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My career history starts out back in 1993 when I graduated high school with a vocational certificate in Drafting and Design. I joined the U.S. Army in January of 1998 and was trained as a 31F10P, and was assigned to 82nd Sig. BN. I was honorably discharged in January 2002 and in July 2005 after OIF. I worked on Fort Bragg for USASOC until Nov. 2009. I then went to work for EMC Corporation in 2010.
My career history starts out back in 1993 when I graduated high school with a vocational certificate in Drafting and Design. I went to college part time and after 4 years of work and school took time off to decide what direction I needed to go in. I joined the U.S. Army in January of 1998 and honorably discharged the first time in January 2002
Military Experiences
Oct 2003 - Jul 2005
19K10
Armor Tank Crew member assigned to unit in support of O.I.F. and deployed in support of O.I.F.
Jan 2002 - Oct 2003
31U10P now 25U10P
U.S. Army Signal Regiment, working as a Signal Systems Support Specialist-1 year. Maintains and Trouble-Shoots all Signal Communication, and Signal associated equipment assigned to the unit. Coordinates with unit Commander, and key leaders on how unit communications are to be implemented. Trained on the proper use of handling hazardous substances
Oct 1998 - Jan 2002
31F10P now 25F10P
Team member responsible for network communication systems that provided voice, data, and video to key leaders and subscribers in our network area. Experienced in installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems control center, node center switch, extension node switches, and associated multiplexing equipment, net radio interface equipment, communications security devices(KYK-13, ANCD, and KYK-15), and transmission line of sight equipment, which are capable of processing data, voice and video. Install, set-up, and broke down Network communication equipment in accordance to company standards. Repaired circuit card assembles antenna cables, and radio cables using soldering, oscilloscope, and a multi-meter for testing. Used appropriate tools to diagnose and evaluate the cause of a outtage
Deployments
(6 months)Feb 2004 - Jul 2004
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Conducted armored HUMVEE patrols in our assigned sectors. Delivered school supplies.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
May 2013
Apple Certified Associate Mac Integration 10.8
Jul 2008
CompTIA Network+
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
2001 - 2006
Central Carolina Community College, Higher Education
Associate Degree, Information Systems Network Administration & Support