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Karl E VanVoorhis

Harlem

Summary

As IT professional, well-versed in providing comprehensive technical support and managing complex IT systems. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and driving successful project outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing technological needs, with proficiency in troubleshooting and network administration.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Specialist (NETWORK) GG-11-2210

Department of the Army
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide customer support to users to ensure reliability of networks.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain Information Technology Development College student NASE network to ensure student training is maintained at a minimum 90% operational readiness rate.
  • Manage and maintain the TSAS OU in active directory to ensure students can access the proper CVTN/CVTE resources to meet training requirements for each MOS.
  • Provide customer service for all ITDC personnel concerns for NASE network.
  • Oversee installation and accountability of Enterprise Classroom Program (ECP) Equipment for the Directorate.
  • Serve as an expert consultant to internal and external clients on complex matters.
  • Completed all training requirements and became a Privileged User with Workstation Administrator (WA) and Enhanced Workstation Administrator (EWA) credentials.
  • Ensure user compliance with Department of the Army, NEC, and CCoE G6 required training criteria for accessing DoD information systems.
  • S: John Schipper
  • P: 706.791.5435 May contact
  • 40 hrs/w, $93,000/yr

Course Manager / Instructor GG-12-0391

Department of the Army
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed curriculum and instructional content for the FA26A Network Services Engineer and 25E30 Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager’s courses, overseeing a team of 10 Instructors and civilian contractors. Developed training modules in alignment with the Systems Approach to Training and led quality assurance for all instructional materials, maintaining compliance with SLDC and TRADOC standards.
  • Revised and standardized Plan of Instruction (POI) and course documentation—including tests, handouts, and quizzes—enhancing training effectiveness for over 100 students annually by implementing Systems Approach to Training principles.
  • Provided specialized instruction as a subject matter expert (SME) for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) curriculum, developing student proficiency in IP Networking, Routing, and Network Security in compliance with Army Signal School standards.
  • Maintained student attendance records and academic progress data within the Digital Training Management System (DTMS), ensuring up-to-date and accurate records for Army training compliance.
  • Developed and managed course schedules for FA26A and 25E30 courses using the Training Management System Scheduling (TMSS) platform, coordinating resources effectively to meet program requirements.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs to address evolving training needs, leading all phases of program development, management, and assessment for training effectiveness.
  • Served as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the FA26 PhD support and 25E30 Instructor contracts, overseeing monthly reporting, invoicing, and contract monitoring to ensure compliance and accountability.
  • Managed the Structured Manning Decision Review (SMDR) and Army Program for Individual Training (ARPRINT) for the FA26A and 25E30 courses ensuring proper class size and loads. Used this process to change start dates for the FA26A course to make PCS movement of Students easier which opens the course to a larger pool of highly skilled Officers.
  • Collaborated with Training Development to update and enhance the FA26A Course Management Plan (CMP), optimizing educational value and course structure to meet current operational needs.
  • Government Purchase Card (GPC) Holder for SLDC, responsible for the procurement of $50,000 in equipment and materials with a zero-error accounting record, maintaining strict adherence to Army procurement policies.
  • Assigned to complete ITAS waivers for SLDC, supporting compliance with training automation systems and ensuring seamless integration of necessary instructional resources.
  • S: MAJ Aaron Fernandez
  • P: 706.791.2672 May contact
  • 40 hrs/w, $90,000/yr

IT Specialist (NETWORK) GG-11-2210

Department of the Army
09.2017 - 07.2023
  • Supervised and trained Advance Individual Training (AIT) and Military Occupation Specialist Training (MOS-T) in resident training course for 25B MOS as an Instructor in Network Branch.
  • Delivered instruction as a subject matter expert for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) courses.
  • Performed lesson Plan of Instruction (POI) and course documentation (written test, student handouts, and quizzes) revisions using the Systems Approach to Training, part of Instructional Systems Development (ISD).
  • Maintained student absentee and grade cards/records (FG Form 6548).
  • I proactively assess student progression and comprehension and then provide counseling and individual academic assistance to ensure students can maximize learning.
  • Designed and implemented training programs meeting training needs, overseeing training and training development.
  • Oversaw the facilitation of Cisco Introduction to Networking and Routing and Switching Essentials training over 500 MOS qualified 25B Information Technology Specialists and taught over 5000 hours of CISCO instruction.
  • Responsible for supervising equipment hands-on learning, providing lectures, administering quizzes and tests along with facilitating discussions.
  • Became the Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder for NSSD.
  • Purchased $150,000 worth of goods in support of NSSD and SEDC with zero errors in accounting.
  • Assigned as a Pearson VUE Test Administrator.
  • Assigned as the SEDC Test Center Administrator/Proctor in support of the SEDC Industry Certification Program.
  • S: Anthony Ray
  • P: 706.791.3434 May contact
  • 40 hrs/w, $76,000/yr

Cyber Network Defender Training Developer/Instructor

True-IA
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Developed multiple Host Based Security Systems (HBSS) classes for incorporation into the 25D Military Systems Course.
  • Instructed Students in Linux Fundamentals.
  • Helped build and test hands on training for Linux Fundamentals.
  • Instructed Students in the use of ePO E Policy Orchestrator as part of the HBSS class.
  • Instructed Students in the use of signatures in Host Intrusion Prevention (HIPS).
  • Instructed Students in the use of Policy Auditor to enforce policies in HBSS.
  • Created multiple custom hands on practical exercises for HBSS class.
  • Responsible for supervising equipment hands-on learning, providing lectures, administering quizzes and test along with facilitating discussions.
  • S: Thomas Braden
  • P: 706.825.7553 May contact
  • 40 hrs/w, $65,000/yr

Satellite Communications Instructor

Quantum Dynamics
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • Supervised and trained Advance Individual Training (AIT) and Military Occupation Specialist Training (MOS-T) in resident training course for 25S MOS as an Instructor in Common Core Branch.
  • Instructed Students in Routing and Networking to include: Network fundamentals, protocols, numbering, addressing, subnetting, router configuration, switches, VLAN’s, and tunneling.
  • Instructed Students in Operation and Maintenance of Multiplexer Integration and Digital Communications Satellite Subsystem Automation System (MIDAS).
  • Instructed Students in Operation and Maintenance of Promina Node System.
  • Instructed Students in the Operation and Maintenance of TDMA and FDMA modems.
  • Responsible for supervising equipment hands-on learning, providing lectures, administering quizzes and test along with facilitating discussions.
  • Maintained student grades and absence records
  • S: Eric Gladman
  • P: 311.824.4510 May contact
  • 40 hrs/w, $55,000/yr

Field Service Engineer

Rockwell Collins
09.2013 - 11.2014
  • Responsible for the maintenance, operation and performance of a Deployable Ku/Ka/X-band Earth Terminal (DKET) located at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
  • Maintained satellite communication systems availability above acceptable levels.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any identified circuit or equipment outages or degradation.
  • Create, submit, and track Satellite Equipment Reports (SER) and Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI).
  • Submit and document 8-hour and 24-hour FDMA reports to the OC at Fort Meade.
  • PMCS of all SATCOM DKET equipment assigned to include HPA’s, LNA’s, LNB’s, Modems, Upconverters, Downconverters, Power Supplies, and the Antenna Assembly.
  • S: Eddie Wommack
  • P: 311.824.4510 May contact
  • 60 hrs/w, $90,000/yr

Satellite Communications Instructor

Delan Associates
03.2013 - 09.2013
  • Supervised and trained Advance Individual Training (AIT) and Military Occupation Specialist Training (MOS-T) in resident training course for 25S MOS as an Instructor in Terminals Branch.
  • Instructed Students on proper procedures to install, operate and maintain AN/GSC-39/52/ and AN/FSC-78 Terminals.
  • Instructed Students on proper procedures to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPA’s, upconverters, downconverters, CMA, LNA’s, waveguide, antenna systems, and all associated equipment.
  • Responsible for supervising equipment hands-on learning, providing lectures, administering quizzes and test along with facilitating discussions.
  • S: Rhonda Wheeler
  • P: 706.791.0195 May contact
  • 40 hrs/w, $56,000/yr

Satellite Communications Instructor/Writer

US Army
06.2010 - 01.2013
  • Supervised and trained Advance Individual Training (AIT) and Military Occupation Specialist Training (MOS-T) in resident training course for 25S MOS as an Instructor. Supporting 15th Signal Brigade SATCOM as a team member of Active Duty Military, government employees and contractors training.
  • Instructed Students on proper procedures to install, configure and troubleshoot various telecommunications equipment to include Multiplexer Integration and Digital Communications Satellite Subsystem Automation System (MIDAS), Promina Node System, Switch Multiplexer Unit (SMU), Integrated Control Console (ICC) Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) to maintain system.
  • Instructed Students in Routing and Networking to include: Network fundamentals, protocols, numbering, addressing, subnetting, router configuration, switches, VLAN’s, and tunneling.
  • Maintained student grades and absence records as the Common Core Resident Individual Training Management System (RITMS) specialist.
  • Responsible for supervising equipment hands-on learning, providing lectures, administering quizzes and test along with facilitating discussions.
  • Maintained classroom environment in accordance with TRADOC and 15th SIG BDE SOP.
  • S: SFC Jeffrey Stephens
  • P: 706.791.0195 May contact
  • 60 hrs/w, $56,000/yr

Education

Honors Regents Diploma -

Watertown High School
Watertown, NY

Skills

  • IT troubleshooting
  • IT documentation
  • Network configuration
  • Network administration
  • IT risk management
  • Security protocols

Certification

  • 11/20 CompTIA Security+ Certified renewed 9/23
  • 07/18 CompTIA Network+ Certified renewed 11/20 9/23
  • 09/25 CompTIA A+ Certified
  • 09/25 CompTIA Security Infrastructure Certified
  • 09/25 CompTIA IT Operations Specialist Certified
  • 12/19 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) renewed 9/23
  • 10/20 Pearson VUE Certified Test Administrator
  • 08/20 Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI)

Awards

09/21 Achievement Medal for Civ Service, 10/09 Bronze Star Medal, 12/12 Army Commendation Medal, 04/08 Army Commendation Medal

Training

  • 11/24 Microsoft MD-100 Course
  • 11/24 Action Officer Development Course
  • 11/24 Manager Development Course
  • 10/24 Supervisor 101 / Supervisor Development Course
  • 02/24 CES Intermediate Course
  • 11/23 Overview of Acquisition Ethics Course
  • 07/18 Common Faculty Development Developer Course, 80 Hours, Fort Gordon, GA
  • 11/17 Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Accreditation Course (CCAI) 80 hours
  • 10/17 Military Instructor Program Certified #FGAA3892 Annex G course 25B10
  • 10/17 Military Instructor Program Certified #FGAA3891 Annex F course 25B10
  • 12/16 NDG Linux Essentials Class, 40 Hours, Fort Gordon, GA
  • 10/16 Host Based Security Systems 501 (HBSS) Class, 32 Hours, Fort Gordon, GA
  • 11/15 Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) V3 Fort Gordon, GA
  • 06/11 Signal Technical Certification Program Certified for SATCOM #G1569
  • 07/10 Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) Fort Gordon, GA
  • 02/10 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Class, 120 Hours, Fort Drum, NY
  • 09/09 Basic Non Commissioned Officer’s Course (BNCOC) Phase 1, Al Asad, Iraq
  • 06/09 Encrypted Key Distribution (EKD) over SIPR Class, Camp Victory Iraq
  • 09/08 Joint Node Network (JNN) Class, Fort Drum, NY
  • 08/08 Local COMSEC Management Software (LCMS) Course, Fort Gordon, GA
  • 08/08 Standardized COMSEC Custodian Course (SCCC) Course, Fort Gordon, GA

Timeline

IT Specialist (NETWORK) GG-11-2210

Department of the Army
09.2024 - Current

Course Manager / Instructor GG-12-0391

Department of the Army
07.2023 - 09.2024

IT Specialist (NETWORK) GG-11-2210

Department of the Army
09.2017 - 07.2023

Cyber Network Defender Training Developer/Instructor

True-IA
09.2016 - 09.2017

Satellite Communications Instructor

Quantum Dynamics
10.2015 - 09.2016

Field Service Engineer

Rockwell Collins
09.2013 - 11.2014

Satellite Communications Instructor

Delan Associates
03.2013 - 09.2013

Satellite Communications Instructor/Writer

US Army
06.2010 - 01.2013

Honors Regents Diploma -

Watertown High School

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