Experience

Professional Solutions, LLC
• United States
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Curriculum Developer

  • Jan 2020 - Present


United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transitioning Communications Marine

  • Dec 2019 - Aug 2023

• Communications Chief

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

  Determine equipment and operational readiness; and supervise personnel installing, operating, and maintaining communication, transmission, and data communication center facilities.- Managed the communication architecture for seven training exercises to support over 500 users.- Supervised the shipment of equipment valued at $13M for four multi-national exercises.- Accounted for 100% of over $8M worth of equipment during a transfer of owning accounts.- Mentored the development of 120 employees in their technical and professional education.- Provided Victim Advocacy training to 75 employees and supported services for 4 cases. Show less

• Chief Instructor, Curriculum Developer

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2017

  Serve as Chief Instructor and Curriculum Developer for the Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Operator-Maintainer course, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 0627. Develop and implement effective and efficient instruction, curriculum, instructional materials, and assessment instruments.- Supervised and mentored 20 instructor staff under the SAT guidelines.- Managed the training and development of 468 students to a Training and Readiness standard.- Certified 10 instructors to Basic level, seven to Senior and one to Master level formal instructor certification.- Validated over 180 course identification (CID) training periods for five sub-section POI’s in Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS). Show less

• Transmissions Chief

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  Served as Communications Operations Chief. Determine equipment and operational readiness; and supervise personnel installing, operating, and maintaining communication, transmission, and data communication center facilities.- Managed the communication architecture for 14 training exercises to support over 1000 users within the organization.- Developed a timeline for the transfer of 725 pieces of equipment worth over $9M.- Coordinated the shipment of equipment valued at $3M for four multi-national exercises. - Supervised and mentored 30 employees in their professional development.- Responsible for over 500 communication assets, four vehicles, requisition of parts, and maintained 100% accountability of all items.- Tracked and recorded 183 personnel semi-annual, annual, and fiscal training requirements Show less

• Transmissions Chief

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

  Supervise the installation and operation of fixed and field radio systems, microwave systems, and satellite communications systems. Prepare and execute radio communication plans vital to successful amphibious deployments with regard to highly mobile and reliable communications.- Supervise the installation and operation of 22 satellite links on 10 terminals of four different types, eight terrestrial links on seven terminals of three different types, and 17 SCR links.- Responsible for 543 primary end items valued at over $29M and maintained 100% accountability.- Coordinated the accounting and issuing of communication equipment in support of outlying agencies.- Provided training on transmissions equipment to nine different organizations and 50 individuals organic to the department. Show less

• Radio Chief, TT Cell

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2009

  Supervise the installation and operation of fixed and field radio systems, microwave systems, and satellite communications systems. Prepare and execute radio communication plans vital to successful amphibious deployments with regard to highly mobile and reliable communications.- Supervised and led training of over 90 Military Transition Teams (MTT)/Police Transition Teams (PTT) consisting of 30 personnel each in SCR communications.- Trained over 485 military personnel in SCR utilizing High Frequency (HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Ultra High Frequency Tactical Satellite (UHF TACSAT), and Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA).- Maintained accountability for equipment valued over $10M.- Utilized all variants of the SCR spectrum within the Marine Corps.- Coordinated the accounting and issuing of SCR equipment in support of 30 MTT and PTT training evolutions.- Oversaw the redistribution 50 SCR assets between eight agencies with 100% accountability.- Instructed, trained and certified 10 personnel in the instructor staff. Show less

• Radio Operator

  • Mar 2003 - Jul 2007

  Supervise SCR with ranges of DAMA, UHF TACSAT, UHF, VHF, and HF. Responsibilities include the setup and tuning of radio equipment, establish contact with distant stations, log messages, utilize power sources, and build or repair antennas.- Supervised the administrative, tactical, and technical training of 66 employees in the department.- Trained 25 personnel in the radio section on antenna setup, equipment troubleshooting, repair techniques, and proper maintenance procedures.- Maintained equipment valued at $4.5M with 100% accountability.- Planned SCR architecture for eight exercises.- Established 20 SCR links, two commercial telephones, four tactical phones, and two tactical data links during ground to air communication operations.- Received an 96% overall rating for a formal inspection.- Maintained records of semi-annual, annual and fiscal training requirements.- Oversaw the fielding of the Vehicle Radio Component (VRC)-103, and VRC-111.- Managed the redistribution process of two Mobile Radio Component (MRC)-145, and five Personal Radio Component (PRC)-117’s to different agencies. Show less

• Field Radio Operator

  • Sep 1998 - Mar 2003

  Utilize SCR with ranges of DAMA, UHF TACSAT, UHF, VHF, and HF. Responsibilities include the setup and tuning of radio equipment, establish contact with distant stations, log messages, utilize power sources, and build or repair antennas.- Planned, organized, and conducted training classes on TACSAT for agencies on air contingency options.- Conducted classes on TACSAT for employment aboard ship, aircraft and ashore.- Performed multiple radio operations during two Mediterranean deployments.- Prepared over 20 tactical vehicles and associated radio equipment for embarkation.- Completed recruit training, basic combat training, and technical school attendance for occupational specialty 0621 (2531), Field Radio Operator. Show less