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White Sands, Nm, Us

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Responsible for overseeing a synchronized effort within the U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command Intelligence Directorate Support Team to meet the objectives and guidance set by the Senior Intelligence Director. Responsible for ensuring that the quality of all deliverables, and how they are applied to the overall effort objectives, meet or surpass expectations. Responsible for ensuring the quality standards and expectations are communicated and adhered to across the team and verify that deliverables are provided to the Senior Intelligence Director on schedule. Responsible for providing a monthly status report to keep the government apprised of the overall effort progress. Responsible for coordinating contractor travel requirements with the government and Chenega MIOS policies.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Intelligence Research Specialist for the Joint Modernization Command (JMC) Intelligence section responsible for incorporating current and emerging threat models into large scale experimental exercises. Threat models are produced through thorough analysis of real-world threat doctrine and reporting and replicated within Opposing Force (OPFOR) threat actions. Analysis is conducted of approved or maturing Army intelligence concepts and requirements to help collect against those threat models in an Army-wide, experimental setting. Identify experimental intelligence requirements for operations and threat scenarios to satisfy test, evaluation, assessment, and training objectives. Design graphics, matrices, and templates for developing a Threat Synchronization Matrix and intelligence injects in a combined Master Scenario Events List (MSEL). Produce an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Collection plans, reports, annexes, and associated appendices for training audiences participating in experimental exercises. Research and analyze current Army Joint and Multi-National Interoperability (JMNI) objectives from an intelligence perspective. Determine intelligence architecture and dissemination requirements to stimulate operations in live, virtual, and constructive exercise environments. Identify requirements for conducting signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations in accordance with governing directives and regulations. Coordinate with external organizations, like TRADOC G2, Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO), and NSA Plans and Exercises (PLEX) to provide required exercise support not organic to the US Army Joint Modernization Command (JMC) as necessary. Participate in Integrated Planning Teams, In Progress Reviews, provide executive summaries and out-briefs from events as necessary. Develop and deliver threat and intelligence briefings to the JMC Commanding General and staff.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Intelligence System Manager for the Joint Modernization Command (JMC), Operations Group Bravo (OGB). Coordinates with the Department of the Army G2, the Intelligence Center of Excellence (ICoE), and private industry to facilitate the integration of new and experimental intelligence capabilities within annual large-scale, Multi-Domain Operation (MDO) exercises. Responsible as the lead observer analyst identifying key observations and insights within those MDO exercises, and documenting findings within exercise reports. Leads focus groups and after-action reviews with the training audience to identify key insights.Managed the integration of over 20 of the most complex and challenging experimental Army concepts and capabilities within two large-scale exercises through Intelligence architecture, scenario development, security, logistics, and analysis resulting in the effective continuation of modernization for those systems.Effectively communicated the complex problem set solutions of over 20 experimental concepts and capabilities resulting in effective team building with horizontal and vertical echelons for consensus and success.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Threat Officer for the Joint Modernization Command (JMC). Coordinates internal and external agencies and stakeholders to plan, prepare and execute JMC intelligence requirements supporting Multi Domain Operations (MDO) in Joint Modernization. Works with the test and acquisition communities to coordinate live and simulated intelligence architecture and threat aspects for semi-annual and annual large-scale Army exercises. As required, coordinates with the Department of the Army G2 and the Intelligence Center of Excellence (ICOE) to ensure current and relevant intelligence architecture, doctrine, and capabilities are considered in planning and preparing for scenario development. Facilitates the incorporation of new and emerging functionality and increments of baseline intelligence hardware and software to ensure the proper flow of intelligence through the architecture to allow the training/evaluated unit to develop a common intelligence picture enabling effective mission command.Facilitated the execution of large-scale Army exercises by facilitating intelligence production, managing exercise control operations, facilitating cross echelon communication, and providing support to Army Live Protype Assessments.Extended the organization’s sphere of influence by establishing key relationships with members of the Intelligence Community, as well as safeguarding the organization from foreign intelligence collection threats with counterintelligence partnerships.

Bagram District, Parwan, Afghanistan

Joint Intelligence Support Element (JISE) Senior Manager for the 3rd Infantry Division and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in support of Operation FREEDOM'S SENTINEL (OFS). Responsible for the principal organization for knowledge and information management, intelligence analysis, plan requirements and collection, and intelligence production. Responsible for an all-source intelligence organization with the organic analysis, management, and information technology capabilities needed to perform these tasks in operations. Responsible for producing and disseminating intelligence and focused collection resources to provide information to senior leaders for decision making. The directorate is composed of the Fusion, Targeting, Collection, Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) elements.Organizational planning capability directly led to the directorate’s success during a deployment to Afghanistan resulting in improved force protection and prevention of any type of insider attack.Interpersonal skills were vital to the establishment and improvement of relationships across Bagram Airfield resulting in fusion of intelligence from a disparate group of intelligence organizations.Volunteered to remain an additional year with the organization to train and mentor the nearly one hundred Intelligence Soldiers in advance of, and then deployed in support of, Operation Freedom Sentinel in Afghanistan.Prepared five brigade intelligence sections for deployments into the Central Command’s (CENTCOM) Area of Operation by volunteering to participate in pre-deployment site-surveys, integrating intelligence sections into forward operations prior to deployment, participating in several key forward battle rhythm events via classified video teleconferencing, and developing tailor-made training schedules to ensure the management of hundreds of intelligence Soldiers.

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

Intelligence Officer for the 3rd Infantry Division's G-2X specifically focused on providing technical authority, which includes operational oversight and mission coordination, to all Counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) teams assigned or attached to the organization. Coordinates and deconflicts operations with subordinate, adjacent, and higher similar sections. Functions as the requirements manager for organizational CI and HUMINT teams. Responsible for coordinating approval of CI and HUMINT activities within the chain of command and CI and HUMINT technical channels as required by existing operation orders, doctrine, and policy. Responsible for managing the Operations Support Cell, HUMINT Operations Cell (HOC), and the CI Coordination Authority (CICA). Responsible for 11 Soldiers.Regarded as an agile, adaptive, and versatile leader with a positive, can-do, attitude resulting in an improved working environment.Developed and produced training plans for the use of various CI and HUMINT software resulting in solid intelligence support to organizational operations.Extended the influence of the organization by ensuring viable programs were updated, such as the Army Threat Awareness and Reporting Program, and reestablishing the organizational Foreign Military Intelligence Collection Activity program.Significantly improved the readiness of dozens of Human and Counterintelligence (HUMINT and CI) Soldiers across the organization by combining low density training efforts between higher and lower level echelons.Developed plans and integrated senior HUMINT and CI officials into several subordinate exercises further developing the efficiency of training.Coordinated for advanced training such as Close Access Target Reconnaissance, Defense Cyber Investigations training, and Automated Reporting and Collection resulting in more capable HUMINT and CI Soldiers.

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

Served as the Division Intelligence Planner for the Third Infantry Division. Responsible for supporting and assisting senior leaders in developing organizational plans, orders, branches, and sequels; monitoring the common operational picture; and staying abreast of current operations by coordinating with the Current Operations Integration Cell. Coordinates with the unit’s intelligence fusion directorate to produce intelligence products and tools required for planning and orders production. Provides subject matter expertise to decision makers and senior management.Created an intricate, extensive, and realistic exercise Master Scenario Event Lists for various large-scale Army exercises detailing hundreds of training triggers to challenge the organization’s staff directly in accordance with the Department of the Army guidance.Selected by senior leaders to represent the organization within a U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), peninsula-wide, Army exercise planning conference due to previous exercise planning experiences

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

Brigade Senior Intelligence Officer for a Forward Deployed Sustainment Brigade in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, of over 1,700 Soldiers and Civilians in support of Operation Spartan shield, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve within Joint Security Area Georgia and the Central Command’s area of operation. Responsible as the senior intelligence advisor to the Brigade Commander for timely and relevant intelligence products, support, planning and implementing of all intelligence collection, and recommendations on Physical, Information, and Personnel Security related issues. Responsible for the production and oversight of intelligence threat products, pre-deployment briefs, associated annexes, and Isolated Personnel Reports (ISOPREP). Plans, coordinates, and executes intelligence training and support for exercises and real-world deployments. Displayed the innate ability to establish teams quickly and efficiently, and having superior leadership, proficiency, and technical expertise while providing care, competency, and compassion for coworkers.Analyzed threats and integrated that analysis into sustainment operations resulting in freedom to operate across 9 Middle Eastern countries within the Central Command’s area of responsibility.Directed the revision and development of key information tools, the organization’s Automation Information standard operating procedures, and introduction of additional training reducing the number of cross-domain incidents by 50 percent from the previous fiscal year.Partnered with CI and FORMICA expanding the organization’s intelligence collection capabilities, improving force protection awareness, understanding of host nation partners and cultural awareness education.Integrated the Kuwait Rear Operations Center and the Kuwait Ministry of Interior into unit transportation and escort operations resulting in reducing risk of organic elements to intentional surveillance and harassment.

Fort Shafter, Hi

Served as G2 Chief of Plans for the United States Army Pacific's (USARPAC) 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), supporting United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), United States Forces Korea (USFK), and United States Forces Japan (USFJ) designated operational plans, intelligence annexes and estimates. Supported joint and coalition ground-based air and missile defense planning for multiple commands, including USPACOM, USFK, USFJ, and United States Northern Command. Coordinates and supervises joint intelligence support to collection and targeting operations involving interdiction of enemy missile forces operating within the USPACOM area of responsibility. Assists the Intelligence Director in daily operations and coordination with external staffs and commands to ensure integration of all future air and missile defense operations. Performs additional duties as directed by the Intelligence Director.Flawlessly orchestrated the revision of all organizational intelligence annexes in support of critical U.S. Pacific Command operational and contingency plans; further displayed exceptional analytical and organizational abilities by meticulously preparing all enemy order of battles and courses of action for two of the largest and most complex experimental missile defense flight tests to date in Hawaii.Led a threat missile analytical team to the Korean Peninsula during a period of heightened tensions providing vital subject matter expertise to an Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division.Demonstrated superior leadership skills and consummate professionalism while serving as the Intelligence Director’s representative within the Main Command Post during three large-scale USFK combined/joint-theater-level exercises.Driving force in the validation of the directorate’s online Intelligence Analyst Certification Program resulting in one of the finest intelligence teams in USPACOM.

Fort Shafter, Hi

Led the Hawaii Pacific Area Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), efforts resulted in federal employee personnel total contribution of $5.7+M, planned, coordinated, and executed the final recognition event.

Fort Gordon, Ga

Senior Manager of a deployable Counterintelligence Battalion supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and other field offices within the Central Command’s (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). Responsible for the training, discipline, morale, welfare, logistical, and administrative requirements of over 100 Soldiers and 40 Civilians conducting battalion level intelligence operations within various staff sections, and the care, welfare, and safety of over 70 Families of Soldiers. Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of over $18 million worth of military equipment. Responsible for the coordination, planning, execution, and oversight of the detachment's Family Readiness Group. Responsible for the financial accountability of the detachment's Government Purchase Credit Cards, and for the financial accountability of the battalion's Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) funds.Dramatically increased the tactical and operational readiness of the organization by conducting three field exercises within two quarters, two 100km vehicle road marches, and countless other tactical training events which exercised command and control and validated the command maintenance programs.Ensured the ability to establish the Battalion Tactical Operations Center and the Administration and Logistics Operation Center within five hours of occupation with associated support to match.Provided decisive, effective leadership and direction to nearly 200 Soldiers and their families during a five-month combat deployment to Afghanistan.Successfully provided oversight to three property books valued at $18 million and maintained an operational readiness rate of all military equipment above 98% which was best in the Brigade.Natural charisma providing success to the organizational Family Readiness Group and providing battle minded training for spouses resulting in high morale of all personnel.

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Training Officer for a highly deployable Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade responsible for the training and readiness of over 1000 Soldiers conducting all-source intelligence analysis, counterintelligence (CI) activities, signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection and covert human intelligence (HUMINT) collection in support of the Commander, 3rd US Army, US Central Command (CENTCOM) and other commands as directed. Responsible for the brigade's land, ammunition and schools requests to ensure deploying Soldiers are combat-ready and prepared to conduct real-world missions. Manage the Brigade's Training Funds. Responsible for establishing and maintaining the brigade's Unit Status Report (USR).Successfully coordinated brigade-level collective training events such as Staff Rides and Senior Leader Off-Sites, while managing and resourcing training across four battalions and the Brigade Staff.Successfully produced and translated the Senior Manager’s operational intent into the Brigade's annual and quarterly training guidance providing clear guidance for organizational development.

Fort Eustis, Virginia And Nasiriyah, Iraq

Brigade Assistant S2 for the 7th Sustainment Brigade (Modular) deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom consisting of four battalions with over 3,000 personnel dispersed at 11 locations throughout Iraq. Responsible for providing continuous, timely, accurate, relevant and predictive intelligence to the brigade's commander's, staff elements, combined force partners, and Private Security Companies in support of US and Coalition Force operations across five multinational division areas of operation. Provides situational understanding, support to force protection, and coordination for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) support. Advises the Commander and staff on information, personnel, and physical security issues and serves as the alternate Brigade Security Manager. Coordinated and managed the installation Intelligence Fusion Working Group consisting of U.S military, State Department, and Coalition partners establishing fusion of threats across Iraq and providing a unified analytical assessment for senior leaders.Selected by senior leaders to fill a short notice, high visibility liaison officer requirement at a higher headquarters, quickly mastering the associated tasks and representing the organization with distinction.Managed the collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence to support the 3,000 Soldier organization and its four subordinate battalions; provided vital enemy intelligence in support of over 664 Combat Logistics Patrols, covering 704,864 miles transporting supplies throughout three Multi-National Divisions.Selected at short notice to perform as the 3rd Sustainment Brigade’s senior intelligence officer at their National Training Center, Mission Readiness Exercise rotation, establishing new standards for briefing intelligence products, and receiving accolades for intelligence briefings to senior leaders.

Friedberg, Hesse, Germany And Baghdad, Iraq

Assistant Intelligence Officer of a Tank Battalion in the Federal Republic of Germany with contingency missions in the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) areas of responsibility (AORs). Responsible for assisting the Intelligence Director in advising senior leaders on all intelligence, security, and force protection matters for the organization. Responsible for assuming all the duties of the Senior Intelligence Officer in his absence; preparing the intelligence threat estimates for orders and the Reconnaissance and Surveillance plan for annexes during tactical decision making. Responsible for meeting all higher organizational security requirements; attaining and sustaining 100 percent issue of unit basic load for training and go-to-war maps; supervising day-to-day operations of the intelligence directorate. Additional duties include the Security Clearance Access Roster Custodian, Physical Security Officer, and organizational Key and Lock Custodian.Produced realistic and thorough opposing force scenarios based on previous combat experience during the organization’s Improvised Explosive Device training resulting in effective and credible training for deploying Soldiers.Achieved outstanding ratings during the organization’s annual Brigade arms room inspection resulting in two of four arms room recognized as model arms room.Selected due to intelligence professionalism to instruct intelligence doctrine to the new Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Battalion Staff.Directed the transportation of 50 Soldiers with vehicles along hostile routes, from Baghdad to Kuwait, resulting in mission accomplishment without any injuries or casualties, or losses of all assigned weapons and sensitive equipment.Directed the physical security of an improvised range located on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq with a 32-man security detail, resulting in no casualties, injuries, or losses of weapons or sensitive equipment.

Baghdad, Iraq

Platoon Leader of an M1A1 tank platoon forward deployed within the Central Command's (CENTCOM) area of responsibility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Responsible for planning and executing mounted and dismounted combat and reconnaissance patrols, traffic control points, and raids. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and resourcing all training within the tank platoon. Responsible for maintenance and accountability of four M1A1 heavy tanks and associated equipment valued in excess of $12 million dollars. Also served as the Task Force Quick Reaction Force during mission cycle. Responsible for health, welfare, professional development, and morale of fifteen Soldiers and their families. Additional duties included Company Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC) and Safety Officer.Deliberate and intricate command supply discipline resulting in the best supply management and written and recorded accountability of equipment within the organization.Displayed superior managerial skills while conducting 95 mounted and dismounted tank patrols, guard mounts, Traffic Control Points, and reconnaissance in Baghdad, Iraq with zero casualties and increasing regional security.Qualified all four tanks with a Distinguished average score of 909 points on Tank Table VIII, earning the top tank platoon streamer for the battalion; received a distinguished score on TankTable XII due to ability to maneuver platoon.Supervised the improvement in efficiency within the Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) room receiving exceptional ratings from the last organizational wide inspection; supervised the collection and cross-leveling of all Individual Protective NBC Equipment for the organization in preparation for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Maintained physical excellence by scoring superior ratings within the Army Physical Fitness Test, qualified expert on my personal weapon, and qualified my tank with a Superior score of 888 points on Tank Table VIII.

Masters Of Arts (M.A.), Intelligence Studies, 3.7882

Activities and Societies: Order of the Sword and Shield

Diploma Of Graduation, Senior Leaders Program

Core curriculum stressing large unit warfighting in the context of Operational Art. Course study included leadership concepts.

Bachelor'S Of Art, Biology/Biological Sciences, General