Kenneth Humphrey Sr.
Senior Signal Operations NCO (Communication Advisor/Planner) at 25th ID- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Crash Course on Python
GoogleMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Fiber Optics Installer
ETA InternationalDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
DOD Equal Opportunity Leader
United States Department of DefenseFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
CompTIANov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Secret-SCI
United States Department of DefenseOct, 2003- Nov, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED
American Red CrossSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
NAYS Coach Training & Membership
National Alliance For Youth SportsAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
DOD SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
United States Department of DefenseOct, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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25th ID
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Signal Operations NCO (Communication Advisor/Planner)
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Jul 2021 - Present
Supervises, plans and executes the installation, operation and maintenance of signal support systems, to include local area networks, wide area networks and routers; satellite radio communications and electronic support systems; and network integration using radio, wire and battlefield automated systems (BAS). Develops and implements unit level signal maintenance programs. Directs unit signal training and provides technical advice and assistance to commanders. Develops and executes information services policies and procedures for supported organizations. Coordinate external signal support mission requirements. Prepares and implements Signal operations orders and reports. Plans and requests Signal logistics support for unit level operations and maintenance. Show less
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25th ID
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Section Chief (Communication Manager)
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Oct 2020 - May 2021
The Section Chief is the principle NCO in a Battalion or Squadron S-6 section and advisor to the Signal Officer, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The Section Chief takes charge of the section in the absence of the Signal Officer. Section Chief teaches collective and individual tasks to soldiers in the S6 Section. A Section Chief generally has extensive Communication and Military experience and can make accurate decisions in the best interest of the mission and the soldier. Utilizing tough, realistic and physically challenging performance-oriented training to excite and motivate soldiers, the Section Chief ensures Army standards are met and maintained. Additionally, the Section Chief must conduct cross training to promote critical wartime skills within the S6, evaluate the effectiveness of the section and provide training feedback to the commander and first sergeant during After-Action Reviews (AAR) on all unit collective training. Show less
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Army Recruiting SoCal
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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U.S. Army Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
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May 2019 - Sep 2020
Army Ambassador in the community; Recruited qualified applicants that met military service standards; Prepared enlistment applications for Regular Army and Reserves; Prepared hundreds of future soldiers for initial entry training; Maintained a network of influencer's to include parents, educators, and community officials in 23 high schools. Army Ambassador in the community; Recruited qualified applicants that met military service standards; Prepared enlistment applications for Regular Army and Reserves; Prepared hundreds of future soldiers for initial entry training; Maintained a network of influencer's to include parents, educators, and community officials in 23 high schools.
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4th Infantry Division, U.S. Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Section Chief (Communication Manager)
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Jul 2017 - Apr 2019
Supervised, planned, and executed the communication/maintenance program for Battalion size element (1,000+ soldiers). Directed unit communication training and provided technical advice to five company level commanders; Developed and executed information service policies and procedures for all companies and Battalion staff; Prepared and implemented communication orders and reports; Planned and requested signal logistics support for unit level operations. Managed fourteen employees on staff. Supervised, planned, and executed the communication/maintenance program for Battalion size element (1,000+ soldiers). Directed unit communication training and provided technical advice to five company level commanders; Developed and executed information service policies and procedures for all companies and Battalion staff; Prepared and implemented communication orders and reports; Planned and requested signal logistics support for unit level operations. Managed fourteen employees on staff.
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Army Recruiting SoCal
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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U.S. Army Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Specialist )
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May 2014 - Jul 2017
Army Ambassador in the community; recruited qualified applicants that met military service standards; Prepared enlistment applications for Regular Army and Reserves; Prepared hundreds of future soldiers for initial entry training; Maintained a network of influencer's to include parents, educators, and community officials in 23 high schools. Army Ambassador in the community; recruited qualified applicants that met military service standards; Prepared enlistment applications for Regular Army and Reserves; Prepared hundreds of future soldiers for initial entry training; Maintained a network of influencer's to include parents, educators, and community officials in 23 high schools.
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JRTC and Fort Johnson
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Signal Information Services NCO (Communication Advisor/Planner)
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May 2012 - May 2014
Supervised and integrated the Brigade's operation and maintenance of Army Battlefield Command Systems to include tactical/strategic communications equipment; Coordinated and Planned Brigade level training for automated telecommunications systems; Managed three employees; Accountable for $2M in equipment.
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Team Chief/Supervisor
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Jun 2011 - May 2012
Provided tactical assistance in long range voice communication in support of a Brigade size element with a small team consisting of four employees with equipment valued at $700k.
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201st Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Radio & Communications Repairer/Supervisor
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Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Managed a Communications & Electronic Maintenance Section for a Brigade sized element (3,000 to 5,000 soldiers). Established work schedules for soldiers, repair priorities, and overall section operations; Managed seven employees; Accountable for $1M worth of equipment, repair parts, and bench stock.
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Senior Signal Support Specialist/Supervisor
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Jul 2009 - Jun 2010
Provided technical support and training for local area networks, routers, and satellite; In charge of nine employees; Accountable for $3.5M worth of sensitive data and equipment.
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Signal Support System Maintainer
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2009
Responsible for receiving maintenance requests, conducted initial in-processing and final inspections, disposition, evacuation and movement of all the company's communications equipment; In charge of five employees; Accountable for equipment worth over $200,000.
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4th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division- Ft.Lewis
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Tacoma, Washington, United States
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Radio Retrans Operator
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Jun 2004 - Jun 2008
Performs pre-combat inspection and inventory of all team equipment and materials (e.g. COMSEC fill devices, equipment batteries, long-range antennas, force protection equipment). Participates in combat rehearsal to ensure equipment, frequencies, and COMSEC are all operable and synchronized with the network control station. Establishes site defense plan and coordinates with adjacent units for mutual support. Installs, operates and maintains retransmission system and acts as the network control station for the retransmission net. Performs operator and organizational level maintenance on the retransmission system(s). Operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles. Install, operates and performs PMCS on power generators. Show less
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Trainee
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Oct 2003 - May 2004
Basic Training- Training consisted of basic first aid, physical readiness, Chemical Radioactive Biological and Nuclear readiness, basic rifle marksmanship, hand to hand combat training, land navigation, convoy operations, disabling improvised explosive devices, engaging targets with a small team, squad level maneuver tactics, and survival training. Advance Individual Training- As a Signal Support Systems Specialist, you’ll maintain vital signal support systems and terminal devices; the equipment that needs to consistently work in order for commanders to stay informed, track, and direct the movement of their troops. You'll perform signal support and technical assistance for computer systems, local area networks, and you’ll perform maintenance on equipment, terminal devices, power generators, and vehicles. You’ll also detect enemy signals and jam enemy radio transmissions. Show less
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Education
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Columbia Southern University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration -
Saint Martin's University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Criminology & Criminal Justice -
Pierce College
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies -
Pierce College
Associate's degree, Technology -
Redan High School
College Prep Diploma -
2013 - 2013
Cyber Center of Excellence NCO Academy
Senior Leadership Course 25U (Graduate) -
2012 - 2012
Cyber Center of Excellence NCO Academy
Advance Leadership Course 25U (Graduate) -
2008 - 2008
Henry H. Lind NCO Academy
Basic Leader Course (Graduate) -
2004 - 2004
Cyber Center of Excellence NCO Academy
31U Signal Support Systems Specialist (Graduate)
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