1. DEMETRIUS W. CRAWFORD
(760) 637-7232 ♦ crawford.demetrius@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in Telecommunications field with the opportunity for growth
SUMMARY
Active Secret Security Clearance with access to sensitive compartmental information.
Retired United States Marine with more than 15 years of progressive experience in the areas of
telecommunication. Supervised operations of fixed and field radio, microwave and visual signaling stations.
Assigned frequencies and communication sites for each mission or training event. Developed severalsystems
approaches toward communications equipment capabilities and system integration. Recognized and awarded on
more than 20 separate occasions by the President of the United States,Secretary of the Navy, and Senior
Organizational Leadership for Outstanding Marine and Leadership, Excellence in the Basics, and Continuous
Self-Improvement. Active Secret Security Clearance with access to sensitive compartmental information.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Management ofPersonnel
Resources - Motivated and
developed personnel.
Monitoring - Monitored
and assessed individuals to
make improvements or take
corrective action.
Proficient - MS Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and
Microsoft Outlook.
Complex Problem
Solving - Identified
complex problems and
reviewed related
information to develop and
evaluate issues.
Learning Strategies -
Selected training,
instructional methods and
procedures.
Quality Control Analysis -
Conducted tests and
inspections of products,
services, or processes to
evaluate quality or
performance.
Time Management -
Managed schedules to
effectively produce
production.
Voice and Data – basic
understanding of voice, data
and video entertainment
products, services,and
technology.
EXPERIENCE
Communications Chief Aug 2012 – Sep 2015
Selfridge ANG Base,MI United States Marine Corps
Advised the commanding officer on the organizations communication systems.
Led, trained and mentored more than 60 Marines both active and reserve.
Planned, installed, operated and maintained all of the organization's communications systems monitor all
communications and network systems, while coordinating troubleshooting assignments.
Accounted for over 30,000 pieces of communications equipment valued over $8,000.000.
Successfully completed and passed a corporation wide inventory for the communications section.
Administered processes and policies to ensure safety,attendance and performance while enforcing rules
and codes of conduct.
Radio Chief/Electronic Key Management Systems Manager Jan 2007 – Jun 2012
Camp Pendleton,CA United States Marine Corps
Monitored given frequencies, while communicating with receiving operators to exchange transmission
instructions.
Assigned frequencies and radio sites that were used for missions or training events.
Developed several system approaches toward communications equipment capabilities and system
integration.
As an EKMS Manager, concepts of physical security, transmission security, cryptographic security, and
emission security to prevent unauthorized access to information.
2+ years supervisory experience in field operations environment.
2. U.S. Marine Recruiter Jan 2003 – Feb 2006
Rockville,MD United States Marine Corps
Became thoroughly familiar with the enlistment process from applicant prospecting to preparation for
recruit training.
Canvassing Marine Corps Recruiter; sought out qualified applicants for opportunities in the Marine
Corps.
Recruited in the Montgomery County area,canvassing the local schools, malls and shops for prospective
applicants, while providing the community with Marine Corps publicity material.
Demonstrated leadership as Assistant Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Command and then took of the
station with the capability of developing innovative strategies to focus on solutions to impact recruiting
long and short-term goals.
Proven planning and organization skills in a dynamic and high pressure work environment.
U.S. Marine Reserves Nov 1994 – Feb 2007
Washington, D.C. United States Marine Corps Reserve
Joined the Marine Corps Reserves as a Radio Operator.
Assigned to the 4th
Civil Affairs Group at Anacostia Naval Station in Washington, D.C.
Deployed to Bosnia in 2000 to conduct Civil Affairs; in support of Operation Joint Forge.
Conducted Civil Affairs in 2001 in Kosovo while supporting Operation Joint Guardian.
Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Went to Marine Corps Recruiting school in 2004 to become an Extended Active Duty Recruiter.
EDUCATION
♦ Bachelors of Arts in Political Science
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, 1992
CERTIFICATIONS
♦Electronic Key Management Systems (EKMS)
♦ Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt