Jon McCamish

Experience

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Aug 1995 - May 2010

  Waterside Division Officer / Operations Officer / Senior Deployment Team Leader. Managed small boat tactical division at unit, including qualification and proficiency training. Deployed nationally from Guam to Georgia, leading diverse team comprised of operators and physical assets from multiple organizations to conduct anti-terrorism and law enforcement missions. Led temporary teams (of up to 100 personnel) comprised of shoreside security, canine explosives detection teams, divers, small boats, cutters (ships), and armed helicopters joined for a variety of missions including submarine escorts, military out-loads and security. Acted Operations Officer, above pay grade, for a year after relief of incumbent, led the largest military out-load in Alaska's history, and feasibility assessment of Arctic operations. Show less

  • Senior Operations Manager

    May 2007 - May 2010

  • Program Manager, Training and Assessment

    Jan 2004 - May 2007

  • Enlisted E1 through E5

    Aug 1995 - Jan 2004
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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2018

  Enforcement Division Chief. Led Coast Guard Law Enforcement efforts along the southeast border of Texas, including management and oversight of three small boat stations, four 87-foot patrol boats and assets assigned temporarily to law enforcement duties within the Sector's area of responsibility. Provided strategic and tactical guidance to Coast Guard units, coordinated various resources including DOD and other government agencies to counter drug trafficking, illegal immigration, threats to living marine resources and secure our ports, waterways, and coastline. Show less Assistant Training Officer. Led Training Division at formal, resident training center responsible for training Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces and tactical units. Directly responsible for the development of policy and procedures for training, instructor/staff development, curriculum development, and High-Risk Training (HRT) safety. Courses included small boat tactical training, advanced & precision marksmanship, close-quarters combat/battle, and theater deployment readiness. Organizational change leader. Spear-headed new HRT policy implementation, Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation, establishment of two HRT sub-units, successful relocation/formalization of the Coast Guard's most advanced tactical operator course, development of several new courses and refinement/formalization of existing courses during four year tenure. Show less

  • Director of Operations, Surface and Law Enforcement

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

  • Director, Learning and Development

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2015
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  New England College of Business

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  Director of Military and Government Programs

  Assisted service members, dependents, government employees and first responders further their education through New England College of Business’ state of the art online learning programs. Served as subject matter expert for all military and first responder marketing efforts, student support programs, and business development. Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing institutions of higher education participating in military voluntary education programs. Established broad network of market influencers and stakeholders increasing brand awareness. Show less

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  Cambridge College

  May 2021 - Jul 2023

  Director of Military and Corporate Partnerships (Cambridge College Global)

  Identified and championed initiatives to increase college value proposition within market segments. Ensured compliance with applicable federal regulations and military MOU’s governing the behavior of academic institutions serving the military market. Achieved progressive business development by growing and cultivating a professional network of higher education stakeholders and influencers. Conducted market research, competitive analysis, and provided expertise in all military and first responder marketing initiatives. Show less