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David Nam

Spanaway

Summary

Disciplined and mission-driven U.S. Army veteran with over 7 years of experience in tactical leadership, intelligence operations, and high-stakes decision-making. Adept at managing risk, conducting interviews and investigations, and leading teams in dynamic environments. Seeking to transition military expertise into a Police Officer role to serve and protect the community with integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

HUMINT Operations Cell NCOIC / HUMINT NCOIC

U.S. Army
08.2022 - Current

Leadership & Intelligence Operations:

  • Directed HUMINT teams across INDOPACOM, leading source recruitment and multi-theater operations.
  • Increased intelligence accuracy by 75% through optimized collection strategies and validation processes.
  • Produced over 60 actionable intelligence products directly impacting strategic decision-making.

Decision-Making & Analysis:

  • Delivered high-level briefings and multi-source analysis to inform INDOPACOM command decisions.
  • Leveraged SIGINT and OSINT to corroborate HUMINT findings and improve reporting reliability.

Interagency & Source Operations:

  • Coordinated intelligence sharing with FBI, DHS, and other agencies, leading 4+ joint briefings and improving interagency collaboration by 15%.
  • Conducted 100+ source debriefings using advanced interrogation techniques.
  • Built and maintained a vetted network of 30+ human sources; improved reliability by 25%.

Security & Risk Mitigation:

  • Enforced operational security and conducted field risk assessments; achieved zero security violations in high-risk environments.

Supervisor: Michael B. Sullivan | (571) 406-8659 | Contact: Yes

Infantry Squad Leader

U.S. Army
05.2019 - 02.2022

Leadership & Tactical Command:

  • Led 9–13 soldiers in live-fire missions, patrols, and combat simulations across 200+ field exercises.
  • Recognized by Brigade Commander for leading the most lethal squad in the unit.

Training & Readiness:

  • Designed tactical training programs increasing operational readiness by 75%.
  • Conducted monthly evaluations and drills, leading to 25% improvement in squad performance metrics.

Risk & Asset Management:

  • Performed real-time threat assessments and implemented emergency protocols ensuring team safety.
  • Introduced equipment checks that reduced mission-critical downtime by 75%.

Discipline & Accountability:

  • Fostered a culture of excellence, resulting in four years of zero safety incidents.

Supervisor: Brandon Brown | (513) 295-1955 | Contact: Yes

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Operations

American Military University

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Investigative & Interviewing Techniques
  • Decision-Making Under Pressure
  • Risk Assessment & Threat Mitigation
  • Accountability & Discipline
  • Physical & Mental Resilience
  • Resilience & Reliability

Military Education

- Advanced Personnel Recovery Debriefing Course, JPRA (2024)
- Operational Risk Management, SWCS (2023)
- High Threat Tradecraft Course, HT-JCOE (2023)
- Defense Strategic Debriefing Course, HT-JCOE (2023)
- Jump Master Course, USASOC (2024)
- Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leaders Course, Fort Benning (2021)

- Heavy Weapons Leaders Course, Fort Benning (2021)
- Airborne School, Fort Moore (2019)


Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

HUMINT Operations Cell NCOIC / HUMINT NCOIC

U.S. Army
08.2022 - Current

Infantry Squad Leader

U.S. Army
05.2019 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Intelligence Operations

American Military University