Justin Barclay

Experience

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  US Army

  May 2000 - Jun 2005

  Officer

  Battalion Maintenance Officer: 06/2004 to 06/2005: Performed as the primary staff officer responsible for the maintenance program within a 700 person organization. Routinely briefed the operational readiness status to organizational leadership and kept a daily record of the maintenance status of the fleet.• Responsible for a Brigade-sized organization consisting of over 275 vehicles and equipment• Managed an 85 man maintenance section while directly monitoring battalion/company maintenance level procedures, vehicle dispatching, drivers’ training, maintenance services, and supply operations with a $3.1 million budget • Coordinated and organized the vehicle replacement of the entire tank fleet with a new vehicle platform Company Executive Officer: 06/ 2003 to 06/ 2004: Responsible for the maintenance, management, and coordination of all logistical assets for a 120 man organization and associated equipment valued at over $50,000,000. • Rated as the best executive officer in the organization• Served as the second in command for the largest tank company in the US Army Europe theater • Responsible for the maintenance of 40 M60A3 tanks, 5 wheeled vehicles, and over 150 weapons systems, while maintaining an operational readiness rate of over 90% • Coordinated and organized initial armored vehicle transition and replacement within the companyPlatoon Leader: 06/2001 to 06/ 2003: Directly responsible for a 30 man organization and all associated equipment valued in excess of $10,000,000 while conducting combined arms operations that replicated a company sized team.• Selected over peers to leed the Reconnaissance Platoon with responsibility for the early detection of enemy units by commanding both mounted and dismounted elements by incorporating small unit tactics used by enemy forces Officer Training and various military schools from 05/2000 to 05/2001. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Jun 2005 - Mar 2007

  Instructor

  Instructor and computer controller in utilizing various computer simulations and models for use in exercises related to U.S. and multinational training events. Personally instructed and operated the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulations (JCATs) model. • Used prior military training and experience to accurately maneuver and engage simulation forces in various virtual environments based on knowledge of exercise guidance or mission training plans and training objectives. Incorporated insurgent trends into the simulated environment by remaining current on theater specific threats of IED and insurgent trends through research and discussion with contacts recently redeployed from theaters of conflict • Proficient in the use of JCATS, Meta-VR Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG), DARWARS Ambush simulation, and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) Database usage for organizing exercise scenarios• Used first person tactical gaming systems to train US and multinational personnel involving IED, sniper, mounted, and dismounted attacks reflective of the current operating environments Show less

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  US Army

  Mar 2007 - May 2008

  Staff Officer and Police Mentor Team Chief

  Served as the officer responsible for over 100 personnel in logistics, security, and staff positions at three geographically separate Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Afghanistan. • Selected by the senior US commander in Northern Afghanistan to serve as the commander at a new operating base during operations in support of Operations Shaheen Sahara I and II• Routinely coordinated efforts related to mission accomplishment with host nation, multinational, and intergovernmental agencies• Led a Police Mentor Team that trained and mentored the Afghanistan National Police in three districts of Baghlan province while conducting extensive coordination between US Military, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) forces, Department of State contracted Police advisors, and other host nation forces• Routinely used maps, imagery, and geospatial products such as GPS and vehicle based mapping systems while conducting operations Show less

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  L3 Technologies

  Jun 2008 - Mar 2010

  Analyst/GIS Analyst

  Directly responsible for developing operations orders, exercise scenarios, and training products for multinational and U.S. military units and staffs ranging in size from 30 to 200+ at the Joint Multinational Simulation Center (JMSC). Analyzed military mission requirements in the context of creating realistic and credible products supporting military exercises and training events. Provided products from across the entire exercise development process, assisting military training and operations to ensure conformity with current U.S. Army doctrine, policies, and procedures.• Successfully integrated real world database products and remote sensing imagery from various databases into exercises greatly enhancing their realism and relevancy by accurately reflecting current enemy trends and enabling training units to develop appropriate procedures based upon terrain• Developed imagery products used by Company Intelligence Support Teams training at JMSC that assisted in their planning and understanding of their operational environments prior to their operational deploymentPart Time GIS Analyst (10/2008-05/ 2009): Utilized Esri geographic information systems (GIS), image processing, and 3-D visualization tools in the creation of terrain databases in support of military simulations. Specific duties included populating simulation terrain databases with geospatial data derived from National Geospatial –Intelligence Agency (NGA) or other sources, to include raster to vector conversion and feature extraction from digital imagery or raster map products. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

  Operations Support Element

  Support Element (SE)/Analyst assigned to the Joint Multinational Simulation Center (JMSC) and provided direct, on-site, and regional operational support to the joint training programs to ensure the most current capabilities were available for training exercises. The SE functioned as the liaison between Joint Forces Command and the field staff enabling the training programs to obtain realistic training. As an SE, developed realistic training that involved coordination of assets from various government and non-government organizations in addition to coordination with multinational partners. Routinely supported the planning, integration, execution, and assessment of joint training events and projects. • Assisted in developing products incorporating geospatial tools to accurately depict enemy network activities allowing training units to accurately conduct training operations• Assisted JMSC scenario team by data mining the current best practices in support of exercises by researching several databases and leveraging Joint Forces Command personnel and products, while conducting direct coordination with units in theater for current intelligence products on enemy trends• Directly coordinated for U.S. government interagency support by utilizing various Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in support of exercises and training events and directly coordinated scripts for roles players in support of training exercises Show less

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  Raytheon

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2015

  Instructor & Analyst

  Served as an Instructor and Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Analyst on the human network engagement team responsible for training international professionals in Europe. Developed classroom instruction and practical exercises related to understanding the geospatial relationship between human and physical terrain focusing on the interaction of friendly, neutral, and hostile networks overlaid with different cultures. Also, conducted geospatial research to determine global high IED threat regions and presented IED attack geography and trends to clients. Additional job requirements included conducting geospatial analysis in European countries while planning and coordinating international travel and logistic requirements for the team with multinational partners and U.S. State Department representatives.• Routinely worked with student groups ranging in size from 15 to 50+ providing mentoring, instruction, and guidance• Personally instructed and trained 1000+ international personnel from over 15 countries • Conducted country specific geospatial research in 9 different European countries related to travel and training site requirements • Often received high praise from international senior officers and senior government officials working at the U.S. embassy/consulate Show less

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  Rodale Institute

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  Veteran Farming Program Coordinator

  The Program Coordinator coordinates all aspects of the Organic Farming Program which is a collaboration between Rodale Institute and Delaware Valley College to train and support the next generation of organic farmers, with an emphasis on military veterans. The one-year certificate program mixes practical, experiential on-farm training and classroom-based curriculum .The Organic Farming Program supports beginning farmers through education, training and mentoring to increase self-employment in farming throughout the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Through tailored curriculum and practicum experiences, students are trained in basic livestock and crop farming practices, entrepreneurship and business; financial and risk management, diversification and marketing, and farm safety and awareness. The program prepares students to launch their own farm enterprises while also generating a network of support for organic farmers across the region to ensure their farm businesses remain viable into the future. Show less

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  Mahoning Hills Stables LLC

  Aug 2015 - now

  Owner

  Owner of the Mahoning Hills Stables LLC which provides full service horse boarding in East Penn Township, Lehighton, PA. The facilities include an indoor and outdoor arena, round pen, daily turn-out into paddocks, and individual stalls with mats. (570) 818-4197.

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  Northeastern University

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2021

  Part Time Lecturer

  Provide online instruction to graduate students at the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies.

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  Lehigh Valley Planning Comm

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2019

  Sr. GIS Planner

  Provided geospatial support and developed mapping products both digital and physical in support of the needs of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. Created ArcGIS Online products greatly increasing the availability of LVPC information to the residents of Lehigh and Northampton counties.

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  Rodale Institute

  Apr 2019 - now

  Global Education Operations Manager & Veteran Programs Manager

  As the Program Manager, I manage all aspects of the Veteran Farmer Training Program (VFTP), which is a hands-on training internship for military veterans and assist the Education Department with various tasks. Routinely receives praise from state and federal level leadership for the VFTP. • Personally raised over $100k to support the VFTP• Was instrumental in securing the USDA BFRDP grant of over $589,000 for FY 2022-2024• Increased the VFTP participation rate year over year, there is now a waiting list• Increased veteran support of the program by incorporating mental health and disability advocates, along with entrepreneurship programs• Manages the Rodale Institute Farmer Training (RIFT) online portal with content & coordination for educational opportunities• Assists the Director of Education on tasks involving the Rodale Virtual Campus, webinars and Custom Tours• Served as an adjunct faculty member for Delaware Valley University, administering the Summer Practicum course Show less

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  The Miliare Group

  Feb 2024 - now

  Financial Strategist

  An Associate who helps families by providing financial education with an overview of tools and opportunities