Rachel Walker
Albuquerque,NM
Quote
Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don't do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Summary
Self-disciplined military non-commissioned officer with extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with emphasis on safety and sustainability. Strong emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills with commitment to security, defense, conservation, and innovation. Passionate about environmental law and policy, local government, geopolitics, and committed to making the world a better place.
Skills
- Active TS/SCI w/SAP Experience
- Satellite Operations
- Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Land and Site Surveying
- GPS and GIS
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Constitutional Law
- Local, State, and Federal Regulations
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Hydrology
- COMSEC, INFOSEC, OPSEC
- Radio Frequency Transmissions Systems
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Process Improvement
- Risk Assessment
- Decision Making
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communications Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered radio, cellular, and satellite-based communications solutions for personnel in the Special Warfare training environment
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues in order to determine appropriate repair procedures
- Created and developed processes to support proper warehouse inventory assortment and optimization
- Inspected facilities, machinery and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards
Satellite Ground Systems Technician
United States Space Force
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Enabled space launches, orbital operations, and research and development for USSF and international missions; captured mission control center data and commands for space vehicles for analysis
- Operated and maintained antennas/ground radio telescope arrays integral to launch, conducted testing operations for commercial and government/military entities globally, and provided orbital information and analysis to operators
- Enforced safe job site and maintained compliance with company safety, OSHA and customer-specific safety standards
Tactical Satellite Communications Specialist
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute
- Managed small teams of tactical radio, satellite, and networking technicians in deployed environments
- Performed alignment and calibration procedures to optimize operating efficiency of satellite and ground radio systems
- Sustained, troubleshooted, and repaired standard radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, satellite, and encryption/decryption systems
Squadron Executive
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Handled classified, confidential, and sensitive information with upmost tact and discretion
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating events and trainings
- Processed government travel plans, expenses, and reimbursements for executive team
- Created and updated databases, spreadsheets, and presentations to support executives and boost whole organization productivity
Education
Masters of Scince - Environmental Sciences And Policy
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park 08.2018 - 08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
10.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC 06.2012 - 06.2014
Awards Recognition
- Pi Sigma Alpha (Alpha Iota Omega) - Nat'l Political Science Honor Society
- Alpha Sigma Lambda (Pi Delta Chi) - Nat'l Adult Learner Honor Society
- Phi Delta Phi - International Legal Honor Society
Work Availability
monday
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evening
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Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Communications Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
Masters of Scince - Environmental Sciences And Policy
Johns Hopkins University
08.2021 - Current
Satellite Ground Systems Technician
United States Space Force
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2018 - 08.2020
Squadron Executive
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
10.2016 - 01.2018
Tactical Satellite Communications Specialist
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Trident Technical College
06.2012 - 06.2014
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