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Senior Communications Chief / Operations Chief (8/2011 - 7/2014), United States Marine Corps, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA, USA Managed the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of HF, VHF, UHF, cryptographic material, tactical satellite communications, commercial satellite communications networks for military users for forward deployed in The Republic of Georgia. Coordinate planning and execution of detailed communications plans for large-scale exercises and operations; gather and document requirements for staffing, technology, and satellite / network access, and facilitate cost-effective acquisition, development, and testing of IT/communications and electronics equipment. Senior Communications Chief (3/2010 - 8/2011), United States Marine Corps, Camp LeJeune, Claireville, NC, USA Managed and supervised the planning, installation, operation, and Logistics of personnel, tactical assets, commercial assets, and weaponry abroad to the Republic of Afghanistan. Managed 210 personnel while committing to the installation of both internal/ external telecommunication equipment. Managed communications support for Command Operations Center (COC); monitored network connectivity, reported outages, prioritized restorations, and assisted in troubleshooting to restore connectivity to remote locations with minimal downtime. Mentored, trained, and supervised a team of 100+ personnel with 3 different occupational specialties in exercises and real-world, hazardous environments. Tracked and maintained accountability for $350M+ in communications assets. Communications Chief (5/2006 - 3/2010), United States Marine Corps, Cherry Point, Havelock, NC, USA Managed and supervised the planning, installation, operation, and Logistics of personnel, tactical assets, commercial assets, and weaponry abroad to the Republic of Iraq. Managed and supervised 100 personnel to established both internal/ external telecommunication assets to Air Traffic Controller, to communicate with aircraft of multiple branches of service- friendly and/ or hostile. Managed communications support for Command Operations Center (COC); monitored network connectivity, reported outages, prioritized restorations, and assisted in troubleshooting to restore connectivity to remote locations with minimal downtime. Mentored, trained, and supervised a team of 100 personnel during exercises and real-world, hazardous environments. Tracked and maintained accountability for $2M in communications assets. Communications Chief/Operations Liaison (5/2003 - 5/2006), United States Marine Corps, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, JP Managed and supervised the planning, installation, operation, and Logistics of personnel, tactical assets, and weaponry abroad for several deployments in Southeast Asia arena. Successfully managed and supervised 78 personnel for the installation of telecommunications asset while deployed to southern Korea, Thailand, and The Philippines for training exercises. Enthusiastically coordinate and supervised communication traffic of the recovery efforts during Tsunami Relief of 2004. Established and maintained all record reporting to the president of the United States and video conferences daily. Managed communications support for Command Operations Center (COC); monitored network connectivity, reported outages, prioritized restorations, and assisted in troubleshooting to restore connectivity to remote locations with minimal downtime. Mentored, trained, and supervised a team of 100 personnel during exercises and real-world, hazardous environments. Military Canvassing Recruiter /Operations Liaison (11/1999 - 5/2003), United States Marine Corps, Orlando, FL, USA Drew upon proven recruiting technicians and professional selling skills (PSS) to generate candidate interest and enlist 69 qualified applicants into United States Marine Corps over a 52 month period. Performed operational screening for placement of qualified candidates to enlist in the Unites States Marine Corps. Administratively accounted for enlisting candidates and accountability for qualified shipment data analysis, scheduled the candidates for processing through United States Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPS), and prepared enlistment documentation for applicants.