Director, Office of Satellite and Product Operations at NOAA
Location:
Suitland, Maryland
Industry:
Aviation & Aerospace
Work:
NOAA - NOAA Satellite Operations Facility, Suitland MD since Dec 2012
Director, Office of Satellite and Product Operations
NOAA/NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations - NOAA Satellite Operations Facility, Suitland MD Jul 2012 - Nov 2012
Deputy Director
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Jan 2008 - Jul 2012
Project Manager, GOES R Ground Segment
NOAA NESDIS Jun 2006 - Jan 2008
Chief, Ground System Division
NASA, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate 2004 - 2006
Constellation Program Control
Education:
University of Alabama in Huntsville 1992 - 1995
Post masters, Atmospheric Science
Georgia Institute of Technology 1982 - 1985
Masters of Science, Atmospheric Science
North Carolina State University 1978 - 1979
BS, Meteorology
The University of Georgia 1974 - 1978
BS, Computer Science
Skills:
Systems Engineering Remote Sensing Program Management Satellite Aerospace DoD Fortran Earned Value Management Security Clearance Physics Integration Requirements Management Requirements Analysis Configuration Management Government Technical Writing Space Systems Proposal Writing Data Analysis Matlab
LG 4 Consulting - Arlington,TX since Dec 2012
Administrative Tax Consultant
Ranstad/Comcast - Greater Memphis Area Mar 2011 - Nov 2012
Customer Service
First Tennessee Bank Jul 2007 - Aug 2009
Customer Service
Dillard's Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
Customer Service Representative
Isle of Capri Casino, Inc Jun 2005 - Jul 2006
Secretary/Guest service
Education:
Alcorn State University 2003 - 2005
Greenville High School
Skills:
Written & Verbal Communication Abilities Outstanding Customer Service Hardworking,Flexible, Reliable,Cash Sales, Consulting 10 Key Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Negotiation Office Management Office Administration Income Tax Tax Returns Tax Preparation Banking Finance People Skills Data Entry
On the ground, though, a good view of the eclipse comes down to Mother Nature. Clouds, fog, a storm or some other weather event can obliterate a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, says Vanessa Griffin, NOAA's director of the Office of Satellite and Product Operations. NOAA owns and operates the nation'