Blake Isaacs

Experience

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  US Army

  Feb 2014 - May 2016

  Army ROTC Cadet

  • ROTC Battalion Commander in charge of 120+ student program • 2016 “Top Cadet” Legates Scholarship Award

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  University of Delaware

  Feb 2015 - May 2016

  Chinese Tutor

  • Provided assistance in regular and traditional Chinese language to students

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  US Army

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2023

  • Managed four direct-reporting operations analysts and supervised day-to-day activities for an 800+ personnel Intelligence Organization to support Army operations in NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM• Assisted in development of government contract proposal agreements within internal staff and external agencies while answering and coordinating requests for information (RFIs)• Created a computer software management tool with MS Office to organize, delegate, and manage over 1200+ requirements, prioritize daily workflow, and to solve complex issues that enhanced client objective completion and efficiency by 75%• Designed a centralized reporting dashboard that provides weekly situational reports to executive managers and stakeholders enabling leadership to make informed decisions about resources, operations, and training• Oversaw the deployment planning of sensitive intelligence collection assets and personnel worldwide in collaboration with internal and external agencies• Analyzed processes and implemented changes to improve overall team effectiveness and standard operating procedures• Supervised the unit’s Organizational Inspection Program by developing comprehensive assessments and tracking mechanisms for all annual inspections to ensure 100% compliance with Army regulation• Awarded with a recognition coin by Major General (MG) Michele Bredenkamp for adaptability and successful performance in a role above current rank Show less • Managed a four person intelligence section as the officer in charge which oversaw the logistics organization’s personnel, physical, information security, and anti-terrorism programs• Managed all clearances, certificate training, and derogatory reporting information to Department of the Army Headquarters for the 454+ personnel organization• Served as primary project lead planner that facilitated the unit’s first sling load elevator training with UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters which increased operational effectiveness by 80% and trained 25+ employees• Lead security officer ensuring organizational conflicts of interest and non-disclosure briefings were tracked during the on-boarding process to ensure regulatory compliance• Planned and resourced short and long range training exercises while collaborating with internal and external entities to improve unit’s proficiency and enhance skillsets Show less • Managed a seven person intelligence section which oversaw the organization’s personnel, physical, information security, and anti-terrorism programs• Received an award for timely and accurate intelligence analysis during an impromptu informational briefing to the current Chief of Staff of the Army, General (GEN) Randy George, during a major training exercise• Conducted threat analysis focused on the INDOPACOM region to identify gaps in military capabilities which assisted senior leaders in developing tactical and operational strategies• Managed all clearances, certificate training, and derogatory reporting information to Department of the Army Headquarters for the 764+ personnel organization• Rated as the #1 Derogatory Information Software System manager within the 4,100 personnel unit and conducted training to enhance adjacent and senior leaders’ informational understanding and efficiency• Developed training plans while cross-coordinating with adjacent departments to integrate and embed intelligence resources• Received a 100% inspector rating and became the model unit within the entire organization for other units and conducted cross-collaboration by training internal and external department supervisors on effective and efficient processes Show less • Managed 12 direct-reporting employees and supervised day-to-day activities for an 764+ personnel Infantry Maneuver Organization to support Army operations in INDOPACOM and meet executive management KPI’s• Created an MS Excel tracking system to organize 800+ requirements which increased productivity by prioritizing daily workflow, resource allocation, and event coordination for unit managers, stakeholders, and clients• Provided suitable risk management measures and aided with 100% risk management implementation for the entire unit through multiple month-long training exercises• Created executive planning update briefings for steering committees, stakeholder groups, and executive leadership which enabled operational decision making• Analyzed processes and organize changes to improve overall team effectiveness and standard operating procedures Show less • Lead project manager and officer in charge of a 45 personnel department with five direct-reporting employees to ensure the unit’s deployment and training readiness is within regulations and compliance• Created and managed an organizational system for $14M of the section’s property, equipment, and gear which resulted in zero loss of property• Facilitated and developed risk management products to ensure safety and compliance during tactical operations which resulted in no safety incidents through months of training exercises Show less

  • Senior Project Manager | Operations Officer

    Feb 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Military Intelligence Officer Student

    Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Senior Intelligence Officer

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Intelligence Officer

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Project Manager | Operations Officer

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Infantry Officer Student

    Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Lockheed Martin

  Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

  Strategic Intelligence Analyst

  • Chosen as a Lockheed Martin fellow through Hiring Our Heroes supporting the Mission Strategy & Advanced Capabilities’ (MSAC) Strike, Deterrence, and Missile Defense’s (SDMD) operations analysis team• Conducted threat intelligence analysis within INDOPACOM on complex topics and current events to identify threat data to the operations analysis team for strategic decision making• Supported modeling and simulation engineer development through analyzing intelligence gaps which assisted in developing business strategies and evolve current technologies to advance customers’ missions Show less

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  CACI International Inc

  Dec 2023 - now

  Customer Relationship Manager
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  19th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

  Dec 2023 - now

  Military Intelligence Detachment Commander
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  University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

  May 2024 - now

  MBA Candidate