ABELARDO FLORES
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Communications professional with 7+ years of U.S.. Army experience troubleshooting radio, satellite, computer, and network systems. Skilled in preventive maintenance, inventory management, technical training, and team supervision. Provided P25 radio support during U.S.. Border Patrol operations. Active Secret security clearance.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Provided user-level P25 radio support and troubleshooting during interagency operations with U.S. Border Patrol, enhancing communication effectiveness.
- Managed inventory and lifecycle oversight for more than $1 million in communications equipment.
- Standardized maintenance procedures and developed cross-training, increasing team coverage and ensuring equipment readiness.
- Troubleshot computer hardware, software, network connectivity, and communications systems by resolving technical faults to ensure operational continuity.
Communications Team Lead
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Supervised and trained team of eight personnel; coordinated radio system installation and maintenance and ensured operational readiness in the field.
- Supported secure radio and digital communications across eight military units with zero security incidents; trained more than 10 communications security representatives.
- Coordinated scheduled maintenance for eight assets, achieving zero overdue services while managing maintenance and supply requests efficiently.
- Streamlined the distribution and loading of communications encryption keys, saving four hours of work per week.
- Coordinated deployment of $1.2 million in communications equipment, maintaining inventory accountability with zero losses.
- Delivered three radio communications courses to 93 international military personnel and trained 32 personnel in troubleshooting and encryption key loading, thereby enhancing overall operational capability.
- Coordinated scheduled maintenance for eight assets with zero overdue services; prepared maintenance and supply requests.
Signal Support Specialist
U.S. Army
Fort Drum, NY
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Installed, maintained, and troubleshot radio, computer, and network systems to ensure reliable communication and operational readiness.
- Installed and maintained satellite and radio systems for signal support.
- Operated communication equipment during field exercises to facilitate information exchange. to ensure effective information flow.
- Delivered technical support and user training while performing preventive maintenance and managing inventory during daily operations and field exercises.
- Provided technical guidance on equipment usage to team members.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Dille, TX
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervised inmate activities and maintained safety within a correctional facility.
- Oversaw daily inmate activities to ensure order and compliance within the correctional facility. and maintained safety within a correctional facility.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and common areas for contraband.
- Conducted security inspections and coordinated emergency responses to ensure safe facility operations, preparing detailed reports to document findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 01.2027 - 02.2030
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas Grantham
Little Rock, AR 04.2020 - 01.2023
Skills
- Computer and network troubleshooting
- Radio and satellite communications (SATCOM)
- Antenna installation
- Preventive maintenance scheduling
- Communications security (COMSEC)
- Equipment accountability
- Technical training
- Equipment maintenance
- Radio communications
- Network troubleshooting
- Radio system installation
Personal Information
Title: COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS | TECHNICAL SUPPORT | MAINTENANCE
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Indiana State University
01.2027 - 02.2030
Communications Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
05.2025 - Current
Communications Team Lead
U.S. Army
05.2022 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas Grantham
04.2020 - 01.2023
Signal Support Specialist
U.S. Army
05.2019 - 04.2022
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2017 - 05.2018