Kristopher D. White808 Carrington Ridge, Stockbridge, GA. 30281

Mobile (404)-735-3853Email: Kriswhite1979@yahoo.com

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:Twelve and a half years of military experience in electronic troubleshooting / Maintenance and repair. Eight years in management experience supervising personnel in all aspects of maintenance, repair, and operational testing. A highly effective leader, that excels in the training of personnel and carrying out/delegating duties to create a highly effective team. Comfortable in fast-paced, high stress environments requiring attention to detail, ability to meet stringent deadlines, and quick adaptation to constantly changing priorities.

OBJECTIVE:To contribute to your organization while utilizing my management, educational training,

expertise, personal development, and other qualifications learned during my years of service in the United States Army, and in my current role as UL Lab Engineer /Lead Technician, ENGAcuity lighting / Lithonia Lighting.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Electronics Leadership Schematic diagrams Oscilloscopes Personnel Management Blue force tracker Troubleshooting Project Management Power Meters Power Distribution Problem Solving Test Equipment Technical Repair Technical Research Radar SystemsControl Systems Job Planning Computers

Transponders Freq. counters IF Amplifiers Multi-meters Tactical Navigation RADAR Altimeters Power Supplies Mobile Facilities AC/DC Power meters AC/DC Motors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

05/14 – Present Acuity lighting / Lithonia Lighting

UL Lab Engineering Senior Technician, ENG

Perform thermal, electrical, structural, and photometric testing of vendor supplied and company built products  

Rendered findings in report form, and presented to the appropriate department managers for approval, prior to using such materials or components in Acuity Brands Lighting end products.

Understanding of electrical and electronic systems and the design and layout of electrical and/or electronic apparatus.

Able to read, write, and interpret engineering documentation. Application and sue of test instruments, e. g., various meters, data loggers, and the use of

hand and power tool for testing situations requiring same. Trained less experienced and new personnel to perform tests in accordance with

procedures. Able to work generally un-supervised and able to make decisions within the latitude set

by the laboratory manager or supervisor. UL/CSA certified.

Responsible for maintaining accurate records, writing reports, wiring simple circuits and fabricating or assembling mechanical or electrical devices.

Responsible for building wooden enclosures, walls and ceilings for light fixture tests. Establish Lean Manufacturing principles in thermal and electronics lab. Help develop

new Processes for the Thermal lab.

09/12 – 05/14 Cooper Lighting/Eaton ElectricalUL Lab Engineering Technician II, ENG

Set up and perform experiments for UL testing for Cooper Lighting Division of Cooper Industries, certified in over 65 tests within first six months at company. 

Perform complex Electronic Circuit tests on Electrical Ballasts and Drivers for new LED products,

Establish Lean Manufacturing principles in thermal and electronics lab. Assisted in Schedule all incoming experiments and assign/schedule Calibrate and operate complex electronic and mechanical experiment stations to

Underwriter Laboratory specifications. Set up and performing electrical, mechanical and thermal tests on lighting fixtures under

varied environmental conditions, in accordance with UL, CSA and Energy Star standards. Responsible for maintaining accurate records, writing reports, wiring simple circuits and

fabricating or assembling mechanical or electrical devices. Responsible for building wooden enclosures, walls and ceilings for light fixture tests. Responsible for Tracking of all Calibrated equipment and supplies in and out of the UL

Lab. Responsible for the ordering and maintaining of all laboratory supplies and tools as

needed.

01/03 -08/11 Early Warning System OperatorBattalion Operations Center NCO

Non Commissioned Officer (NCO); United States Army

Applied the theory of impedance, resistance, capacitance, and inductance to radar/Launcher communications and navigation systems.

Applied theory of operation of transistors, limit switches, blower motors, power supplies, solid state devices, integrated circuit components, transformers, motors, generators, synchros, servos, transmission lines, and antennas.

Implemented electronic schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, color codes, and other technical publications.

Performed technical and supply publications to obtain accurate data for supply purposes. Isolated and diagnosed Radar navigation, transponder, distance measuring, and communications

systems/subsystems failures. Responsible for ensuring the necessary corrective action prescribed in applicable maintenance

instructions for corroded and deteriorated electronic components. Additional duties included inspecting, testing, maintaining, replacing and repairing of

components, assemblies, subassemblies, modules, circuit cards/boards and powered supplies. Supervise Maintenance and Safety programs by conducting annual reviews, updates of all SOP’s,

and semi-annual reviews of the Diagnostic Mandatory Parts List (DMPL). Conducted quarterly inspections of all maintenance programs. Assisted in the development of Standard and Maintenance Operating Procedures and presented

material to upper management on the capabilities and limitations of the Air and Missile Defense (AMD) System.

Designed and implemented a streamlined system that updated an antiquated maintenance program that resulted in optimal efficiency.

Responsible for the installation, repair maintenance, and modifications for the PATRIOT battery Missile System and all associated equipment worth in excess of $100 million and the Prescribed Load List (PLL) worth $1.4 million.

10/06 -06/10 C4I Systems Integrator Battalion Operations Center NCO United States Army; Korea, Georgia and Germany

Represented the organization in all tactical data link matters while establishing a key role within the joint community.

Supervised 32 personnel while performing early warning and detection of the tactical ballistic missile threats which results in an outstanding evaluation from 35th Brigade on all air battles

Supervised and successfully trained military personnel on all air battle operations to include crew drills Represented the organization in all tactical data link matters , establishing a key role within the joint

community as well as throughout USCENTCOM AOR Assisted in the integration of the units Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS), ADSI and Joint

Range Extension (JRE) achieving the unit success in several major exercises which included the Air Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS).

Implemented and maintained programs for the battalion operations center. Trained personnel on preventive maintenance, checks and services to include all safety procedures Supervised 10 personnel performing early warning and detection of sentinel radar systems for air

breathing threats. Additional duties included Inspecting, testing, maintaining, replacement and repair of components,

assemblies, subassemblies, modules, Circuit cards, circuit boards, power supplies, blower motors, limit switches and outriggers. Performed duties as a TCA, or Tactical Controller in the ECS.

Managed the grids, no fly zones and various flight patterns, as well as other sensitive and sometimes classified data related to flight plans.

Responsible for overseeing all battery command post, air battles, operations and maintenance.

Key liaison between the Regiment headquarters and Patriot Air Defense Battalion Assisted in the control of the Army Airspace Command and control program

02/99 -01/03 Patriot Operator/Maintenance Technician United States Army; Fort Bliss, Texas

Responsible for applying the correct schematics block diagrams, wiring diagrams, color codes, and other patriot systems technical publications.

Served as the senior supervisor of a 25 personnel section maintaining 100% accountability of Patriot Systems equipment worth over 3 million dollars.

Performed technical publications to obtain accurate data for repair on all Patriot systems. Isolated and diagnosed Radar/Launcher navigation, transponder, distance measuring, and

communications systems/subsystems failures. Utilized the necessary corrective action prescribed in applicable maintenance. Diagnosed and detected build-in test/build-in test equipment (BIT/BITE) and/or board test

equipment. Measured and analyzed equipment on the PATRIOT Launching Station (LS) and Enhanced

Launcher Electronic System (ELES). Isolates and diagnoses Radar navigation, transponder, distance measuring, and communications

systems/subsystems failures. Performs the necessary corrective action prescribed in applicable maintenance instructions. Applied the theory of impedance, resistance, capacitance, and inductance to radar/Launcher

communications and navigation systems. Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the battalion operations center Patriot systems as well as

equipment to include generators, Humvee’s and other transportation vehicles. Assisted in planning and executing several brigade exercises to integrate all brigade and battalion

ABCS systems. Integrated Information Control Station (ICC), Tactical Control Station (TCS), Engagement Control

Station (ECS) and Antenna Mast Group (AMG) in Korea's annual major exercises (Republic of Korea, Foal Eagle and Team Spirit.

Responsible for the Reception, Staging, Onward Movement & Integration (RSOI) and ULCHI FOCUS LENS.

LEADERSHIP:

Assisted in management of personnel, coordinating work schedules, and delegating responsibilities to maximize productivity. Assessed job needs to determine cost, time line, and materials needed. Assigned and scheduled technicians according to skills and experience. Extensive experience supervising personnel in operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Supervised complex work procedures, maintenance and repairs to ensure correct and efficient execution

TRAINING:

Administered training program and supervised the qualification of approximately 15 personnel in the areas of reactor and steam-electric plant operation and maintenance as well as maintenance, repair, and operation of all mechanical equipment. As a result personnel levels of knowledge and job performance were enhanced greatly. Accorded sign off authority for personnel qualification.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Strong technical skills with working knowledge of several applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and various Proprietary Applications to include Shift Operations Management System (eSOMS) .

EDUCATION:

GED Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ 1998

MILITARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign StarArmy Commendation Medals (3)Army Achievement Medals (4)National Defense Service MedalsGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalsKorean Defense Service Medal (2)Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development RibbonArmy Service RibbonsOverseas Service Ribbons (5)Military Outstanding Volunteer Service MedalArmy Good Conduct Medal (4)

SECURITY CLEARANCE:Held a Secret Security Clearance from, November 2002 to November 2012

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request