Experience

Augusta Christian Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Apologetics/ Biblical Studies Teacher

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Develop and teach daily focused lesson plans designed to train young High School men and women in scripture interpretation, Biblical history, and effective Christian Apologetics. Extensive experience in teaching 9th -12th grade US, European, African, Asian, and Middle Eastern history. Which includes, but not limited to, Near Eastern (Biblical) Literature instruction and interpretation. Ability to lead classroom and other activities with a heart of Christ and be an example of Christ to our students Collaborate with staff teachers in developing long-term plans for struggling students, as well as designing new activities to enhance learning engagement for students. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with outstanding organizational and project management skills and the ability to consistently meet deadlines. Proficient at teaching using google classroom and have extensive experience in Windows server infrastructure including SQL, DNS, DHCP, Java Script, Active Directory, and other supported Windows applications. Show less



Journey Community Church

• Evans, Georgia, United States

• Middle School/High School Biblical Teacher and Mentor (Volunteer)

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  • 7 years of faithful experience as a youth mentor and Biblical studies teacher with Journey Community Church’s student ministry. • Discipled High School and Middle School boys working closely with the youth pastor, fellow leaders, and student parents to develop them spiritually, mentally, and socially as young, strong, Christian rooted men. • Developed and taught weekly focused lesson plans designed to train young men in scripture interpretation, Biblical history, and effective application of Biblical truths in their everyday lives. • For 5 years, annually led a motivated group of young men on a Christian retreat to Camp Longridge SC, building them up through the teaching of Biblical principles, instructions on prayer, and personal testimonies. • Developed curriculum for and taught a 6-week men’s Bible study about prayer, based of the best seller novel “The Circle Maker.” Highlighting the essential attributes of successful prayer: Vertical relationship with God, individual prayer, corporate prayer, and practical application prayer techniques. • Developed curriculum for and taught a 6-week Bible study for a combined group of 45 Middle School and High School boys called “The Evolution of God’s Mighty Men of Valor.” Emphasizing the process and human struggles of the mighty men of the Bible as they developed into the heroes, we hear stories of. Show less



Cyber Center of Exelence/DNITE

• Fort Gordon, GA

• Network Operations Analyst

  • May 2015 - Sep 2017

  • Supported Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and production to include: Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), Cost Benefit Analysis (C-BA), Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, and Education, Personnel, & Facilities (DOTMLPF) assessments and DOTMLPF Change Recommendation (DCR) resulting in meeting mission critical objectives supporting U.S. Army Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) and Defense Information Network (DoDIN) capabilities and initiatives. • Evaluated critical experimentation programs for warfighting units with cutting edge prototype solutions to solve current capability shortfalls and gaps central to U.S. Army missions in support of national and strategic mission objectives. • Utilized broad and comprehensive knowledge of Signal, Cyberspace Operations, and Electronic Warfare (EW) in supporting CCoE concepts and requirements development efforts. • Provided the analytical underpinnings for longer-term efforts on the acquisition of new, significantly enhanced, or significantly changed Signal, Cyber, and EW systems and solutions. • Managed, planned, and executed Signal, Cyber, and EW live experimentation and prototyping efforts to provide risk mitigation for the requirements, acquisition, and operations community. • Led an eight-person team in evaluation of new portable satellite communications system for adoption into the US Army’s inventory, potentially resulting in fewer reduction of deployed soldiers and millions of dollars in logistics encumbrance from legacy satellite systems. Show less



Apex Systems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Conducted cell site audits for AT&T 4G/Cisco upgrades at over 25 cell sites, which included drawing architectural diagrams required for 4G equipment upgrade. • Proposed construction recommendations for Cisco equipment installation resulting in all 25 sites being reconstructed and upgraded to be 4G capable on time, on spec, and under budget: increased company’s marketability, profitability, and competitiveness in remote areas. • Conducted cell site audits for AT&T 4G/Cisco upgrades at over 25 cell sites, which included drawing architectural diagrams required for 4G equipment upgrade. • Proposed construction recommendations for Cisco equipment installation resulting in all 25 sites being reconstructed and upgraded to be 4G capable on time, on spec, and under budget: increased company’s marketability, profitability, and competitiveness in remote areas.



TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.

• Telecommunications
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Telecommunications Manager/Network Systems Administrator

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Led a team of 18 personnel in management, planning, design, and execution of USMC Cisco networks and satellite communication systems valued at over $200 million dollars of telecommunications equipment (in combat) at 90% operational level for twelve months. • Demonstrated expert knowledge of operational architectures, defensive and offensive cyberspace operations, and electronic warfare systems in support of development of requirements for USMC network setup, maintenance, and adaptation to an ever-changing and expanding combat environment. • Briefed executive-level decision-makers and company stakeholders on controversial matters, or unusual conditions with far-reaching implications in regard to terms of feasibility, compatibility, and effectiveness in meeting or exceeding expected results. • Obligated funding for three years under austere conditions in a combat area by working with financial stakeholders; ensured projects remained within financial and regulatory guidelines. Show less



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• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• WIN-T/IT Instructor

  • Jun 2009 - Feb 2010

  • Led platform, laboratory, and hands-on field instruction for WIN-T System training (40-hour block of instruction) consisting of: IT Networking and Cisco Routing, Interworking concepts, IP Addressing and Subnet Masking, Introduction to Router Operations, Introduction to Routing and Static Route Labs, Access Control Lists, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Router Configurations and Final Practical Exercise. o Network Management (80-hour block of instruction) consisting of: Introduction to Network Management and Theory, SNMPc, SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset, Cirrus Configuration Manager, SolarWinds Orion, HEAT Helpdesk Management Tool, NetMRI Analysis Appliance, Cisco ACS, and GEM X. • Edited existing documents for accuracy and developed new documents to maximize student training by researching military and commercial technical manuals. • Consistently sought for technical advice resulting in provided key advice to the restructuring of the course layout, which was subsequently implemented. • Validated and provided guidance on training materials: Lesson Plans, media, performance-based exams, student handouts and written tests to ensure they were based on the training objectives. Show less



Rockwell Collins

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Telecommunications Manager/Site Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Managed, planned, designed, and executed US Army Cisco networks and satellite communication systems by using my broad and comprehensive knowledge of Signal, Cyberspace Operations, and Electronic Warfare required capabilities and operational gaps. • Executed an extensive number of highly technical tasks, complex programs, and coordinated managerial and technical recommendations that had a significant impact upon internal and external programs and policies of Army Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) programs. • Used extensive knowledge of operational architectures, defensive and offensive cyberspace operations, electronic warfare systems, Cyber, and EW functional areas to support the development of requirements for Network, Cyber, and EW modernization. • Briefed executive-level decision-makers and company stakeholders and informed them of progress, potential controversial matters, or unusual conditions with far-reaching implications. Completed work was reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness in meeting or exceeding expected results. • Appointed as Site Manager; assumed the on-site leadership role with customer satisfaction as the primary goal. Led 24 site personnel to maintain satellite communication availability above acceptable levels for 8 months under the austere conditions of Afghanistan. • While responsible for all off base satellite communications, supervised 24 people and forged solid working relationships with senior corporate executives, customers, suppliers, and key staff to ensure all IT goals were completed on time, on spec, and on budget. • Served as liaison between corporate office and US Army, attended command briefs and provided status and performance reports as necessary based off changing site conditions and command requirements. Show less



Stanley Associates, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Integration Engineer

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2008

  • Integrated multi-faceted communications equipment into US submarine radio rooms. Performed integration and fabrication of cable harnesses, electrical, and mechanical parts using hand tools, power tools, assembly drawings, schematic diagrams, and specific written and oral instruction. Dedicated to mission accomplishment; worked 12+ hrs to meet critical U.S. Navy operational deadlines for rapid deployment. • Integrated multi-faceted communications equipment into US submarine radio rooms. Performed integration and fabrication of cable harnesses, electrical, and mechanical parts using hand tools, power tools, assembly drawings, schematic diagrams, and specific written and oral instruction. Dedicated to mission accomplishment; worked 12+ hrs to meet critical U.S. Navy operational deadlines for rapid deployment.



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Satellite Communications Technician/Chief

  • Jul 2001 - Apr 2007

  • Managed planning, designing, and executing US Marine Corps Cisco networks and satellite communication systems. • Used expert knowledge of Signal, Cyber, and EW functional areas to support the development of requirements for USMC network setup, maintenance, and adaptation to an ever-changing and expanding combat environment. • Led the planning, task execution, and resolution of conflicts that arose. Developed and assigned team members’ tasks based on personality and skill levels in accordance with established objectives and policies. • Briefed executive level stakeholders informing them of progress, potential controversial matters, or unusual conditions with far-reaching implications. Completed work was reviewed from an overall standpoint in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness in meeting or exceeding expected results. • Executed a large number of highly technical tasks including configuring and maintaining routers and switches and implementing needed security measures. • Coordinated managerial and technical recommendations that had a significant impact upon internal and external programs and policies of Marine Corps Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) programs. • Supervised 14 personnel while maintaining a 60 plus hour/week work schedule resulting in zero downtime for satellite communications for eight months, and was responsible for evaluating, analyzing, developing, and managing satellite communication systems. • Developed and implemented modifications to the Marine’s satellite terminal’s high voltage amplifier (HPA) to reduce overheating under extreme external temperatures, which was later adopted by the Marine Corps and saved the organization over $2,000,000 in parts and labor. Show less