Jim G.

Experience

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  Daimler Chrysler

  Sept 1995 - Apr 2007

  Jobsetter

  Ran a bank of machines in transmission subcomponent production, changed tools, maintained cutting tolerances, and gauged parts to specification.

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  National Guard Bureau

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

  38th Main Support Battalion, Detachment Commander

  Deployed for one year for a port support mission on the U.S. Gulf Coast, loading and unloading light and armored vehicles and heavy equipment into theaters of war. I was the detachment commander in charge of more than 100 geographically dispersed Soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Served as battalion safety officer, and produced the unit newsletter for distribution to family members back home.

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  Probitas Professional Services, LLC

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  Recruiting Operations Officer

  Responsible for coordinating the battalion's overall campus recruiting program to include recruiting prospects for entry level Military Science course, Leader's Training Course (LTC), the Accelerated Cadet Commissioning Training (ACCT) program, and National Guard simultaneous membership program. Responsible for cadet retention and progression from MS-I to MS-II and MS-II to MS-III. Coordinates directly with the Battalion Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO) and Army National Guard Liaison (LNO) on executing the Cadet Battalion Recruiting and Retention Strategy. Show less

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  Army National Guard

  Oct 2007 - Dec 2008

  Deputy Joint Surgeon

  Coordinated the medical response for the Indiana Army National Guard during the June 2008 flood disaster. I authored the medically relevant portions of the tactical standard operating procedures and annexes, as well as the command's safety annex. The task force was called up to battle the floods of 2008 as Operation Noah's Ark, and I had direct oversight of the medical response of the mission, tracking health issues and injuries of the flood responders, proactively advising commanders on operational health and safety. Show less

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  Knights of Columbus

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2008

  Field Agent

  Designed and sold insurance programs to meet the needs of members of this popular fraternal organization. During the down economy, I focused on annuities, long term care, and life insurance solutions for young families, hitting all of my first year bonus requirements and qualifying for advanced training at the home office. Getting to finish off a yard at the historic Richter's bar, take a personalized tour of their haunted ballroom basement, and get a burger at the birthplace of the hamburger (Louis' Lunch) were bonuses. I had more than 90 policies in force when I was requested by name to work at National Guard Bureau. Show less

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  Probitas Professional Services, LLC

  Mar 2009 - Jul 2009

  Military Science Instructor and ROTC Recruiter

  Crafted a local television advertising campaign to increase enrollment in military science courses at the university; was also responsible for cadet retention and progression from MS-I to MS-II and MS-II to MS-III classes, and coordinated directly with the Battalion Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO) and Army National Guard Liaison (LNO) on executing the Cadet Battalion Recruiting and Retention Strategy.

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  National Guard Bureau

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2010

  NGB Joint Coordination Center Team Chief

  Provided around the clock coordination and support for the state and territory National Guards concerning domestic crises, natural disasters, and National Security Events. Coordinated with a variety of military and government agencies to ensure immediate access to National Guard personnel and assets to assist first responders, follow on operations and recovery efforts. Produced and distributed current operations products to National Guard, DOD, states, and federal agencies. Assisted in strategic planning for natural and man-made disasters, exercises, terrorist threats, and actual attacks affecting homeland security. I was directly involved in updating emergency action checklists, operating procedures, and continuity of operations (COOP) plans, and was the primary author of the battle book we built in support of the response to the Deepwater Horizon incident. Show less

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  Army National Guard

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2012

  Assisted groups with divergent goals to help them reach consensus and focus on what was best for the health of individual deploying and redeploying Service members, while ensuring mission completion. As the senior medical plans and operations officer on the installation, I had a direct role in the updating of the installation comprehensive emergency management plan, directly assisted the installation emergency manager in continuously updating risk and vulnerability assessments, was a sitting member of the emergency management working group, and was the primary author of the installation pandemic and quarantine plans. Show less

  • Defense Contractor Deployment Program Director

    Jul 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Installation Medical Liaison

    Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
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  IIF Data Solutions

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2014

  Defense Contractor Medical Liaison

  Assisted defense contractors and their employees in resolving non-deployable medical conditions that could delay performance if not addressed quickly and decisively; assisted higher military commands in understanding the unique needs of Department of Defense contract companies hiring and sending employees overseas to work; consistently achieved 95 percent first-time, and 99 percent overall defense contractor medical clearance.

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  ITA International

  Dec 2014 - Jul 2015

  Watch Analyst

  Analyzed and disseminated information for all Department of Homeland Security National Infrastructure Coordinating Center (NICC) operations. Researched and analyzed impacts to Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CI/KR). Maintained the coordination and execution of information flow from field elements, to senior leadership of the NICC. Enforced quality control measures and coordination between multiple divisions to ensure all products exceeded customer expectations. Researched and analyzed information including databases, publicly available sources and discussions with inter- and intra-agency officials with which the NICC interacts. Maintained communication and coordination with national level CI/KR agencies and operation centers during man-made and natural disasters. Show less

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  Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Emergency Management Program Coordinator

  Emergency Management specialist for the Indiana National Guard responsible for the operational program and development and maintenance of EM operational plans. Subject matter expert for the Adjutant General on emergency management issues, planning, and exercises. Coordinated with tenants, as well as local and state emergency managers to ensure plan integration. Linked installation emergency response requirements into resource planning, and ensured training was occurring across the INNG. Assessed capabilities, and incorporated community awareness into EM planning, preparation, and training. Show less

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  Emergency Management Coordinator

  Provided for the development, review, and maintenance of campus public safety plans, policies and procedures for the overall emergency management and continuity program on the IU Bloomington and regional IU campuses. Actively facilitated and supported communication and collaboration among campus personnel as to their roles and responsibilities in emergency preparedness and crisis management. Supported and/or provided coordination with internal and external stakeholders within the campus community to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and University policies regarding emergency planning and preparedness for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Show less

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  OBXtek

  Jan 2018 - May 2020

  Disaster Response Instructor/Facilitator

  Provides instruction in a classroom environment; assesses, evaluates, and documents student progress; prepares classrooms, facilities, and training materials; manages preparation and presentation of disaster response courses; designs, develops, and disseminates course surveys and publishes results; reviews POI and recommends changes based on survey results and analysis; collects, analyzes, and reviews data to update lesson plans; conducts qualitative and quantitative research using standard research methodology; provides support and training to content subject matter experts on development and production. Show less

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  Freelance Writer; self employed

  May 2020 - now

  Freelance Writer

  I write for The Startup on Medium.com, CBS interactive, and Upwork.