Myles Lee Frederick

P.O. Box 19571

Albuquerque, NM 87119-0571
Cell: 509-591-2375
Email: mylesfrederick@yahoo.com
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION SPECIALIST
Exceptionally versatile, knowledgeable, results-driven electronics, electrical,
mechanical, and computer systems professional with over thirty years of experien
ce in government and commercial settings. Recent graduate in electronics with 3.
7 GPA; member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. Excellent troubles
hooting skills, breadth of knowledge, and systematic approach result in rapid, e
ffective resolutions to technical issues.
Loyal team player who grasps new information quickly and works well independentl
y. Has scheduled, directed, and evaluated technical personnel and represented de
partment as liaison with government contract officials. Possesses strong decisio
n-making, communication and people skills. Adept at providing caring, efficient
customer technical support. Has earned professional kudos for proficiency and d
edication to providing top quality customer service.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Hold current Federal Communications Radio Technician License
* Have held U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance
* Member: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
* Earned 3.71 GPA in Electronics A.S. Program, Spokane Community College
* Earned Iowa Beef Producers Commendation for Outstanding Performance
* Earned Pan American World Services recognition:
* Employee of the Quarter
* Letter of Appreciation for proficiency, system development resulting in time
savings
SPECIFIC AREAS OF EXPERTISE
ELECTRONICS:
Have troubleshot, tested, and repaired circuits using:
* Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
* Universal counter/timers
* Frequency generators
* Volt, ohm and amp meters, watt meters, standing-wave ratio meters
* Soldering PCB/SMTs
Knowledgeable in:
* AC/DC circuits
* Avionics
* AC/DC math
* Linear devices (filters, regulators, amplifiers)
* Telecommunications and computer systems
* Parrallex I/C programming and logic circuits
* Network cabling installation
COMPUTER NETWORKING AND ADMINISTRATION:
In computer-related positions including Network Systems Engineering Assistant an
d Computer Operator/Technical Support, have:
* Installed, troubleshot, repaired, and maintained hardware including servers,
desktop systems, laptops, cable routing, PBX phone switches, copiers, printers,
scanners.
* Installed, troubleshot, maintained, and consulted on software.
* Monitored licensing, researched vendors, and purchased hardware and software;
planned and assisted in trade shows.
* Been responsible for maintaining and safeguarding backups of all transactions
of company handling $60K in funds transfers daily.
* Provided customer technical support for both software and hardware systems.
* Written manuals of procedures for computer operations room.
Programming languages include COBOL, RPG, C+, GWBASIC, PBASIC, dBaseIII, Lotus 1
-2-3.
ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Adept in:
* Industrial 480 systems and controls
* Electrical and electronic principles
* Blueprint and electrical schematics reading and interpretation
* PLC controllers
* Ladder logic troubleshooting
* National Electric Code (NEC)
* Industrial wire-pulling and conduit installation
* Allen Bradley controllers
* Use of hand tools, volt-ohm amp meter (VOA), and meggers
MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Adept in:
* Automated conveyor systems and controls
* Food-processing baggers and loaders
* Hydraulic and pneumatic controls
* Gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment
* Sizing graders
* Product-weighing scales
* Case settlers and boxers
* Case palletizers
* Magnetic detectors
* Use of hand tools, welding, mills, lathes
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Maintain and promote excellence in customer relations and technical support:
* Assess customer needs and make recommendations for solutions.
* Go above and beyond expectations to ensure that customer understands use of s
oftware, hardware, other products.
* Resolve all technical issues to customeras complete satisfaction.
PERSONNEL SUPERVISION:
As Lead Mechanic in full charge of department of up to five associates:
* Assigned, scheduled, and directed all work.
* Evaluated associates, making recommendations for upgrade, promotion, discharg
e.
* Oversaw compliance with government contract specifications.
* Ensured that associates followed proper documentation and record-keeping guid
elines.
COMPLIANCE MONITORING:
As Lead Mechanic for maintenance department on naval base, ensured that safety,
health, quality, and accountability requirements were consistently met or exceed
ed:
* Ensured compliance with State and federal safety requirements, including OSHA
and WISHA, and with Navyas safety and health guidelines.
* Acted as liaison with Navy contract officials, justifying decisions, ensuring
accountability and compliance with contract specifications.
* Acted as Quality Assurance Representative for department.
INVENTORY AND PURCHASING:
In various positions, have inventoried equipment and supplies, researched vendor
s and products, selected/recommended products, and purchased or requested purcha
sing. Items have included:
* Feed products for all types of animals, both domestic and farm.
* Wide variety of computers, computer hardware, and software.
* Equipment and supplies for naval base maintenance and repair department.
Financial Oversight As Lead Mechanic running all operations of naval maintenance
department:
* Developed cost and time estimates for equipment maintenance.
* Strategized ways of reducing expenses by streamlining procedures.
As Network Systems Engineering Assistant:
* Performed vendor and product research, developed cost estimates, made recomme
ndations for purchases based on best value.
As Computer Operator/Technical Support person:
* Was responsible for electronically transferring approximately $60K in funds t
o five major banks daily.
* Created and safeguarded backups of all financial transactions.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Packaging Maintenance Mechanic / Industrial Electrician
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
Pasco, WA
7/2002-4/2005
Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained all types of computer-controlled, electric
al, and mechanical systems and packaging equipment for nationwide manufacturer o
f food products. Systems and equipment included:
* Conveyors; Ishida electronic scales; hydraulic and pneumatic controls; sizing
graders; case settlers and palletizers; magnetic detectors.
* Programmable logic controller (PLC) 480-volt service and control systems on B
OSCH and Lamp Pak baggers and Dyna Pac loaders.
Packaging Maintenance Mechanic / Industrial Electrician
Tyson Foods, Inc. (Iowa Beef Producers)
Walla Walla, WA
5/1999-7/2002
Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained all types of PLC, electrical, and mechanic
al systems and equipment for international food producer.
* Designed and installed new electronic-over-hydraulic control for a hide press
.
- Made system work well that had been functioning poorly for several years.
* Designed and installed new hydraulic system on defleshing machine.
* Named Employee of the Month by Maintenance Supervisor.
Variety of Positions
Washington State
12/1994-5/1999
* As Pesticide Operator:
- Maintained, repaired, and operated heavy machinery, including RoGator and
other AGCO machinery, as well as driving tanker trucks and forklifts. Held comme
rcial driving Class B license, as well as pesticide license.
- Provided customer service and safety information to growers, farmers, and
community.
* As Veterinary Assistant/Ranch Hand on veterinarianas cattle ranch and for com
mercial cow-calf breeding producer:
- Assisted in vaccinations, caesarean sections and other surgery, routine tr
eatments including stitching, pulling calves, administration of antibiotics and
other medications.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained farm equipment; monitored and repair
ed irrigation systems; operated farm vehicles and equipment of all types.
* As Warehouseman:
- Monitored extensive supply of feed products; inventoried and purchased pro
ducts; dealt with vendors and distributors.
- Marketed and sold variety of farm products and equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service, assessing customer needs and budgets,
then making recommendations regarding all types of farm equipment and supplies.
Network Systems Engineering Assistant
Raima, Inc.
Issaquah, WA
9/1992-9/1994
Assisted Network Systems Engineer to support and administer computer network for
search engine innovator working on variety of platforms and machines, including
Mac, DOS-based systems, HP mainframes and mini-mainframes.
* Installed, troubleshot, repaired, and maintained all hardware components of n
etwork and computer system including: servers, desktop systems, laptops, cable r
outing, PBX phone switches, copiers, printers, scanners.
* Monitored licensing, researched vendors, and purchased variety of hardware an
d software, both commercially available and proprietary.
* Installed, troubleshot, and maintained all software.
* Plan, coordinate transportation for all equipment, set up and take down syste
ms and displays, and assist in support at trade shows.
Computer Operator / Technical Support
Celerex Corporation
Redmond, WA
3/1991-8/1992
Worked for one of the first computer-industry providers of credit card billing a
nd fraud control technology.
* Electronically transferred approximately $60K in funds to five major banks da
ily.
* Responsible for creating and safeguarding backups of all daily transactions o
f company.
* Provided customer technical support for software and hardware systems.
* Wrote manuals of procedures for computer operations room.
Lead Mechanic / Shop Supervisor
Pan American World Services
Bangor Naval Submarine Base, Bremerton, WA
7/1977-1/1989
Worked in Equipment Support department troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaini
ng wide variety of gasoline- and diesel-driven equipment and engines for naval b
ase.
* Had full charge of department of up to five associates, assigning, scheduling
, and directing all work. Duties included:
- Resolve technical issues; consult on troubleshooting and solutions.
- Evaluate associates, making recommendations for upgrade, promotion, discha
rge.
- Act as Quality Assurance Representative for department.
- Act as liaison with Navy contract officials, justifying decisions, ensurin
g accountability and compliance with contract specifications.
- Ensure compliance with State and federal safety requirements, including OS
HA and WISHA, and with Navyas safety and health guidelines.
- Ensure that associates followed proper documentation and record-keeping gu
idelines.
- Develop cost estimates and schedules for equipment lacking exact specifica
tions.
- Inventoried and requested purchase of shop supplies.
- Make decisions about whether to maintain or replace equipment and, if repl
acing, whether to change completely or upgrade.
* Held Secret Clearance
* Received recognition as Employee of the Quarter; earned letter of appreciatio
n from Superintendent of Roads and Grounds directed to General Services Manager.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
* A.S., Electronic Engineering Technician, Avionics
GPA: 3.71, Presidentas Honor Roll, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA
6/2009
* Avionics Operations and Principles Certificate
Spokane Community College, Spokane, WA
8/2008
* Arc Flash Services Program
Eaton Electrical, Richland, WA
12/2004
* Meridian Phone Switch Programming
WilTel, Seattle, WA
5/1993
* NETWARE Troubleshooting, Upgrading and Installing
Center for Advanced Professional Development, Vancouver, WA
9/1992
* Computer Operations Certificate and Internship
GPA: 3.59
 Clark College, Vancouver, WA
3/1991
* Computer-Managed Information Certificate
Clark College, Vancouver, WA
3/1991
* Washington State Pesticide Applicators Training and License
Washington State Department of Agriculture, Yakima, WA
1/1989
* National Radio Institute Master Automotive Technician Degree
National Radio Institute, Washington, D.C.
6/1976
* Diesel Hydraulics Certificate
Columbia Basin College, Richland, WA
4/1976
* High School Diploma
Central Bucks High School East
Buckingham, PA
6/1973
AFFILIATIONS
* National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL), Current
* National Rifle Association (NRA), Current