area network technicians operations and maintenance actions that directly supported the telemetry requirements of over 100 DoD and national satellite spacecraft missions.

- Developed, evaluated, and implemented the certification and accreditation process for all computer, cell phone, land mobile radio, and pager information communications systems used by over 170 DoD employees.

- Coordinated, installed, and tested command level video teleconference equipment; troubleshot, secured, and facilitated all telebridge connections with a major hub in the pacific region ensuring high quality of service.

- Judiciously managed the inventory and budget for the entire base’s computer assets valued in excess of $450K.

♦ Satellite/Wideband Communications Lead Depot Technician; NATO Central Europe HQ, NL 1995 to 1999

- Chief of a multi-national mobile maintenance team to a myriad of deployed locations to conduct operational inspections and alignments on satellite and wideband terminal equipment supporting U.S./NATO objectives.

- Excelled at depot level maintenance procedures to diagnosis, repair, and install five various types of European produced wideband communications terminals down to the circuit board and discrete component.

♦ Satellite Communications Earth Terminal Team Foreman; Lajes Field, Portugal 1993 to 1995

- Led the installation team to replace an aged vanized terminal with a modernized AN/GSC-52A satellite system.

♦ Satellite Communications Earth Terminal Crew Leader; Buckley ANG, CO 

- Collaborated with Magnavox representatives to implement major modifications to the mission critical Spread Spectrum modem, returning it to optimum operation 40% ahead of schedule.

♦ Turbo Jet Technician; Beale AFB, CA/R.A.F. Upper Heyford 1983 to 1989

- Performed all aspects of jet engine maintenance including test cell calibrations and depot level maintenance.

EDUCATION and TRAINING:
♦ Electronic Systems Technology, USAF CCAF (Associates in Applied Science) 2006
♦ Local/Wide Area Network System Administrator course (40hrs instruction w/ labs) 2004
♦ Via-Sat UHF operator/maintenance course (40hrs instruction w/ labs) 2006
♦ Completed eight AF Computer Based Training courses (A+, Ethernet networks, Information Awareness…)
♦ IDNX/Promina 800/400 multi-service switch/multiplexer course (32hrs instruction w/ labs) 2006
♦ IGX Red Switch PBX programming course (40hrs instruction w/ labs) 2005
♦ Tri-Band (C, X, and KU) Satellite Terminal Operators course (40hrs instruction w/ labs) 2005
♦ Fiber Optics Installer course (80hrs instruction w/ labs) 2002
♦ Leadership and Managerial Supervisory course (120hrs instruction) 2001
♦ U.S. Air Force Satellite Communications/Electronics Technical Training including AN/USC-28 (spread-spectrum modem), AN/FSC-78, and AN/GSC-52 heavy terminal courses (13 months resident) 1989-1990
♦ Turbo Jet Engine Specialist technicians course (320hrs instruction) 1983
♦ Recurring training -- Personnel Safety (OSHA); CPR/Self-Aid/Buddy Care instructor; Workplace Diversity/Cultural Awareness training; HAZMAT training; Network Security Awareness training

AWARDS:
♦ Air Force Commendation
♦ Air Force Joint Achievement
♦ National Defense Service
♦ Global War on Terrorism and
♦ Korean Defense Service Medals
♦ Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards

AFFILIATIONS:
♦ Member, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
♦ Member, Armed Forces Communications-Electronic Association (AFCEA)
♦ Member, Broadcast Technology Society