James William Kurth Jr. MSITM

Experience

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  A 6/112th Armor 49th Armor Division

  Mar 1990 - Jun 1992

  Armor
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  B 1/141 INF (Mech)

  Jun 1992 - Dec 1997

  Infantryman
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  Combined Insurance Company of America

  Apr 1995 - Dec 1997

  Insurance Agent
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  USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65)

  Jan 1999 - Feb 2003

  Senior Electronics Technician
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  Naples, Italy

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2005

  Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Europe Central (NCTAMS EURCENT) C4ISR

  The Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Naples (NCTS Naples) provides secure, reliable and timely voice, video and data services to the U.S. Navy joint, allied and coalition customers. It has two manned sites: C4I at Capodichino and SATCOM at Lago Patria. NCTS Naples has approximately 20 Officers, 325 Enlisted personnel, and 40 civilians.

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  US Army

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2008

  3rd Brigade Combat Team ADAM Cell

  Served as the brigade command and control system administrator responsible for fielding the first Air Defense and Airspace Management (ADAM) Cell to 3HBCT 1CD. Duties and responsibilities include database configuration, data network inter-connectivity planning and implementation, performance monitoring, as well as the voice networks. Responsible for training/administration of 6 personnel and $3 million in equipment. Additional duties included that of of Assistant Brigade Aviation Officer and TACOPs Officer (Tactical Operations) while deployed to Baqubah, Iraq 2006-2008. Technical expertise allowed the ADAM Cell to properly maintain the A2C2 picture needed in order to track over 50 Battalion and Company size air assault operations. Served on Brigade Staff under Colonel David Sutherland during very intensive battle periods in the Diyala Province. Recommended for the Bronze Star medal and lauded by Department of State Diyala PRT Leader, Mr. John M. Jones, for dedicated service contributing to the success of the Provincial Reconstruction Team building the capacity of the Diyala Provincial Government. As a result schools are open, electricity is operating in more businesses, water is reaching a majority of the population, and the Iraqi people have hope for a brighter future/ Show less

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  2-6 Air Defense Artillery

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2012

  Chief Instructor for Command and Control Systems Integrator Warrant Officer Basic Course

  Serves as an Instructor/Writer for the United States Army Air Defense Artillery School for Warrant Officer Specialty 140A (Command and Control Systems Integrator).Oversees daily operations, integration of all systems, upgrades and fielding of five battalion's and one brigade worth of ADC4I and classroom equipment's valued at over $100 million. Responsible for the mentorship and provide provision of technical advice and assistance to 57 military instructors and 32 civilian instructors on the integrity and accuracy of all Programs of Instruction (POI). Advises the command team and the Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOT-D) on all matters related to the enlisted MOS’s 14G/H/J, Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC), Captains Career Course (CCC), ADA Pre-Command Course (PCC), and the Air Defense and Airspace Management (ADAM) Cell Resident Course. As a curriculum manager duties include updating the Plan of Instruction (POI) for the courses to reflect the Current Operational Environment (COE) and advancements in the use and execution the applied technology as well as current tactics techniques and procedures (TTP’s). In 2009 lead the effort in the execution of the unit BRAC movement from Fort Bliss to Fort Sill. Show less

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  City of Cache, Oklahoma

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2014

  City Planning Commissioner

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) was created to carry out municipal planning for the orderly development and betterment of the city. The Planning Department, under the provisions of Title 11, Oklahoma Statutes, accomplishes comprehensive planning, transportation planning, administration of land use controls, and support functions needed to provide governing bodies a rational basis for decision-making in related areas of concern.

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  Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Redcoat Ambassador

  Ambassadors to the Lawton Fort Sill Community, promote businesses and support the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce in a multitude of functions.

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  AA Computer Services

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  VP Sales & Marketing

  Develop plans and strategies for developing business and achieving the company’s sales goals.Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting. Put in place infrastructure and systems to support the success of the sales function. Compile information and data related to customers and prospect interactions, monitor customer, market and competitor activity and provide feedback to company leadership team and other company functions while working closely with the marketing function to establish successful channel and partner programs.Manage key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic opportunities often traveling for in-person meetings with customers and partners and to develop key relationships to support long term mutual goals. Show less

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  Expert Digital Integrators (EDI), L.L.C.

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

  Owner

  Information Technology Service and Support for Commercial and Residential system integration. Perform analysis, consulting, installation and configuration of hardware/software for a wide variety of full spectrum systems integration.

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  SAIC

  Feb 2013 - May 2014

  Air Defense Artillery Experimentation Senior Military Analyst

  Served in the Fires Battle Lab is conducting experimentation in a modeling and simulation environment to identify promising Fires Field Artillery (FA) and Air Defense Artillery (ADA) war-fighting and organizational concepts in line with current and future Army concepts. The Battle Lab conducts a series of experiments refining FA and ADA tactics, techniques and procedures as they relate to Army, Joint, and coalition operations. Work alongside Operations, Technical and Environmental resources to align on priorities and expectations. Supported the FY12-14 Campaign of Learning experimentation informing Army 2020, Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE) FA and ADA Lines of Effort, Army Capstone Concept and the Army Operating Concepts. Key subject matter expertise in support of the definition of strategic, operational, and tactical FA and ADA Fires and Effects requirements for the Army’s current and future forces is required for this undertaking. For Experiments related to Joint and Army integrating and Fires experiments supporting Army 2020: The contractor shall attend all experiment conferences as well as contribute to the development of products required for: Concept Development Conferences (CDC), Initial Planning Conferences, Mid Planning Conferences, Final Planning Conferences, and Monthly In-Progress Reviews. For each conference, the contractor shall coordinate briefing input, provide technical expertise to distributed participants and present briefings to players, directors and senior officers if the primary action officer is not available.Key Accomplishments;-Coordinated a series of experiments related to Joint and Army, thereby, refining tactics, techniques, and procedures as they relate to coalition operations.-Multitasked and took on miscellaneous role in support of process updates. Show less

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  KURTH ENTERPRISES, LLC

  Jun 2014 - May 2024

  Direct support operations of a large-scale network supporting a major Oil & Gas company in the Eagle Ford Gulf Coast Business Unit. Research and implement remote data and voice communications packages for drilling, completions, and special project production crews. Present cost/benefit analysis, proposals, and implementation plans to the customer. Navigate a largely competitive market to build and secure relationships with key stakeholders.Key Accomplishments;-Wear multiple hats to support seamless, timely rollout of services.-Delivered $500K in annual savings to the customer by transitioning support from outside contract sources to in house-oriented solutions. -Oversaw a five-year period that saved the customer over $2.5M. -Advisory Board Member to Curbsidemall, Compete Co., and Top 10 ERP. Show less

  • Consultant

    Jun 2015 - May 2024

  • Information Technology Infrastructure Analyst

    Jun 2014 - May 2024
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  Operation Not Forgotten

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

  Chairperson of the Board
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  American Legion Department of Texas 9th District

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Zone Commander
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  Freelance

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Former Candidate for Victoria County Commissioner Precinct 3

  The interesting world of political primaries can be very rewarding for a candidate even if you do not win the election. The things you learn first hand through personal experience (good and bad) can not be replaced by internet research or text books. The relationships and allegiances you establish can last a lifetime. I would do it again!

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  Compete Co.

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  Advisory Board Member
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  Curbsidemall

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  Advisory Board Member
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  Top10ERP.org

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  Advisory Board Member

  Top10 ERP AdvisoryCloud

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  Driven Martial Arts LLC

  Jul 2021 - now

  Co-Founder

  The duties of a martial arts school owner include overseeing daily operations, managing staff, developing curriculum and lesson plans, ensuring student safety, promoting the school through marketing and outreach efforts, handling administrative tasks such as scheduling and billing, maintaining the facility and equipment, and fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for students. Additionally, they may handle finances, participate in community events, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices. Show less

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  American Legion Post No 166

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Commander/President

  As the American Legion Post Commander, duties typically included leading meetings, overseeing the organization's activities, fostering camaraderie among members, representing the Legion in the community, promoting its mission and values, and advocating for veterans' rights and benefits. Additionally, commanders often collaborate with other veteran organizations and engage in fundraising and outreach efforts. Post Commanders are the CEO of the organization. As post commander I had oversight of over $1,000,000 in annual gross receipts of monies collected through fundraising events and charitable bingo activities. As CEO the biggest challenge was ensuring proper reporting to the District, Division, State and National reporting requirements as well as State and Federal reporting of monies as required by law for 501c19 public entities. Show less

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  Victoria Independent School District

  Aug 2023 - now

  CTE Teacher/CTE Department Head

  A CTE teacher is a Career and Technical Education teacher. I specialize in providing students with instruction in various vocational fields, such as computer science and engineering. CTE teachers typically focus on preparing students for careers directly after high school or for further education in technical fields. An additional added benefit is working with graduating seniors to help them earn certifications in Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB). Entrepreneurship education … teaches kids to think outside the box and nurtures unconventional talents and skills. Furthermore, it creates opportunity, ensures social justice, instills confidence, and stimulates the economy. Show less