John Howard

Experience

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  Payson High School

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2004

  Volunteer Computer Technician

  Provided basic help desk and service support for problems and service requests related to hardware, software, network connectivity and application support for students and faculty

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  Seventh Marines

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2008

  Radio Operator

  Maintained and operated tactical telecommunications equipmentProgrammed over 1,000 radios with frequencies, channel plans, and net identifications for frequency hopping, long range high frequency stations, and ultra high frequency air station radios

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  Marine Forces Africa Command / First Marine Logistics Group

  Aug 2008 - May 2012

  Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager

  Ensured secure wireless communication by programming electronic cryptographic fill devices Processed and validated all Marine Corps frequency, satellite, gateway and other spectrum requests for deploying units via Spectrum XXI and Secure Internet ProtocolMaintained satellite and high frequency communications for the command center to communicate with deployed units across the area of operationsReviewed, analyzed and resolved Spectrum related issuesField Radio Operator

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  United States Marine Corps

  Apr 2009 - May 2012

  Spectrum Manager
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  Air Comm

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Radio Network Administrator

  Developed and programed radio code plugs.Installed mobile radios and radio repeater systems. Updated antenna sites with software and firmware files

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  United States Air Force Security Forces

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2024

  Retired Squad Leader

  Leads, manages, supervises, and performs security force activities, including installation, weapon system, and resource security; antiterrorism; law enforcement and investigations; air base defense; armament and equipment; training; pass and registration; information security; and combat arms.

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  Dollar Radio Sales

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2017

  Chief Operating Officer

  Advise the president and other key members of senior management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.Oversee day-to-day operations with frequent communication to the Chief Executive Officer. Closely monitor inventory, return of investments, profit and loss, shipments and marketing. Ensure effective employee and resource allocation.

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  Western Governors University

  Apr 2017 - now

  Cybersecurity Program Mentor

  Coach and give students advice on their educational planning and progress.Provide direct, comprehensive program guidance to assigned students.Evaluate student learning styles, skills, deficiencies and goals; assist students in the development of Academic Action Plans.Monitor student academic progress, communicating with each student weekly on a personalized basis.