Austin Ban
Kailua,HI
Summary
Hardworking and competent active duty Marine bringing 4 years of service as an 0844 Field Artillery Control Marine. Certified and experienced with advanced systems such as the Joint Tactical COP Workstation and Command and Control Personal Computer as well as experimental programs such as Link-16 Adapter. Versed in Naval integration between the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. Motivated and eager to expand knowledge in a similar field while contributing to a productive and efficient work environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
0844 AFATDS Operator / Training Chief
United States Marine Corps
Kailua, HI
04.2019 - Current
- Proficiently maintained and operated the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) as well as the Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture (COP) Workstation (JTCW).
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures in guidance with commanders intent of Naval integration between 3D Marine Litoral Regiment and the United States Navy.
- Developed Training Tactics and Procedures for future application of experimental missile systems utilizing AFATDS, JTCW, and Link-16.
- Established secure and stable communication links with naval vessels and outside entities over hundreds of nautical miles.
- Competently assisted Operations Chief in dozens of fire missions in support of numerous Battalion exercises utilizing cannons, rockets, and missiles.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Managed training and readiness for over 750 Marines using Marine Corps Training Information Management System (MCTIMS).
- Utilized Range Facility Management support System (RFMSS) to reserved dozens of various training ranges to support hundreds of training events.
- Managed 1st Battalion 12th Marines Body Composition Program.
- Set up antennas and power generators to support communications.
- Directed safe firing operations.
- Maintained fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps
- Oversaw field planning and coordination in full compliance with established command structures and detailed orders.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Production Manager, Safety Supervisor
Kencove Farm Fence Supplies Sawmill
Eastman, GA
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Operated, maintained, and repaired various types of heavy equipment.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in safety, quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
Farm Supervisor
Ban Farms
Lumber City, GA
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Monitored animal health and welfare.
- Scheduled various crop rotations as well as successful harvests
Sales Professional
Woody Folsom Chevrolet Buick GMC
Baxley, GA
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Maintained consistent vehicle sales by developing and deepening positive customer connections.
- Applied prospecting expertise to generate and pursue leads, setting up appointments and site visits to maintain budding relationships.
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
Manager on Duty
Orielly Auto Parts
Aiken, SC
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Trained employees in essential job functions.
- Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct and attendance reliability.
- Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.
Manager On Duty
Advanced Auto Parts
McRae, GA
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Trained employees in essential job functions.
- Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct and attendance reliability.
- Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
South Georgia State College
Douglas, GASome College (No Degree) - Radiation Protection Technology
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SCHigh School Diploma -
Telfair County High School
Mcrae, GA05.2013
Skills
- Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) Operations
- Joint Tactical COP Workstation (JTCW) Operations
- Link-16 Data Processing
- Equipment Inspection
- Fire Mission Processing
- Technical Guidance
- Tactical Guidance
- Data Processing
- Operational Efficiency
- Training Procedures
- Computer Installation and Setup
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Lance Corporal (meritoriously) after 8 months of enlistment.
- Promoted to Corporal (meritoriously) after 1 year and 8 months of enlistment.
- Graduated as top of the class with honors from Marine Corps Field Artillery Fire Control Course class 001-20.
- Certificate of Commendation for aiding an attached Army battery with troubleshooting their Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System during exercise Spartan Fury 20.1.
- Certificate of Commendation for prosecuting live tracks originating from Navy destroyer USS Halsey, while instructing the Fire Direction Center in Proper Execution of track to target prosecution across 4 firing agencies.
- Certificate of Commendation for quickly and calmly extinguishing a cammie net fire during a live fire mission without disrupting mission processing.
- Received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for superior performance of establishing seamless integration of command and control assets into the Marine Littoral Regiment's concept of operations for prosecuting link-enabled fires during Island Marauder 21 / Large Scale Exercise.
Certification
- Certified Command and Control Personal Computer, Joint Tactical COP Workstation Operator through MAGTF Integrated Systems Training Center Command and Control Training Branch (C2TB)
- Certified Computer Operator through United States Military Apprenticeship Program
Timeline
0844 AFATDS Operator / Training Chief
United States Marine Corps
04.2019 - Current
Production Manager, Safety Supervisor
Kencove Farm Fence Supplies Sawmill
10.2017 - 04.2019
Farm Supervisor
Ban Farms
08.2016 - 09.2017
Sales Professional
Woody Folsom Chevrolet Buick GMC
06.2016 - 08.2016
Manager on Duty
Orielly Auto Parts
08.2014 - 05.2016
Manager On Duty
Advanced Auto Parts
08.2013 - 06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
South Georgia State College
Some College (No Degree) - Radiation Protection Technology
Aiken Technical College
High School Diploma -
Telfair County High School
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