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Georgia, United States

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Designed and authored a 32 page Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) Preparatory Course to introduce new students to basic course concepts upon their initial arrivalDeveloped and maintained an innovative Student Tracker in Microsoft OneNote to update, organize, and streamline administrative tasks and record-keeping for an annual throughput of 50 students Assisted with administrative tasks related to the education and professional development of JCAC students

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Entry-level training encompassing Computer Hardware, Networking Concepts and Protocols, Programming, Windows and UNIX Operating Systems, Network Design and Administration, Router Security and Configuration, Target Research, Mapping and Target Templating Methodologies, Intrusion Techniques, Wireless Networking and Computer Forensics.

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Consistently developed and implemented new ways to improve the readiness of the company.Oversaw platoon operations, resourced training requirements, and directly assisted with the deactivation and re-stationing of all residual equipment, facilities, and personnel.Provided critical input to the creation of a transition tracker and increased efficiency for Soldiers departing the company by 100%. Instructed several classes across the company which enhanced readiness, resilience, and… Show more Consistently developed and implemented new ways to improve the readiness of the company.Oversaw platoon operations, resourced training requirements, and directly assisted with the deactivation and re-stationing of all residual equipment, facilities, and personnel.Provided critical input to the creation of a transition tracker and increased efficiency for Soldiers departing the company by 100%. Instructed several classes across the company which enhanced readiness, resilience, and promoted confidence among Soldiers. Show less

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Managed SIGINT time-sensitive reporting, intelligence oversight, SIGINT auditing, product development, and quality control for a nine-person teamAuthored, reviewed, and published over 500 tailored products in response to requests for information, pre-mission Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield products, and post-mission reporting summaries. Taught three iterations of NETA1030 to train 25 Soldiers on mission-related technology as an Associate Directorate for Education and… Show more Managed SIGINT time-sensitive reporting, intelligence oversight, SIGINT auditing, product development, and quality control for a nine-person teamAuthored, reviewed, and published over 500 tailored products in response to requests for information, pre-mission Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield products, and post-mission reporting summaries. Taught three iterations of NETA1030 to train 25 Soldiers on mission-related technology as an Associate Directorate for Education and Training (ADET) adjunct faculty certified instructor. Show less

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Assumed collection management responsibilities typically performed by a Chief Warrant Officer, led a proactive overhaul on collection management practices, and developed an automated SIGINT collection management dashboard which allowed near real-time collection adjustment and freed over 1.000 working hours for priority analytic tasks and lethal targeting. The dashboard was adopted by elements across the CENTCOM theater as best practices.Personally trained and integrated over 75 personnel… Show more Assumed collection management responsibilities typically performed by a Chief Warrant Officer, led a proactive overhaul on collection management practices, and developed an automated SIGINT collection management dashboard which allowed near real-time collection adjustment and freed over 1.000 working hours for priority analytic tasks and lethal targeting. The dashboard was adopted by elements across the CENTCOM theater as best practices.Personally trained and integrated over 75 personnel into PED oriented mission spaces as the Senior Collection Manager and Shift Lead. Overwhelmingly contributed to the 525th PED BN winning the NSA Learning Organization of the Year award for 2016. Briefed numerous senior leaders on capabilities, mission history, and current operations. Personally commended for expertise in leading PED BN SIGINT operations during its inaugural year. Helped to achieve Runner-up Army unit for NSA/CSS Director's Trophy 2016.Designed and delivered a 3-day certifying exercise to train and integrate 45 personnel into PED mission spaces. Displayed competency and expertise with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job Qualification Standards (JQS) development, time-sensitive reporting, collection management, intelligence oversight, SIGINT auditing, product development, and quality control for 46 personnel across two different mission environments. Worked with one SIGINT program of record to improve their software to better support time-sensitive SIGINT reporting work-flows. Show less

San Angelo, Texas, United States

Consistently demonstrated high levels of expertise and knowledge of course material and was the second of over 65 instructors to earn the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence Senior Instructor badge.Provided Signals Intelligence training to over 100 Soldiers on National Cryptologic School curriculum as a Digital Network Intelligence (DNI) and Geospatial Metadata Analysis (GMA) instructor and technical writer for the United States Army’s SIGINT Analyst Basic Analysis and Reporting… Show more Consistently demonstrated high levels of expertise and knowledge of course material and was the second of over 65 instructors to earn the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence Senior Instructor badge.Provided Signals Intelligence training to over 100 Soldiers on National Cryptologic School curriculum as a Digital Network Intelligence (DNI) and Geospatial Metadata Analysis (GMA) instructor and technical writer for the United States Army’s SIGINT Analyst Basic Analysis and Reporting Course. Certified as an Army Directorate of Education and Training adjunct faculty instructor in six courses with a 97% GPA. Taught ten iterations of DNI courses, and eight iterations of GMA courses, resulting in three Top Graduates, six Distinguished Graduates, and one Soldier selected for a Quick Start deployment to Afghanistan. Maintained a student class average of over 92%. Show less

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Supervised mission taskings and ensured Soldiers met deadlines and quality control standards for all intelligence products.Performed quality control of Informal Technical Notes (ITNs) in accordance with NSA-W guidelines and policies.Selected over two superiors and six peers as an instructor for a mobile training team to train tactical units and cryptologic support teams prior to deploying to Afghanistan.

Iraq

Deployed to various locations in Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.Conducted over 300 hours of aerial surveys for combat Aerial SIGINT Terminal Guidance operations.Provided geo-locational intelligence and directed the movement of brigade and battalion level strike forces to the location of High Value Individuals (HVI) using technical intelligence equipment.Maintained positive accountability of sensitive electronics equipment valued at more than $300,000 and updated applicable… Show more Deployed to various locations in Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.Conducted over 300 hours of aerial surveys for combat Aerial SIGINT Terminal Guidance operations.Provided geo-locational intelligence and directed the movement of brigade and battalion level strike forces to the location of High Value Individuals (HVI) using technical intelligence equipment.Maintained positive accountability of sensitive electronics equipment valued at more than $300,000 and updated applicable software.Delivered six briefing presentations to commanders of supported units to explain A-STG capabilities and optimal deployment methods. Show less

Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States

Conducted in-depth VHF SIGINT analysis in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM as part of the Army Technical Control and Analysis Element (ATCAE) at NSA-W.Produced serialized SIGINT reporting in response to customer Requests for Information (RFI).Assisted in the production and preparation of Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) reports for units operating in the CENTCOM theater of operations.

Fort Campbell, Tennessee, United States

Assisted the Brigade Headquarters Security office in the Reception, Staging, Onward movement, and Integration (RSOI) process following a one-year deployment to Afghanistan.

Khost Province, Afghanistan

Deployed to FOB Salerno, Khowst, AfghanistanProvided Near-real-time SIGINT updates to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division to support Indications and Warnings Produced over 350 daily SIGINT Summary reports for the Battlefield Update Brief and briefed senior leaders on operational changes.Conducted in-depth VHF and GSM analysis to develop Analyst Notebook (ANB) contact chaining and support kinetic targeting efforts.

Fort Campbell, Tennessee, United States

Participated in the inventory, staging, packing, loading, and shipping of classified systems in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Volunteered for additional training on TROJAN-SPIRIT and PROPHET SPIRAL tactical collection platforms and aided instructors in delivering complex course content to peers and superiors.

Intelligence Op Studies, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Commandant's List Advanced Leadership Course

High School Diploma, Air Force Jrotc/Rotc, High School

Activities and Societies: Air Force Junior ROTC, Marching Drill Team, Vocal Ensemble General Education