BRUCE A. MURPHY

Army veteran leveraging over 30 years of proven experience in leadership, coaching and training, intelligence, and international affairs. Adept at leading teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possesses a comprehensive background in leadership development, training and mentoring, program analysis and management, and tactical to strategic planning. Utilized strong analytical and leadership skills to create and implement a multitude of process improvements, standard operating procedures, and training programs to increase efficiency and productivity among both U.S. colleagues and foreign partners. Ability to formulate and combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen, with well-developed project management and leadership qualities, to transform organizational effectiveness and productivity. Certified Transformational and Psychedelic Integration Coach. Language Proficiency in Serbo-Croatian, Czech, Slovenian, and Slovak languages.

• Legion of Merit
• Bronze Star Medal (2) in Combat
• Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2)
• Meritorious Service Medal (4)
• Humanitarian Service Medal

• FOUNDER, ILLUMINE GLOBAL INC, 01/01/21, Present, Providing clients with advice and mentorship enabling them to analyze obstacles and opportunities, identify core values and purpose, and align goals, skills, and resources to achieve breakthrough transformation., Conducted multiple teambuilding events as part of VIP Capstone Retreats resulting in clients better able to outline and develop tribes of support., Mentored clients through career plateaus which energized and enabled them to shift into more rewarding paths forward.
• DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE STRATEGY GROUP, The Pentagon, 01/01/18, 12/31/21, Led a hand-selected team of 4 senior officers in supporting the Senior Army Leadership in solving highly complex problems., Coordinated with Army Senior Leaders to develop Army-level strategy, drive initiatives, and effect policy and organizational change across the Department of the Army., Envisioned, developed, and executed an integrated process which fixed the Secretary of the Army's and Chief of Staff of the Army's #1 problem of completing staff work on time., Designed the HQDA Battle Rhythm and established an accompanying Army Review Council Working Group to understand requirements, prioritize meetings schedules, and synchronize the Army Headquarters.
• SENIOR DEFENSE OFFICIAL / DEFENSE ATTACHÉ, U.S. Embassy Armenia, 01/01/16, 12/31/18, Provided tactical to strategic level information and advice to the U.S. Ambassador, and Department of Defense and Department of State policy leaders on the security situation during increased levels of violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan and during massive street protests that led to a government transition., Mentored and transformed DOD team in Embassy into the top-rated Defense Attaché Office in the Former Soviet Union region., Directed security cooperation programs that led to Armenia's successful certification to deploy Medical and Engineer units to NATO peacekeeping operations.
• DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF DEFENSE COOPERATION, U.S. Embassy Kosovo, 01/01/13, 12/31/15, Created an integrated security assistance strategy aligned with Kosovo's needs leading to increased understanding and support from European Command which significantly enhanced DOD engagement., Developed and implemented security cooperation programs to assist the host nation security forces implement recommendations from a Strategic Security Sector Review., Created and synchronized multiple funding streams and leveraged a network of defense sector reform experts focused on more than 800 Kosovo soldiers resulting in increased readiness and professionalism in performing their constitutional responsibilities.
• SENIOR DEFENSE OFFICIAL / DEFENSE ATTACHÉ, U.S. Embassy Montenegro, 01/01/11, 12/31/13, Devised and executed strategy to increase U.S. military and interagency senior leader familiarity, engagement, and support for Montenegro's bid for NATO membership., Assessed needs, developed plan and led a Task Force conducting a Secretary of Defense approved Humanitarian Disaster Response mission to provide relief during historic snowfalls in Montenegro., Designed and led the first-ever underwater humanitarian demining operation to the Balkans which included the deployment of 6 bottle-nosed dolphins from California via strategic airlift., Awarded the Merit Medal by the Montenegrin President in recognition for advancing the strategic defense relationship with the U.S. and assisting Montenegro close in on NATO membership.
• INTELLIGENCE & COUNTER-TERRORISM ADVISOR, 9th Iraqi Division, Baghdad, Iraq, 01/01/09, 12/31/10, Primary Intelligence advisor to the 9th Iraqi Army Commander and Reconnaissance Battalion on developing full cycle intelligence operations to improve the security environment in Southeast Baghdad., Created and executed an intelligence and combat skills training program for 250 Iraqi soldiers which resulted in the capture of multiple insurgents and a 60% decrease in attacks on Coalition Forces., Provided intelligence and force protection support to a U.S Military Transition Team embedded with Iraqi forces ensuring zero attacks on over 175 convoy missions during a yearlong deployment.
• GLOBAL & AFGHANISTAN ANALYST, U.S. Army G-2 Intelligence, The Pentagon, 01/01/08, 12/31/09, Managed the Army G-2's intelligence analysis and production cycle for Afghanistan and diverse global topics., Developed a network of subject matter experts across the U.S. intelligence community and leveraged their expertise to increase the quality and veracity of intelligence products and briefings., Provided perspective and advocated U.S. Army equities in the creation and publication of the first-ever Global Climate Change National Intelligence Estimate., Prepared and presented detailed intelligence products and briefings to senior Army leaders including the Secretary of the Army and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
• DIRECTOR, INITIATIVES GROUP, U.S. Army G-2 Intelligence, The Pentagon, 01/01/05, 12/31/06, Co-authored the G-2's strategic initiatives plan and developed programs and outreach to realize goals., Collaborated with the HQDA staff and coordinated special projects among G-2 Intelligence Directorates., Led G-2 strategic communications and outreach to Army leaders, intelligence professionals, and industry to align stakeholders with the senior Army Intelligence Officer's intent and vision.

Transformational and Psychedelic Integration Coaching Certification