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Work History
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Dwayne Sumlin

Yigo,13

Summary

Dynamic spectrum management professional with extensive experience at United States Forces Japan, excelling in frequency allocation and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and mitigating interference conflicts. Skilled in data analysis and technical documentation, delivering results that support military objectives and ensure compliance with international agreements. Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SPECTRUM MANAGER

NMCSO GUAM
Camp BLAZ, GUAM
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided spectrum support for the Navy and Marine Corp Spectrum Office requirements upon receipt.
  • Reviewed and process SFAF records, ensured spectrum requirements are in accordance with NTIA Regulations by verifying JF/12 and NTIA SPS certification.
  • Perform daily queries in SXXI for radio frequency obligations pertain to Permanent, Temporary, and 5 year revision of frequency assignments.
  • Notify requirement owner of spectrum approval by providing RFA licensing through the appropriate and authorized channels.
  • Provided Fleet Spectrum Managers guidance and assistance in building and maintaining Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG), and Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) OPTASK COMMS for deploying fleet forces throughout the INDOPACOM AOR.
  • Worked exercise and contingency frequencies to support fleet procedures.
  • Incorporate strategies provided by NMCSO Guam to meet necessities of the service components requirement.
  • Applied general spectrum policies that support local and national level initiatives.
  • Support efforts in mitigating frequency interference conflicts when they occur.
  • Document progress by producing a Monthly Status Report and provided it to the Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center (NMSC).
  • Track the number of SFAF’s provided throughout the year, measure timeline for completeness, and monitor feedback from the customer.
  • Manage expectations and provide proper lead time to meet objectives set by NMCSO Guam supervisor.

Chief Spectrum Manager

United States Forces Japan
Yokota
06.2004 - 11.2019
  • As the United States Forces Japan Chief Spectrum Manager, my responsibilities entailed developing, directing and supervising the overall operation of the Japan Frequency Management Office (JFMO).
  • Evaluate and coordinate equipment supportability applicants (DD-1494) with the Government of Japan (GoJ) for all systems which require use of the electromagnetic spectrum in Japan.
  • Managed electro-magnetic equipment requiring statistical information in support of F35 deployment to Japan.
  • Utilized frequency allocations, telecommunication equipment for authorization in streamlining C5ISR requirements in producing and standardizing necessities in support of U.S. service components Counter-UAS program.
  • Operated Spectrum XXI, and HNSWDO programs by using applications for foreign spectrum support to command access for spectrum allocation information, and system topologies.
  • Performed aptitude dimensions, which added to the accomplishments in achieving lifecycle changes within the spectrum arena, mostly concentrating on specified stages premeditated for multifaceted military organizational unification.
  • Technical liaison committee chairman to the US Joint Frequency Coordination Committee, my duties consisted of managing over 10,000 discrete assignments under the exclusive control of the US government in Japan, and addressing interoperability concerns throughout the region.
  • Trained Japan site users; monitor and execute the validations of frequency assignments in Spectrum XXI database.
  • Ensure compliance with Joint Spectrum Center policy on the use of the system.
  • Provided policy input to Joint Spectrum Center and USINDOPACOM for procedural changes to the system.
  • Met USFJ’s priorities, tasking, and objectives while working USFJ’s Joint Frequency Management Office (JFMO) singlehandedly.
  • Severed as the principle advisor for all spectrum related initiatives in Japan’s AOR.
  • Briefed CG level commanders monthly during the Spectrum VTC, Japanese Self Defense forces monthly discussion, Senior Communicators Symposiums (SCS), and Interoperability Management Boards (IMB) throughout the INDO-PACOM Area of Responsibility.
  • Provided technical expertise and evaluate equipment certification packages for the MILDEPS.
  • Verify completeness of Applications for Foreign Spectrum Support (DD-1494) via Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database Online (HNSWDO).
  • Ensured compliance with international agreements, GOJ radio laws and policies, DOD instructions, USINDOPACOMINST and USFJ policies and directives.

Education

Bachelor’s - Management

University of Phoenix Global Campus
Phoenix, AZ
06.2006

Skills

  • Frequency allocation
  • Data analysis
  • Spectrum management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Technical documentation
  • Equipment certification
  • Risk assessment

Certification

  • TACTICAL COMMAND SUPPORT SYSTEM 2 MANAGER, 07/31/01
  • INTERSERVICE RADIO FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL, 12/16/98
  • LHD EXTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM OPERATIONS, 08/09/96
  • TACTICAL SUPPORT CENTER COMMUNICATION OPERATOR, 06/04/90
  • C-7 School (Tech Control), 06/06/87
  • COMMUNICATIONS QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM, 08/08/86
  • Tactical Support Communications (TSCOMM) Operator, 11/14/86

Accomplishments

  • Principal developer of United States Forces Japan’s (USFJ) policy directive for Counter Drone Systems implemented on U.S. Service components facilities, 12/01/19
  • Refined USFJ’s theater Spectrum Instructions which outlines frequency request, Applications for Foreign Spectrum support, and the Host Nation Coordination processes, 12/01/18
  • Teamed up with the Host Government to certify DD-1494 submissions and frequencies to support first UAS (Global Hawk) approval in Japan, 12/01/17
  • Primary Spectrum Manager for F35 movement to Misawa Japan, 12/01/16
  • Developed a yearly plan with the Government of Japan to maintain and update 10,000+ radio frequency records in order for local spectrum managers can perform modifications and deletions to the Telecommunications Electronic Agreement (TEA)
  • Winner of the Department of the Navy John J. Lustier Electromagnetic Spectrum Leadership Award, 12/01/16
  • Lead the transformation of Japan’s security regulatory agreements. Executed the way ahead for Japan to accomplish day to day goals, meet objectives, and devise a strategic plan to shape a succinct and halcyon picture in consolidating a mechanism identical to the Department of Defense Technology
  • This ensured that the Japanese ministry obtained their security clearance and built a storage facility to maintain classified material storage devices and documents. These efforts improved the Pacific region capability to operate in a spectrum improved environment.

References

  • Mr. Wayne Holloman, U.S. Navy, NMCO GUAM Supervisor, DSN: 355-5066
  • Mr. Eddie Booth, U.S. Army, HQ USFK/J6, DSN: 225-8665
  • LtCol Floy Yates, United States Forces (JFMO JAPAN) NAVY, HQ USFJ/J6, DSN: 225-7774

Timeline

SPECTRUM MANAGER

NMCSO GUAM
01.2025 - Current

Chief Spectrum Manager

United States Forces Japan
06.2004 - 11.2019

Bachelor’s - Management

University of Phoenix Global Campus

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