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Tak Wong

San Diego,CA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills that I've acquired and cultivated during

20+ years serving in the U.S. Army.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Operations Supervisor

U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2021 - 07.2023
  • Motivated and trained both military and civilian staff to maximize team productivity.
  • Evaluated team member performance and productivity, provided feedback and implemented corrective actions.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Enforced military regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and team safety and readiness.

Instructor

U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2017 - 04.2021
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.

Human Intelligence Collection Sergeant

U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
  • Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Training and Operations Coordinator

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2010 - 04.2016
  • Provided direction and guidance to both military and civilian staff in order to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
  • Motivated and trained both military and civilian staff to maximize team productivity.
  • Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time and increase efficiency.
  • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.

Military Readiness Coordinator

U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2009 - 05.2010
  • Created and maintained detailed training records and reports for management review.
  • Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
  • Worked with central management to identify, plan, align, and address training needs.
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.

Chemical and Biological Agent Technician

U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2007 - 09.2009
  • Assisted military staff in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality of biological and chemical agent testing equipment.
  • Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Military Training Instructor

U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2004 - 10.2007
  • Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management at the National Security Agency (NSA).
  • Assisted NSA's Signals Analysis and Cryptanalysis Department by instructing their Communication Signal Measurements and Analysis Techniques course in the absence of available lead instructor.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
  • Provided effective coaching and mentoring to military personnel as Squad Leader in order to foster their professional development and career growth.

Signals Intelligence Analyst

U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2003 - 11.2004
  • Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
  • Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.

Signals Intelligence Analyst

U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2001 - 11.2003
  • Developed standard operating procedures for military operations department.
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
  • Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.1995

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Cultivating Productive Relationships
  • DOT Requirements
  • Situational Awareness
  • Operations and Procedural Knowledge
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Device
  • Team Training
  • Engineering
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Professional Telephone Etiquette
  • Corrective Actions

Languages

English
Professional Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Senior Operations Supervisor

U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2021 - 07.2023

Instructor

U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2017 - 04.2021

Human Intelligence Collection Sergeant

U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2016 - 12.2016

Training and Operations Coordinator

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2010 - 04.2016

Military Readiness Coordinator

U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2009 - 05.2010

Chemical and Biological Agent Technician

U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2007 - 09.2009

Military Training Instructor

U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2004 - 10.2007

Signals Intelligence Analyst

U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2003 - 11.2004

Signals Intelligence Analyst

U.S. Army Active Duty
09.2001 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Tak Wong