Curtis L. Dahl
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a robust skill set in electrical-mechanical systems and a distinguished military background. Adept at managing recruitment operations and technical training programs, ensuring optimal operational efficiency. Possess a Secret security clearance and an unwavering commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiting Manager / Office Lead
Coast Guard
08.2024 - Current
- Launched a brand-new recruiting office and served as the single point of contact for all applicants across Nevada.
- Built outreach pipelines with high schools, colleges, and community organizations to increase awareness and drive applicant engagement.
- Managed the full applicant lifecycle: initial interest, screening, counseling, packet development, and onboarding coordination.
- Created office workflows, scheduling processes, and tracking systems to streamline operations and support monthly production goals.
- Provided individualized career guidance and mentorship to applicants, helping them understand pathways, required qualifications, and long-term opportunities.
Instructor
Coast Guard
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered technical training on electronics systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnostics to new technicians entering operational units.
- Designed and updated course content, hands-on labs, and assessments to meet evolving technical requirements.
- Facilitated both classroom instruction and practical equipment training, ensuring students developed real-world maintenance competency.
- Coached and mentored students individually to reinforce difficult concepts and improve technical confidence.
- Supported curriculum improvement through feedback, documentation, and collaboration with other instructors.
Electronics Technician / Systems Maintainer
Coast Guard
08.2006 - 07.2022
- Performed hands-on preventative and corrective maintenance on communications, navigation, and sensor systems.
- Diagnosed equipment failures, conducted component-level repairs, and restored systems to full operational status under tight time constraints.
- Maintained detailed documentation, repair logs, and parts requests in line with standard technical procedures.
- Collaborated with operational teams to ensure all electronics equipment met inspection standards during missions and readiness checks.
- Supported unit-level planning by identifying maintenance trends and recommending equipment upgrades or process improvements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical-Mechanical Systems Maintenance
Thomas Edison State University
11.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Technical Manuals
- Diagnostic Tools
- Presentation software
- Electrical Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Recruitment Software
- Training Programs
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Building
Certification
- ECDIS Operator
- SeaWatch Operator
- Ship Automation CE1/M
- WPC-154 Electronics Systems Maintenance Course
- TMR-90 HF Transmitter
- SeaWatch Maintenance & Management
- Information Systems Management Course
- SPS-50 Radar Maintenance Course
- NAVMACS II/SATCOME System
- Cableway Certification Training
- Leadership and Management School
- Instructor Development Course
Timeline
Recruiting Manager / Office Lead
Coast Guard
08.2024 - Current
Instructor
Coast Guard
07.2022 - 07.2024
Electronics Technician / Systems Maintainer
Coast Guard
08.2006 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical-Mechanical Systems Maintenance
Thomas Edison State University