JAMES K.

JONES
Kingsport, TN 37663 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jameskevinjones James.jones@rocketmail.com Mobile: (423) 863-4293 EXPERIENCE Electronics and Telecommunications Specialist Electronics systems operation, maintenance and repair with experience in the following concentrations: telecommunications, computer networks, wireless radio networks, video teleconferencing, audio and video, loudspeakers, radar, radio, satellite earth terminal Purchased, configured, installed and maintained electrical and electronic systems Assisted in the expansion of a Multi-Million dollar Super High Frequency communications facility resulting in 75% more capacity Promina Digital multiplexer builder and operator Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting experience with quick and consistent quality results Network operations center installer, technician, operator, and maintainer; computer hardware and software installer and maintainer. Experience with all Frequency bands radio installation, operation, and maintenance. Proficient at setting up secure and unsecure wired and wireless radio and computer networks using Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Microsoft Office software EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1993-2011 Electronics Technician; Schooled at Orlando and Great Lakes; USS Frederick, LST-1184, USS Curtis Wilbur, DDG-54; Fleet Combat Center; Special Warfare Group One; Joint Special Operations Center, Joint Communications Unit; Expeditionary Warfare Group DOD security clearance adjudicated in 2009, active until Jan 2011 Outstanding work ethic with the ability to keep deadlines Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations by using common sense Military trained Veteran of OIF/OEF with proven leadership ability Ability to use various hand tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and isolate electrical and mechanical problems in various systems CHARACTER BASED LEADERSHIP Proven self-motivator with the ability to communicate, supervises technicians, and leads teams effectively in diverse yet safety conscious environments; able to scale up or down complex electrical and electronic concepts and ideas to convey desired outcome to subordinates. Expressed ideas and methods to foster a climate of individual responsibility among peers and subordinates Willingness to adjust to new technologies and apply prior knowledge and experience for implementation Proven leadership, instruction, and supervision of 25 people whose efforts resulted in a lower turnover rate and increased job satisfaction by staff and upper management Supervised a crew of 12 in daily operations, including evaluation and reinforcement - efforts lead to record staff retention and promotion rate Completed and submitted work schedules and assignments EDUCATION (15 years) Bachelor of Applied Science, Aug. 2013 (expected) East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN U.S. Navy Basic electronics and electricity; use of test equipment to find faulty telecommunications gear. Operation, installation, and maintenance of HF and UHF radio networks; Navigation and surface search radar; SHF terrestrial stations; wireless repeating base stations. Specialized training: firearms; rifle and pistol, high value target protection, defensive driving, parachuting, survival and peacetime governmental detention training Associate of Applied Science in Applied Electronics, Aug.2009 Excelsior College, Albany, NY AVAILABILITY Available immediately Relocation is negotiable and contingent on salary Travel should be limited to the continental US and less than 20%