Thomas R. Foreman, Jr
Carnegie
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive telecommunications experience and a strong background in training. Proven ability to manage complex projects while enhancing communication across teams. Achievements include improved operational efficiency and successful mission outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Readiness NCO
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Washington
03.2022 - Current
- Facilitated training and education programs while managing payroll processes for 45 soldiers, ensuring operational readiness.
- Advised company commander on army policy and procedures, enhancing decision-making and operational effectiveness.
- Led 19-soldier team as platoon sergeant, coordinating three tactical radio retransmission teams and two multichannel line-of-sight transmission teams to achieve communication objectives.
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Washington
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Facilitated inter-unit communication to enhance information flow during missions.
- Planned and implemented high frequency, very high frequency, and ultra high frequency terrestrial and satellite communications systems to support mission objectives.
- Analyzed and programmed frequency plans in compliance with National Telecommunications and Information Administration and Federal Communications Commission policies.
Communications Security Account Manager
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Washington
03.2013 - 03.2022
- Managed and distributed over 100 line items of NSA Type 1 symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms
- Trained and inspected lower echelon units to ensure proper use, safeguarding and destruction of cryptographic material sensitive to national security
- Ensure compliance with all Army and National Security Agency policies as determined through biannual NSA audits
- Completed biannual audits to verify adherence to Army and NSA policies.
Training NCO
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Beaver Falls
08.2008 - 03.2013
- Led hands-on training sessions on military equipment and procedures, enhancing soldiers' operational readiness.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for soldiers across various operational roles.
- Coordinated logistics for training exercises and events across multiple units, ensuring seamless execution and effective resource allocation.
- Mentored junior personnel in effective instructional techniques and program delivery.
Satellite Communications System Operator
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Beaver Falls
10.2007 - 03.2013
- Operated satellite communication systems for reliable data transmission.
- Monitored system performance to ensure optimal functionality and uptime.
- Troubleshot technical issues to maintain seamless communication operations.
- Requested and coordinated satellite and networking bandwidth through Army Forces Command to facilitate training and operational missions
25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Beaver Falls
02.1997 - 10.2007
- Operated multichannel transmission systems, ensuring secure communications for mission-critical operations.
- Managed maintenance and troubleshooting of communication equipment and networks, enhancing system reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize system operations, improving overall communication effectiveness.
- Conducted training sessions for new operators on equipment use.
- Deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II, April 2004-March 2005
Education
Telecommunications
Senior Leader Course
Fort Gordon, GA11-2018
MOS Qualification - Telecommunications
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager Course
Fort Gordon, GA03-2017
Telecommunications
Advanced Leader Course
Fort Gordon, GA04-2015
MOS Qualification - Telecommunications
Satellite Communications Operator Maintainer
Fort Gordon, GA09-2007
MOS Qualification - Telecommunications
Multichannel Transmissions Sys Op Mntr
Fort Gordon, GA02-1998
Skills
- Tactical operations
- Frequency management
- Team leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- System diagnostics
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Communication systems
Certification
CompTIA Sec+
Timeline
Readiness NCO
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
03.2022 - Current
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
08.2017 - 03.2022
Communications Security Account Manager
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
03.2013 - 03.2022
Training NCO
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
08.2008 - 03.2013
Satellite Communications System Operator
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
10.2007 - 03.2013
25Q Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
02.1997 - 10.2007
Telecommunications
Senior Leader Course
MOS Qualification - Telecommunications
Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager Course
Telecommunications
Advanced Leader Course
MOS Qualification - Telecommunications
Satellite Communications Operator Maintainer
MOS Qualification - Telecommunications
Multichannel Transmissions Sys Op Mntr