1. Kenneth Merritt, Jr.
83 Patriot Dr
Chalfont, PA 18914
931-494-3333
feysfan71@me.com
Professional Summary
Highly qualified shift supervisor with 14 years of coordinating, organizing, and
maintaining Satellite Communications terminals and personnel. Comfortable in
fast-paced, high-stress environments requiring attention to detail. Demonstrates
high levels of adaptability.
Areas of Expertise
 Top Secret
Clearance
 Microsoft Office
 Networking
 Decision Making
Process
 Systems
Integration
 Operations
 Team Building
 Dependable
 Management
 Public Speaking
 Training and
Education
Experience
Operations Supervisor March 2013-Present
Unites States Army
Seoul, South Korea
 Manages and ensures the readiness of up to 16 personnel and 4
managers through scheduling and maintaining a 24-hour operational
Strategic Satellite Communications Terminal.
 Directs the activation, deactivation, modification and restoration of multiple
high-speed circuits and trunks with a link liability rating of 98%.
 Trains over 300 employees annually on equal opportunity; planned and
participated in multiple diversity awareness special programs, increasing
knowledge of cultural differences and cultural awareness.
 Performs and supervises preventive maintenance, link quality control, and
direct support maintenance for equipment valued over $3.7 million,
ensuring all equipment and systems perform to the highest quality control
standards.
 Brief senior staff members on all administrative matters pertaining to the
department on a weekly basis in order to ensure unit readiness standards
are met or exceeded and to synchronize staff actions throughout the
organization.

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Recruiter February2010-March2013
Unites States Army
Plainfield, New Jersey
 Recruited and interviewed 25-30 potential candidates for employment per
year hiring on average seven qualified candidates a year.
 Continuously visited six area high schools in order to present opportunities
for training, education and employment in the United States Army.
 Planned and implemented direct and indirect marketing activities to
advertise career opportunities in the military.
 Recognized as the High School Recruiter of the Year for 2011 based on
proven ability to target qualified high school seniors for employment.
Space Support Element Supervisor October2005-January2010
United States Army
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
 Stood up the first Space Support Element for the 101st Airborne Division
and developed the operating procedures for the organization.
 Temporarily assigned to two conflict areas in support of two major crisis
intervention operations.
 Produced procedures for security and protection of confidential programs
and documents in order to safeguard data.
 Established and activated high-speed Internet network for executive
personnel while on temporary assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, 2009
University of Maryland University College, Adelphia, Maryland
Training
Security+ Certified 2016
Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course 2015
Decision Making Process Course 2014
Space Fundamentals Course 2006
Leadership and Management Development Course 2003
Advanced Skill Training in Satellite Communications 2000

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