Zavvan Dawkins is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science with a concentration in Cyber Network Security from ECPI University. He has experience setting up networking labs and developing group projects. His technical skills include networking, operating systems, software, and cybersecurity. He has worked as a Training & Development Specialist and has over 15 years of experience in the South Carolina Army National Guard maintaining helicopters and scheduling aircraft missions. He also served as a Fire Support Specialist and Squad Leader in Afghanistan. Dawkins has additional leadership and defense training.

1. Zavvan Dawkins
zavvan.dawkins@gmail.com 101 Maggie Street
(864) 293-5890 Greenville,SC29605
EDUCATION
ECPI University, Greenville,SC Graduating12/2016
Bachelor of Science inComputer & Information Science
Concentrationin Cyber NetworkSecurity
Special Project –NetworkingLab: Setup andconfigured 5 computers,installedswitches,routersand
cabling.
Capstone Project-
Interactedasteams,developedandpresentedgroupreportsandpresentationsthatsynthesizedand
supportedthe expectedstudentoutcomesinthe general educationandmajorcore curriculum.
Designed,planned,anddefendedprojectapprovedbythe professor thatenabledthe teamto
demonstrate individual andgroupmasteryof skillsandcompetencieslearnedacrossthe entire
curriculum.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Networking
 General patchpanel andcabling
 Wirelessnetworking
 Ciscoroutersandswitches
 Networktroubleshooting,managementand
design
 Subnetting,VLANsand LAN/WAN
Protocols
 DNS,DHCP, TCP/IP,VLSM
 Setup and configure Firewalls
 Configure VPN connections
OperatingSystems andSoftware
 All WindowsOperatingSystems(7,Vista,XP,2000 )
 Active Directory
 Intrusiondetectionsoftware/WireShark
 Basic Linux/Unix Administration&commandline
utilities
 MicrosoftOffice 2013,2010, 2007 &
2003
 HTML, basicwebsite design
 Apple OS
WORK HISTORY
EngilityCorporation,Chantilly,VA 8/2011- 1/2013
Training & DevelopmentSpecialist
 Organizedandprovided technicaltrainingprogramstothe organization.
 Planned,scheduled,andconducted training.
 Developed trainingmaterials,includingoutlines,texts,handouts,andexaminations,anddesigns
laboratoryexercises.
 Practicedcontinuousprocessimprovementforefficiencyandeffectivenessof traininggoalsand
implementationplans.
 Administered writtenandpractical exams.
 Evaluatedtrainees'performance andcreated performance reports.
 Served as a liaisonbetweenthe technical subjectmatterexpertsandthe intendedtraining
audience.
SC Army National Guard,Greenville,SC 11/2005-present
Maintenance Technician
The CH-47 helicopterrepairerisprimarilyresponsible forthe maintenance of the CH-47Helicopters
(alsoknownasthe “Chinook”).Withhundredsof Armymissions dependingonthese helicopters,they
mustensure thatall of themare safe andready to fly.

2.  CH-47 helicopterrepairer(15U)
 Remove andinstall aircraftsubsystemassembliessuchasengines,rotors,gearboxes,
transmissionsandmechanical flightcontrols
 Service andlubricate aircraftandsubsystems
 Inspectandrepairaircraft wings,fuselagesandtail assemblies
 Prepare aircraftfor inspectionsandmaintenance checks
 Assistindiagnosing/troubleshooting
AviationOperations Specialist(15P)
The aviationoperationsspecialistisprimarilyresponsible forschedulinganddispatchingtactical aircraft
missions.Theyhelpoperate one of the largestfleetsof aircraftinthe worldandkeepthemrunningsafe
and efficient.
 Processlocal and cross-countryflightclearances
 Checkaccuracy of flightplansandcoordinate them
 Maintainflightlogsonincoming/outgoingflightsandindividualflightrecords
 Alertcrash crewsof emergencies
 Interpretandpostweatherreports
UnitedStatesArmy(82nd
Airborne Division) FortBragg,NC 12/1998-12/2004
13F Fire Support Specialist- The fire supportspecialistisprimarilyresponsibleforthe intelligence
activitiesof the Army’sfieldartilleryteam.
 Setup and operate communicationssystems
 Encode and decode messages
 Assistinthe preparationof fire supportplans,coordinatesandtargets
 Operate laserrange findersandtargetdevices
 Determine targetlocationusingcomputersormanual calculations
 Computingtargetlocations
 Ammunitiontechniques
 Operatinggun,missileandrocketsystems
 Artillerytactics,techniquesandprocedures
Squad Leader – Afghanistan
 Responsible fora23 mounted,dismountedsecurity team
 Oversaw the dayto day operationsof securityteam
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SCHOOLING
Graduate of NonCommissionedOfficerWarriorLeaderCourse- abilitytofunctionasa juniorlevelleader
withessential skillsinleadership;training;warfighting;andadministration.
IED DefeatTraining
Hazmat training