Tamera Walker
Brenham,TX
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sigint Sergeant (SSG)
A Company, 377th Military Intelligence Battalion
San Antonio, Texas
04.2017 - Current
- Serves as a SIGINT Sergeant operating on multiple complex analysis processing systems targeting real-time communications systems in support of national level tasking. Serves as Platoon Sergeant of 19 Soldiers training, conducting professional development, maintaining personnel accountability, mentoring, enforcing high standard of training, physical readiness and Army Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills in support of the company METL; Responsible for the accountability of signals intelligence equipment valued in excess of $1 million.
- Supervisor: 1SG Megan Sekula 641-629-0287
Unit Administrator
211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Bryan, Texas
09.2013 - Current
- Serves as the principal administrator responsible for performance of a variety of technical, analytical, advisory, liaison, and coordinating duties for the USAR Unit Commander. Review all administrative and military personnel related correspondence. Ensures compliance with administrative regulations and procedures. Advises the Commander and staff on administrative matters pertaining to all types of military personnel actions. Reviews incoming regulations and directives relating to administration and military personnel programs, functions, and procedures. Continually keeps abreast of current regulatory requirements and developments in such areas as processing of military personnel and pay actions. Maintains liaison with higher headquarters on matters relating to administrative functions. Monitors unit preparation for official inspections, command staff visits, and similar activities. Researches and analyzes data to be used in the preparation of various recurring and one-time reports. Compiles data and determines appropriate format and layout for presentations. Manages personnel, finance, and automated systems activities. Manages and provides technical review of completed personnel actions. Ensures that reports are prepared in proper format and contain required information. Distributes to appropriate staff elements and higher headquarters, retaining administrative and personnel materials for appropriate action. Formulates administrative estimates, plans, orders, and reports. Reviews personnel and financial management reports and takes corrective action on identified deficiencies. Researches, analyzes, and submits documentation to resolve pay problems and unit personnel. Ensures compliance with internal controls to minimize pay problems and inquiries. Ensures that supply related duties meet regulatory requirements. Actively working with local recruiters to build the unit’s staff and Detachment to full strength and screening them through regulatory requirements to establish eligibility. Track unit’s strength and Soldier retention status within the unit to ensure Soldiers maintain compliance in order to reenlist for Bonuses and future career opportunities. Process multiple types of Bonuses for transitioning Soldiers from Active duty, Ready Reserves, and reclassifications IAW regulatory requirements.
- Supervisor: CPT Troy Preston, Commander 910-545-4828
Public Affairs NCO (SSG)
211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Bryan, Texas
09.2013 - 04.2017
- Served as a Public Affairs Broadcast and Photo Journalist NCOIC. Responsible for participating and supervising production and submissions, to include operating and producing command information videos and providing media awareness training to unit members. Responsible for maintenance and care of unit tactical equipment and digital video broadcast equipment systems worth more than $500,000. Provided technical planning and guidance for 11 subordinates, impacted development and growth. Received a Go on Unit Physical Security Program 2 years in a row.
- Supervisor: CPT Alejandro Delgado 979-571-1812
- Areas of emphasis Supply, Personnel, Training
- Additional duties: Physical Security and UPL
Operations NCO (SSG)
HHC, 75th Southern Division
Houston, Texas
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Attached to unit, and worked in the COE/S3. Duties were still being established.
- Supervisor: SFC Mosley 409-549-1579
Technical Engineer Sergeant (SGT)
420th Eng Bde
Bryan, Texas
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Worked in the Brigade S3/Plans and Operations as a Bridge Crew NCO, assisted with coordinating training, accountability, research and follow up on personnel actions for section soldiers. also, assisted with deployment of equipment and supplies during CSTX to ensure sections success. During first two years with unit coordinated training and ranges in the absence of training NCO for HHC soldiers and assisted with running ranges and Best Warrior Competition. Provided training support to an Engineer Brigade Consisting of 4,100 Soldiers, and 61 Units in 6 states, provided guidance to squad leaders, ensured safety during training, reviewed training work plans, supervised and/or participated in construction site development to include technical investigation, surveying, drafting, development of construction surveys and design drafting for military construction. Trained and utilized on Blue Force Tracking system during military trainings. Maintain Top Secret Clearance.
- Supervisor: SGM Fillipini 406-461-4531 and SGM Pirella 331-481-1540 and Presently MSG Serano 979-778-6280 and SFC McCarthy 715-599-6283
- Additional duties: Brigade range certification and reservation coordinator, Best Warrior Competition coordinator, EOLC, Hazmat and OC/T NCO.
Personnel Administration Sergeant (SGT)
A Co., 748th MI BN
San Antonio, Texas
07.1995 - 12.1996
- Performs administrative function support in the unit. Implement administrative plans by commander. Organizing, filing personnel records, and establishing personnel information on Microsoft excel spreadsheets. Scanning and copying needed documents for personnel records. Prepares and processes recommendations for award ceremony. Prepares and monitors requests for identification cards and tags, leaves, and passes. Prepares RLAS input and control data, generates RLAS input that applies to unit level reads, interprets, and reconciles RLAS generated reports pertinent to unit level, determines reportable changes, category duty status codes, and other documentation required for RLAS transactions. Performs duties of all personnel and administrative functions for a 184 soldier company; responsible for preparing and processing a variety of personnel administrative actions including leave requests, daily reports and transition processing; requisitions and maintains office supplies, blank forms and publications; types 40 words per minute. Types correspondence in draft and final copy; prepares and maintains a functional files system; advises the Commander and First Sergeant on all matters pertaining to personnel administration. Maintain, organize, and keep all 201 files current. Monitor unit preparation for official inspections, command staff visits and similar activities. Research and analyze regulations and directives. Develop and recommend command policies and regulations consistent with higher level policies. Manage the unit publications program. Process and monitor NCOERs for accuracy and timely submission. Was Assistant Equal Opportunity NCO; Family Care plan coordinator; Unit Publications Clerk; Sponsorship Program Coordinator, and Terminal Area Security Officer.
- ISG Richard Mastowski – Retired
Signals Intelligence Analyst (SGT)
A Co., 204th MI BN
Augsburg, Germany
09.1994 - 06.1995
- Identified and reported intelligence information in an Echelon Above Corps SIGINT Company: performs in-depth target communication analysis; prepared and quality control technical and administration reports; responsible for over $50,000 worth of tactical equipment. Supervised and oversaw the professional development of 3 soldiers and was single soldier Quarters Floor Manager, and developed 98C Job Certification Program.
- SSG Michael Van Eysbergen – ETS’d
Assistant Range Control Officer (SGT)
236th Base Support BN
Augsburg, Germany
03.1994 - 08.1994
- Enforced and monitored the Range Safety Program, schedules, use, and ensured serviceability of ranges and local training areas: ensured supply and support requirements were accomplished: supervised units during the conduct of range fire and instructed and certified Range Safety Officer Course: Conducted Host Nation use coordination maintained files, reports, and established and updated Range SOP.
- SSG Benjamin Davis – Retired
EW/Sigint Analyst (SGT)
A Co., 204th MI BN
Augsburg, Germany
10.1993 - 02.1994
- Performed intermediate analysis of intercepted communications in support of collection activities: supervised 3 soldiers while performing duties of team leader: prepared technical and tactical intelligence reports: performed duties in the deployment and redeployment of the unit in a tactical environment: operated a multi-million dollar mobile collection analysis and reporting system.
- SSG Anthony Pereira ETS’d
EW/Sigint Analyst and BDE Group Senior Driver (SGT)
HHD, 201st MI BDE
Ft. Lewis, Washington
01.1991 - 09.1993
- Performed intermediate analysis of intercepted communications in support of collection activities: prepared technical and tactical intelligence reports: built databases for tracking: ensured both administrative and tactical requirements were met for Command Group: successfully deployed and redeployed Command Group, vehicles, and equipment to Korea during tactical exercise.
- SGM Virgil Hipp and SSG Duffau
Education
Master of Science - Technology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2026
Bachelor’s degree - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2012
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
Master Resiliency Trainer - certified to instruct through Penn State.
Timeline
Sigint Sergeant (SSG)
A Company, 377th Military Intelligence Battalion
04.2017 - Current
Unit Administrator
211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
09.2013 - Current
Public Affairs NCO (SSG)
211th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
09.2013 - 04.2017
Operations NCO (SSG)
HHC, 75th Southern Division
03.2013 - 09.2013
Technical Engineer Sergeant (SGT)
420th Eng Bde
04.2010 - 03.2013
Personnel Administration Sergeant (SGT)
A Co., 748th MI BN
07.1995 - 12.1996
Signals Intelligence Analyst (SGT)
A Co., 204th MI BN
09.1994 - 06.1995
Assistant Range Control Officer (SGT)
236th Base Support BN
03.1994 - 08.1994
EW/Sigint Analyst (SGT)
A Co., 204th MI BN
10.1993 - 02.1994
EW/Sigint Analyst and BDE Group Senior Driver (SGT)
HHD, 201st MI BDE
01.1991 - 09.1993
Master of Science - Technology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor’s degree - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Awards/Ribbons
Army Commendation Medal-2d award, Army Achievement Medal-3d award, Army Good Conduct Medal-2d award, Reserve ARCAM-4th Award, National Defense Medal, Army Service Medal, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Korean Service Ribbon, Gold German Marksmanship Badge
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Clearance: Maintain Top Secret Clearance
- Military Training and Education: 98C-Signal Intelligence Course (1989-1990), 21T Land Surveyor (2011), 21C Bridge Crew Member (2012), Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Advance Leadership Course (ALC) for 21C (2012), OC/T (2011), Hazmat Class (2011), Equal Opportunity Leader Course (EOLC) (2012), VBS2 Training – 1st phase (2011), GCSS certified.