BETH A.

EDMONSTON
452 Rio Estancia Dr. El Paso, TX 79932 863-214-1126 915-249-6772 beth@caveline.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Human Resources Manager and Military Veteran. Possess 4 years of experience in the United States Army and
prior to that, 15 years of civilian experience co-owning a Post-Production Studio and Technical Dive Shop. Ability
to manage Soldiers and employees alike. Career is supported by operational experience and training while in the
United States Army. Areas of expertise include:
Leadership
Organizational Skills
Project Management
Public Speaking
Training and Development
Verbal/Written Communication
Budgeting
Recruiting
Prioritizing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
APEX Systems (SAIC) Fort Bliss, TX
Jun 2014 Present
Electronics Technician/Integrated Logistics Specialist
Served as 4-17 IN and 1-1 CAV Unit technician. Performed integration design and build of Systems Under Test
(SUT) and Systems Under Evaluation (SUE) into legacy Army vehicles in order to support the Network Integration
Event (NIE) at Fort Bliss and WSMR. As an Integrated Logistic Specialist, performed duties safely while assisting
and supporting a System of Systems integration of government furnished A & B Kit components onto MATV
variants, IAW government furnished Level III TDP Installation Instructions.
Perform troubleshooting for network HW/SW, Routers, Switches, and SUT and SUE.
Installed cables, mounting plates, adapters, bonds and grounds, and ROCTEC.
Performed testing of radio frequencies using BIRD site analyzer.
Provide continuous hands-on support to the installer Technicians during actual installation of A & B Kit
components onto MATV variants.
Vista Sciences Las Cruces, NM
Oct 2013 Jun 2014
Telecommunications Specialist/Troubleshooter
Provided telephone operator assistance to White Sands Missile Range. Scheduled video and audio teleconferences,
assisted with user authentication, setup, security access and troubleshooting of assigned government mobile devices
and cellular phones.
Kept records of all troubleshooting calls and communications issues using Microsoft Office
Calculated cellular billing with account reconciliation for the Information Management Directorate
Fully proficient in the operation and troubleshooting of the secure network VTC (Video teleconferencing
units)
Establishment new VTC standard operating procedures and database with the upper level management staff
United States Army United States/Japan/Afghanistan
Apr 2010 - Present
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Supervised and performed maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items in an
austere environment. Handled the maintenance and repair of light and heavy tactical vehicles along with select
armored vehicles.
Conducted daily briefings of Soldiers in protective systems and techniques related to missions with mine
resistant military vehicles
Use of applicable technical references
Secured flight line access for personnel and equipment; which included C-130, Apache, Chinook, Huey,
multiple drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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US Census Lakeland, FL
Dec 2009 Jul 2010
Enumeration Team Leader
Responsible for managing a team of 16 Enumerators. Supported and motivated team directly. Assisted the Field
Operation Supervisor in recruitment and training. Responsible for ensuring that the enumeration activities were
carried out on schedule and that regular progress reports were provided to the District Manager and Field
Operation Supervisor. Direct advisor to upper level management.
Prioritized area coverage maps and strategically deployed team members to enumerate with maximum
effectiveness
Conducted enumerator interviews prior to initial recruitment; sifted applications and personnel
qualifications throughout the interview and hiring process
Reviewed and verified all completed questionnaires from team members and prepared them for data
transcription at the local field office
Accounted and verified all hours worked by team members and furnished all payroll data to the Field
Operation Supervisor on a daily basis
Sidemount Productions Sebring, FL
Sep 2004 Dec 2008
Media Director/Project Coordinator/Satellite Uplink Operator
Developed, implemented and controlled media production budget; ensured all functions and programs under
charge are performed within established budgetary parameters, to include performing cost control activities,
monitoring expenditures, and ensuring sound fiscal control of pre, current, and post production activities. Digitally
encoded and encrypted finished productions and client specific footage for direct transmission to satellite ensuring
immediate download capabilities to multiple television stations in numerous markets simultaneously.
Oversaw media saturation maps, best time to run advertising according to demographics and drew up all
production schedules accordingly
Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules as needed
Verified distribution requirements for uploaded productions and scheduled media buys according to market
demographics
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
El Paso Community College Criminal Justice
COIST (Company Intelligence Support Team)
BATS & HIIDE (Biometrics Automated Tool Set System)
Warrior Leadership Course Leadership, Training Management
South Florida Community College Criminal Justice
National Association of Underwater Instructors Training Assistant/Technical Team Diver
AWARDS
Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Certificate of Achievement