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Jay Garcia

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President | Board Member | Veteran

  • Education

    • Department of Defense/ Ministry of Defense/ Ministry of Armed Forces

      1988 - 1995
      Advanced and Special Military Training Courses

      Activities and Societies: Amphibious Reconnaissance Course, Navy Dive School, Army Combatant Diver Course, Army Airborne School, Army Freefall Course, Army Ranger School, Level-3 Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE), Army Special Forces-Weapons Sergeant, British Royal Marine Commando Course and the French Armee de Terre, Advanced Amphibious Operations Brevet. Upon retirement, was the last remaining "Quad-Body" in the Marine Corps.

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science and Government

    • Stanford University

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      Fellow National Security Policy Studies

      Hoover Institution | Stanford University, National Security Affairs Fellows Program. My research focused on US strategy and policy concerning Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the use of Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) in future conflicts.

    • The United States Army War College

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      Master of Arts - MA Strategic Studies

      The DoD’s highest level of professional military education, designed for senior military and civilian leaders to prepare for service at the strategic level in a joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) national security communityThe War College develops strategic leaders by providing a strong foundation of wisdom, grounded in mastery of the profession of arms, and by educating future leaders in the theory and practice of strategy, operations, national security… Show more The DoD’s highest level of professional military education, designed for senior military and civilian leaders to prepare for service at the strategic level in a joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational (JIIM) national security communityThe War College develops strategic leaders by providing a strong foundation of wisdom, grounded in mastery of the profession of arms, and by educating future leaders in the theory and practice of strategy, operations, national security, resource management, and responsible command. Show less

  • Experience

    • United States Marine Corps

      Aug 2001 - Jun 2017

      •Led, trained and equipped 1400+ personnel for specialized reconnaissance missions in support of expeditionary operations around the globe.•Ranked #1 of 18 commanders; organization ranked #1 of 22 comparable units & 133 sites.•Managed a $4.6M training, maintenance, and operations budget, plus a $550M vehicle, weapons and equipment account for 7 independent operational sites distributed across 6 locations nationwide.•Organization awarded for achieving near-perfect inspection results in personnel, training, and equipment readiness. Show less •Manned, trained and equipped over 4500 persons supporting expeditionary operations in the Indo-Pacific.•Designed and transitioned a 5-year strategic plan during a period of fiscal austerity that realized a first-year savings of nearly $300k in training, maintenance, and travel costs while sustaining ready units for expeditionary operations.•Disrupted, then enhanced a low-density critical special skills program, driving it to full capability 14 months ahead of schedule, resulting in a nearly 30% increase in trained teams for high-demand military operations. Show less

      • Commanding Officer - Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

        Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

      • Commanding Officer - Infantry Regiment

        May 2014 - May 2015

      • Branch Head - Theater Engagement, US Pacific Command

        May 2011 - May 2014

      • Executive Officer - Infantry Battalion

        Aug 2009 - Apr 2011

      • Foreign Exchange Officer - France

        Sept 2007 - Aug 2009

      • Student - French Language

        Jan 2007 - Aug 2007

      • Staff Officer - Programs, Resources and Budget Directorate, US Pacific Command

        Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

      • Company Commander - Infantry

        Feb 2004 - Jun 2006

      • Anti-Terrorism Officer

        Aug 2001 - Jan 2004

    • Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
      Marine Corps Lead

      Service Chief selected to represent the Marine Corps at the Department of Defense’s flagship innovation organization. Established and strengthened the DoD's strategic partnerships with cutting-edge commercial technology companies, industry-leading private investment firms, and innovative academic research centers. I'm skilled at identifying and accelerating commercial, dual-use technology transfer into the department while communicating service-specific science and technology priorities in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber, space and human systems, to the commercial industry and venture capital. Show less

    • Accel ER

      Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
      Chief Operating Officer

      Directed the transformation from a small business to a state-wide medium enterprise. Developed an operational business strategy to increase revenue and improve operating performance to best position the company. Implemented systemization, standardization, and accountability that measurably improved sales and operational performance.

    • Sole Proprietor

      Aug 2020 - now
      Business Consultant

      Providing executive leadership training and operational management expertise to local businesses wanting to streamline workflows, automate processes, and right-size resources to ensure viability and healthier growth during and post-pandemic.

    • The Islander Group

      Feb 2021 - now
      President

      President at Hawaii's premiere wholesale distribution company.

  • Licenses & Certifications