Electronics or Management Resume

Title
Electronics or Management

Primary Skills
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Location
US-SC-Columbia (will consider relocating)

Posted
Feb-22-09



WORK EXPERIENCE

NAI Construction, Inc: President and Owner
Full time from February 2006 to present & part time from 1997 to February 2006.

Business owner responsible of all aspects of building Custom Homes, while also managing major renovation projects throughout South Carolina. Manage all aspects of the business on a daily bases, including advertising, making contact with customers and closing the deals, overseeing all employees and contractors. Licensed, Insured, and Bonded SC Residential Builder. Started renovating distressed properties in 1997 (part-time) and once completed project, rented or sold the properties. I turned the company into an Investment Company dealing in the Washington DC Metropolitan Real Estate Market in 2004, before moving to South Carolina and obtaining my South Carolina Builder's License. Able to build from start to finish, understand blue prints, market and sell Real Estate, write and understand contracts, handle legal issues both dealing with closings, investor and sub-contractor contracts, complete hands on renovation work (if needed), schedule contractors and follow-up on their work, understand Real Estate tax laws, handle property management issues, and some accounting.

The Law Offices of Robert D. Stein (Columbia Branch): Office Manager & Investigator
September 05 to October 06

Responsible for all management operations within Columbia SC, reporting only to the owner of the Law Firm located in Atlanta GA. Personally handled setting up this new firm and managing the firm in SC, while retaining over 100 clients within one year for the Attorneys in Savannah and Atlanta GA.

ManTech International Corporation: Design Engineer Manager
June 2001 to June 2005

Over 14 years of experience for Department of State (DoS) Diplomatic Security (DS) in security electronic engineering, design using CAD LT, project management, installation, and troubleshooting. Helped create a new Engineering Department for the U.S. Government. Imposed a high degree of professionalism to ensure accurate completion of designs and engineering projects in a timely manner. Resolved challenges, found solutions to system and equipment complexities, and rendered advice and guidance to staff and client inquiries. Handled all Engineer's evaluations, pay raises, personnel (time and attendance, approval of expense reports, etc.) and employee issues. Managed employees on creating computer programs to automate certain work task, which resulted in time and money savings. Working with DS employees help create new Design Standards adopted by DoS and ManTech. Managed the largest American Consulate security engineering project (over a million square feet) in the history of the United States, while setting new standards for the US government's electronic security systems. The systems that were installed cost in the millions of dollars and at the time was some of the highest technical systems within the U.S. Government. Managed the Engineer that designed the security systems for the Jeddah Saudi Arabia's American Consultant, which was attacked by Terrorists with no injuries to Americans. The Electronic Security Systems worked as designed, saving lives. Recommended that each Design Engineer produce a section for a Design Engineering Book to include detailed information about each system and how it works and how the Engineers should design it. The DoS Section Chief and Assistant Section Chief for Project Management and Engineering (PME) complimented the usefulness of this book. Initiated the Design Review Process to save time, money, and errors. Established a Final Review Design Process to include CAD related issues and Project Implementation issues. In 2004, consulted for ManTech to the NY/NJ Port Authority on Airport Security issues.

USATREX: Security Engineer Technical Instructor/Writer
June 2000 to June 2001

Designed and produced a comprehensive curriculum with topics covering all the security equipment that the Department of State entails. Used initiative and creative techniques to train Special Agents, Engineers, Navy Seabees and Technicians in a classroom environment.

DynCorp
1990 to June 2000

Senior Security Maintenance Technician/Engineer (1995 to June 2000)
Security Maintenance Technician (1991 to 1995)
Security Maintenance Technician (1990 to 1991)

Successfully organized and conducted design projects, while managing over 30 personnel during the projects. Designed, installed, repaired and maintained electronic and mechanical security equipment at various Embassies and Federal government agencies around the world. Displayed analytical insight and troubleshooting skills, accomplished written and seasoned verbal communications in all positions of responsibility along with evaluated and determined timeframes required to correct security problems at DoS locations. Briefed and debriefed Diplomats and management regarding criteria affecting security equipment and situations. Generated detailed, confidential after-action reports in a proper format on all security assignments. Provided assistance to staff to achieve goals and objectives; applied senior-level experience in decision making, policy direction, strategies, and engineering. Lead "Tiger Teams" to solve problems on more than one occasion around the world.
United States Army: Infantryman; 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry
November 1986 to November 1989

Promoted from Private (El) to Corporal (E4) within two years of service. Honorable Discharge. Team Leader. Attended Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Commando School, and Winter Warfare School. One of the four individuals picked out of the entire battalion for the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol team (LRRP).

REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

* Licensed South Carolina Residential Builder
* Managing State Projects
* The Business Professional's Grammar & Writing Workshop
* Anti-terrorism/Dept of State
* Wheelock PA System (Audio)
* Security Equipment Maintenance Program (Video, Alarms, PA systems, Electro Mechanical Vehicle Barriers, Tear Gas & Hard-line Doors).
* DOD Lock Program
* NSA, Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems
* South Carolina Notary Public

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

* U.S. Chamber of Commerce
* Masonic Master Mason #219 (Life Member)

AWARDS & HONORS:

* Letter of Appreciation from the Owner of the Law Office's of Robert D. Stein
* Certificate of Commendation from Diplomatic Security
* Numerous Letters of Appreciation from Diplomatic Post Personnel, (Ambassadors, Engineers, Special Agents)
* Letter of Appreciation from the President of USIS
* Letter of Appreciation (Twice) from the President of ManTech MSTC

EDUCATION:

* Graduate, Field Service & Computer Technology, TESST College, 1991
* Diploma, West Springfield High School, 1986

TECHNICAL TRAINING:

* South Carolina Residential Builder's Class..2006
* Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep Class (40 hours)..2005
* NSA, ITC Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems Course..2004
* Introduction to Managing State Projects Course..2001
* Diplomatic Security Anti-Terrorism Course..2001
* Wheelock, Manufacturer Class..2001
* Instructor Course for X-08..2000
* Security Equipment Repair, Maintenance & Installation, Dept of State Technical
Security Systems..1991

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:

* Authored Department of State Training Manuals for the Wheelock and Advent systems
* Over 100 classroom presentations to Diplomats, Navy Seabees and Contractors

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

* Held Top Secret Clearance with Single Scope Investigation (TS/SCI) for over 10 years for the U.S. Government as a Government Contractor. Able to obtain a TS Clearance if required.

Certifications
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