Ron Flores

Experience

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  U.S. Marine Corps

  Aug 1977 - Aug 1982

  Corporal

  3072-Aviation Supplyman- H&MS14-Cherry Point, NC, H&MS12-Iwakuni, Japan, MAG39/VMO2-Camp Pendleton, CA. Retired E-7/MSGT USAFR, C-5 Crew Chief, 1988-2006

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  Intelogic Trace, Inc

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1994

  IT Specialist

  Serves as Pastor for bilingual Baptist church in small community. Duties include Preaching/WorshipMy responsibilities include: The proclamation of God’s Word, the Bible, centered in Jesus Christ, maintaining doctrinal and hermeneutical soundness in all sermons. Maintain a regular and systematic program of member visitation both by the pastor and through people who care and have skills to visit in homes and hospitals. Maintain a spiritual atmosphere where I inspire others to bring the Word of God to those who are seeking a spiritual refuge and create a peaceful and loving community of believers accepting of all who come through our doors. Show less

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  433d Airlift Wing

  Jul 1987 - Oct 2004

  Master Sergeant -433rd Airlift Wing

  Workgroup Manager/IT Specialist for Command Group 2000-2004. C-5 Aircraft Crew Chief 1987-2000.Deployed 2003 as Aide De Camp to Director of Mobility Forces, Al Udeid, Qatar,

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  Joint Force Headquarters, National Capital Region

  Oct 2004 - Jul 2007

  Systems Administrator

  COP Software Manager, Systems Administrator, GCCS Admin,

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  Space and Missle Defence Command/ARSTRAT

  Jun 2007 - May 2009

  Blue Force Tracking Specialist

  Maintained continuous integration with national-level intelligence agencies and Regional Component Command operational-level organizations in order to provide Blue/Friendly Forces Tracking (BFT) war fighting support for both conventional and Special Operations Forces. Facilitate BFT mission planning and execution activities for DoD and Other Government Agency (OGA) customer organizations (conventional forces, Joint Task Forces, and SOF), to include mission modeling, simulations, and orbitology; implementing and refining MMC procedures as the BFT mission area evolves; prepare and present SB-BFT MMC briefings to higher management; coordinate with national agencies for collection of BFT signals; insures quality of processing of BFT data; and responsible for assured quality dissemination to supported unit Commanders' Common Operating Pictures (COP). Interface on a daily basis with National-Level governmental agencies associated with SB-BFT on NIPRNET and SIPRNET. Integrate new architecture and SPACE technologies and new blue force tracking waveform and device technology into the MMC. Direct dedicated contractor support. Innovations/modifications in different software tracking/communication systems, including GCCS, mIRC, C2PC, DESL and other evolving Space architectures. Work with Systems Administrators on updating Windows XP software , including Exchange. Duties included installation, maintenance, and operation of Global Command Control Systems (GCCS) (UNIX) systems. Maintain constant vigilance and situational awareness on the entire BFT architecture to monitor "distress" signals sent by forces deployed globally in the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT). Show less

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  106th Signal Brigade

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2013

  IT Specialist/Supervisor

  Network Manager, Supervisor. Conducted IA inspections for over 25 Network Enterprise Centers at Army installations west of the Mississippi. Server upgrades, inspections of IA deficiencies, etc.

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  US ARMY NORTH

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2016

  Network Manager

  Serves as the Supervisor/Network Manager for Current and Future Operations cell for the U.S. Army North (USARNORTH) G6 in the Operations Division. Develop designs, install and provide operation training for tactical networks and tactical secure networks and equipment. Support of and deployment of information technology resources to the geographically separated Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) at each Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) region and all state appointed Emergency Prepardness Liaison Officer (EPLO). Coordinate the efforts of groups performing studies and evaluations, and developing contingency and exercise plans for long range National Level Exercise networking requirements for units in the AOR. Develop proposals regarding changes in policies, programs, systems, operations, and equipment to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Verify communications-electronics and networking programs are properly supported and are in compliance with DOA and NORTHCOM objectives and Directives. Supervision of five Operations personnel. Work with Mexican Army (SEDENA) in providing communications between ARNORTH and Mexican authorities on High Frequency Radio communications, Disaster Response Exercises and other mission sharing information. Assigned as Communications Personnel Recovery Specialist for ARNORTH during Personnel Recovery missions. Show less

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  Jerusalem Baptist Church

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2016

  Pastor

  Serves as bi-vocational pastor for bilingual Baptist church in small community. Duties include Preaching/Worship, the proclamation of God’s Word, centered in Jesus Christ, maintaining doctrinal and hermeneutical soundness in all sermons. Maintain a regular and systematic program of member visitation both by the pastor and through people who care and have skills to visit in homes and provide counseling and pastoral care.

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  Primera Iglesia Bautista, Mathis, Texas

  Dec 2016 - May 2022

  Pastor

  Serves as full-time pastor for bilingual Baptist church in small community. Duties include Preaching/Worship, the proclamation of God’s Word, centered in Jesus Christ, maintaining doctrinal and hermeneutical soundness in all sermons. Maintain a regular and systematic program of member visitation both by the pastor and through people who care and have skills to visit in homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and provide counseling and pastoral care, marriages, and funerals.

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  Children's Hunger Fund

  May 2022 - Jun 2023

  Ministry Development Coordinator

  Non-profit organization

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  PIB San Marcos, Texas

  Jun 2023 - now

  Pastor

  Full time Pastor