Experience & Accomplishments

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

• Managed professional and administrative staff involved in the design, build, repair and calibration of equipment for in-plant use
• Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously
• Conducted the review of major test equipment proposals
• Oversaw the design and build of test equipment within cost, schedule and performance constraints

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Developed codeplugs for 6,000+ radios on a state-of-the-art digital radio system
• Developed technical documentation
  
• Developed a metro-wide Tactical Interoperability Communications Plan
• Ability to provide work direction to other engineers and technicians
• Designed electronic equipment for in-plant use
• Able to effectively troubleshoot problems quickly
• Have the ability to learn new processes and technologies quickly
• High mechanical aptitude
• Have considerable knowledge of personal computer hardware and software
• Able to generate innovative and creative solutions

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

• Able to counter objections and reason persuasively
• Experienced in motivating people to take appropriate action
• Able to network effectively with others
• Adept at preparing creative written communications
• Work well in a team environment
• Others recognize me as a change agent
• College recruiting team member

ADMINISTRATIVE CAPABILITIES

• Recruited supervisory, engineering, technical and administrative personnel
• Negotiated facility space
• Justified major capital expenditures
• Managed $9M multi-department operating budgets
• Led the development of a comprehensive policy and procedure manual to guide department employees in the execution of their job
• Developed structured system to streamline development of radio system software
• Developed multi-jurisdictional data gathering process and report