Alexandr Merrill
Omaha,NE
Summary
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst onboard RC-135 aircraft with over 8 years of successful experience in intelligence collection, interpretation/translation, and reporting. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the intelligence community, threat deterrence, and expeditionary coalition efforts overseas. Strengths in interpersonal communication, attention to detail, punctuality, and managerial skills backed by training in military studies and the health sciences. Non-Commissioned Officer consistently displayed professional appearance and behavior and presented positive perspective of United States Air Force in foreign countries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
United States Air Force
07.2013 - Current
- Transcribed, translated, and reviewed over 2,000 hours of foreign language communications and identified and extracted information using various interfaces.
- Produced & collaborated on over 300 multi-source intelligence reports disseminated throughout intelligence community.
- Supervised and directed SIGINT compartment team in deployed locations for grand total of 220 days focused on gathering, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence information from human sources, electronic sources, and target nation weapon systems.
- Managed ACLA training department of over 40 students and 10 trainers. Provided subject matter expertise and guidance in development of trainees and trainers/formulated plans to ensure training success in 3 separate compartments.
- Collected information about adversary strengths, movements, and activities. Identified critical shortcomings in enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Accrued grand total of 1,500 hours experience on RC-135 collection systems, to include simulator and in-flight mission execution.
Uber Partner/Driver
Uber
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Assisted passengers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
Cashier
CV's Family Foods
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN10.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies & Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2019
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Project Management
- Supervision
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Troubleshooting
- Excellent work ethic
- Bilingual in Russian and English
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Teamwork
- Reliable and punctual
- Critical thinking
- Works well under pressure
Accomplishments
Three-time recipient of federal decoration "Aerial Achievement Medal" for sustained meritorious service while participating in aerial flight under extremely hazardous conditions.
Awarded federal decoration "Air Medal" for sustained meritorious service while participating in aerial flight in a combat zone.
Awarded federal decoration "Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal" for continuous service under a unit that prosecutes foreign adversaries dealing in nuclear weapons.
Two-time recipient of federal decoration "Air Force Good Conduct Medal" for continuously professional and morally apt behavior with no unfavorable documentation.
Awarded federal decoration "Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Service Medal" for direct support of contingency operations during a named campaign.
Certification
Air Force Master Resilience Trainer - orchestrates and plans resilience training events for Air Force members at the unit or base level. Instructs and mentors members on pillars of mental, physical, and spiritual resilience while striving to improve overall wellbeing of the organization's members.
Central Flight Instructor Course (CFIC) Graduate - develops and maintains training plans for aircrew members onboard RC-135, provides remedial and on-the-job training to Airborne Cryptologic Language Analysts, prepares instructor-selects for entrance into CFIC.
Hobbies & Interests
I enjoy writing and playing music, traveling, studying medical topics, flying small engine aircraft, learning about and experiencing different cultures, physical exercise, and spending time with friends and family.
Timeline
Uber Partner/Driver
Uber
09.2016 - 06.2017
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
United States Air Force
07.2013 - Current
Cashier
CV's Family Foods
03.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Purdue University Global
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies & Technology
Community College of The Air Force