Solutions-focused, diligent self-starter seeking to contribute in-depth biometrics knowledge and comprehensive military background toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance. Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure in fast-paced environments. Highly versatile; adept at quickly mastering new roles and responsibilities. Reputation for integrity, perseverance, and work ethic. Continuously pursues opportunities to learn and takes on challenges for further professional growth.
Qualifications
Office Management Team building & Supervision Biometrics
Team liaison Intelligence Analysis
Relevant Experience
Computer Proficiency Successfully trained over 25 Department of State employees to use new operating system. Problem Resolution Responsible for support and development of company disaster recovery plan. Network Security Planned, installed, maintained and optimized documentation of all LAN/WAN/VPN network hardware and software, security systems and communication links. Managed all clients network LAN/WAN hardware including routers, switches, load balancers and wireless networking equipment.
Experience
5/12/2012 12:00:00 AM
June 2010 to February 2012 Ideal Innovations Inc Baghdad, Iraq Biometrics Systems / Operator Trainer
Maintain course curriculum and training materials, schedule students for training and manage training roster and course flow. Prepare and maintain accountability of all training equipment for classes. Prepare and disseminate pertinent reference materials to students, and prepare military and civilian personnel for deployment. Perform and train staff on biometric (BAT,BISA,HIIDE,PIER,BID) systems operations, systems and administration, configuration management, application installation, systems software and hardware updates, security administration, proper configuration of TCP/IP ports, local area networks (LANs) Wide Area Networks (WANs) and network management. Assess the training needs of clients; then guide them through the most appropriate training methods. Responsible for the training and endorsement of biometrics machinery and concept to maneuver units and third country nationals for operational and security use. Provided technical support for the enrollment of Iraqi nationals, DoD personnel and military.
February 2009 to June 2010 Ideal Innovations Inc Baghdad, Iraq Site Lead Manager
Conducted and supervised biometric enrollments of non DOD personnel applying for base access badges, allowing entry to U.S. Military Bases in Iraq, in support of the Biometrics Identification System for Access (BISA) and Tactical Biometrics System (TBS). Worked directly with US Military, Iraqi civilian personnel and third country nationals (TCN); responsibilities included operating and maintaining client workstations, camera stations, iris capture devices and fingerprint enrollment equipment. Insured that applicants were enrolled and handled in accordance with established operating procedures in Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I) Access Control Policy, Annex G. Conducted and supervised day-to-day maintenance and minor troubleshooting of biometrics equipment and systems to include replacement of consumables. Operated equipment and systems in accordance with manuals and established procedures for handling, storing, and keeping records to include biometric enrollment file. Performed and supervised duties associated with issuing badges to include verifying identity, training recipients on the use of the badge with the verification system and recording the issuance of the badge; maintained daily records of badges issued at each site and provided data to the site commander. Coordinated badge issuance with the Approving Authority prior to issue at each site and maintained proper security of the issue facility. Responsible for strict accountability of cards at all times. Maintained local electronic database of personnel issued MNF-I badges for eventual transmission to BISA system. Responsible for the printing of Biometrics Identification System for Access (BISA) badges. Provided quality assurance before signing badges over to issuers or local force protection officers; performed user level maintenance, scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning of the equipment. Coordinated with Logistics personnel in order to maintain adequate badges and printing supplies; accountable for destruction of faulty or misprinted badges and for security of all badges prior to transfer to the verification/issuance technician; maintained security of the badge production facility and the blank card stock. Responsible for maintaining daily record of all badges issued at site, and the transmitting of issuance data to the site commander. Coordinated badge issuance with Approving Authority prior to issue at each site and maintains security of the issue facility at each site. Coordinated hardware, software, and network upgrades, provided technical consulting and analysis in support of project management; developed and maintained connectivity through LAN/WAN/VSAT administration. Administered and supervised: intranet and internet access, network installation and troubleshooting user hardware used by staff, evaluation of new Biometrics software and hardware. Responsible for managing and reporting general network security issues.
September 2007 to February 2009 Ideal Innovations Inc Camp Taji, Iraq Biometrics System Operator
Supported the military forces in Iraq by enrolling non-US support personnel (Iraqis and others) into a computerized base-access system which leverages the very latest biometric identification technologies. Provided onsite training to 6 civilian contractors and implemented training to 11 military personnel in the proper procedures of maintaining the ID card program using biometric identification technology to include fingerprints, taking digital images, facial photographs and submitting applicants biographic and biometric data for processing in the BISA Card Management System. Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of biometrics technology to assist in improving base, national and personal security.
October 2000 to August 2007 Business Plus Corporation Charlotte, NC Administrative Assistant
Assisted the US Army Command Leadership Recruiting Team in collecting, recording, reporting, distributing, and filing of recruiting production and resource data to include updating and maintaining the company Operations and Mission Accomplishment Board, enlistment projections. Mission Accomplishment Plans data, Delayed Entry Program and Training Program, and over 35 vehicle mileage and usage reports. Implemented regional production (sales), training program to train newly assigned recruiters and analyzed trends to make the team more effective.
August 1979 to September 2000 United States Army Charlotte, NC US Army
Retired (Honorably)
Education
2012 Liberty University Charlotte, NC Bachelor Ministry
2010 Biometric Trainer Course Camp Liberty, Biometric Training