Joshua L. Dixon5682 Carter Street Unit 1, Fort Hood, TX 76544

Cell Phone: (253)292-7702Email: mr.dixon21@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshualeedixon

Objective: To employ my extensive experience in computer technology; leading, training and mentoring as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and maintain diverse communications systems. To employ my professional experience and education in an organization that will allow me to make an immediate contribution as an integral part in the development of systems and guidelines. Also, where I can utilize proven people-oriented skills to develop and promote a positive work environment.

Employment History Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data Supervisor 02/13 — PresentEmployer: Field Artillery Squadron, 3 Cavalry Regiment, U.S. ArmyBldg. 9423 Old Ironsides, Fort Hood, TX, 76544Salary: $58,000 annualSupervisor: Benjamin Owen, (757)813-9839, may be contacted.Clearance: Secret clearance valid till August 2016

Computed and verified accuracy of firing safety data and maintained current situational data and database while both deployed to combat operations in Afghanistan and over 100 live fire exercises on Fort Hood, Texas, and National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California with no safety violations and in a timely manner. Able to calculate and input information into Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) in order to get accurate and timely fire missions processed. Successfully trained 15 employees on Field Artillery Manual Computations and Computer Operations having the highest success rate of the entire Squadron which consisted of over 300 personnel.

Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist, 3/09 — 05/13Employer: HHB, 17th Fires Brigade, U.S. ArmyBLDG 13711 12th Street, Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WASalary: $52,000 annualSupervisor: Ivan Rodriguez (253) 982-3562, may be contacted.Clearance: Secret Clearance valid till August 2016

Supervised fire direction operations including preparation for operations, communications setup and maintenance, to include connectivity to other Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS) such as Effects Management Tool (EMT), Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), Command Post of the Future (CPOF), and Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS). Assisted Field Artillery Advanced Tactical Data Specialist (FAATDS) and operations leader in supervision of all fire control operations in the cannon battery and higher echelons as the subject matter expert on Fire Control operations. Served as Senior Fire Direction Sergeant to Brigade Command Team, in control of three Field Artillery Battalions consisting of rockets, missiles, and cannons.

Fire Direction Specialist and Systems Administrator, 05/06 — 03/09Employer: Joint Fires and Effects Cell (JFEC), III CorpsBldg. 11115, Fort Hood, TX 76544

Salary: $29,127 annualSupervisor: Graylen George Jr. (254) 466-6157, may be contacted.Clearance: Secret Clearance valid till August 2016

Established, maintained and troubleshooting on AFATDS systems ensuring connectivity to all Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS) on the network while both in CONUS and while deployed. Created Air Support Requests (ASRs) while deployed to Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq in joint operations resulting in over a 100 convoy operations completed with no fatalities and no safety issues. Supported unit by becoming the Systems Administrator in order to maintain all computer and network operation within the JFEC. Served as the Information Systems Help Desk for the cell due to the lack of a Communications NCOIC which maintained the JFEC’s capabilities to perform all computer and network functions such as e-mail, SharePoint access, and Army Knowledge Online (AKO) accessibility. Ensured all personnel in the unit kept up to date information to have access to government computers by enforcing all required certifications where done annually to maintain user access and all classification protocols were adhered to.

EDUCATION: Central Texas College39 semester hours converted from military trainingTRAINING: Basic Combat Training US Army Training Center, Fort Jackson, SC, October 1999 — January 2000Information Systems Operator Analyst Advanced Individual Training, Fort Gordon, GA, January – May 2000Field Artillery Tactical Data Specialist United States Army Training Center, Fort Sill, OK, January – March 2003Primary Leadership Development Course Henry H. Lind Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Fort Lewis, WA, July — August 2010 Senior Leadership Development CourseNCO Academy, Fort Sill, OK, August — September 2013Commanders Safety Course U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center, Fort Rucker, AL, August 2013 CERTIFICATIONS: Security Clearance, Background Checks, Fort Knox, KY – 2006 COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint, Internet Explorer 8, Windows 7, Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System, Effects Management Tool, Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System, and Command Post of the Future.