senior communications professional

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results-driven leader eager to contribute technical communications expertise, as well as management and interpersonal relation skills toward maximizing company operations. talent for defining and capitalizing on opportunities to target and penetrate competitive markets, capture new business, expand profit channels, and maximize operational efficiencies. strong leader who excels in hiring, training, developing and directing top-performing teams. effectively establish, cultivate and manage critical relationships with key decision makers and strategic partners. effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to optimize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability. extensive background in telecommunication training, installation and troubleshooting, including satellite, wire, antenna, fm, uhf and am radios and mobile communications equipment. adept at managing highly classified military communications documentation. secret clearance.

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communications expertise project management operations administration team leadership

strategic planning sales & business development staff training/development

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g&k services, st green bay, wi                                                                                    2001-present

sales representative

  contribute advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills in delivering products and maintaining customer accounts in the textile business.

  proactively build and establish key relationships and liaise effectively with senior management, staff and clients.

  successfully contribute to business development by using proactive prospecting techniques to generate new customers.

 

comtech mobile data com                                                                                            1992-2009

field services representative, germany

site lead, contingency operating base, speicher, tikrit

installer of movement tracking systems, q-west iraq

  applied industry expertise and strong communication skills toward acting as first point of contact in responding to customer inquiries, troubleshooting problems and delivering product/service education.

  exhibited solid leadership qualities in managing all aspects of movement tracking systems (mts).

  strategically planned and coordinated workflow to maximize use of resources while controlling costs and meeting company needs.

  demonstrated solid problem solving and technical skills in proficiently installing, troubleshooting and repairing mts.

  trained, developed and instructed personnel, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and performance.

 

 

 

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career background continued

 

 

united states national guard                                                                                         1992-2007

communications platoon sergeant, 2/127th in (1997-2007)

operation iraqi freedom, camp navistar kuwait (2005-2006)

section sergeant, 2/127th in (1992-1997)

  directly led, mentored and motivated 18 soldiers, playing an instrumental role in their development.

  maintained radio communications for soldiers conducting convoy escort, utilizing mts, sincgars fm radio and harris radio system. 

  acquired extensive experience and knowledge of different antennas systems such as the nivis and oe 254, which are single and multi directional antennas.

  due to exceptional success and expertise, appointed to teach classes on all communications equipment to all components of the military, including the air force, navy and active army. 

 

additional experience

 

mason tender - vanden hueval masonry

corporal of internal security - oneida casino

platoon sergeant/communications section sergeant - united states army  

crash rescue crew chief - united states navy

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select courses - university of phoenix, appleton, wi, 44 credits

harris radio system - camp shelby mi

combat life saver course

advanced non-commissioned officers course, sacramento, ca

basic non-commissioned officer course - ft. sill, ok

mobile subscriber equipment (mse) - frankfurt, germany

air assault school - ft. campbell, ky

primary leadership and development course - butzbach, germany

tactical communications system operator, mechanic and troubleshooter - mos school basic electronics course, ft. sill, ok

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satellite mobile tracking system; am/fm/uhf; sincgars; computer networking; vic 3 system; retrans operator

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meritorious service medal; bronze star with v device; 3 army accommodation medals; 7 army achievement awards; 3 army good conduct awards; navy expeditionary medal; 4 over seas medals; south west asia service medal with 2 bronze stars; kuwait liberation medal government of kuwait; kuwait liberation medal government of saudi arabia; army forces reserve medal with m device; global war on terrorism service medal; global war on terrorism expeditionary medal; national defense medal; 7 wisconsin write ribbons; 3 nco professional development ribbons

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently exploring new opportunities, and am interested in joining your team.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as illustrated by the accompanying resume, i have a comprehensive background in communications leadership, operations management and staff training/development.  from leading high performance teams and facilitating superior client servicing to streamlining operations and executing proactive revenue-generating processes and procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a dynamic leader.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.

 

as a member of your team, i will consistently exhibit a strong commitment to quality and a dedication to playing a large role in achieving and surpassing goals.  i am eager to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications support your current and prospective needs, and welcome the opportunity to interview at your earliest convenience.

 

professionally,

 

 

 

 

vital j. silva