Fred Johnson III

Experience

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  Tennessee State University

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2007

  -Encouraged faculty and students to participate in the seminar/workshop promoted-Identified and recommended speakers for seminars and workshops-Organized seminars/workshops -Performed and Conducted computer laboratory maintenance-Developed computer laboratory scheduling

  • Program manager for Skills Development Workshop Seminars

    Aug 2005 - Sept 2007

  • Building Manager

    Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
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  Stringer Ghaffarian Technology

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  SGT Contractor

  -Provided support to the Earth Observing System (EOS) re-engineering team-Provided support to the System Engineering effort as directed by the Task Technical Lead-Contributed to the construction of a database in Microsoft Access for the NASA Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD-Utilized Visual Basic coding skills in project assignment

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  Target

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2010

  Guest Service Attendant

  -Promoted within company for excellent performance and attendance-Provided great guest service, making sure each guest is satisfied-Trained new hires (e.g., sales-floor team member, food team members, cashiers, and cart attendant) -Ensured smooth operation of front-end, calling for back up when needed-Managed a variety f tasks effectively in busy retail environment

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  Air Force Research Lab/Tennessee State University

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Air Force Research Laboratory (Researcher)

  Research Topic: Surveillance and Vehicle Classification-Researched different surveillance cameras for use in monitoring vehicle in real life situation-Researched and implemented vehicle classification techniques using size, shape, make and model-Applied Mat-lab toolbox functionality in project assignment for Graphical User Interface for vehicle classification and for the vehicle classification algorithm

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  Tennessee State University

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Senior Project Researcher

  Designer of Control and Deployment Strategy for the 2009 Lone Star Competition -Controlled multiple robots via dedicated laptop-Developed deployment strategy for competition scenario-Modified the programming code that controlled the robots using Java script-Learned and utilized, various wireless protocols (e.g. wireless protocol 802.11.)

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  USPTO

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Patent Examiner

  -Independently performed basic patent examination functions with minimal supervision-Assignments combined performance of productive work with supervised on-the-job training in both judgmental and methodological aspects of the work-Reviewed patent applications to ensure conformity to formal requirements-Formulated recommendations regarding patentability-Conducted interviews with applicant representatives to facilitate resolutions to patentability issues-Prepared Patent Office Action reports and other documents for the patent application Show less

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  Target

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

  SalesFloor/Flow Team Member

  -Communicates with vendors; scored their products based on sales and whether it is kept stocked and fresh -Supervises the Dry Market Team; briefs status reports with the team and boss bi-weekly -Instructs the team on setting up sale planners, keeps area fresh and clean, and stocked for guest to purchase-Receives incoming stock and takes thorough inventory of all incoming vendor merchandise-Locates and places extra merchandise in stockroom keeping sales-floor safe for guest-Maintains accurate location of merchandise in the backroom and makes sure floor is stocked properly-Accepts and completes other assigned duties as requested Show less

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  Blair Technology Group

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2013

  Contractor

  -Configure and reconfigure new, used and refurbished laptops and computers to client specification-Replaces cables, hard-drives and Random Access Memory (RAM) for laptops and computers

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  Cengage Learning

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

  Stock Control
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  Joy Global Inc.

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  Associate Electrical Engineer

  -Understanding the theory behind how Feeder Breakers work and what they are used for.-Thinking of creative ways to make the electrical schematics easy to read and understand.-Providing valuable knowledge to customers and suppliers on what component would be best for the application at hand.-Understanding Motor rating and how it would affect components being used on Feeder Breaker.-Using critical thinking to handle complex problems that will arise when completing the electrical package-Researching various components.-Researching how PLC work and programming them to be used in the field with Feeder Breakers-Reviewed pervious jobs to uses as a foundation to start my new electrical package.-Conducted Specification Review with supervisor to make sure we have everything that the customer wants on the machine we will be building for them.-Preparing Reports that describe the steps I used in order to create the electrical package; including documents and drawing (AutoCAD Electrical and Mechanical, Autodesk Inventor).-Formulating solution when faced with problems out in the field or while in manufacturing being built.-Communicating to customer and supervisor when coming across and issues with a component or problem that will hold up manufacturing. Show less

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  FedEx

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

  Package Handler
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  Pomeroy

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  Configuration Technician

   Configuring and reconfigured new microcomputer system (laptop, desktop, thin clients), server, mobile devices, printers to client specification. Adding additional Random Access Memory (RAM) for personal computers and laptops to client’s specification. Becoming familiar with several clients configuring/imaging processes of their microcomputer system (laptop, desktop, thin clients), server, mobile devices, printers being able to Quality Assurance (QA) the product when other employees configure them. Demonstrating strong listening, verbal communication and problem solving skills while working closely with clients in a timely manner. Show less

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  Baltimore Aircoil Company

  Apr 2018 - now

  • Advanced Aftermarket Engineer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Aftermarket Applications Engineer

    Apr 2018 - now