COMMAND SERGENT MAJOR E-9 RAMIREZ EUSEBIO RAMIREZ - MARTINEZ 23/61 MAYAQUEZ, PUERTO RICO

COMMAND SERGENT MAJOR E-9 RAMIREZ EUSEBIO RAMIREZ - MARTINEZ 23/61 MAYAQUEZ, PUERTO RICO

OverviewOver 20 years of successful management and leadership experience with a reputation for meeting the most challenging organizational goals and objectives. A pragmatic and focused individual recognized for making seemingly impossible situations work. A proven and VERIFIABLE record for:Producing higher performance standards and enhancing productivity during a period of shrinking budgets.Automating departments. As head of the Resources Department for a 14,000 personnel installation, automated major control system, increasing the effective resource utilization rate from 46% to 97.6% in less than 12 months. This resulted in a cost savings of over $101 million.Controlling growth management - able to motivate and maximize productivity and employee morale without financial incentives. Took a division with the lowest performance level (out of 54 divisions) and improved to #1 ranking in less than 12 months.Developing and implementing highly successful strategic plans (short and long term). Established inventory/purchasing control systems that gained accountability for millions of dollars in equipment, thus reducing inventory purchases by $1.1 million.

Professional Experience

United States Army, 1979 2001COMMANDS SERGENT MAJOR - Completed 20-year career with the U.S. Army. Gained upper-level manager status. Participated in the complete revitalization and overhaul of the U.S. Military in general - and the U.S. Army specifically - from the low status perceived in the 1970s to the most powerful and effective military in history.An active participant in the swift/forceful turnaround of the armed forces that led to the U.S. victory in Operation Desert Storm. Part of the management team that proved that the military could be managed like a well-tuned corporate machine (same size as Exxon Corp.). A successful record for managing complex organizations, supervising thousands of people through hundreds of line-management personnel, responsible for millions of dollars in assets. Specific duties and achievements include:

Management:Led the Armys largest armor company consisting of 14 tanks, 10 APCs, a Deployment Signal Unit and Platoon. Managed testings of 14 high-techs, multimillion dollar products that, in less than 12 months, went from conception to production. These systems were highly instrumental in the success of the Desert Storm operation. Upgraded training curriculum and methods, cross-trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower supervision requirements and a significant cost savings in overtime.

Operations & Logistics:Was the primary logistical advisor to the Commander for 250 men, responsible for $25 million of equipment? Managed a $719,000 budget. Responsible for controlling the procurement of durable and expendable items under the budget. A recognized expert in planning and executing complex operations with 100% accuracy and success, including the scheduling and movement of thousands of personnel and the timely transfer of millions of dollars worth of equipment to support and maintain operations.

Automation &Cost Control:Managed and automated the Resource Department on a 14,000-person installation responsible for budgets, materials, and resources. Improved the effective resource utilization rate from 46% to 97.6% in less than 12 months, saving more than $101 million in cost with no change in personnel. A highly skilled technical individual, computer literate, able to maximize Management Information Systems to increase profitability.

Training & Development:Spent the last two years as a Command Sergeant Major Assistant of Military Training. Redesigned comprehensive management training program, (regarded by superiors as the most aggressive training program within the, 82nd and Signal Brigade), resulting in subordinates excelling in all evaluated areas. Developed programs comprising 67 qualifications skills, 19 professional education subjects, and OJT training - leadership curriculum.

EducationCentral Texas College, B. A., Degree Applied Business Bachelors of Science Information Technology GPA 3.45 overall grade average B semester hrs. 68. Bachelor's degrees in a related field or discipline have more than 5 to 10 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. US Army Senior Staff School, 82nd Signal - Telecommunication Ft. Gordon, Georgia.

Unit Equal Opportunity (EO) (84); Supervision & Management 120hrs, (82); Oral & Written Communication, 120hrs. (82) Ft. Bragg, NC - Army Learning Center.

LEADERSHIP SCHOOLS: 72ND 268TH Support Command Basic Leadership Development Course, Karlsruhe - Stuttgart, Germany (Aug88); 72nd Army Primary Leadership Course, Bad Tolz, Germany (Sep89)

Company Leadership Course, Management, Leadership, and Administrative, and Record Keeping; Problem Solving Analysis Procedures, Ft. Bragg, NC (85-87); Advance Noncommissioned Officer Course (36 CMF), Ft. Gordon, GA (Jun86) 82nd, Airborne School, (79-80); Jumpmasters School (83) Ft. Bragg, NC. Army Language Identifier - Speaking Spanish Level 5 Language School Ft. Bragg, NC (81) Basic Training, Ft. Knox, Kentucky (79); Primary - High School, grade average B.; Mayaguez Puerto Rico (78)

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degrees in a related field or discipline have more than 5 to 10 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

Knowledge of telecommunications planning, development, and management.

Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Ability to interpret and assess requirements, and direct the planning and implementation of telecommunications services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Employee development and performance management skills.

Ability to develop bid specifications and evaluate bids from contractors. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures. Ability to develop systems solutions for operational problems. Knowledge of PBX systems, networks, ancillary systems, and associated services.

SKILLS LEVEL 4 MOSC 25D4O: Supervised and manages personnel performing operations and maintenance of tactical and strategic telecommunications centers and automated message switches. Developed and enforces policy and procedures for facility management. Developed directs, and supervises training and security programs to ensure soldier proficiency and career development. Organized work scheduled and ensured compliance with directives and policies on operations security (OPSEC), signal security (SIGSEC), communications security (COMSEC), and physical security. Write unit or facility standing operating procedures (SOP). Arranged higher level or contractor support maintenance for assigned equipment. Prepared or supervised the preparation of technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to system Signal operations. Performed the duties of COMSEC material custodian in accordance with appropriate regulations and orders. Supervised the operation of the ISSO. Recommended policies, procedures, standards, and conventions. Established and operated the printing and duplication control program. Supervised and implemented classified document control policies, procedures, standards, and inspections. Coordinated and provided guidance on printing and publication account procedures, processes, and regulatory requirements. Briefed staff and operations personnel on telecommunications matters. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. The telecommunications operator-maintainer supervises, installs, operates and performs unit level maintenance on manual and automated telecommunications equipment centrals and associated peripheral devices. Performed Information Service Support Office (ISSO) duties of printing, publications, and records management. Performed COMSEC Custodian functions. Operated and performed Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles and power generators. Duties for MOS .

25D at each level of skill are below: Training and Experience.

Technical Assistant responsible for the rapid prototyping, integration, technical oversight and management of tactical Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence (C4I) systems for worldwide special operations Forces missions requirements.

Provided executive direction, guidance and management oversight for the development, acquisition, testing and fielding of joint SOF C4I systems. Provided advice and recommendations on National and DOD plans and policies dealing with sensitive C4I programs and capabilities vital to deployed SOF missions. Managed integration of joint SOF C4I systems among all of SOF, as well as national, theater and tactical capabilities. Supervised the work of subordinate C4I systems integration and program management personnel.

Responsible for planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of J6 resources (fiscal, personnel, equipment, and time) to support C4I Systems operational and support requirements for JSOC.

General I directional, oversees the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and management of telecommunications and alarm services for the university and appropriate branches and satellite locations. Ensured cost-effective and efficient service delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planed, developed, coordinated, implemented, and managed the telecommunication and alarm services for the army service. Participated in army campus planning at all levels to ensure voice and data communication services are available to and appropriate for users.

Developed bid specifications for telecommunication systems, equipment, and/or networks; evaluates bids, selects vendor(s), negotiates and administers contracts. Consulted with university departments and recommended and/or implemented services or systems to meet their needs and applications; communicated with users and/or administrators regarding system operation, changed, and/or communications policies. Initiated activities that encourage and assist the integration of telecommunications technologies; represented UNM on telecommunications issues to various vendors, regulatory agencies, and national organizations.

Managed all Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems, networks, ancillary systems, and emergency telecommunication services for the army campus/units. Designed, established, and maintained an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objective; recruited, employed, trained, supervised, and evaluated unit staff.

Established and implemented short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement. Evaluated future needs, new technologies, and/or products for applicability at the university; makes recommendations as appropriate. Developed and managed annual budgets for the organization and performed periodic cost and productivity analyses. Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

UNITS OF ASSIGNMENT:

E Co 15th Battalion, 4th Basic Training Brigade, Ft. Knox, KY (Mar79-May79) Basic Trainee

Combat Infantry Training, 324/505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Infantry Division Advanced Infantry Trainee A Co. 1ST Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1ST Infantry Division (Forward), Ft. Bragg, North Carolina (Sep79-Jan81)

Light Weapons Infantryman * TOW Fire Team Leader Combat Support Company 2ND Battalion, 13TH Infantry Regiment, 8TH Infantry Division, Mannheim Germany (1988-1992)

Anti-Tank Platoon Leader's Driver * TOW Fire Team Leader US Army Signal Center, Ft. Gordon, GA (Oct1984-Dec1984)

Record Telecommunication Center Operator Trainee: 268th - 72ND Signal Company, 2D Support Command, Karshurle Germany (Jan1988-Dec 1992)

Desert Storm, Army USUER - 444th Signal - 72ND 268TH Support Command Karlsruhe, GE (91)- Deployment - Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait

Record Telecommunication Center Teletype Operator * Record Communications Center Team Chief C Co. 35ST Signal Battalion, 93 Signal Brigade, Ft. Bragg, NC (Jun19928-Dec1995)

Record Communications Center Section Chief ** Communication Center Platoon Sergeant C Co. 25th Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade, Ft. Bragg, NC (Jan84-Mar85)

Record Communications Center Team Chief Record Communications Center Section Chief D Co. 25th Signal Battalion, 50th Signal Brigade, Ft. Bragg, NC (Apr85-Nov87)

Company Operations Sergeant Telecommunications Platoon Sergeant Battalion COMSEC Custodian Headquarters 35th-50th Signal Regiment, Ft. Bragg, NC (Jan94-Aug94)

Brigade COMSEC Custodian Headquarters and Headquarters Company 50th Signal Battalion, Ft. Bragg, NC (Sep94-Sep95)

Battalion COMSEC Custodian NOTE: *represents Munich Oktoberfests attended with wife (1991)EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

Skill Level 1 MOSC 25D1O. Installed operated, and performed unit level maintenance in telecommunications centers. Operated automated message switches and strategic telecommunications centers using system command consoles, computer terminals, processors, magnetic tape units, disk packs, tape readers, visual display units, facsimile, and associated COMSEC devices. Processed message traffic, Install, operate, perform strapping, rest rapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices. Performed Battlefield Information Services (BIS), consisting of printing services, and publication management, files and forms management, reproduction services, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA), Unit Distribution/Official Mail, correspondence management, classified document control, and messenger service within the ISSO. Operates and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned communications equipment, vehicles, and generators.

Skill Level 2 MOSC 25D2O. Supervised, installs, operates, and performs unit level maintenance on tactical telecommunications centers, automated message switches, and strategic telecommunications facilities. Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, and accounts for COMSEC equipment and associated keying material. Interpreted publications, policies, and procedures as applicable to tactical and strategic telecommunications and message switching center operations. Performs off-line message recovery and tracer actions. Corrected messages and circuit continuity discrepancies. Coordinated with system operators and controllers to resolve system and circuit difficulties. Supervised the operation of computer terminal devices, maintains files and records, composes and edits correspondence and documents; generates reports for the ISSO. Sets up and maintains logs, rosters, status boards, charts, graphs, view graphs, and performs messenger supervisory duties required by information service support. Prepared reports, records, and analysis pertaining to telecommunications operations. Requested operating supplies and spare parts. Skill Level 3 MOSC 25D3O. Supervised the installation, operation, and unit level maintenance of tactical and strategic telecommunications centers and automated message switches. Developed and administers on-site training programs. Direct and supervises restoration of systems and circuits. Requests logistical support and coordinates system integration. Ensured that spare parts, supplies, and operating essentials are requisitioned and maintained. Supervises and performs maintenance management and administrative duties related to facility operations, maintenance, security, and personnel. Performed COMSEC Custodian functions. Prepared emergency evacuation and destruction plans. Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, destroys, and accounts for COMSEC equipment and keying material, including over the air keying operations. Supervised ISSO functions. Provided verbal and written guidance and direction for the installation, operation, and maintenance of specified battlefield information services. Provided technical assistance and resolves problems for information services support personnel, functional users, and functional staff. Composed correspondence sets up and maintains: logs, rosters, status boards, charts, graphs, and view graphs required for information service support. Supervised subordinate personnel performing information service support duties.

Management and administrative duties related to facility operations, maintenance, security, and personnel. Performed COMSEC Custodian functions. Prepared emergency evacuation and destruction plans. Requisitions, receives, stores, issues, destroys, and accounts for COMSEC equipment and keying material, including over the air keying operations.

Supervised ISSO functions. Provided verbal and written guidance and direction for the installation, operation, and maintenance of specified battlefield information services. Provided technical assistance and resolves problems for information services support personnel, functional users, and functional staff. Composed correspondence sets up and maintains: logs, rosters, status boards, charts, graphs, and view graphs required for information service support. Supervised subordinate personnel performing information service support duties.

References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon RequestAWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medal (2) Army Good Conduct Medal (6) National Defense Service Medal (2) Overseas Service Ribbon (4) Leadership Development Ribbon (3) Certificates of Achievement (7) Schutzenschnur Bronze Airborne Qualification, Top Secret Clearance

MSM-5, ARCOM-4 GCM-1 ASR-1 EXPERT INFANTRY BADGE, JUMP MASTER BADGE; AUSTRAILIAN WINGS

TELECOMMUNICATION MOS 31Q-31Y - Major Duties: 35-50th SIGNAL BA, 44th SIG BA, 268th SIG & 72 SIG, Headquarter Fort Gordon, Georgia, Fort Bragg, North Carolina