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Rodney Buckwalter
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Personal:
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I was born in Reading, Pa. I
currently live in Corpus Christi, TX. with my loving wife, Sonya and our 3 dogs and 2 cats. My hobbies include Canine Disc, softball, bowling, golf, singing, composing, and playing music. |
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Work Experience:
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June 1999 - August 2000
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First Data Corporation, Corpus Christi, TX.
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Operations Supervisor
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Manage, develop, instruct, evaluate and recognize team members. Ensure performance
objectives are achieved by team members to meet Client performance standards and Company goals. |
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Sept 1998 - June 1999
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First Data Corporation, Corpus Christi, TX.
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Traffic Analyst
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Use traffic PC and statistical analysis of spreadsheets to adjust operator staffing to meet
center efficiency goals. Develop, compile and produce center operator statistics and daily and end of month reports. |
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Nov 1995 - Dec 1995
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Corpus Christi Police Department, Corpus Christi, TX.
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Contractor/ Independent Emergency Communications Instructor
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Taught class of 13 in first 911 Academy for the City of Corpus Christi.
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Feb 1993 - Aug 1995
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Corpus Christi Police Department, Corpus Christi, TX.
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911 Dispatcher
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Responded to 911 emergency and non emergency calls for assistance. Dispatched Police,
Fire, and EMS units. Performed investigative work and trained new employees |
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Aug 1988 - May 1992
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United States Navy, USS Carl Vinson CVN-70
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Air Traffic Controller 3rd class
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Performed radar advisory and close control aboard air craft carrier. Division Safety Petty
Officer. In Port Emergency Team member. Fire Watch Supervisor |
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August 2000 - present
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First Data Corporation, Corpus Christi, TX.
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Staff Development Specialist
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Still figuring this out.
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Bachelor of Arts, Communications, August 1998
Major: Speech Communications, Minor: Public Relations
GPA: 3.86 (Highest Honors)
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Associate of Arts, Communications, May 1996
Major: Journalism
GPA: 3.64
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Nueces County Sheriff's Training Academy, Corpus Christi, TX
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TCIC/NCIC for Full Access Operators, May 1994
16 hour course
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Fire Training Center Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA
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Shipboard Fire Fighting Qualified, 1989
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Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, TN
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Carrier Air Traffic Control Center Operations School, April 1989
Final Mark: 98.92
Air Traffic Controller "A1" School, March 1989
Final Mark: 83.87
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Education
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I also attended: Texas A&M University (College Station), Olympic College (Bremerton, WA),
& Central Texas College (aboard the USS Carl Vinson CVN-70)
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Clubs and Activities:
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Executive Producer/Founder: A&M-Corpus Christi Television
Production Club (1998)
President's Cabinet Member: A&M-Corpus Christi Student Government
(1997-1998)
Vice President: Lamba Pi Eta Honors Society (1998)
Junior Representative: Texas A&M Student Chapter American
Meteorological Society (1997)
President: Del Mar College Student Government Association (1996)
Managing Editor: Del Mar College Foghorn, student newspaper (1996)
Vice President: Del Mar College Student Government Association
(1995)
Chair, Constitutional Committee: Del Mar College Student
Government, organized and authored Constitution of Del Mar Student Government (1995)
Secretary: Del Mar College Student Development Advisory Committee
(1994-1995) |
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Awards and Honors:
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Lambda Pi Eta: Communication Arts National Honors Society (1997-1998)
Hall of Fame Inductee: Del Mar College (1996)
Outstanding Student in Journalism Award: Del Mar College (1996)
Best Editorial: Del Mar College Press Club (1996)
Most Dedicated Staff Member: Del Mar College Press Club (1996)
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Phi Theta Kappa: Honors Society (1995)
National Dean's List: '94-'95, '95-'96
National Defense Service Medal: US Navy (Gulf War)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal: US Navy (June 1990)
Sea Service Award: US Navy (May 1990)
Battle "E" Efficiency Award: US Navy (Dec 1989)
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