Natalie J.

High School Teacher

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About me
USSOCOM Joint Lessons Learned Analyst & Strategist, HR leader, Educator, TS-SCI, Col (ret) USAF
Education
- USAF Air War College
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  Master of Strategic Studies Grand Strategy
  Grand Strategy Seminar (GSS) in residence; earned Grand Strategist designation;“Selective Service is Ready for Retirement” thesis shared to National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service
- USAF Air Command and Staff College
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  Master of Arts (M.A.) Military Operational Art and Science/Studies
  Paper “Measuring Performance: A Comparison of Joint Service Personnel Performance Appraisals and Recommendations for Improving Air Force Performance Reports” provided to the USAF A1 was a catalyst to the policy and implementation of static closeout dates for Airmen evaluations.
- Milton High School
  1982 - 1986
- University of West Florida
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  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  Activities and Societies: UWF Writing Lab associate. Professional editor and writing tutor.
- National Defense University
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  Post-graduate Joint Combined Warfighting School
  In-residence Joint Professional Military Education II Paper “Goldwater-Nichols 30 Years Later: Setting the Environment for Joint Officer Development in the 21st Century” submitted to Joint Forces Quarterly
- Notre Dame of Maryland University
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  Master's degree Leadership in Teaching
Experience
- Pensacola High School
  Aug 1990 - Jul 1998
  High School Teacher
  Taught English, Geometry and Algebra to IB and Health Occupations magnet students as well as home district population. Excelled with PHS local student population, many from challenging home environments and low income families. Sponsored Service Club Entente, promoting community service, academics, school spirit, and student camaraderie.
- United States Air Force
  Jan 1999 - Sept 2004
  - Section Chief, Military Personnel, Air Force Office of Special Investigations
    Dec 2001 - Sept 2004
  - Personnel Officer, Instructor, Executive Officer
    Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
- JWAC Joint Warfare Analysis Center
  Sept 2004 - May 2007
  Branch Chief, Military Manpower and Personnel
  Premier center for joint strategic plans and targeting
- United States Air Force
  May 2007 - Jul 2010
  - Director, 20th Air Force A1, Manpower, Personnel and Services
    Feb 2009 - Jul 2010
  - Flight Commander, Manpower and Personnel
    May 2007 - Jan 2009
- United States Air Force
  Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
  Commander, 42d Force Support Squadron
- USCENTCOM
  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
  Director, J1 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group
- United States Air Force
  Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
  Deputy, Force Development Division Chief
  Oversaw Force Development policy for Officer, Enlisted and Civilian Development Teams. Executed the Air Force Senior Leader Development Portfolio.
- USCENTCOM
  Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
  J1 Branch Chief, Readiness and Recognition
  Responsible for Joint US military accountability in 20-nation Middle East Area, Tampa USCENTCOM staff post-disaster (hurricane) accountability, family readiness, passports/visas, and Joint awards management. Developed CENTCOM Family Readiness social media, reaching over 4K Joint military and International Coalition families.
- United States Air Force
  Jul 2018 - May 2019
  Graduate Student, Air War College Grand Strategy Seminar (GSS)
- USSOCOM
  Jun 2019 - Apr 2023
  - Chief, Manpower and Personnel Division, USSOCOM J1
    Jun 2021 - Apr 2023
  - Commander’s Action Group
    May 2020 - Jun 2021
  - Strategy Planner
    Jun 2019 - May 2020
- Project Transition USA
  Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
  Member of "Project Transition USA" Group on LinkedIn * Supporting Transitioning Military & Veterans
  Project Transition USA is dedicated to helping transitioning military and veterans find meaningful & rewarding civilian careers. We provide advanced LinkedIN training for troops, as well as personal introductions to our networks.There has never been a time in history when support for our transitioning military and veterans has been more direly needed!WHAT WE DO:We're the only nonprofit specializing in helping transitioning military veterans and their dependents learn to fully utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN. We also provide personal introductions at every opportunity and help them gain access to a broad spectrum of mentors providing guidance and support for a successful transition.We are making HISTORY! We conducted the first LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on any military base in the world (MacDill Air Force Base, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012), and we dream of seeing these trainings offered on all U.S. bases nationwide. Show less
- D3 Air and Space Operations, Inc.
  May 2023 - Sept 2023
  USSOCOM J3 Strategic Planner
  Full Spectrum Information Operations in support of DOD directives
- Forged Arrow
  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024
  USSOCOM J3 Strategic Planner
  Defense consulting
- Lukos
  Feb 2024 - now
  Enhance planning and operational mission effectiveness, saving money, time, and resources.
  - USSOCOM J7(P) Experimentation Lessons Learned Analyst
    Sept 2024 - now
  - USSOCOM J59 Lessons Learned Analyst
    Feb 2024 - now
Licenses & Certifications
- Veteran Career Readiness Program Alumni
  FourBlock
  Nov 2022
  View certificate
- Florida Fishing License
  Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
  May 2025
  View certificate
- Master SCUBA Diver
  NAUI Worldwide
  Nov 1997
Volunteer Experience
- Amputee support
  Issued by International Institute of Orthotics & Prosthetics on Mar 2017
  Associated with Natalie J.