- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Kristin McDaniel
Summary
Results-driven operations professional with four years of experience in maintenance and training in high-pressure environments. Led small teams, ensured equipment readiness, conducted risk assessments, and delivered effective instruction. Focused on optimizing processes to support team objectives while managing multiple priorities and fostering strong professional relationships.
Overview
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Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Warning Specialist, 11th Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, Bravo Battery
United States Army
El Paso, TX
01.2021 - 2022
- Maintained, operated, and managed all Early Warning Systems included in the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS)
- Completed multiple week-long NET courses with Northrop Grumman on IBCS System, enhancing operational knowledge and capabilities of the team.
- Instructed 20 Battery Early Warning Specialists in the conduct of operations and basic troubleshooting procedures on the Common Warfighter Machine Interface (CWMI) application, Air Defense System Integrator (ADSI), and Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
- Identified and reported issues and areas for improvement within IBCS System software, leading to updates that enhanced system functionality.
- Identified and reported various issues and areas of improvement for the IBCS System across multiple software functions, resulting in software updates to improve system functionality.
- Instructed 20 Battery Early Warning Specialists on operations and troubleshooting procedures for CWMI, ADSI, and MIDS, strengthening team proficiency and readiness.
- Completed multiple week-long NET courses with Northrop Grumman for the IBCS System between September of 2020 and December of 2021.
- Obtained Table VI certification to demonstrate proficiency in Early Warning operations as an Engagement Operations Center operator with an average test score of 98%
Primary Instructor, 11th Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, F-55 and G1 Iron Dome
United States Army
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered timely, accurate training on air defense capabilities to 120 personnel within two months, enhancing operational readiness.
- Coordinated integration of Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System with Patriot missile system and IBCS, improving system interoperability.
- Analyzed and created Technical Manual for weapon system. Created Standard operating procedures that are currently being used.
- Exceeded expectations in technical knowledge and performance, supporting a demanding manning requirement of five certified crews per detachment.
Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator, 11th Brigade, 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, Bravo Battery
United States Army
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted and instructed crew training evaluations for multiple 14H crews during testing and fielding of Patriot Missile System's Post Deployment Build-8 (PDB-8) update, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted and instructed Crew Training for Evaluations across multiple 14H crews throughout the testing and fielding of the Patriot Missile System's Post Deployment Build-8 (PDB-8) update.
- Instructed 5 new Early Warning Operators to ensure proficiency in movement, emplacement, & utilization of the BCP and its subcomponents.
- Coordinated hardware swap and installation in BCP as part of a three-member team in preparation for PDB-8 update, enhancing system capabilities.
- Participated as one of three individuals responsible for hardware swap and installation in the BCP in preparation for the PDB-8 update.
- Cross trained and certified as a Radar Operation Crew Member, responsible for safely emplacing, moving, and utilizing the $6 Million Patriot AN/MPQ-65 Radar, contributing to multiple battery certifications
- Cross-trained and certified as Radar Operation Crew Member, emplacing, moving, and utilizing $6 million Patriot AN/MPQ-65 Radar, supporting successful completion of multiple battery certifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Silverado High School
Las Vegas01-2017
No Degree - Psychology
University Of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TNEMT-B - Paramedicine
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK08-2026
Skills
- Technical troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Maintenance and repair
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Risk management
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
Certification
- FEMA IS-5.A HAZMAT- July 2026
- TIMS- July 2026
- NIMS 100- July 2026
- NIMS 200- July 2026
- NIMS 700- July 2026
- EMTB - I have currently finished class and psychomotor exam on 08/04/26. Waiting for verification to take NREMT exam and go get state license.
Interests
Timeline
Early Warning Specialist, 11th Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, Bravo Battery
United States Army
01.2021 - 2022
Primary Instructor, 11th Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, F-55 and G1 Iron Dome
United States Army
01.2020 - 01.2021
Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator, 11th Brigade, 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment, Bravo Battery
United States Army
01.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Silverado High School
No Degree - Psychology
University Of Tennessee Knoxville
EMT-B - Paramedicine
Oklahoma City University
SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING
- Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator
- Structured Self Development (SSD-1)
- Hazmat Familiarization/Safety in Transport
- Link-16
- Joint Tactical Ground Station Operator
- Protecting Access to Space
- JT-101
- Combat Lifesaver/TCCC