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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
Curtis L. Dahl