Donald Youmans
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Reliable Signal Support Specialist offering 6 years of experience overseeing maintenance, security, and janitorial team tasks. Hardworking and diligent in developing and enforcing adherence to maintenance schedules and routine security procedures. Very efficient and analytical when it comes to problem-solving and troubleshooting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Signal Support Specialist (25U)
United States Army
10.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while providing signal support for humanitarian aid missions in disaster-stricken areas.
- Supported mission success by establishing and operating battlefield radio systems during training exercises and deployments.
- Increased efficiency in equipment management, conducting inventory and maintenance checks on assigned communication assets.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through diligent COMSEC account management, ensuring proper handling of classified materials and encryption devices.
- Maximized system performance, troubleshooting complex network issues to restore connectivity quickly during critical situations.
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Integrated new devices into managed networks while maintaining assigned security protocols and protections.
- Handled all troubleshooting tasks for signal support services, which included radio, wire and battlefield automated systems.
- Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems.
- Enabled effective communication among command staff by setting up, configuring, and maintaining tactical satellite systems.
- Enhanced communication capabilities by installing and maintaining signal support systems and networks.
- Maintained high standards of readiness, performing preventive maintenance checks on all assigned vehicles and equipment regularly.
- Expanded professional knowledge base by attending advanced courses in satellite communications systems and emerging technologies.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit, adhering to established protocols when working with high voltage equipment or hazardous materials.
Maintenance Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Kept track of equipment, inventories and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
- Monitored equipment, tools, and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
- Provided maintenance and ordered parts for high-value equipment summing up to over $25,000,000.
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Operated communications systems to send and receive transmissions
- Assembled and tuned radios by constructing equipment and antennas
- Learned and applied basic telecommunication and radio operation skills
- Developed, constructed, installed and adjusted settings on Controlled Cryptographic Item radio equipment to complete field mission objectives effectively
- Completed repairs and preventive maintenance to keep approximately over $15,000,000 in equipment functioning
- Installed, tested, and operated radio equipment, adjusting settings to achieve clearest transmission
- Put together and configured antennas, power sources and other equipment to establish communications
- Completed monthly inventory every month to every three months, followed by maintenance schedules and completed repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Central High School
Fort Pierce, FL05.2015
Skills
- Job Prioritizing
- Assignment Delegation
- Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Mathematical Calculations
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Microsoft Office
- ORACLE Oriented
- Signal Intelligence
- Hardware Installation
- Incident Response
- Information Security
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety Management
Certification
- ANW2 (Advanced Networking Wideband V2)
- AROC (Advanced Radio Operator's Course)
- Certified Scrum Master
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Received Good Conduct Medal June 2020
- Received overseas ribbon 3x (2019, 2020, 2021)
Timeline
Signal Support Specialist (25U)
United States Army
10.2022 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
05.2018 - 08.2021
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps
06.2017 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Central High School