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Billie Jo Matekovic

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Flexible Network Engineer with exceptional insight when troubleshooting routers, switches and firewalls. A motivated employee with expertise supporting the choice and purchase of hardware and software components. Self-motivated Interior Communications Electrician with extensive knowledge of broadcast and telephone systems. Fast learner with computer proficiency, excellent people skills, and dedication to high-quality maintenance of communication systems. Multi-talented and collaborative administrative manager focused on business efficiency and operational improvements. Dedicated and decisive leader with strategic and forward-thinking mindset offering several years of experience. Analytical problem-solver and persuasive communicator with talent for creative solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Administrative Assistant

COMNAVSURFRON Staff / CNSS-14
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Adept at balancing independent work with collaborative efforts to efficiently accomplish tasks and projects.
  • Oversaw the organization and security of a substantial amount of records and official documents while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in order to ensure proper filing, retention, and protection of confidential information.
  • Streamlined workflows and maintained compliance with Navy regulations by effectively utilizing administrative software and tools.
  • Displayed strong written and verbal communication skills while assisting senior leadership with professional correspondence, directives, reports, and scheduling.
  • Utilized exceptional organizational skills to effectively process a range of evaluations, awards, orders, and instructions. Maintained a high level of attention to detail while meeting demanding deadlines.

Career Counselor

COMNAVSURFRON Staff / CNSS-14
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Effectively utilized Navy COOL along with other resources including USMAPs, USNCC proficiency exams (TA), e-Learning portals like NKO and MyEducation to offer tailored career guidance services. Generated comprehensive career plans and facilitated the attainment of desired professional advancement for various individuals.
  • Facilitated regular career development sessions for both individuals and groups, evaluating training requirements and retention needs in order to offer tailored assistance and resources to numerous sailors.
  • Empowered sailors to maximize potential within the Navy, resulting in successful transitions to civilian life.
  • Cultivated lasting partnerships with several Navy programs such as USMAPs and Navy COOL, granting sailors unrestricted access to cutting-edge career development resources
  • Liaised with educational institutions and community agencies to ensure effective program outreach and provide counseling on the benefits of continuing education.

Defense Travel Administrator & Coordinator

COMNAVSURFRON Staff / CNSS-14
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Monitored and directed administrative activities to ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit protocols, and budgetary preparation.
  • Ensured greater compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness within the travel program by implementing effective policies and procedures for stronger financial controls.
  • Managed and administered the travel program, routing travel authorizations, vouchers, and receipts and overseeing travel reimbursements while maintaining accurate travel records
  • Provided prompt and responsive support for personnel across the organization, ensuring continuous improvement and customer service
  • Enhanced the organization's financial stability and robustness through support in audits and maintenance of accurate travel records.

Temporary Assigned Duty

USS Cole
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • Hand-selected by DESRON 2 to assist in their LOA and DCMA to train, troubleshoot, and correct deficiencies
  • Quickly identified and supervised the correction of 26 IVCS phones, ten cease-fire alarms, 12 1MC speakers, four H2S detectors, six IC/SM alarms, and 26 DC sensors and their respect remote alarms and indicators
  • Instrumental in completing SOVTs for DIAS, MORIAH, GEDMS, and STC-3 systems
  • Worked with IPDS and JPDS, Chemical Alarms, 60hz to 400hz and 120v to 440v
  • Serviced and operated the WSN-7, DSHYL, Bridge-Bridge Communications, SPS-67, and SPS-73
  • Subject matter expert in managing Shipboard Telephone Systems (STS) and STC-2, STC-3.

Work Center Supervisor

USS Mason (Ultimate Activity)
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • Led sailors in completing 15,272 maintenance actions totaling 21,615 man-hours and achieving a 97% operational rate and a 99% PAR for the ship's interior communications and alarm suite. Supported MOB-D, MOBE, MOB-A, RE5, and RE6.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational and teamwork abilities by achieving a 'GREEN' score in all six functional areas during INSURV result
  • Assumed responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the testing of 957 vital sensors throughout the entire ship in collaboration with ISEA, leading three teams effectively.
  • Installed 21 DIRECTV receivers, SEATEL antenna, and 350 ft of cable for a $38K broadcast system upgrade; restored SITE TV after an extended Depot Modernization Period, boosting crew morale.
  • Delivered 280 training hours resulting in 21 CSOSS Technicians, 19 Area Supervisors, and 25 CSMC watch-standers qualifications. Also achieved 34 ESWS qualifications showcasing commitment to personal and team growth.
  • Maintained CCTV, TV-DTS, SITE TV broadcasting, networking, coding, DVSS, DIAS, announcing systems, high and low flow switches, and ventilation airflow sensors.

Temporary Assigned Duty

USS Oscar Austin
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • Hand-picked by DESRON 2 for LOA and DCMA collaboration involving instruction, troubleshooting, and remediation of shortcomings.
  • Dedicated over 128 hours of critical troubleshot alongside contractors to repair five CDR Box's, three IOU UPS, four IOU CA's, and two EMI filters, restoring remote monitor and control CMWD, Fireman, Halon, Fuel, Reverse Osmosis and Salinity Cells.
  • Efficiently managed the fault isolation and repair operations on 21 sensors across nine critical spaces, enabling Oscar Austin to undock, conduct hot plant testing, and certify classified areas as per schedule.
  • Proficient in identifying faults in various types of electronic systems such as Wet and Dry cell batteries, cease-fire alarms, flooding alarms/sensors, IC/SM panels,and MFCR panels. Also skilled in repairing Digital and Analog Electronic Ships Course Indicator as well as Dead Reckoning instruments.
  • Successfully oversaw the management of door lock systems, alarm systems for doors, as well as a variety of annunciators and indicators. Addressed problems related to 956 DC sensors, 8 IDIPs, IVCS setups along with Cathodic Protection mechanisms.

Temporary Assigned Duty

USS Thomas Hudner
07.2018 - 01.2023
  • Successfully coordinated the allocation of resources for 120 man-hours to address training needs, troubleshoot issues, and rectify vital alarm discrepancies.
  • Assisted in rectifying three CAT 2 CASREPs, resulting in averted expenses of $65k for Depot Level repairs.
  • Increased mission readiness through the education of four Sailors on ASGSI, Wave-Off, and FDSSS operation and repair
  • Successfully utilized skills in satellite communications, Voice Over IP, and UHF/SHF/EHF to enhance performance.
  • Managed the functionality and efficiency of Wind Indicating Systems, Reverse Osmosis systems, Salinity Cells, Cathodic Protection Systems, Magnetic Controllers, and ASGSI/SGSI.

Temporary Assigned Duty

USS Carney
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Contributed to overall team efforts in preparing, correcting, and enhancing gear for INSURV.
  • Created and organized 32 folders, training plans, and presentation plans for teaching sailors effective techniques in repairing and maintaining gear
  • Identified and resolved issues including five IOU EMI/RFI filter grounds, frayed tape on Cathodics, blown Cease Fire Horns, and faulty H2S detectors
  • Ensured seamless functionality of IVCS through regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Created detailed reports on facility repairs, replacements, and upgrades.

Education

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - AAS - Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Arizona State University
07.2024

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - AAS - Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

United States Naval Community College
07.2024

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution - Cybersecurity

Defense Information Systems Agency
03-2024

NEC -753b Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator And Wave-Off Light System Maintenance

NEC -V73b Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplex System (GEDMS) Maintenance And Operation Training

NEC - V36b Tactical Variant Switch (TVS) An/Usq-155(V) 6 Maintenance Technician

NEC -V80b Fiber Optic Data Multiplex System, An/Usq-82 (V), Operation And Maintenance: (FODMS)

Nv-1714-0126 V02 -Interior Communications Electrician (IC) Combined "A" School (Bl-0)

Nv-1710-0137 V05 - Propulsion Alarm And Indicating Systems Maintenance

Nv-1714-0127 V01 - Fiber Optics Maintenance Technician

Skills

  • Secret Clearance
  • Office Administration
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Hydraulics
  • Ethernet / Fiber Optics
  • Firewalls and endpoint security
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Network Security

Certification

  • Electrician (8000 hours), United States Military Apprenticeship Program - U.S. Department of Labor, X0098680001 - 822875, 11/20/2021
  • Maintenance Mechanic, Telephone (4000 hours), United States Military Apprenticeship Program - U.S. Department of Labor, X0098680001 - 986831, 05/16/2023
  • MU Surface Work Center Supervisor, Afloat Training Group Atlantic, G-860-0004

Clearance

Secret Clearance

Awards

  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, United States Navy, 12/2021
  • National Defense Service Medal, United States Navy, 06/2018
  • GW-Terrorism Expeditionary, United States Navy, 09/2019
  • Meritorious Unit Commendation, United States Navy, 12/2019
  • Good Conduct Medal Active, United States Navy, 07/2021
  • Humanitarian Medal, United States Navy, 2020

Timeline

Office Administrative Assistant

COMNAVSURFRON Staff / CNSS-14
01.2023 - 01.2024

Career Counselor

COMNAVSURFRON Staff / CNSS-14
01.2023 - 01.2024

Defense Travel Administrator & Coordinator

COMNAVSURFRON Staff / CNSS-14
01.2023 - 01.2024

Temporary Assigned Duty

USS Cole
07.2018 - 01.2023

Work Center Supervisor

USS Mason (Ultimate Activity)
07.2018 - 01.2023

Temporary Assigned Duty

USS Oscar Austin
07.2018 - 01.2023

Temporary Assigned Duty

USS Thomas Hudner
07.2018 - 01.2023

Temporary Assigned Duty

USS Carney
07.2018 - 01.2022

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - AAS - Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

Arizona State University

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - AAS - Military Operational Art And Science/Studies

United States Naval Community College

Assured Compliance Assessment Solution - Cybersecurity

Defense Information Systems Agency

NEC -753b Stabilized Glide Slope Indicator And Wave-Off Light System Maintenance

NEC -V73b Gigabit Ethernet Data Multiplex System (GEDMS) Maintenance And Operation Training

NEC - V36b Tactical Variant Switch (TVS) An/Usq-155(V) 6 Maintenance Technician

NEC -V80b Fiber Optic Data Multiplex System, An/Usq-82 (V), Operation And Maintenance: (FODMS)

Nv-1714-0126 V02 -Interior Communications Electrician (IC) Combined "A" School (Bl-0)

Nv-1710-0137 V05 - Propulsion Alarm And Indicating Systems Maintenance

Nv-1714-0127 V01 - Fiber Optics Maintenance Technician

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