Joanna Valenzuela-Hernandez
GULFBREEZE,FL
Summary
Experienced Radio Operations Leader with expertise in communications technology management and signal
operations planning. Skilled in ensuring seamless communication channels and effective emergency response
coordination. Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities in diverse operational environments.
Overview
1
1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications NCO
USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Served as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of an $8.4 million Communications and IT equipment inventory for the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron; supporting elite special operations forces including Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen, and Special Reconnaissance teams.
- Supervised 8 personnel, responsible for planning, installing, operating, and maintaining tactical communications systems in austere contested environments to enable command and control, close air support coordination, airfield seizure operations, combat search and rescue, and joint special operations missions.
Deployed Communications NCOIC
United States Air Force, USAF
Okinawa, Japan
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Deployed as the Communications NCOIC for the Joint Special Operations Task Force, first island chain; Managed and tracked $1.2 million in equipment across four partner nations across the INDOPACOM AOR. Rectified 30 deficiencies in Distributed C2 training across three squadrons by training 300 personnel on updated Distributed C2 procedures.
- Served as the sole COMSEC responsible officer (CRO) for the AOR, leading the installation of 2,027 NSA keys, providing 120 personnel with mission critical encrypted communications for 18 exercises between U.S. and allied entities.
- Installed radio upgrades for teams deployed across 4 nations to create a resilient BLOS data link during exercises RIMPAC and Valiant Shield.
Mobile C4 Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Maui Meadows, N
- Maintained C4 systems in service of TRANSCOM directive providing AMC "First-In" enabler capability
- Maintained 24/7 readiness for global deployment of 4 Communications packages supporting contingency response joint task force-port openings within 12 hrs
- Inspected, troubleshot/repaired 24 deployable comm packages; maintained 485 core electronic support items worth
$6.5M - Maintenance manager; tracked completion of 21K Preventative Maintenance Inspections solidified mission readiness for $5.3M of assets, led executive communication suite upgrade training for 14 members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2022 - 08.2026
Security + - CompTIA
CompTIA
07.2026 - 08.2026
Skills
- Network troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Systems installation
- Technical documentation
- Problem resolution
- Microsoft Word
- Multitasking Abilities
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Signal Operations
- Leadership Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Radio Frequency Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Security + - CompTIA
CompTIA
07.2026 - 08.2026
Deployed Communications NCOIC
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2025 - 09.2025
Communications NCO
USAF
04.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Western Governors University
01.2022 - 08.2026
Mobile C4 Technician
United States Air Force, USAF