James M. Gildard
SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE VOICE INTERCEPTOR
APO,AE
Summary
Signals Intelligence Voice Interceptor, Sargeant, with three plus years of active service in the U.S. Army. Distinguished understanding of communications analysis and complete fluency of French, proficient in Russian. Adept at working quickly with accuracy and writing detail-oriented reports.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Signals Intelligence Voice Interceptor
United States Army
Grafenwoehr, Germany
09.2018 - Current
- Signals Intelligence Voice interceptor, Serves as a Multi-Function Platoon Team Leader for three soldiers in the Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) in the Military Intelligence Company (MICO) of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 5th Corp, United States Army Europe (USAREUR)
- Responsible for providing Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) to support the Regiment Commander and Staff
- Supervises the production and analysis of SIGINT products from national, theater, and tactical assets
- Coordinates training on Low Level Voice Intercept (LLVI) with the Prophet on a Stryker system, the Harris Man Portable System (HPack), and national intelligence resources
- Responsible for the accountability, health, training, welfare, and morale of three soldiers
- Excelled at proactively meeting challenges and leading peers, earning a spot as a team leader and an early promotion to the rank of Sargeant
- Briefed the Secretary of the Army on the only Prophet on the Stryker systems in the Army, selected by senior leadership at the company and battalion level for this responsibility
- Directly supported Field Exercises Dragoon Ready, Pioneer Ready, and Saber Junction in 2021 by exploiting enemy devices, providing Signals Intelligence, and production and dissemination of time sensitive reports
- Took charge in the absence of orders in all facets to prepare peers and the Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) team for the Military Intelligence Training Strategy (MITS)
- Led the team to a score of 995 out of 1000 on their certification, leading them to be the best SIGINT team in theater.
French Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught and evaluated high school students, grades 9 through 12, as they sought to improve their language proficiency in basic French
- Researched, created, and structured curriculum for French 1 and 2 as well as supplemental learning materials for students.
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
- Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
French Translator
Self Employed Services
Chattanooga, TN
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Edited Post-Machine translation tasks between English and French.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
French Translator
The Chalmers Center
Lookout Mountain, GA
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Translated French video testimonies of West African facilitator partners.
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
Systems & Reporting Specialist
Volkswagen Group Of America
Chattanooga, TN
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Analyzed data pertinent to VWGoA Purchasing
- Structured results into reports on performance metrics, which were presented to the VP of Purchasing
- Served as a subject matter expert in the active suite of business systems and software platforms used by VWGoA
- Taught and trained other employees in their use
- Overhauled and updated processes to streamline efficiency
- Maintained and updated departmental records for monthly audits.
Assistant Program Director
Chattanooga Sports Ministries
Chattanooga, TN
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Mentored at-risk youth assistant coaches
- Provided learning opportunities for education and careers
- Counseled on issues of personal finance, setting goals, relationships
- Analyzed health data gathered through Operation Get Active
- Provided reports to the program director and board of trustees.
Education
Associate of Arts - Russian
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA 02.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA 08.2010 - 05.2016
French Baccalaureate - Economics And Sociology
Academie D'Aix-Marseille
Marseille, France 09.2009 - 07.2010
Skills
Data research, acquisition, extraction, transformation, visualization, analysis and reporting
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Proficiency in Stata
Fluent in French
Proficient in Russian
Activities
Member of Bayreuth Rugby Club , Bayreuth, Germany 2021-present
Captain of the Delta Troop IM Soccer Team , Tower Barracks, Germany Summer 2021
Captain of the Bravo Company IM Soccer Team , Presidio of Monterey Spring 2020
Men's Youth Coach, Chattanooga Sports Ministries, Chattanooga TN 2011-2015
Volunteer, Widows' Harvest International, Chattanooga, TN 2012-2015
Humanitarian mission, Haiti, March2011
Scout patrol leader , Éclaireurs Évangéliques de France, Marseille, France 2009-2010
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Russian
Defense Language Institute
02.2019 - 02.2020
Signals Intelligence Voice Interceptor
United States Army
09.2018 - Current
French Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2018
French Translator
Self Employed Services
07.2016 - 12.2016
French Translator
The Chalmers Center
05.2016 - 06.2016
Systems & Reporting Specialist
Volkswagen Group Of America
08.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant Program Director
Chattanooga Sports Ministries
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Covenant College
08.2010 - 05.2016
French Baccalaureate - Economics And Sociology
Academie D'Aix-Marseille
09.2009 - 07.2010