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Susan Ford is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in various fields. She has worked as an election precinct clerk for Brevard County Government, where she honed her leadership and organizational skills. Prior to that, she held roles as a Research Consultant, Engineer, Sales Representative/Office Manager, and Electronics Engineer at companies such as Fairfield Index, Radio Communications Company, Comtel Systems Technology, Inc., and Federal Aviation Administration. Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Geneva College. Susan is proficient in multiple languages and has a strong foundation in skills such as event planning, client relations, telecommunications system planning, and engineering support. She has worked in various locations, including Melbourne, Florida, and has a strong understanding of the local market.

Experience

  • Brevard County Government
    • Melbourne, Florida, United States
    • Brevard Supervisor of Elections
      • Jul 2020 - Present
      • Melbourne, Florida, United States

      I worked as an election precinct clerk for three election cycles. This role required my supervision of the voting precinct. While working in this position, my leadership and organizational skills thrived. I enjoy working in a team in a high-pressure environment where I can put my skills to the test.

    • Research Consultant
      • Apr 2006 - Feb 2007
      • Tampa, FL

      I did online research for a business consulting firm. I helped with event planning and client relations. I planned a telecommunications system for the new office.

    • Engineer
      • Jan 1998 - Jul 1998
      • Cary, NC

      I coordinated radio equipment engineering and installation project and tracked their status. I researched FCC regulations and state contractor licensing requirements. I wrote a company safety plan and acceptance test procedures.

    • Sales Representative/Office Manager
      • Oct 1997 - Dec 1997
      • Cary, NC

      I sold business telephone systems and maintenance contracts. I also set up their first office filing system and customer/supplier database.

    • Electronics Engineer
      • Jun 1991 - Oct 1997
      • Raleigh, NC

      I developed specifications for and coordinated installation and implementation of RF and digital communications systems that provided both air-to-ground and ground-to-ground communication for Air Traffic Control in a two-state area. I provided engineering support to field offices in isolating, troubleshooting, and correcting complex and persistent communications equipment problems and coordinated with the regional office on systemic problems. I monitored and evaluated the performance of these systems to determine the adequacy of the assigned maintenance procedures and equipment modifications. I completed numerous technical courses at the FAA training center in Oklahoma City on the various RF and digital communications systems under my oversight. I planned, purchased, configured, and maintained the administrative telephone systems for my office and for the FAA field offices in my jurisdiction.

    • Electronics Engineer
      • Aug 1986 - Jun 1991
      • Greenbelt, MD

      My department designed and developed portable RF and digital s/w based satellite stimulation systems and used them to test the control center s/w and the operational interfaces between missions support elements prior to launch. In my capacity as a Simulations Director, I designed the test procedures, scheduled resources, coordinated interfaces, and conducted the simulations at remote sites like manufacturer clean rooms, NASA centers and tracking stations. I resolved problems, analyzed test results, and provided both written and oral reports on the pre-launch readiness of the satellite communication systems to upper management.

Education

  • North Carolina State University
    Master of Science - MS, Telecommunications Systems Management
  • Geneva College
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering

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