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Cristobal(Cris) Demier

Doral,USA

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented leader with a proven track record of success in military and financial environments. Expertise in program and project management, strategic planning, and international collaboration. Possesses extensive experience in counter-narcotics, counter-terrorism, and counter-transnational organized crime operations, including planning, budgeting, and execution. Adept at building consensus among diverse stakeholders and driving continuous improvement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Posture Planner / Counter Narcotics Planner

U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead the development and implementation of the USSOUTHCOM Theater Posture Plan, aligning it with Commander's priorities and global integration efforts
  • Established and led the Posture Working Group, securing international agreements for programs
  • Integrated counter-narcotics posture requirements into the strategic plan
  • Secured command approval for the FY25 Posture Plan
  • Developed MOU with Panama

Counter Narcotics/CTOC/Future Ops Planner

U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led operational planning teams for campaign plan order development, ensuring alignment with USSOUTHCOM objectives
  • Developed DoD counter-drug strategy in the Andean Ridge, securing international agreements and Congressional funding
  • Collaborated with US federal law enforcement on counter-trafficking strategies

Counter Illicit Drug Trafficking Program Manager

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Managed all DoD operational support to US law enforcement in North and West Africa, directing capacity-building initiatives
  • Managed a $10M budget (Section 284/333 NDAA funding) for counter-drug programs
  • Developed and implemented the DoD counter-drug strategy, securing international agreements and Congressional funding

Counter Illicit Trafficking/Maritime Security/CWMD Planner

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Led planning for counter-illicit trafficking and maritime security within the US AFRICOM Campaign Plan
  • Managed the review of all related projects, ensuring alignment with objectives
  • Developed baseline assessments for performance evaluation

Network Engagement Team (NET) Planner / J36 CTOC Planner

U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Served as subject matter expert for integrating counter-terrorism and CTOC objectives into the Theater Campaign Plan
  • Developed regional objectives, country effects, and key tasks
  • Managed the development of multi-year plans for partner nation capacity building

Joint Operations Planner

Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS)
11.2008 - 06.2015
  • Led planning and execution of complex counter-illicit trafficking operations with South American partner nations
  • Served as subject matter expert for maritime interdiction efforts
  • Co-led the development of Operation MARTILLO

Manager of Financial Services

Prudential Financial
07.2006 - 11.2008
  • Led growth of financial services in the Tampa Bay area, ranking in the top 15 of 230 managers
  • Recruited and trained financial advisors and agents
  • Maintained a compliant office through continuous training and monitoring

Education

MBA -

University of Maryland Global Campus Europe
Stuttgart , Germany
09-2022

MBA -

Centro Universitario Hispano Mexicano
Veracruz, Mexico
08-2000

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
05-1991

Skills

  • Project management
  • Program management
  • Data organization
  • Communications management
  • Contingency planning
  • Team leadership and motivation
  • Business administration

Timeline

Posture Planner / Counter Narcotics Planner

U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
08.2024 - Current

Counter Narcotics/CTOC/Future Ops Planner

U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
07.2023 - 08.2024

Counter Illicit Drug Trafficking Program Manager

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
09.2020 - 07.2023

Counter Illicit Trafficking/Maritime Security/CWMD Planner

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)
07.2018 - 09.2020

Network Engagement Team (NET) Planner / J36 CTOC Planner

U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)
06.2015 - 07.2018

Joint Operations Planner

Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS)
11.2008 - 06.2015

Manager of Financial Services

Prudential Financial
07.2006 - 11.2008

MBA -

University of Maryland Global Campus Europe

MBA -

Centro Universitario Hispano Mexicano

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

U.S. Naval Academy

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