Daniel FERNANDEZ
Kingsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic coach and educator with a proven track record at Santa Gertrudis Academy, excelling in player development and operations management. Recognized for leading teams to victories and fostering a culture of excellence through enthusiastic mentoring and strength conditioning techniques. Committed to achieving results and enhancing athletic performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach
Santa Gertrudis Academy
06.2023 - Current
- Practice planning for pitchers
- Strength & conditioning Team
- 2023 3A State Runner up
- 24 & 25 Regional Finalist
- 3- District Titles
- record of 103-23
- 1 Defensive MVP Pitcher
- 3- All South Texas Pitchers
- 3-1st Team ALL District Pitchers
- Developed scouting reports and game plans for upcoming opponents.
- Organized team travel arrangements for away games and tournaments.
- Analyzed video footage to identify areas of improvement for individual players or the entire squad.
Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach. Outfield Coach
Hitt 10U Softball, Bombers 14/16u, PAC16u, Rage 7u, Texas Elite CC 10u
01.2017 - Current
- Practice planning for pitchers
- Strength & conditioning Team
- Fielding and hitting fundamentals
- Built foundational softball skills for girls throughout South Texas
Head Coach/Organization President
High Stakes Softball
01.2016 - 12.2024
- Practice planning for the team
- Fundraising
- Recruiting
- All organizational duties
- Multiple Tournament wins
- Grew from one team to teams at three different age groups
IT Director Assistant Softball/ Head Jr high Soft
Three Rivers ISD
Three Rivers, Texas
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Managed IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable system performance and security.
- Oversaw budget planning for IT expenditures and resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures.
Assistant Coach, Hitting and Outfield Coach. Head Jr. High coach
Three Rivers High School
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Practice planning for the Jr. High Team
- All 6 years made post-season
- 4 District titles
- Team record of 101-41
Electronic Technician III
Frac Tech Services International
Pleasanton, United States
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Performs entry level tasks such as troubleshooting pumps, blenders, TCVs, and cable building with constant supervision.
- Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, power supplies, instrumentation, gauges and test equipment.
- Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
- Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed with constant supervision.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Communications Team Chief
HHC 2/160th SOAR (A)
Fort Campbell, United States
03.2007 - 06.2011
- Handled installation, servicing and maintenance of tactical communications systems in support of the Army's only MH-47E/G heavy assault special operations aviation battalion.
- Supervised the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Battalion's tactical communication systems, combat net radios, COMSEC data transfer devices, wire message terminals, TACSAT radio systems, telephone interfaces, and SOF Deployment Node-Medium (SDN-M) Architecture with a value of more than $2.5 million.
- Carried out all aspects of communications and automation support including procurement and operation of all computers, line of sight radios and over the horizon communications for ground and aircraft systems valued at over $100 million.
- Assisted in the installation and management of non-secure and secure local area networks (LAN).
- Served as Help Desk and Automations NCO, and provided on-site support and training to users on three different networks while enforcing and monitoring security policies and procedures.
- Acted as Signal Team Leader, and ensured health, welfare, guidance and training of six personnel.
- Managed signal operations including planning, coordinating and tracking of all shop operations, equipment, and personnel to overseas missions and stateside training with 100% accountability and success rate.
- Functioned as Signal Shop Foreman: Implemented a maintenance program that enabled all equipment to retain a rapid deployable status.
- Served as Equipment Maintenance Supervisor: Conducted or supervised all preventive maintenance on vehicles, generators, tactical radios, and network automation systems, which ensured minimal downtime.
- Performed other appointed duties such as: Signal Team Leader, Signal Operations NCO, COMSEC Custodian, Equipment Maintenance NCO, Assistant Automation NCO, Assistant Hand Receipt Manager, Key Control Manager, and Telephone Control Officer.
- Provided main support of the Pacific Wind Series 150 system, which allowed air to ground video compression and transmission for all aircraft, giving the pilots and ground force the ability to see the target from a live feed on the move.
- Served in Operation Enduring Freedom, and provided unprecedented automation support on over 200 users over three different networks.
- Functioned as COMSEC manager ensuring that all COMSEC was properly accounted for and having zero COMSEC incidents that allowed seamless secure communication across the battlefield.
- Acknowledged for outstanding service to 2nd battalion 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) as a communications team member through multiple deployment and redeployment of Satellite and Line of Sight (LOS) communication systems worldwide.
- Recognized for support as the Communications NCO at one of the unit's remote stations in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom from July 2008 to October 2008.
- Participated in numerous training exercises during my assignment to the 160th SOAR (A).
- Established, maintained, and made improvements to the communications infrastructure for Forward Arming and Refueling Points, Temporary Duty Assignment exercises, Downed Aircraft Recovery Teams, Flight Lead Evaluations, Special Integration and Missions testing, airborne operations, and forward deployed outstations.
- Served as the COMSEC custodian for HHC, 2-160th SOAR (A) from July 2008 to January 2011 with zero COMSEC incidents.
Signal Support System Specialist
B CO, 501 STB, G-6, 101st Airborne Division
Fort Campbell, United States
04.2005 - 12.2006
- Performed installations, maintenance and troubleshooting of Signal support equipment and terminal devices including designated radio and data distribution systems.
- Maintained electronic devices, and prepared maintenance and supply requests for unit level Signal support.
- Provided technical assistance and training for user owned and operated automation and communications equipment.
- Successfully installed, operated and maintained ten tactical radio nets that provided Division Headquarters with constant communication with its subordinate Brigades in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom IV.
- Managed the new Wave Server system throughout the Task Forces Area of responsibility.
- Conducted training on Tactical Radios for the 5th Iraqi Army Military Transition Team.
- Efficiently installed over 20,000 feet of cable, for the wiring of the division headquarters building.
Education
High School Diploma -
Three Rivers High School
Three Rivers, TX05.2003
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TXSkills
- Operations management
- Equipment and systems installation
- Crisis and risk management
- Customer service excellence
- Tactical training and planning
- Quality control processes
- Staff coordination and development
- Strength conditioning techniques
- Player development strategies
- Enthusiastic mentoring approach
- Adaptability in coaching practices
- Motivational leadership style
Training
- Held TOP SECRET Clearance
- Signal Support Systems Training Course - 18 Weeks
- Special Operations Forces Deployable Node Medium (SDN-M) Course - 2 weeks
- Tactical Radio Communication Training (TRCT) Course - 80 Hours
- Global Broadcast Service (GBS) Transportable Ground Receive Suite Operator, Maintainer, System Administrator and Security Administrator Course - 40 Hours
- Communication Security Custodian Standardized Course - 2 Weeks
- AN/PRC119 SINCGARS radio and AN/PRC 117F TACTICAL Satellite Radio Operations Course
- Army E-Learning Courses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach
Santa Gertrudis Academy
06.2023 - Current
IT Director Assistant Softball/ Head Jr high Soft
Three Rivers ISD
08.2017 - 06.2023
Assistant Coach, Hitting and Outfield Coach. Head Jr. High coach
Three Rivers High School
08.2017 - 05.2023
Assistant Coach, Pitching Coach. Outfield Coach
Hitt 10U Softball, Bombers 14/16u, PAC16u, Rage 7u, Texas Elite CC 10u
01.2017 - Current
Head Coach/Organization President
High Stakes Softball
01.2016 - 12.2024
Electronic Technician III
Frac Tech Services International
02.2014 - 07.2016
Communications Team Chief
HHC 2/160th SOAR (A)
03.2007 - 06.2011
Signal Support System Specialist
B CO, 501 STB, G-6, 101st Airborne Division
04.2005 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Three Rivers High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville