Michael Barnes is seeking a management or quality assurance role. He has 10 years of managerial experience in the military and private sectors, with 14 years of electronics experience and accountability for $25M in assets. His experience includes roles in IT coordination, customer service, materials handling, and electronics supervision, with a focus on strategic planning, project management, and ensuring compliance. He has a Bachelor's degree in Project Management and an Associate's degree in Network Administration.

1. Michael Barnes
1227 S Cedarbrook Ave, Springfield, MO 65804• Mobile: 719-313-1302
Email: mikebarnes0001@gmail.com
MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Possess 10 years of managerial experience in both the military and private sectors. Hold 14 years electronics
experience, accountability of assets valued at $25M with zero shortage. Implement policies to meet project
milestones and contracts. Higher Education Security Officer and I.T. Coordinator-Safety and Security.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I.T. Coordinator, Safety and Security
Drury University, Springfield, MO Mar15-Current
Providing strategic direction and oversight for the development and support of information technology for the
Safety and Security Office, and the University. Installs, replaces, and configures components, diagnoses problems,
and performs preventative maintenance on computer equipment and related networks and systems. Provides sound
strategic and technical recommendations to the director on the most efficient effective ways to upgrade the
technology programs and services for the purpose of providing excellent service to meet the needs of the
organization. Database collection for controlled access, granted to students, faculty, and staff for access to over
forty secured areas. Monitor network connection to security cameras; provide analysis and security upon an
incident. On June, 2015 completed course and training to become a Title IX Investigator for Drury University.
October 2015, completed A.L.I.C.E Advanced Training-Train the Trainer certified.
Customer Service Specialist
Lowes #422, Springfield, MO Aug14-Sep15
As a Customer Service Associate within Millworks, I am proficient with assisting customers in estimation and
ordering of project materials through SOS Millwork and M2O programs. While focused in Millwork sales, I am
diverse in working in multiple departments such as Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Appliances, and
Electrical, extending store capabilities and increasing sales potential within the organization. Recognized by my
peers for excellent customer focus and service in their project needs.
Materials Handler Specialist
CTI Staffing Inc, Lafayette, IN Jan14-Jun14
Responsible for delivery of critical parts for assembly of production in automotive assembly line. Assigned to
support daily activities and operations of Subaru of Indiana Automotive, SIA, and assistant team leader in over site
of daily operations and activities. Assigned as assistant team leader responsible for daily operations and
accountability of personnel assigned to the materials team.
Electronics Associate Supervisor
ManTech International Corporation, Mosul and Balad, Iraq, FOB Shank Afghanistan Apr08/Apr11-Oct11/Jun12
Managed program requirements for a multi-million-dollar supported systems. Directed personnel to ensure
compliance with policies and contract requirements including equipment, personnel, and vehicles. Provided
managers with status reports necessary to fulfill contract requirements and directed supervisors in daily operations.
• Created the first on-site testing work station capable of checking all components for an elevated tracking
station by completing work station fabrication and modification, simulating vehicle operations with all
components performing normal operations within a test and repair facility.
• VOSS Shop Manager, May 2010 to April 2011- Networked with technicians and logisticians to provide
superior customer service. Monitored 84 sensor systems worth $25M and supervised personnel in
maintaining necessary specifications. Conducted VOSS engineering, ensured section employees complied
with standards of conduct, and identified employee conduct violations. Additional duties included training
new hire personnel in shop functions and missions, as well as guaranteed work order maintenance.

2. • Transportation Manager, August 2008 to October 2008- Coordinated shipping of mission critical
equipment to the southwestern Asia area of operations, to include Iraq and Afghanistan. Constructed radio
frequency tags and maintained constant equipment surveillance with shipment tracker web sites. Pioneered
improved status tracking for deployed equipment by developing and implementing a novel computer
spreadsheet for daily tracking information, increasing visibility by 20%.
• Saved $11.4K in costs, reduced non-mission capable status, and increased theater readiness by 25% by
repairing component-level circuit card assemblies to restore 14 central control units to operational status.
Electronics Senior Supervisor April 2011 to October 2011
Computer Science Corporation, Falls Church, VA Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan
Liaise with technicians to ensure timely maintenance, repair, and logistics functions, as well as effective customer
service, cost consideration, and work safety. Perform function operation checks, troubleshooting, breakdown,
removal, and replacement of faulty components. Install and monitor vehicle triple sensor systems, including 27
systems valued at $10.8M. Perform complex technical functions to support set-up of the Video Optical
Surveillance System (VOSS), a camera network used to decrease the threat of improvised explosive devices.
• Played a key role in rectifying VOSS errors and maximizing system component up-time by reporting on
common failure component trends, as well as equipment readiness and mission capabilities.
M&M Wireless Network
Personal Satellite Internet Service Provider, Balad, Iraq April 2008 to April 2011
Performs configuration management, installations, and automated upgrades for ISP communications to clients with
wide range of Windows OS using secured WAP and LAN connections with Cisco based routers. Responsible for
the resolution of equipment problems affecting all types of network connections and communications equipment.
• Managed service for 12 clients, maintaining zero days down time by providing fast and reliable onsite
support regarding any issues.
Production Test Technician
SELEX Systemi Integrati, Overland Park, KS May 2007 to April 2008
Used electrical static discharge operations to perform mission operational checks on newly-assembled modules for
airport navigational systems. Troubleshot and completed fault isolation to component level. Modified power
amplifiers for Mode S transponders and distance measuring equipment to meet precise test and data specifications.
United States Armed Forces, U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO Feb 97-Nov 06
Possess six years managerial (Squad Leader, 42 personnel), and nine years of aviation electronics experience.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Project Management (Information Technology) – ITT Technical Institute, Springfield,
MO, Projected Graduation Date: June 2016, 119 Semester Hours
Associates of Science in Information Technology (Network Administration) – Harrison College,
Indianapolis, Indiana, 94 Semester Hours
Job Related Training and Certifications
Local and Wide Area Networks •Special Electronics and Avionics Radar Repair •Computer Networking Specialist
• Spectrum and Network Analyzers•Visual Basic •C (Unix)•M2O•A.L.I.C.E Trainer• CISCO CLI
AWARDS
Army Commendation Medal (2) • Army Achievement Medal (5) • Army Good Conduct Medal (3) • National
Defense Service Medal (2) • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal • Korea Defense Service Medal • Iraq
Campaign Medal • Army Service Ribbon • Overseas Service Ribbon(2) • North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Medal • Driver Mechanic Badge – Mechanic • Basic Aviation Badge