Oscar Morales

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2004 - Jul 2008

  US Army Infantryman

  Combat operations, leading and training of soldiers.

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  Army Recruiting Battalion Miami

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2012

  US Army Recruiter

  Human resources representative responsible for recruiting, qualifying and processing applicants for entry level positions in the US Army.

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  173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team

  May 2012 - Feb 2015

  Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager

  * Coordinated all RF resources for 173RD BCT(A) throughout Baltic countries and expansion to Romenia, Bulgaria, and Hungary in suport of Operation Atlantic Resolve* Led communication planning for eight multi national joint training exercises throughout EUCOM AOR* Designed and implemented robust communication architecture for Operation Atlantic Resolve, which it still being used 10 years later* Managed all RF Spectrum allocation for Task Force Bayonet, including multi national special operations forces and joint coalition partners through out RC-East,Afghanistan, CENTCOM AOR Show less

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  US Army Cyber Center of Excellence

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2017

  Instructor/Writer

  * Teacher Advisor Counselor (TAC) for US Army for 25E30/25E40Ph1/ASIS9/ACES-JACS Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Courses; taught over 320 students* provided annual EO and SHARP training for 375+ instructors and studens in the organization

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  82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

  * Led planning and Spectrum allocation for Imediate Response Force during US embassy attack in Iraq, riots in DC, withdrawal of Afghanistan, and several natural disaster relif operations* Oversaw spectrum resource allocation for a division comprised of 20,000 soldiers with a mission to deploy worldwide within 18 hours; enabled training and operations in CENTCOM, EUCOM, USAFRICOM, SOUTHCOM and NORTHCOM* Spearheaded spectrum coordination for Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) radios pilot program, testing, fielding and training in CONUS, EUCOM and CENTCOM* Sought out by the USAREUR G6 ESM office and USAFE-AFAFRICA/A6OIF for ITN integration; guided coordination steps with host nation to support muli nation training exercises Show less * Led communication architecture planning design during multi nation summit, enabled seemless communitcation from Fort Liberty to Italy, Latvia, and Lithuania* Arranged RF spectrum support and coordinated the new MUOS tactical satellite radios ISO testing for NIE 18.2 as part of fielding plan for Army wide integration* Developed and standardized spectrum management program for the brigade; aligned RF assignment process with the installation to streamline allocation from 60 days to 15 days Show less

  • Division Spectrum Management Chief

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

  • BDE Spectrum Manager

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
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  United States Southern Command

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  Theater Spectrum Management Chief

  * Reviewed, processed and allocated all RF and SATCOM resources in support of training and real world missions across USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility* Provided justification for USSOUTHCOM's first J6 SGM position; led to FY23 official billet creation and assignment* Eliminated toxic behavior upon arrival; improved workplace climate by prioritizing inclusion and respect* Identified IT support shortfalls during inspections seven foward offices; steered creation of dedicated IT response team to cut response time by 50 % Show less

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  U.S. Army Signal School

  Apr 2023 - now

  * Managed the 25S course as NCOIC; directed the daily operations of 64 employees to facilitate over 1500 academic hours* Orchestrated the creation of a consolidated CAPSTONE lesson plan from four different MOS; fulfilled Commandant's intent* Oversaw the maintenance and logistic support for a $300M facility; granted safe work encironment for 23 instructors and 284 students * Identified manning shortfalls and increased it by 15% within the first 30 days* Created pilot observation and validation checklist for field training exercise; codified evaluation baseline for Training and Education Division and U.S. Army Signal School

  • US Army SATCOM Course NCOIC

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Training and Education Division Senior Enlisted Leader

    Apr 2023 - Oct 2023