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Robie Gronau

Waynesville,Missouri

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Field Service Technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Instructor/ Maintainer

Barbaricum
ST. Robert, MO
10.2023 - Current

· Hours per week: 40

· Serves as a Trainer/Maintainer for multiple handheld detection systems including the AN/PSS-14C Threat Detector, Mine hound and Ceia, other equipment includes AHD- Acoustic Hailing Device and ETEK- Tool and Equipment Kit, Explosives Ordinance Disposal at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and at various CONUS and OCONUS locations.

· Provides AN/PSS-14C New Equipment Training to students via lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, group discussion and coaching by using electronic media and training aids, covering advanced technical systems as a subject-matter expert

· Motivates and counsel's students towards training goals through solid mentorship

· Conducts, evaluates, and facilitates practical exercises, and after-action reviews

· Reviews and validates unit training plans and training facilities

· Develops and reviews training materials, task analysis, lesson plans, training support packages, training guides, course management plans and new equipment individual training strategies

· Provides input for system and doctrinal improvements, techniques, tactics and procedures, and provides testing support

· Prepares written reports, identifies problem areas and provides viable solutions.

System Administrator Senior

GDiT
Falls Church, VA
06.2020 - 09.2023

· Hours per week: 40

· Responsible for providing customer support through the on-site delivery, installation and necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of the AN/VSS-6A and AN/VSS-6B Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) and Wire Detection Systems, and training of US Army route clearance new equipment systems at installations worldwide for Program Manager Ground Sensors

· Provides new equipment testing, field services and repair to hardware systems

· Provides maintenance, and on-site technical support for the AN/VSS-6A and AN/VSS-6B Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) as part of counter mine/counter IED route clearance ground penetrating radar and buried wire

detection systems

· Performs customer support tasks such as development and delivery of training materials, customer certification on new systems through professional instruction, troubleshoot and diagnose system and equipment faults, and conduct system software updates (Linux and Ubuntu) Resolve operational issues in the field, Determine customer needs and offer recommendations

· Collaborate with colleagues and share information to ensure top-notch customer support

· Independently manage work progress and ensure adherence to performance and training schedules

· Assists in training and testing trainees to measure their learning progress via lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, group discussion and coaching by using electronic media and training aids, covering advanced technical systems as a subject-matter expert and to evaluate the effectiveness of training presentations

· Conducts training programs on topics, designs and helps to develop training program elements/modules

· Train Students on PMCS, Start-up, Operations and Shutdown for the AN/VSS-6A and AN/VSS-6B Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) and Wire Detection Systems both in a classroom environment and practical exercises

· Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions of the work

· Considerable knowledge of AN/VSS-6A and AN/VSS-6B Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) and Wire Detection Systems

· Assists in the modification of course materials based on training evaluations

· Provides guidance and direction to less experienced trainers to ensure trainers are effectively delivering approved training programs and information, monitors trainer effectiveness and provide feedback for areas of training improvement.

Field Service Technician 3/ Training Instructor

CACI International
10.2017 - 06.2020

· Hours per week: 40

· Responsible for providing customer support through the on-site installation and necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of the AN/VSS-6 Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS)

· Provides new equipment testing, field services and repair to hardware systems

· Conducts operational checks out and approves operational functionality of system components

· Trains Students on the Operations, Start-up, Shut- down, and Preventative Maintenance Checks and Service (PMCS) of the AN/VSS-6 Husky Mounted Detection System

· Serves as company liaison with customer on administrative and technical matters for assigned projects

· Interprets customers' needs, defines next steps, and clarifies the assignment of responsibility for problem resolution as needed

· Includes any aspect of field support and is not limited to system hardware, software, network, and other technical infrastructure components

· Serves as a Training Instructor 1 and assists in the development of instructor training curriculum and participates in the writing of course documents

· Conducts training programs on topics, designs and helps to develop training program elements/modules

· Train Students on PMCS, Start-up, Operations and Shutdown for the AN/VSS-6 Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS), both in a classroom environment and practical exercises

· Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions of the work

· Considerable knowledge of AN/VSS-6 Husky Mounted Detection System Installation, Troubleshooting and Repair

· Assists in training and testing trainees to measure their learning progress via lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, group discussion and coaching by using electronic media and training aids, covering advanced technical systems as a subject- matter expert and to evaluate the effectiveness of training presentations

· Assists in the modification of course materials based on training evaluations

· Provide guidance and direction to less experienced trainers to ensure trainers are effectively delivering approved training programs and information, monitor trainer effectiveness, and provide feedback for areas of training improvement.

Senior Trainer/ Maintainer

Universal Solutions International
08.2017 - 10.2017

· Hours per week: 40

· Serves as a Senior Trainer/Maintainer for the AN/VSS-6 Husky Mounted

Detection System (HMDS), the, Mounted Detection System Surrogate (HMDS), the Remote Visualization (R-VIS), the M7 Spider Networked Munitions System, and multiple handheld detection systems including the AN/PSS-14 Mine Detector, Mine hound and Ceia at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and at various CONUS and OCONUS locations

· Provides course content to students via lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, group discussion and coaching by using electronic media and training aids, covering advanced technical systems as a subject-matter expert

· Motivates and counsel's students towards training goals through solid mentorship

· Conducts, evaluates, and facilitates practical exercises, and after-action reviews

· Coordinates and briefs training with Brigade and Battalion Commanders and Staffs, reviews training support packages, prepares, and ships equipment for training, uses technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment and solve system

problems, performs depot level maintenance and field service representative (FSR) support

· Reviews and validates unit training plans and training facilities

· Develops and reviews training materials, task analysis, lesson plans, training support packages, training guides, course management plans and new equipment individual training strategies

· Provides input for system and doctrinal improvements, techniques, tactics and procedures, and provides testing support

· Prepares written reports, identifies problem areas and provides viable solutions.

Senior Trainer

BRTRC Federal Solutions Inc
10.2011 - 06.2017

· Hours per week: 40

· Serves as an instructor and co-wrote the Operator Course PowerPoint Presentation and Lesson Plans for the Husky Mounted Detection System

· Participates in the design and modification of specialized electronic equipment for research purposes; provides technical advice on selection of components for the review/validation of the Husky Mounted Detection System Surrogate (CES)

· Completed the Husky Mounted Detection System Maintainer Course

· Maintains and repairs electronic computers and other components to include the PCU on the Husky Mounted Detection System

· Ability to read and interpret complex electronic schematic and wiring diagrams

· Ability to supervise other electronic technicians and to maintain effective working relationships with faculty and research personnel

· Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions of the work

· Ability to repair hydraulics and new electronic equipment from schematic designs; selects and lays out components; debugs and tests circuits

Manager/ Chief Instructor

BRTRC Federal Solutions Inc
02.2010 - 10.2011

· Hours per week: 40

· Serves as Chief Instructor for 12 Master Training Instructors primarily for the Unit Master Trainer (UMT) course for the AN\PSS-14 Mine Detector

· Provides Professional development of Instructors thru coaching, group discussion, lectures, demonstrations, seminars and workshops by using media and training aids

· Conducted, evaluated, and facilitated practical exercises, and provide an after action review

· Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions of the work

· Developed and reviewed training and educational products and materials, updates training support packages as required

· Developed Technical Circular (TC) and Mine Training SOP.

Unit Master Training Instructor

BRTRC, Federal Solutions Inc
03.2008 - 02.2010

· Hours per week: 40

· Serves as a Unit Master Training Instructor primarily for the Unit Master Trainer (UMT) course for the AN\PSS-14 Mine Detector

· Provides students via coaching, group discussion, lectures, demonstrations,

seminars and workshops by using media and training aids

· Inspired, motivated, counseled, and guide students towards training goals through solid mentorship

· Conducted, evaluated, and facilitated practical exercises, and provide an after action review

· Developed and reviewed training and educational products and materials

· Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions of the work

· Provided students with additional feedback on the AN/PSS-14 Mine Detector

· Develops task analysis, lesson plans, Training Support Packages, student and instructor guides, course management plans, new equipment individual training strategies, Soldier's Manuals Explains to the UMTs on their responsibilities as Unit Master Trainers on how to establish and administer a Unit Training Plan

· Review and validate unit training plans and training facilities

· Conduct courses covering advanced technical systems as a subject-matter expert in areas

· Trained UMTs on how to construct standardized mine training lanes, operate the Sweep Monitoring System (SMS), verify operator proficiency, and demonstrate PMCS skills on the AN/PSS-14 Mine Detector

· Administers, and analyzes evaluation instruments

· Conducts mission analysis involving literature review and data collection to

compile total task inventory

· Trained UMT personnel 5/3/2017 on how to train and license new operators,

conducted annual training requirements, and sustain their unit's mine detection capabilities

· Prepares written reports, identifies problem areas and viable solutions

· Prepared and reviewed audit trail documents

· Displayed the ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations; and ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors

· Achieved 100% end of the course graduates

· Well planned organizer and coordinator while preparing for the next mission as Lead Instructor.

Combat Engineer

United States Army Corps Of Engineers
02.1987 - 10.2007

· Served as an US Army Drill Instructor, Operations NCO and Section and Squad Leader as a 12C Bridge Specialist. Training, and mentoring personnel of diverse backgrounds, cultures, ages, and skill levels.

· Completed Drill Sergeant School, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer School, Instructor Training Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer School and Primary Leadership Development Course.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Texas College
06-1986

Skills

  • New Program Installations
  • Training and Development
  • Technical Specifications
  • Analytical and Methodical
  • Course material preparation
  • Training delivery
  • Trainer mentoring
  • Program Planning
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom oversight
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

Certification, Army Basic Instructor's Course, 1998

Husky Mounted Detection System Trainer 2010

Husky Mounted Detection System Maintainers Course 2011

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE: Proficient in standard word processing software, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and internet Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook/ Some experience with Linux and Ubuntu systems

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • SECURITY CLEARANCE, Secret (Active)

Timeline

Training Instructor/ Maintainer

Barbaricum
10.2023 - Current

System Administrator Senior

GDiT
06.2020 - 09.2023

Field Service Technician 3/ Training Instructor

CACI International
10.2017 - 06.2020

Senior Trainer/ Maintainer

Universal Solutions International
08.2017 - 10.2017

Senior Trainer

BRTRC Federal Solutions Inc
10.2011 - 06.2017

Manager/ Chief Instructor

BRTRC Federal Solutions Inc
02.2010 - 10.2011

Unit Master Training Instructor

BRTRC, Federal Solutions Inc
03.2008 - 02.2010

Combat Engineer

United States Army Corps Of Engineers
02.1987 - 10.2007

High School Diploma -

Central Texas College
Robie Gronau