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Fairfax, Va

• Reconnecting with wife and daughter after 22 years of dynamic military service.• Defeated incumbent to become member of 557-home Hampton Forest Homeowner Association Board of Directors (2016-2021) utilizing an effective ground campaign and social networking. Served as Hampton Forest HOA President and Hampton Chase Recreation Association Secretary.• Served as expert collective security and intelligence panelist at York College twice (2015, 2016).• Expanded national security… Show more • Reconnecting with wife and daughter after 22 years of dynamic military service.• Defeated incumbent to become member of 557-home Hampton Forest Homeowner Association Board of Directors (2016-2021) utilizing an effective ground campaign and social networking. Served as Hampton Forest HOA President and Hampton Chase Recreation Association Secretary.• Served as expert collective security and intelligence panelist at York College twice (2015, 2016).• Expanded national security expertise by regularly attending think tank discussions and congressional hearings, including Ensuring a Strong U.S. Defense for the Future: Findings of the National Defense Panel (BPC), World-Wide Threats (HASC), Assessing the Development of Afghanistan National Security Forces (HASC), and Securing the Border: Understanding Threats and Strategies for the Maritime Border (SHSGA). Show less

Office Of Naval Intelligence, Dc Metro Area

Led a 20-man team in complex, multimillion dollar project to fully integrate collection exploitation and analysis across the maritime enterprise; positioning the Office of Naval Intelligence as the future Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Center of Excellence.

- Intelligence Officer from tactical to strategic level- East European and Russian Foreign Area Officer (FAO) - Four deployments, including combat deployment as military advisor in Iraq

Raf Molesworth, United Kingdom

Managed and supervised intelligence operations for 500-person, multi-division, theater analysis and production center with an $85M annual operating budget supporting four-star EUCOM commander on U.S. strategic interests in Europe, Russia, and the Levant. Conducted oversight of 30-person, $1.5M watch floor providing 24/7 military, geopolitical, and counterterrorism indications and warning for tactical, theater, and national decision-makers. Developed unique, results-oriented, cost-effective… Show more Managed and supervised intelligence operations for 500-person, multi-division, theater analysis and production center with an $85M annual operating budget supporting four-star EUCOM commander on U.S. strategic interests in Europe, Russia, and the Levant. Conducted oversight of 30-person, $1.5M watch floor providing 24/7 military, geopolitical, and counterterrorism indications and warning for tactical, theater, and national decision-makers. Developed unique, results-oriented, cost-effective, theater-level engagement strategy targeting opportunities to maximize stakeholder benefits while saving critical resources; recognized as possible theater-level model. Planned, coordinated, and led dozens of high visibility partner-nation visits and exchanges resulting in closer security cooperation and collaboration on critical policy issues. Show less

Constanta, Romania

Handpicked to train and advise partner-nation senior executive and staff for one year on intelligence operations, leadership, resource management, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement. Built rapport among senior Romanian military personnel to break down bureaucratic barriers resulting in an open and honest dialogue regarding pragmatic shared interests and resource limitations. Coordinated between national agencies, US embassy officials, and theater senior leadership to… Show more Handpicked to train and advise partner-nation senior executive and staff for one year on intelligence operations, leadership, resource management, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvement. Built rapport among senior Romanian military personnel to break down bureaucratic barriers resulting in an open and honest dialogue regarding pragmatic shared interests and resource limitations. Coordinated between national agencies, US embassy officials, and theater senior leadership to synchronize engagement efforts resulting in a more focused and realistic bilateral engagement strategy. Show less

Raf Molesworth, United Kindgom

Managed 70-person multiservice division conducting daily all-source analysis & production for 50 countries supporting four-star, 120,000-person command. Supervised and/or produced over 2500 products annually – wrote and briefed at the senior-executive level. Mentored 70 personnel at multiple levels emphasizing professionalism, mission accomplishment, customer service, and self-improvement.

Moscow, Russian Federation

Official representative of the United States and Department of Defense to highest levels of Russian government, including senior Russian military and civilian leaders, and civilian diplomats representing 60+ countries. Networked with foreign nationals to collect and analyze information of US strategic interest. Expert defense advisor to US Ambassador and prominent embassy officials and representatives, including State, Commerce, Energy, FBI, and CIA. Acted as in-country US Coast Guard Liaison… Show more Official representative of the United States and Department of Defense to highest levels of Russian government, including senior Russian military and civilian leaders, and civilian diplomats representing 60+ countries. Networked with foreign nationals to collect and analyze information of US strategic interest. Expert defense advisor to US Ambassador and prominent embassy officials and representatives, including State, Commerce, Energy, FBI, and CIA. Acted as in-country US Coast Guard Liaison Officer to Russian Deputy Chief of FSB Border Guard Service and Chief of Coast Guard. Directed logistic and protocol support for visiting senior-executive and congressional dignitaries. Advanced expertise in security, public relations, and diplomatic protocols. Show less

Habbaniyah, Iraq

Trained and advised Iraqi brigade leadership in counterinsurgency combat operations in the Fallujah-Ramadi corridor of the Sunni Triangle supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Assessed partner-nation capabilities during combat, executed improvement plan, measured effectiveness over time, and determined resources for sustainment. Success led to designation as first ever independent Iraqi brigade with its own operational battlespace. Conducted tribal engagement with local sheiks and village elders… Show more Trained and advised Iraqi brigade leadership in counterinsurgency combat operations in the Fallujah-Ramadi corridor of the Sunni Triangle supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Assessed partner-nation capabilities during combat, executed improvement plan, measured effectiveness over time, and determined resources for sustainment. Success led to designation as first ever independent Iraqi brigade with its own operational battlespace. Conducted tribal engagement with local sheiks and village elders to garner popular support for US counterinsurgency operations and gather information on enemy activities. Authored critical assessment for senior US military leaders regarding the Al-Anbar Awakening eventually leading to the 2007 surge operations and eventual drawdown and reallocation of US forces. Show less

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Ca

Managed daily intelligence operations for organization with 4,000 personnel, 120 aircraft, and an $800 million annual operating budget.

San Diego, Ca (Uss Peleliu)

Managed and executed overall intelligence effort for two-star command with seven ships and 8,000+ personnel to support maritime and ground counterterrorism operations in the Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa. Directly produced and presented over 400 products or briefs at the flag-officer level.

Zagreb, Croatia

Collaborated with US and foreign government officials, academics, and the local community to establish networks, gather information, while synthesizing historical and political issues, particularly anti-Americanism, for publication. Earned Master's of Arts in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, and graduated from the Defense Language Institute in Serbian and Croatian.

Okinawa, Japan

Conducted all-source, tactical intelligence supporting standard and special operations training and missions. Led and trained seven-person section in collections, analytic tradecraft, writing, and briefing. Executed multiagency intelligence support to noncombatant evacuation operations planning and execution for Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Kuwait, as well as air-ground combat operations in the Middle East.

Okinawa, Japan

As officer in charge for 30-person All-Source Fusion Center, acted as senior analyst and command intelligence briefer at three-star command supporting 40,000 personnel. Produced and/or presented over 800 products providing critical military and foreign policy insight to decision-makers supporting theater operations.

Camp Pendleton, Ca

Supervised the day-to-day operation and management of intelligence program in support of deep reconnaissance, surveillance, raids, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, and in-extremis hostage rescue. Developed and articulated company-level strategies and actions for intelligence implementation ensuring alignment with the broader strategic plan. Evaluated and enforced solid analytic tradecraft, to include writing, building target folders, briefing and debriefing small teams. Commanded a… Show more Supervised the day-to-day operation and management of intelligence program in support of deep reconnaissance, surveillance, raids, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, and in-extremis hostage rescue. Developed and articulated company-level strategies and actions for intelligence implementation ensuring alignment with the broader strategic plan. Evaluated and enforced solid analytic tradecraft, to include writing, building target folders, briefing and debriefing small teams. Commanded a 30-man detachment conducting sophisticated counternarcotic operations in an extremely demanding environment in support of Joint Task Force Six. Show less

Camp Pendleton, Ca

Master'S Of Arts, National Security Studies With Specialty In Former Soviet Union, 3.96; Passed With Distinction

Studies included 1 year of of intensive academic research at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, one year of intensive.

Bachelor'S Of Arts, Government, 3.2

Activities and Societies: Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), Muffers (Marine Corps Fraternity) Government

Attache Certificate, Military Attache Training

Linguist Certificate, Russian Language

This school provided 6 months of intensive language training (eight hours per day, 5 days per week) in preparation for duty as a marine.

Linguist Certificate, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian Languages

This school provided 12 months of intensive language training (eight hours per day, 5 days per week) in preparation for actual in-country.

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Senior Military Leadership School

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Nine-Month Mid-Level Military Officer Leadership School

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Six-Month Entry Level Officer Leadership Course

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OCS is a physically and mentally demanding school whose mission is to train, screen, and evaluate Marine officer candidates, who must.

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