Thomas Callaghan
Conway,SC
Summary
Accomplished Field Radio Operator and KMI Custodian with 7 years of experience with the United States Marine Corps, demonstrating expertise in electronics troubleshooting, operation, instructing, and project management. Achieved mission success through effective maintenance and operation of critical communication systems. Recognized for safeguarding top-secret materials and training junior personnel, showcasing leadership and technical acumen.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps Reserve
10.2017 - Current
- Developed, constructed, installed and adjusted settings on Controlled Cryptographic Item radio equipment to complete field mission objectives effectively.
- Ensured operational readiness with regular equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
- Maximized range capabilities through expert knowledge of antenna configurations and power settings.
- Reduced downtime with rapid troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning radio equipment.
- Safeguarded top secret classified documents and equipment.
- Trained junior operators in proper equipment usage, promoting a culture of safety and responsibility within the unit.
- Provided reliable communication support for field operations, ensuring mission success.
- Encrypted and decrypted communications when sending and receiving messages.
- Learned and applied basic telecommunication and radio operation skills.
- Completed repairs and preventive maintenance to keep millions of dollars in equipment functioning.
- Operated HF/VHF radio, computer and telephone communication equipment including but not limited
to V-SAT Small, Medium, and Large, Master Reference Terminal, Smart-T Terminal, Rapid Response
Kit, Hawkeye III Lite, Hawkeye III Heavy, AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-152,
AN/PRC-148, and AN/PRC-119. - Operated communications systems to send and receive transmissions.
- Improved SATCOM system performance by conducting regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
- Demonstrated expertise in various SATCOM technologies, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
- Deployed with DJC2 24.1 to NSA Bahrain, Camp Arifjan Kuwait, and JTC Jordan as the Transmission operator.
Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Custodian
United States Marine Corps
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Ensured the safe keeping, maintenance, and transportation of secret cryptographic keys and materials.
- Uploaded keys to both single channel radio and SATCOM receivers.
Education
Incidental Radio Operator Course
11.2023
Advance Radio Operator Certification
11.2023
Field Radio Operator Certification
06.2018
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School
Middle Island, NY06.2017
Skills
- Maintaining equipment
- Electronics troubleshooting
- DOD Secret Level Security Clearance
- Project Management
- National Defense Service Medal
- Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment
Ribbon - Letter of appreciation
- Certificate of Commendation
Timeline
Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Custodian
United States Marine Corps
12.2023 - 07.2024
Field Radio Operator
United States Marine Corps Reserve
10.2017 - Current
Incidental Radio Operator Course
Advance Radio Operator Certification
Field Radio Operator Certification
High School Diploma -
Longwood High School