Devon Buckner
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Veteran Cryptologic Linguist fluent in Chinese-Mandarin with 8 years of experience in the United States Air Force. Rapidly promoted to mid-level management and developing advanced cryptologic and leadership skills. Proficient in target language etymology and cultural context, providing meaningful English translations and summaries. Intrinsically motivated and extremely adaptable; able to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude and help improve processes and cultivate strategic partnerships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Analysis & Reporting Section Chief
United States Air Force
03.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with external partners to ensure timely collaboration on intelligence reports.
- Enhanced team efficiency and compliance by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for daily operations.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance and support as they learned to use new tools and processes.
- Wrote hundreds of time-sensitive, tactically significant technical reports.
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
United States Air Force
02.2016 - Current
- Supported national security objectives by providing timely and accurate translations of high-priority materials.
- Aided in the creation of comprehensive reports that provided valuable insights into the target's tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Synthesized key information from numerous sources to reach informed conclusions about intentions of intelligence targets and the operational environment.
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Trained up to 50 junior analysts in foundational target knowledge.
- Facilitated 25 advanced language training initiatives, resulting in increased proficiency among team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies and Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2019
Associate of Arts - Chinese Mandarin
Defense Language Institute
01.2018
Skills
- Chinese Mandarin ILR: 3/3/2
- Technical Reporting
- Managing Classified Information
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Instructing/Mentoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Briefing Leadership
- Organization & Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Intelligence Community Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Analysis & Reporting Section Chief
United States Air Force
03.2023 - Current
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
United States Air Force
02.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies and Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts - Chinese Mandarin
Defense Language Institute