Yreka, California, United States
Bottom Line Up Front: Multi-talented Intelligence Analyst with an insatiable appetite for knowledge experiential and academic. * Intelligence Analyst specializing in Source Analysis, Political, Leadership, and Area Studies Analysis. * Published writer in academic venues on historical and national security topics. * Accomplished teacher and course designer in the e-learning industry. * Managerial level experience in commercial private security industry. * Crisis Management * Engaging Public Speaker on matters of Strategic Security and Military History
Freelance Source Analyst and Researcher - formally educated to function as an All-Source Analyst Writer - Currently working on several creative projects including a novel. Lecturer on Military History
Guest speaker and lecturer on variety of topics including Military History subjects, creative craftsmanship, speculative fiction, and current events. 25 events to date, with most recent annual recurring guest lecture work concerning Military History topics since 2013. Subjects ranged from 16th century Japanese warfare to the development of 20th century armored warfare and combat vehicles by the French Army in the 20th century. Further such events planned for 2016.
Performs historical research for clients on contract basis, particularly for manufacturers of scale models and figures for collectors and miniature wargaming hobbyists. Research information provided to clients includes period photographic images of actual historical subjects, scale drawings as required, and relevant data concerning usage, dimensions, armaments, ergonomics, proportions of components, production numbers, variations in design details between prototypes, preproduction runs, and actual production models, tactical deployment including operational use and any issues affecting performance, doctrinal issues with regard to the specific subject, and other details relevant to the subject vehicle, weapon system, or soldier to be reproduced as a scale model for use in tabletop tactical combat simulation wargames. Specific completed projects to date performed for various clients include over 90 different historical subjects ranging from 16th century samurai to 20th century tanks, armored fighting vehicles, and military aircraft of the two World Wars and several conflicts between.
Distance Learning University Instructor within the Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security, College of Military Studies, National American University. Taught Strategy & Tactics (HIST350) and Clandestine & Secure Communications (INT460).
Distance Learning University Instructor affiliated in various professional capacities with the university since 1998. Taught Strategy & Tactics (HIST350), The Foundations, Functions, & Future of Strategic Security (SEC105), Clandestine & Secure Communications (INT460), and Etiquette & Rapport (SOC385). Helped develop original curricula to satisfy State of CA and DETC accreditation requirements for both HIST 350 and SOC 385. Revises and updates courses periodically as required by accreditation standards and academic development to ensure courses remain relevant. Provides detailed written feedback for student written assignment submissions. Guides students through course materials via online instructional portal (Moodle) utilizing multimedia lectures, student forum dialogues, and reading assignments. Entitled as Professor 04/13/2015. Note: Henley-Putnam University previously known as The California University of Protection and Intelligence Management (CUPIM) from its founding until renamed on February 14, 2007.