Eric Willis

Experience

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  U.S. Army

  Aug 1998 - Aug 2006

  Signal Systems Support Specialist

  The signal support systems specialist supervises, installs, deploys, maintains, troubleshoots, trains, and assists the General Purpose User with Programs of Record and Commercial off the Shelf communications equipment, as appropriate, within the Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Command Post (CP), and vehicle platforms. This includes information systems support and Army Battle Command System (BCS) (e.g., Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Maneuver Control System (MCS), Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below(FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), etc.); Communications and Electronic (C&E) equipment (e.g., Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), Frequency Modulation (FM) systems, High Frequency (HF) systems, Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) systems, hand held and manpack systems, etc.); Communications Security (COMSEC) devices (e.g., Automated Net Control Device (ANCD), Simple Key Loader (SKL), etc.); and telephone wire, Local Area Networks (LAN) and Routers. Performs field level unit maintenance on authorized C&E systems and COMSEC devices and prepares maintenance and supply requests for field level signal support. Disseminates and enforces signal policies and integrates signal systems and networks with adjacent units. Installs, Operates, and Maintains Radio Retransmission (RETRANS) operations and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services on assigned vehicles and power generators. Show less

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  Yellow Ambulance

  Oct 2002 - Jun 2009

  Paramedic
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  Louisville Metro EMS

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2014

  Paramedic

  Provides emergency medical treatment including the injections of drugs and medications and intravenous fluids to injured, sick, or incapacitated persons.Operates an emergency medical vehicle.Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities.Restores, defibrillates and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patients.Monitors cardiac patients using an electrocardiograph machine.Administers injections of medications and drugs according to established protocols.Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications and drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in the body.Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients.Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garment on patient to improve blood circulation.Observes, records and reports to a physician the patient's condition, reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident.Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities.Operates a specially equipped emergency medical vehicle to respond to accidents and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility. Show less

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  South Western Communications

  Dec 2014 - now

  Responsible for the installation of electronic communications equipment, including but not limited to, cable, fiber optics and electronic devices. The Installation Technician is responsible for installing the products in the most efficient and effective manner. All installations must meet the highest quality standards set forth by SWC, while assuring a professional and safe working environment.

  • Lead Technician

    Aug 2018 - now

  • Installation Technician

    Dec 2014 - now