Steven Skolarz
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Radio Operator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Radio Theory and training in the communications field. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Air Force.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
0621 Field Radio Operator
USMC Camp Pendleton
04.2019 - Current
- Installed, tested and operated radio equipment, adjusting settings to achieve clearest transmission.
- Maintained accurate documentation of messages transmitted and received.
- Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and dispatch emergency response personnel or equipment.
- Operated sound recording equipment to capture and document broadcasts for analysis.
- Handled and controlled classified materials.
- Put together and configured antennas, power sources and other equipment to establish communications.
- Followed schedules and procedures for changing frequencies and cryptographic codes.
- Managed and optimized contact with other locations and personnel conducting field operations to facilitate open and clear communication.
- Passed along phone messages and maintained records.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Construction Laborer
DNR
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
Amazon Worker
Amazon MDW4
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Removed items from shelves or storage bins and scanned tags.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Directed weekly product cycle counts and corrected errors in warehouse inventory system.
Education
Master of Science - Aviation
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10.2022
Skills
- Information Reporting
- Database Software
- Financial Records
- Transmitter Readings
- Diagnostic Testing
- Frequency Changing
- Satellite Communications
- Cryptographic Codes
- Antenna Equipment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Field Operations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Mission Execution
- Basic First Aid
- Telecommunications Systems
- Status Updates
- Planning Processes
- Equipment Training
- Operational Efficiency
- Wire Splicing
- Azimuth Verification
- Equipment Documentation
- Judgment
- GPS Locating
- Message Logging
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members, in providing quarantined families with a place to live during the pandemic.
- Achieved Armed Forces Service Ribbon through effectively helping with the efforts to fight the spread of Covid-19 in Okinawa.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Good Conduct Ribbon through actively displaying the Corps core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Certification
- Certified Adult and Pediatric CPR / AED, USMC - 11/9/21
- Licensed UMAPIT Trainer USMC - 01/21/20
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
0621 Field Radio Operator
USMC Camp Pendleton
04.2019 - Current
Construction Laborer
DNR
12.2018 - 04.2019
Amazon Worker
Amazon MDW4
10.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Aviation
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
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