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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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LEADERSHIP PROFILE
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Jonas Smith

Killeen

Summary

Electronic Maintenance Technician and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and six years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of eight in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in signal, electronics, and welding derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Korea. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued at over $800K while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in signal flow, electronic power flow, and welding. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Truck Driver

PepsiCo
03.2023 - Current
  • Operated commercial vehicles to deliver products safely and efficiently.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance with safety regulations.
  • Managed inventory during loading and unloading processes to optimize delivery schedules.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to coordinate timely deliveries across assigned routes.
  • Navigated delivery routes efficiently, ensuring timely arrival at destinations.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections to ensure operational readiness.

Squad Leader | Military Systems Communications

United States Army
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Led, mentored, and trained a 16 – person team conducting communication systems installers and maintenance primarily managing the installation, operation, and maintenance of communication systems.
  • Conducted training for 16+ members of the military on a variety of communication equipment; ensured that all military members met training standards
  • Maintained 100% accountability over three years for over $3M worth of sensitive government equipment
  • Generated technical reports and formal briefings to executive leaders on developing technologies; researched and provided data to make sound communication decisions

Microwave Systems Operator

United States Army
08.2015 - 05.2023
  • Managed, installed, operated, and maintained strategic microwave communications systems, and associated antennas, multiplexing, and COMSEC equipment.
  • Performed engineering quality control and continuity testing of circuits, links, and systems while maintaining tactical Line of Sight, Tropospheric (TROPO) scatter communications systems and associated equipment
  • Instructed the use of Defense Information System Agency circulars and Test Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment to test, align and troubleshoot microwave communications systems and equipment
  • Developed electronics maintenance training to over 75 personnel on Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS); improved unit readiness and proficiency by 75%

Communications System Maintainer

United States Army
08.2015 - 05.2023
  • Supervised 6 technicians that installed, operated, and maintained automation and communications equipment; provided hands-on training on information security and equipment used for 1,000 staff members.
  • Established daily and weekly maintenance schedules for $4M in the communications infrastructure that resulted in a 93% operational readiness rate
  • Developed standardized procedures for battery operation for 20 teams which reduced wait time for receipt of replacements to under 30 days; reused existing cabling for a construction project which saved $250K
  • Planned, supervised, coordinated, and provided technical assistance for the installation and management of multifunctional, multi-user information processing systems; completed the re-wiring of 4 critical facilities on a compressed timeline

Education

High School Diploma -

Jeanerette High School
Jeanerette, LA
05-2009

Skills

  • Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 Microsoft Project
  • Operating Systems: Mac Microsoft Windows
  • Task prioritization
  • Repair work orders
  • Strong work ethic
  • Safe driving practices

Certification

1-4G Welding | Basic Leader Course | Microwave RF Communications Telecommunication and Electronics Test Equipment

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

  • Training and Development | Analyzed organizational training needs to determine needs; planned, resourced, developed new ideas, and executed policy implementation; life-developed training assessments that met specified learning objectives. Prepared and presented, well-organized, and logical intelligence briefings to leadership.
  • Administrative Support | Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy, and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.
  • Operations Management | Served as Subject Matter Expert for Microwave Systems Maintenance. Demonstrated leadership in numerous operations by creating support plans, projects, and personnel oversight.

Timeline

Truck Driver

PepsiCo
03.2023 - Current

Squad Leader | Military Systems Communications

United States Army
08.2018 - 05.2023

Microwave Systems Operator

United States Army
08.2015 - 05.2023

Communications System Maintainer

United States Army
08.2015 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Jeanerette High School