Cedric Deandre Coaston
Leesville
Summary
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments. Excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals. Ambitious with strong organizational and multitasking skills, as well as an aptitude for positive mentoring. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to any situation. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CYS Program Associate Technology Lab
CYS
Ft. Johnson
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Responsible for the operation of the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Technology Lab in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants (Lesson Plans).
- Creates a positive environment in CYS Technology Lab that includes appropriate materials and supplies to supplement computer software programs and Internet access.
- Provides supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants.
- Ensures computer, peripherals, and software are maintained in good condition and working order.
- Troubleshoots CYS hardware, printers, scanners, servers and software.
- Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
- Promotes and role models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices.
- Trains children/youth in use of equipment and software programs.
- Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD/Army certification and national accreditation or Army equivalent.
- Developmental
Signal Support Systems Specialist
US Army /LA National Guard
03.2014 - 05.2024
- Signal support systems specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Maintain radio and data distribution systems.
- Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems.
- Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks.
- Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators.
- Build profiles, in processing, ensure equipment is working properly throughout the computer system.
- Ensures computer, peripherals, and software are maintained in good condition and working order.
- Troubleshoots hardware, printers, scanners, servers and software.
- Possess knowledge and demonstrated skill in Microsoft Windows and Applications using the Internet (email, searching, web page design) and network computing.
- Coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants. Hooking up computers and speakers to ensure program quality is consistent.
- Tracking: Monitoring data and communications used on a network.
- Analyzing: Evaluating existing network systems.
- Supporting: Responding to hardware problems and updating system software.
- Maintaining: Ensuring networks operate correctly and that data and information are safe.
- Designing: Creating computer systems, networks, and applications.
- Troubleshooting: Identifying and fixing technical problems.
Personnel Assistant II (PAII)
Inprocessing
Fort Johnson
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Process Incoming soldiers.
- Handle Paperwork and documents needed for soldiers.
- Providing good customer service.
- Keeping up with files through months of experience working in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft office.
Personal Assistant I (PA I)
DHR Mailroom
Ft. Johnson
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Deliver Mail To Companies on specified routes.
- Insuring all Mail is properly pitched into the right units and personnel boxes.
- Collecting and prepping mail to send out (FedEx, Certified, registered, first class).
- Stamping and organizing mail.
- Maintain good work skills and ethics.
- Providing good customer service.
- Being able to work in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft office.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
American Intercontinental University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
High School Diploma -
Deridder High School
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Creating lesson plans
- Updating and creating Documents
- Microsoft Applications
- Internet skills
- Customer service
- Medication Administering
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
- Task prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Cybersecurity principles
- Radio frequency management
- Installation and maintenance
- Troubleshooting and assistance
- Audio and video systems
- Communication protocols
- Telecommunications standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Dependable and responsible
- Active listening
Certification
- Associate of Arts Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration/Human Resource Management
- Security Clearance
- Warrior Leadership Course
- CPR/First Aid
- Medication Administering
- Network Plus
- CDL A
References
- Sheila Pipes, 3374245616
- Alexander Phillips, (610) 914-8959
- Donte Davis, (337) 377-7513
Coaching Experience
- Deridder Youth Football League, 05/01/16, True
- Rosepine Youth Basketball Association, 09/01/19, True
- Fort Johnson Youth Sports (baseball), 04/01/21, 10+ years experience in planning, supervision, administration, or delivery of sports programs
Timeline
CYS Program Associate Technology Lab
CYS
07.2024 - 12.2025
Personnel Assistant II (PAII)
Inprocessing
08.2020 - 05.2021
Personal Assistant I (PA I)
DHR Mailroom
08.2018 - 03.2019
Signal Support Systems Specialist
US Army /LA National Guard
03.2014 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
American Intercontinental University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
High School Diploma -
Deridder High School