James Carlisle

Experience

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  2-41 Infanty, 2AD

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  • Platoon Leader

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  • Platoon Leader

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1990
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  Rad Gallerie

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  Mechanic
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  US Army

  Aug 1999 - Jul 2002

  Responsible for Readiness, Mobilization and Deployment of all reserve component and national guard Army special operations forces to over 100 nations of the world.

  • Executive Officer to the G3, United States Army Special Operations Command

    Jan 2002 - Jul 2002

  • Chief of Mobilization, United States Army Special Operations Command

    Aug 1999 - Jan 2002
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  3HBCT, 3ID at US Army

  Jun 2003 - May 2011

  Performs as the Team Leader for a Brigade Military Transition Team supporting Foreign Internal Defense activities of an Iraqi Army Brigade during OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. Principle advisor to an Iraqi Army Brigade Commander and the primary Brigade staff. Mentor of four Iraqi Army Battalion Commanders on advancing operational readiness of Iraqi Army units to improve security conditions and enable Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) to conduct independent, sustainable operations. Leader of a specialized Team under combat conditions that trains, mentors, and advises IA units on military decision making, conducting combat operations, improving logistics, command and control, fostering relationships with political leaders, and coordinating with adjacent units. Show less

  • Security Transition Team Leader

    Aug 2009 - May 2011

  • Public Affairs Officer

    Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Civil Military Officer, 3HBCT, 3ID

    Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Chief, Civil Affairs Branch Proponency

    Jul 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Deputy G3 for Operations and Training, 352 CACOM

    Jul 2002 - Jul 2005

  • Civil Military Operations Officer, CJTF-7, Iraq

    Jun 2003 - Feb 2004
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  HQDA

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Stategic Planner, G-3/5/7, SSO

  Is responsible for oversight, coordination, and integration of policy and doctrine for security cooperation in the Joint, Inter-agency and Multi-national environment. In this capacity, duties include, but are not limited to: establish and maintain Army interfaces with interagency, interdepartmental, multinational, non governmental, international and private actors involved in security cooperation. This will include efforts to identify and mitigate gaps associated with conducting sustained joint, interagency, and multi-national operations among military and non-military actors during all phases of security cooperation. The primary effort will include comprehensive input to planning guidance that informs and assists the non-military Security Cooperation community. This individual must maintain deployable status to facilitate subject matter expertise in any regional or country campaign or action being planned or executed. Show less

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  United Nations Mission in South Sudan

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  Senior United States Military Officer / J9

  United Nations Civil Military Coordination (UN-CIMIC) officer responsible for planning, policy development, and training programs in South Sudan. Established policy guidelines, standard operating procedures and best practices for UN-CIMIC in South Sudan. Prepared and conducted UN-CIMIC training and awareness seminars for United Nations multi-national forces, Sudanese Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA), and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Also the senior U.S. military officer to the United Nations in South Sudan. Responsible to the G3, US Army for the safety, security, performance, and logistics of the 5 person US Contingent. Show less

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  MINUSMA United Nations mision in Mali

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  Chief G9, Sector HQ East

  United Nations Civil Military Coordination (UN-CIMIC) Chief with a 10 man office and over 6,000 troops in downtrace. Involved in reconciliation process between the various combatants and the Governemnt of Mali. Responsible for relations between the UN Military forces and the populations surrounding them. Develops plans, policy, and training programs in Mali. Established policy guidelines, standard operating procedures and best practices for UN-CIMIC in Mali. Prepared and conducted UN-CIMIC training and awareness seminars for United Nations multi-national forces, Malian Army, and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Show less

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  1st Armored Division

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  Division G9, Director of Civil Military Operations

  Serve as primary advisor to the Commanding General and his staff on all aspects of Civil Affairs. Responsible for planning, coordination and synchronization of Civil Military Operations in support of division level operations in complex operational environments. Synchronizes Civil Affairs Operations with supporting Civil Affairs units in support of operational objectives. Conducts liaison with Foreign nationals, their governments, US governmental, international and private organizations to facilitate effective inter-agency cooperation. Show less

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  Woody's Transport, LLC

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

  Owner and Chief Operating Officer

  We are a small veteran owned company based out of El Paso, TX providing nationwide door to door transportation. While we specialize in cars, SUVs trucks, and motorcycles, we are capable of hauling anything within our size and weight restrictions. We are fully licensed and insured and we maintain an impeccable safety rating. All our trucks are 1-Ton Duallies with 44 to 56 foot trailers.To our customers we offer flexible delivery options at very competitive pricing with excellent terms. We never sub contract your loads so you can rest assured that your property is being cared for by a respected and responsible company. All our trucks are equipped with real time tracking systems enabling the customer to receive an update on the exact location of their property at any time, day or night. As military veterans we offer all out military customers (veteran, retired, active duty, dependent and reservists) a 10% military discount for all charge on delivery transactions. All major credit cards are accepted. So, let us move you!As employers we are always on the lookout for additional drivers with spotless driving records who already posses a Commercial Drivers License. As veterans we are particularly interested in hiring former military and current reservists who possess all the characteristics above. We provide a very competitive compensation package as well as performance bonuses, flexible time off, and lodging. We provide all the equipment, maintenance, fuel, and insurance. Our trucks are all equipped with electronic logbooks greatly reducing the bookkeeping chores for the drivers. Although we are based out of El Paso, TX we are willing to hire drivers to be based out of other locations across the country. So come drive with us!Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/woodystransportllcThen let us move you or come drive with us! Show less

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  Teach For America

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  2016 Teach for America Corps Member

  2016 Teach for America Corps member in a high need South Carolina elementary school. It is time to give back with aspirations of making someone's future brighter.

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  Freelance

  Aug 2015 - now

  Freelance writer of articles related to motorcycle safety, equipment, and travel under the pen name of Sergeant Biker

  • Writer

    Apr 2014 - now

  • MSF Rider Coach

    Aug 2015 - now
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  Colleton County School District

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2020

  5th Grade Teacher

  Teach 5th Grade in a Title 1 school with 100% of the students qualifying for Free and Reduced Lunch.

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  USA Cycling

  Feb 2017 - now

  Moto Official

  Certified Referee and Moto Official for USA Cycling Events

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  Teach For America

  Aug 2018 - now

  Ambasador

  Represent Teach For America as an ambassador and Alumni in person, over the phone and via teleconference. Meet with prospective Teach For America Corps Membersto help them learn if TFA is right for them.

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  Young Scientists of SC

  Sept 2018 - now

  President

  President and Founder of Young Scientists of SC, a 501c3, with the mission of providing STEM Experience and opportunity to the youth of Colleton County SC.

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  Fairfax County Public Schools

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2024

  4th and 5th Grade Teacher
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  Sergeant Biker LLC

  Oct 2020 - now

  Owner

  Provides motorcycle rider and maintainer training, write motorcycle-related magazine articles, and provides motorcycle-based referee and escort services.

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  Morton's BMW Motorcycles

  Jun 2024 - now

  Entry Level Motorcycle Mechanic

  While studying and gaining experience in order to gain BMW Motorrad Level I Mechanic certification, doing basic maintenance, on customer bikes.