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Jessica Claire
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Former U.S. Army officer with 10 years of experience in organizations requiring a leadership-oriented, goal driven professional, experienced in the manning, training, planning, and execution of multi-echelon, multi-national, multi-component operations. Self-motivated expert in planning and synchronizing high level operations, activities and functions in executive level organizations. Certified and skilled in operational planning at the executive and managerial levels of organizations. Skilled in training over 1,800 foreign Soldiers and over 7,500 U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers. Subject matter expert in forecasting logistical and operational requirements necessary to keep projects on time in a time-sensitive environment. Proficient in executing and supervising operations using established standard operational procedures. Skilled in evaluating classified information and rapidly making decisions. Superior planning and leadership skills. Recognized as a strong leader and top performer among peers.
Career Skills
  • Devoted work ethic
  • Ability to operate outside comfort zone
  • Executive strategic planning
  • Sound judgement
  • Training and Development
  • Project management
  • Personnel manager 
  • Team builder
  • Developing policies and organizational practices
  • Excellent power-point, word and excel skills
Accomplishments

MAY 2017- Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for exceptional support to a senior Operations Officer.

​NOV 2014- Awarded the Army Achievement Medal as the officer in charge and lead planner of the Veteran's Day Parade. This event fostered a relationship between the unit and the local community. 

​MAY 2014- Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for exceptional service while assigned to the unit.

​NOV 2012- Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for leading the unit's organizational football to the post wide champion.

​JUN2011- Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service while assigned to his unit in support of operation Enduring Freedom.

​JUL 2011- Awarded the Army Achievement Medal as the officer in charge of the unit's War Eagle Memorial Ceremony.

​APR 2011- Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding service to the unit.

​​MAY2011- Awarded the Combat Spur for skill, fitness, dash, discipline and cunning of a U.S. Cavalry Trooper. MAY2011- Awarded the NATO Medal for service to NATO in relation to Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
​AUG 2009 -Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement during the 2009 U.S. Army Europe Soldier and Non-commissioned officer of the year competition.

Designed a 14 month training plan designed to prepare a 930 man battalion to prepare for operations in support of the global war on terror.

Conducted a 3-way organizational shift in an area comparable to the size of Connecticut. Served as the liaison officer to Canadian forces in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Professional Experience
Battalion Operations Officer, 04/2015 to Current
SaicAuburn, WA,
Battalion Operations Officer for OC/T (Observer, Controller, Trainer) of an a multi-Component Infantry Battalion responsible to coach, teach and enable external organizations throughout their complete collective training cycle to achieve their desired readiness level and end state. Enable the supported units' training, provide detailed feedback to leaders, assess their progress and offer expert recommendations for continued development. Responsible for maintaining military occupational specialty (MOS) proficiency, mentorship, and care for 40 officers and non-commissioned officers and their families. Acts as the Commander's representative to both Brigade and subordinate units when receiving and assigning missions and mission support.
Deputy Current Operations Officer, 04/2014 to 04/2015
SaicBerwyn Heights, MD,

Assistant Current Operations Officer of a Multi-Component Training Support Brigade consisting of four Combat Arms, two Combat Support, and four Combat Service Support Battalions. Directly responsible for monitoring and assessing current operations by preparing and disseminating orders. Formulating planning concepts and identifying specified and implied tasks. Actively monitored the instruction and orders of superiors by ensuring subordinate units and supporting units accomplish assigned tasks. Operated a Tactical Operations Center that resulted in over 3,500 Reserve Component Soldiers being trained. Developed a positive works space by identifying the strengths of an individual and capitalizing on their skills. Created a productive environment by establishing a healthy lines of communications through excellent and oral and written skills. Fostered an environment where subordinates, peers and superiors express opinions to achieve immediate success.

Company Commander, 04/2013 to 04/2014
State Of MarylandCharles, NC,

Commander of a 180 Soldiers. Responsible for the manning, training, planning, and execution of full spectrum operations. Responsible for the discipline, morale, and welfare of all Soldiers and their families. Responsible for the accounting and maintaining over 18 million dollars of assigned property. Responsible for establishing a command climate that fosters the ideals of leadership by leading by example, encouraging professional and personal development, maintaining equipment and caring for personnel.

Company Commander, 11/2012 to 11/2013
U.S. ArmyCity, STATE,
Commander of a 263 Soldiers. Responsible for the manning, training, planning, and execution of full spectrum operations. Responsible for the discipline, morale, and welfare of all Soldiers and their families. Responsible for the accounting and maintaining over 38 million dollars of assigned property. Responsible for establishing a command climate that fosters the ideals of leadership by leading by example, encouraging professional and personal development, maintaining equipment and caring for personnel. Additionally served as the Battalion Operations Officer. Fully integrated the first women into company level operations. Restructured three specialty platoons to support a unique operational mission in support of the global war on terrorism. Planned and conducted multiple training events with Air Force, Marines and Army units that fostered an environment of partnership. Maintained a 90% overall readiness rate in inspection that focused on measuring compliance against established standards. 
Assistant Operations Officer, 07/2012 to 10/2012
U.S. ArmyCity, STATE,

Assistant Operations Officer for a light infantry battalion in the 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division consisting of 876 personnel assigned to six companies; a headquarters company, three light infantry rifle companies, one heavy weapons, and a forward support company. Responsible for assisting in the planning coordination, resourcing, supervision of training, a command and control, and operations of the battalion. Served as the plans officer responsible for coordinating with outside agencies in higher headquarters, writing and publishing orders, assisting with the targeting process, controlling the synchronization and dissemination of information with higher, adjacent and lower echelons.

Army Maneuver Captains Career Course (Student), 10/2011 to 06/2012
U.S. ArmyCity, STATE,
Trained in high level operational analysis and concept development. Understands doctrine, terminology and use of operational graphics.
Assistant Operations Officer, 05/2011 to 10/2011
U.S. ArmyCity, STATE,
Assistant Operations Officer for a Stryker Infantry Squadron capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours by land, sea, or air. Assists in planning, coordinating and execution of tactical operations and training over 690 Soldiers and over 150 vehicles. Produces verbal and written warning orders, operations orders and fragmentary orders. Synchronizes allocation of training resources to subordinate units. Ensures adherence to standards in all aspects of operations. Coordinates activities to ensure effective time management and unit effort within the organization and external to organizations.
 
Planned, coordinated and executed tactical operations senior in grade. Developed a robust training plan that lead the organization from individual training to collective training. Utilized previous combat experience, tactical knowledge and desire to achieve high standards allowed him to develop concepts above his pay grade. Rated as the top 1% of junior officers among his peers.
Assistant Operations Officer and Area Coordinator, 09/2010 to 05/2011
U.S. ArmyCity, STATE,
Assistant Operations Officer for a Stryker Infantry Company deployed to Afghanistan in direct support of international Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Assists in planning, coordinating and execution of tactical operations and training of over 950 Soldiers and over 150 vehicles. Produces verbal and written warning orders, operations orders, and fragmentary orders. Synchronized allocation of training resources to subordinate units. Ensured adherence to standards in all aspects of operations. Coordinated activities to ensure effective time management and unit effort within the Squadron and external organizations. Served as liaison officer to Task Force Kandahar.
Mortar Platoon Leader, 09/2009 to 09/2010
U.S. ArmyCity, STATE,
Responsible for the helth, welfare, morale and conduct of a 27-man Mortar Platoon deployed to Afghanistan in direct support of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Leads a platoon equipped with four vehicles and four mortar squads. Supervised and trains in mounted and dismounted indirect fire in full spectrum operations. Responsible for the managing of the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued at over $15 million. Conducted numerous mounted and dismounted patrols, conducted multiple company level operations and provided personal escort for the unit's 2nd in command.
Special Projects Officer, 06/2008 to 2009
U.S. ArmyCity, STATE,
Special Projects Officer 60 man element. Directly responsible for the health and welfare of fifteen Soldiers at any given time. Responsible for the assisting in the maintenance of all Squadron areas of responsibility, encouraging information throughout the Family Readiness Groups and preparing for the execution of the redeployment and reception of 696 Soldiers.
Education and Training
Master of Arts: Criminal Justice, Expected in 2017
Arizona State University - Tempe, Arizona
GPA:
GPA: 3.67
Credits Earned: 33 Semester Hours
Member of Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society)
Selected to a study-abroad program focused on Counter Terrorism and Martydom in Israel
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, Expected in 2007
Virginia State Universtiy - Petersburg, Virginia
GPA:
GPA: 2.8
Credits Earned:  120 Semester Hours​
Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Member of National Society of Pershing Rifles
Member of the Ranger Challenge Team
Member of the Sabre Drill Team
Military Education: , Expected in 2013
Master Fitness Trainer - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:

Served as unit advisor to the commander on physical readiness issues as well as establish and monitor both unit and individual Physical Readiness Training Programs. Capable of providing instruction to include the science of exercise, physical fitness assessment, exercise training principles, exercise prescription, exercise leadership and development of individual and unit physical readiness programs in accordance with current Army doctrine and regulations.

Military Education: , Expected in 2012
Manuever Captains Career Course - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:
Certified on the fundamentals of troop-leading procedures and full-spectrum company-level operations in infantry, heavy and Stryker brigade combat teams. Capable of developing company-level plans for all types of company organizations for full-spectrum operations in various environments. Prepared to serve as a battalion/squadron staff officer.
Awarded The Fittest Officer among peers (18)
Military Education: , Expected in 2009
Infantry Mortar Leader Course - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:

Proficient in the Tactical Employment of Mortars; Fire Support Planning; Mechanical Training; Live Fire Exercises; Forward Observation Procedures; Fire Direction Procedures; Maintenance; and Survey Techniques.

Military Education: , Expected in 2008
Combat Life Savers Course - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:

Able to provide immediate, far-forward medical care on a widely dispersed battlefield while awaiting further medical treatment and evacuation. Trained in the unique aspects of applying emergency medical care to casualties on the battlefield. The advanced management of airway, chest trauma and hemorrhage of the battlefield casualty are all addressed. Triage and Tactical evacuation are also addressed.

: , Expected in 2008
Stryker Leader Course - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:

Trained in Training Management for Company, Platoon and Troop; applies to Squadron and Battalion level training concepts while providing logistical operations. Employs platforms, service support and maintenance assets available to sustain the fight in an Brigade Combat team. 

Military Education: , Expected in 2008
Range Course (Leadership School) - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:

Ranger Course Graduate physically and mentally tough, proficient in Squad and Platoon dismounted operations in austere terrain. Understands how to plan, coordinate, and execute small unit missions confidently and completely with minimal guidance. Manages stress and can push their subordinates further and faster than they previously thought possible. Understands the physical and mental limitations of the human body and will be more capable of leading their units in conditions that would defeat the average leader.

Military Education: , Expected in 2008
Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:

Committed to the Army Profession and the Army Values, and has the foundation for self development. Physically and mentally tough and displays moral courage. Tactically and technically proficient at Infantry platoon operations and familiar with combined arms doctrine. Prepared to build a cohesive, disciplined platoon and lead them through the rigors of combat; confident in his ability to set and enforce standards.  Able to analyze the components of a complex problem, make sound and timely decisions, and communicate a solution in the form of a mission order. Capable of training and preparing a platoon for deployment to combat.

Military Education: , Expected in 2008
Combatives Level I (Ground Defence Training) - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:

Trained in close quarters Combatives and prepared to close with and defeat the enemy in hand to hand combat.

Military Education: , Expected in 2007
Basic Officer Leader Course - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:
: , Expected in 2003
U.S. Army Airborne (Parachutist) School - Fort Benning, GA
GPA:

Airborne school teaches the philosophy and basics of airborne operations, it strengthens unit cohesion, discipline, and supervision while providing quality paratroopers throughout the force.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Arizona State University
  • Virginia State Universtiy
  • Master Fitness Trainer
  • Manuever Captains Career Course
  • Infantry Mortar Leader Course
  • Combat Life Savers Course
  • Stryker Leader Course
  • Range Course (Leadership School)
  • Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course
  • Combatives Level I (Ground Defence Training)
  • Basic Officer Leader Course
  • U.S. Army Airborne (Parachutist) School

Job Titles Held:

  • Battalion Operations Officer
  • Deputy Current Operations Officer
  • Company Commander
  • Company Commander
  • Assistant Operations Officer
  • Army Maneuver Captains Career Course (Student)
  • Assistant Operations Officer
  • Assistant Operations Officer and Area Coordinator
  • Mortar Platoon Leader
  • Special Projects Officer

Degrees

  • Master of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Military Education
  • Military Education
  • Military Education
  • Military Education
  • Military Education
  • Military Education
  • Military Education
  • Military Education

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