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Served as the Senior Video Teleconferencing Chief. Was responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of all assigned equipment. Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled VTC’s. Ensured that all VTC were verified and added to the internal Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint calendars. Provided technical guidance and assistance to all subordinate commands.
Military Experiences
Jan 2008 - Mar 2013
Sr. Video Teleconferencing Technician
Provided training, technical guidance and assistance to more than 2500 personnel within and outside the organization. Conducted senior executive level (flag officer) Video Tele-Conferences multiple times per week and audio support missions several times per month. Experienced making decisions independently, meeting deadlines, communicating effectively; and work successfully with executive level clients. Experienced making decisions independently, meeting deadlines, communicating effectively; and work successfully with executive level clients.
Oct 2005 - Dec 2007
Drill Sergeant
Performed duties as a Drill Sergeant for a Basic Combat Training (BCT) battery; responsible for the health, welfare, and training of a 64 Soldier platoon; acted as a positive role model for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers by portraying the seven Army values; provided instructions in all common skills and ensured strict adherence of safety procedures during training and live fire exercises; conducted all training to standard using the assist and insist method of training.
Mar 2002 - Sep 2005
Training Developer/Writer/Instructor
Responsible for training Advanced Individual Training Students (AIT), International and reclassification students in both garrison and tactical environments; responsible for writing instructing, updating, and validating course material; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of all classroom materials and equipment; supervised and counsels students as required.
Jan 1999 - Feb 2002
Recruiter
Mastered five areas of emphasis: Prospecting, interviewing and counseling, Processing, maintaining future Soldiers and follow ups. Understands and uses the thirteen critical skills. Counseled prospective applicants, parents, teachers and community leaders on the benefits of an Army enlistment; maintained rapport with center of influence; responsible for all administrative requirements associated with the recruiter basic management system; developed and executed a successful schools recruiting program.
Deployments
(13 years, 9 months)Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Certifications
Security Clearance
Top Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees