RESUME DETAILS

QUALIFICATIONS
* Self-motivated and resourceful leader with extensive experience and a strong educational background in business information systems, electronics, and management.
* Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create and manage cohesive/productive work teams.
* Extensive skills in installing, maintaining, and repairing state-of-the-art electronic systems with the ability to troubleshoot down to component level.
* Active Top Secret SCI government security clearance.
* Honorable discharge from the United States Air Force.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Training Superintendent & Course Developer - 2006 - Present
U.S. Air Force, Sheppard AFB, TX

* Supervise 24 training course writers/managers; manage $104K annual budget
* Manage $12,000 conference room media upgrade; increased capabilities 300%.
* Develop staff meeting notes and communicate with management and staff.
* Authored four volume training course for 340 electronic systems technicians.
* Serve as electronics subject matter expert for training and test development.

Maintenance Manager - 1998 - 2006
U.S. Air Force, Offutt AFB, NE

* Led over 78 active duty, reserve, and civilian technicians in aircraft maintenance operations; set schedules, coordinated resources, and determined priorities.
* Crucial evaluator for the Air Force Quality Assurance Surveillance Program.
* Experienced in communicating with key personnel, and outside organizations.
* Managed organizational equipment accounts totaling over $1,000,000 in assets.
* Researched and developed aircraft keyboard field repair procedures; procedures validated and implemented saving organization estimated $12,000 in repair costs.
* Identified and removed 68 pieces of under-utilized test equipment receiving periodic calibration; saved estimated $10,000+ per year in maintenance costs.
* Developed and implemented aggressive training program to counter expected 40% personnel loss; produced impressive 39% increase in productivity despite loss.
* Developed OSHA lockout/tag out program; program benchmarked by organization.
* Researched and oversaw development of local repair for aircraft systems PCMCIA card bay; idea adopted saving estimated $165,000 in associated repair costs.
* Supervised the maintenance and repair of over 7,000 avionic components.

Electronic/Avionic Technician - 1988 - 1998
U.S. Air Force, Various Duty Locations

* Maintained, modified, and repaired electronic equipment, infrared devices, recorder systems, and digital data systems on on numerous Air Force aircraft and helicopters.
* Led technician team directly supporting U.S. Central Command's Tactical Information Broadcast Service (TIBS) satellite network; ensured uninterrupted communications between network data producers and users.
* Spearheaded repair actions on crucial Air Force maintenance trainer; returned system to full capable status with little or no impact on training.
* Performed repair of multi-layer as well as Surface Mount Technology (SMT) circuit cards using advanced electronic soldering skills.
* Discovered and installed wiring omitted during depot repair of computer sub-system; reestablished connectivity minimizing critical aircraft downtime.
* Fabricated an aircraft voltage tester based upon requirements and schematics.
* Trained technicians on digital data recorder maintenance; qualified personnel two weeks ahead of schedule; alleviated deficiency in work center task coverage areas.
* Proficient in the use of technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams for maintenance and repair of systems, sub-systems, and components.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Cisco Networking Academy/Vernon College, Wichita Falls, TX
(May 2008 expected graduation date. Currently maintaining 4.0 GPA)

B.S., Business Information Systems - 2002
Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE
GPA: 3.9

A.A.S, Avionics/Electronics Systems Technology - 1998
Community College of the Air Force

Department of Defense and Air Force Training Schools
Numerous workshops, courses and seminars dealing with technical writing, UNIX systems
management, LAN, fiber optics, leadership development and related topics

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Networking: LAN/WAN, TCP-IP protocols, Cisco router/switch configuration/management
Operating Systems: Windows (98, 2000, XP, NT, Vista, 2003 Server)
Applications: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
Programming Languages: C++, Visual Basic
Electronics: Cable fabrication and repair, circuit card repair, test equipment utilization

DECORATIONS AND AWARDS
* Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
* Air Force Commendation Medal (3)
* Air Force Achievement Medal (2)
* 97th Intelligence Squadron Employee of the Year, 2003
* 97th Intelligence Squadron Maintenance Technician of the Quarter, 1999/2000
* 31st Special Operations Squadron Technician of the Quarter, 1996
* 41st Electronic Combat Squadron Technician of the Quarter, 1993

Certifications
See above

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