1. Damien Richard
7567 Copper Cove
Converse, Texas 78109
(210) 861-5958
damienrichard23@gmail.com
OVERVIEW
A competent, professional and reliable worker that leads by example. Mentally strong
with the ability to quickly learn new skills and concepts. Flexible, proactive and
versatile, able to remain calm through emergent/critical situations. Recognized for
delivering unparalleled customer service. A verifiable track record of success backed by
impeccable references. Areas of expertise and references listed below.
PREFERRED LOCATIONS
• San Antonio, Texas Area
Work Experience
US Army
Team Chief - May 2005 to May 2008
Ft. Hood, TX
Served as the Senior Signal Support Systems/Retransmission Team Chief in a
Division Special Troops Battalion. Duties included but were not limited to:
• Supervision and integration of the installation, operation and maintenance
of signal support systems, to include Command Post Platform (CPP),
radio, wire, cable and battlefield automated systems.
• Planning and providing training and support for the Division’s local area
networks, which serviced over 10,000 users.
• Staff supervision of information network security and Army Information
Assurance policies.
• Morale, welfare and professional development of one Soldier and
equipment worth in excess of $250,000.

2. US Army
Signal Support Systems Specialist – May 2008 to May 2010
Ft. Sill, OK and Suwon AFB, Korea
Served as the Senior Signal Support Systems specialist for the Air Missile
Defense (AMD) Brigade. Duties included but were not limited to:
• Supervision of subordinate’s installation, operation and maintenance of
signal support systems, including radio, wire, cable and battlefield
automated systems.
• Completed transfer and integration of Brigade’s equipment during
Temporary Change of Station (TCS) in excess of $1.5 million dollars
from Ft. Sill, OK to Korea.
• Prepared maintenance and supply requests for unit level signal support.
• Installation, operation, and preventative maintenance checks and services
on power generators.
US Army
Signal Support Systems Team Chief- May 2010 to October 2012
Ft. Hood, TX
Served as the Senior Signal Support Systems/Retransmission Team Chief in a
Field Artillery Battalion. Duties included but were not limited to:
• Provided communications and maintenance support on the Blue Force
Tracker systems, Combat Net Radio, Tactical Satellite, and High
Frequency Radios.
• Performed services as the Battalion’s alternate Information Analyst
Systems Operator (IASO) and Communication Security (COMSEC)
Custodian.
• Managed the morale, welfare and professional development of 13
Soldiers and equipment worth in excess of $6.5 million dollars.
Military Service
Army
MOC: 25U
Duty Station(s): Fort Hood, Fort Sill, Suwon AFB, Fort Polk
Rank: E5
Signal Support Systems Specialist
• Installs, operates, and maintains designated radio and data distribution systems.
Maintains selected electronic devices. Performs Signal support functions, to

3. include providing technical assistance and training for user owned and operated
automation and communications equipment. Prepares maintenance and supply
requests for unit level Signal support. Operates and performs preventive
maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Installs, operates and
performs preventive maintenance checks and services on power generators.
Education & Training
Military
Electronic Warfare Officers Course- 2007
Combat Lifesavers Course- 2008
Warrior Leaders Course- 2010
Resilience Assistant Training Course- 2012
Army Retention Course-2013
Environmental Compliance Officers Certification Course- 2013
Civilian
University of Maryland University College
Some College Coursework Completed Common Core
December 01 2008 to March 01 2009
The Art Institute of San Antonio
Some College Coursework Completed Graphic and Web Design
October 01 2014 to December 22 2015
Skills
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Information Assurance
• IASO
• Radio Programming
• Electronics
• Electronic Warfare
• Team Leadership

4. • Teaching
• Teamwork
• Physical Inventory
• Time Management
• Hardware Installation
• Building Relationships
• Troubleshooting
• Radio Communication
• Active Learning
• Resilience
• Military
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Technical Training
• Hands-on Training
• Leadership
• Software Installation
Status Category
• Family Member
• Service-Connected Disabled Veteran
• Veteran
References
• Willy Dubose (337) 424-5022
• Sherrese Phillips (210) 722-5624
• Derek Bellamy (706) 691-2166
Estimated Availability Date: January 01, 2016