Margaret Catanese's Resume (Last updated January 31st 2008)

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Margaret Catanese
Colorado Springs 80915

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SECURITY CLEARANCE

Top Secret (expires March 2010)

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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Creative, precise, and dedicated self starter with proven leadership abilities. Currently enrolled in a Masters program in Business Administration, I offer an abundance of insightful knowledge into current business trends and operations. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills. Excellent customer service skills. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented. Proficient with Microsoft Access, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Proven ability to reach goals. I look forward to the opportunity of being in a work atmosphere where I am continuously challenged and can demonstrate my abilities.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force
Command Post Journeyman

August 2006 - Present
Air Force Academy, CO


  • Attained a Top Secret clearance
  • Disseminates time-sensitive critical information to senior leaders and support agencies
  • Coordinates and executes search and rescue agencies
  • Monitors status and location of key personnel, such as group commanders and above, to facilitate immediate communications with higher headquarters when necessary
  • Maintains classified materials to include receiving, safeguarding, utilizing, inventorying, issuing and destroying sensitive material

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Canine Campus
Canine Field Attendant

August 2006 - December 2006
Castle Rock, CO

  • Maintained a computerized database of 200+ clients
  • Supervised and aided in the socialization, grooming, boarding, training, and feeding of canines
  • Administered behavioral and temperamental tests to new canine clients
  • Assisted in the re-homing of rescued canines

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United States Air Force
Deployed Command Post Controller

September 2005 - January 2006
Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE

  • Maintains proficiency in Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS) and aircraft flight following systems
  • Monitors and reports information on international treaty requirements and aerospace assets

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United States Air Force
Emergency Actions Controller

January 2004 - August 2007
Beale Air Force Base, CA

  • Attained a Top Secret (SAP) clearance
  • Operates and monitors voice, data, and alerting systems
  • Maintains and provides Communications Security (COMSEC) to include receiving, safeguarding, utilizing, inventorying, and destroying COMSEC material
  • Relays C2 instructions for launch, execution, diversion, recall, evacuation, recovery, recycle, and reconstitution of forces

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Wildflower Inn
Cook/Waitress

November 2002 - September 2003
Lyndonville, VT

  • Planned and executed breakfast menu for 40+ guests
  • Created custom baked pastries
  • Assisted with set-up, service, and breakdown of catered picnics and banquets

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Hardigg Industries
Case Assembler

June 2002 - August 2002
South Deerfield, MA

  • Constructed and assembled transport cases
  • Was trained on the use and repair of standard power equipment
  • Received and disseminated case order paperwork

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Speedwell Minimart
Cashier

June 2001 - March 2002
Lyndonville, VT

  • Provided customer and personnel assistance
  • Handled cash intake, inventory control, and light maintenance
  • Trained new employees
  • Balanced cash drawer at close of shift
  • Frequently closed store and secured building

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Lyndon State College
Accounts Payable/Purchasing Technician

November 2000 - September 2001
Lyndonville, VT

  • Assisted with student account and billing information
  • Discussed payment plan options to perspective and current students
  • Reviewed health insurance waivers, bookstore charges, financial clearance, and refund checks of student accounts

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Lakewood Inn
Waitress

June 2000 - August 2000
Madison, ME

  • Provided dining service for a 70+ cover dinner/theater restaurant
  • Recorded reservations
  • Assisted chef with short orders

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Anson-Madison Sanitary District
Groundskeeper

May 2000 - August 2000
Madison, ME

  • Operated a weed-eater and lawnmower
  • Painted water treatment facility
  • Assisted with the high-powered hosing of town sewer lines

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Annabelle's Seawall Restaurant
Waitress

May 1999 - August 1999
Manset, ME

  • Provided dining service for a 80+ cover restaurant

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Cianbro Corporation
Tool Repair

May 1998 - August 1998
Pittsfield, ME

  • Repaired unserviceable power tools to include; chainsaws, grinders, power screw guns etc
  • Inspected power and extension cords to comply with company safety standards
  • Inventoried and examined inbound job site equipment

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

American Military University
MS in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship

September 2006 - Present
Charles Town, WV

3.9 Grade Point Average

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Community College of the Air Force
A.S. in Information Systems Technology

November 2003 - October 2007
U.S. Air Force Academy, CO

4.0 Grade Point Average

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Airman Leadership School
Sergeant Qualification in Professional Military Education

April 2007 - May 2007
Air Force Academy, CO

4.0 Grade Point Average

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Lyndon State College
BS & AS in Sm. Business Management & Marketing

September 1999 - May 2003
Lyndonville, VT

2.85 Grade Point Average

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AWARDS AND HONORS

Air Force Achievement Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal
John L. Levitow Award
Outstanding Unit Award

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