• Active Secret security clearance granted by the U.S. government valid until 2014
• Over 5 years of satellite communications experience in the U.S. Army
• Skilled in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting digital communications equipment
• Experienced with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
• Quick learner; willing to learn and handle any tasks required

• Operated and maintained multi-million dollar Tri-Band Satellite Subsystem (TSS) in Germany with links to the U.S. with less than 5% down time for 24 consecutive months.
• Fielded Trojan Lite Mobile Satellite System. Discovered and repaired equipment malfunction that delayed connectivity for over 72 hours and could not be resolved by system fielding team and trainers.
• Operated and maintained MIST antenna along with monitoring connection with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) while serving in Iraq.
• Supervised 3 members of satellite communications team as first line supervisor and team leader.
• Submitted comprehensive and timely reports to supervisors and satellite controllers.
• Organized and conducted high quality training for groups of 25-50 people as training supervisor for 10 months.
• Performed new tasks and duties in administrative office to create Powerpoint Slide presentations, reports on MS Word and Excel, and gave presentations to supervisors on a regular basis.
• Worked outside of assigned job for over 2 years as assistant in training, operations, and physical security performing new tasks while receiving on the job training.
• Maintained training calendars and produced weekly training schedules.
• Took on and was given responsibilities well above pay grade and normal responsibility level because of ability to follow through and complete tasks.

• Coached and mentored 16 high school tennis players, with one player becoming one of the top 30 players in the state, being named All-Conference and All-State Honorable Mention as well as reaching the 3rd round of the state tournament.
• Tutored 4 players struggling to maintain grades for eligibility and raised each player’s grades an average of 10%.
• Maintained discipline on and off the court, resulting in zero disciplinary actions of any players on the court, in school, or outside of school.

• Handled money and used basic math (addition/subtraction/multiplication) to find totals, figure in discounts with coupons, and give correct change for orders.
• Maintained up to $500 a night with 100% accountability while driving around town to deliver pizzas.

• Responsible for transporting over $500,000 worth of supplies and equipment with 0% loss or damage.
• Assisted in inventorying supply room and maintaining a log book of supplies and parts issued to personnel.

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s Degree from University of Maryland University College

• U.S. Army

o Specialized Training in leadership, diversity, and communication

o Advanced Training in Satellite Communications Systems

* SATCOM Systems Operator/Maintainer (Advanced)

* SATCOM Systems Operator/Maintainer (Common Core)

* Honor Graduate

• Rushville Consolidated High School

o Graduated Top 10% (Top 20) of class

o 3.9 GPA on 4.0 Scale

o National Honor Society, Varsity Scholar