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Ronald Clay

Dinwiddie,VA

Summary

Telecommunications Specialist with strong skills in network troubleshooting, unified communications, and VoIP systems. Proven ability to ensure operational readiness and manage complex telecommunications systems.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Telecommunications Specialist (Radio Tech)

Virginia Army National Guard
Richmond, VA
03.2023 - Current

Manages the Army Information Systems Security (Telecommunications) (COMSEC) program. Within the COMSEC account environment, for maintains all aspects of account management. Responsible for the physical protection and accountability of all COMSEC material and equipment. Maintains and implements emergency operation plans to protect all COMSEC material and equipment during floods, fire, tornadoes, etc.
Performs property accountability and controlling authority duties for COMSEC sub accounts. This includes the issuing, auditing, assessing, inspecting, and surveying of all sub accounts COMSEC equipment and materials. Reports all findings to the Telecommunications Manager.
Manages all aspects of the secure voice, data, and video networks. Responsible for all STUIII secure communications to include hardware and key validation, distribution and accountability of the STU III equipment and keys. Provides COMSEC support to subordinate commands.
Manages and tests the organizational radio network; ensures operational readiness to include the Military Affiliated Radio System (MARS). Ensures optimum operational performance of the Satellite Communications (SATCOM) up/down links and digital to wireless integration of audio/visual transmissions in support of emergency contingency Command, Control and Intelligence (C2I) operations to the state/national command structure.
Manages the Command Frequency Management program. Employee obtains authorization for radio frequencies from higher headquarters in support of intra and interstate requirements for all activities within the state boundaries to include Federal agencies and activities passing through. Assigns, distributes and tracks all radio frequencies within the State. Prepares, assigns, implements, and operates the RBECS program to include the preparation of SOIs as well as the assignment of secure radio frequencies to subordinate units. Responsible for user compliance to the established frequency management program. Provides all aspects ofbandwidth spectrum management.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Virginia Army Nationla Guard
Richmond, VA
04.2017 - 03.2023

Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat,

tactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and

personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels,

compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all-terrain vehicles, trucks,

semi-trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment.

Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and

auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers,

voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.

Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel,

hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in

accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures.

Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be

accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and

systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and

worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps.

Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the

activity.

May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing

components and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifiers,

switchboards, recorders, intercoms. Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records,

and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
12-2026

Skills

  • Network troubleshooting
  • Unified communications
  • Customer support
  • Fiber optics
  • Network design
  • VoIP systems
  • Troubleshooting systems
  • Software upgrades

Timeline

Telecommunications Specialist (Radio Tech)

Virginia Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current

Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Virginia Army Nationla Guard
04.2017 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus