Ivan Stone
Raeford,NC
Summary
Highly organized, efficient and effective communicator with strong background coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Effective in serving as middle person in streamlining processes, resolving issues and improving communications. Getting people and resources to the right place at the right time to accomplish extraordinary missions. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Capabilities Analyst
US Army Special Operations Command
03.2020 - Current
- Worked with Joint Capability Area (JCA) Managers, Action Officers, and Customers at the US Army, USSOCOM, Joint Staff and USASOC Component Subordinate and Unit Commands to provide force modernization solutions to Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF).
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Managed ARSOF Enterprise integrated process team for four capability portfolios as part of a strategic planning, programming, and analysis to meet changes in the future operating environment.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
Tactical Sensitive Site Exploitation Instructor
Valiant Integrated Services - USA
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Trained and educated U.S. and Partner Nations Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Other Government Agencies (OGAs) on all activities relating to Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE); Post-blast procedures; Biometrics; Tactical Questioning, media and cellular exploitation.
- Conducted official liaison visits with Department of the Army, USSOCOM, DOD, Federal and State organizations activities to meet USASOC operations policy and program objectives; to establish budget and resource objectives; and to enhance key leader engagements toward long-term community relationships.
- Provided various types of briefings to large audiences and /or senior level personnel, including General Officers, Federal, State, and Local Government leaders, and Partner Nation Forces, Commanders, and Civil leaders.
- Controlled and supervised Role Players during the conduct of graded exercises that provided realism to students.
Range Operations and Training Sergeant
U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Administered as the Special Operations Training Specialist and NCO in Charge for USASOC Ranges, Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming (LVC-G) Branch. Responsible for providing staff coordination and processing of training actions in support of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) requirements. Provided guidance, assistance, and expertise on all Range and Training Land Program (RTLP) matters to twelve subordinate USASOC installations.
- Provided expertise, guidance, and assistance to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the design and development of ranges that support Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) training. Provided complete management for resourcing, constructing, operating, and maintaining all ranges and training lands that USASOC units utilize to include six Indoor Baffled Ranges (IBRs), 16 Live Fire Shoot Houses (LFSH), an Air Ground Integration Range (AGIR) and numerous flat/small caliber firing ranges.
- Arranged and coordinated with sister service Special Operations Commands including: Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM), Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), and Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Developed briefings for appropriation funding from both the Department of the Army (HQDA), G- 3/5/7, requiring P-2 funding and the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for P-11 funding. Communicated with HQDA, USSOCOM, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), regarding range training and construction requirements.
Special Forces Operations Sergeant
US Army Special Operations Command
03.2008 - 01.2013
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures, enhancing overall productivity.
- Enhanced team performance by providing consistent coaching, guidance, and mentoring to junior personnel and providing advice to superiors from years of experience.
- Reduced operational costs through resource accountability and allocation optimization.
- Increased staff retention rates through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC12.2018
Associate in General Education - General Education
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2016
Skills
- Project Planning
- Issue Resolution
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Strategic Partnerships
- Cross-Functional Communications
- Solutions Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficient in MS Office tools; Adobe Acrobat; most commonly use tools
- Collaborative Relationships
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Capability Developer’s Course, DAU, Fort Bragg, NC 2021
- U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Counter-Trafficking Course, FLETC, Charleston, SC 2016
- Graduate of the Inter-Service Resident Range Safety Course, MCB, Hawaii 2013
- Special Forces Operations & Intelligence Sergeant’s Course (18F), USAJFKSWCS, Fort Bragg, NC 2007
- Personal Security Detail High Risk Course, Blackwater, Currituck, NC 2006
- SOFSA 80-hour Armorer’s Course, Lexington, KY 2006
- USMC Special Operations Training Group-Urban Sniper Course, Camp Lejeune, NC 2005
- Special Forces Military Free Fall Jump Master Course, USAJFKSWCS, Yuma, AZ 2005
- Special Operations Target Interdiction Course, USAJFKSWCS, Fort Bragg, NC 2003;
BSR Security Driving Instructor Course, Summit Point, WV 2002 - Special Forces ANCOC Operations & Intelligence, USAJFKSWCS, Fort Bragg, NC 1996
- Special Forces SFARTAETC Course, USAJFKSWCS, Fort Bragg, NC 1995
- Special Forces Combat Diver Course, USAJFKSWCS, Key West, FL 1993
- Special Forces Qualification Course, USAJFKSWCS, Fort Bragg, NC 1992
- Ranger Course, USAIS, Fort Benning, GA 1989
Affiliations
- Special Forces Association – Life member
- Campbell University - Annual Donor
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Capabilities Analyst
US Army Special Operations Command
03.2020 - Current
Tactical Sensitive Site Exploitation Instructor
Valiant Integrated Services - USA
07.2015 - 12.2018
Range Operations and Training Sergeant
U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)
01.2013 - 07.2015
Special Forces Operations Sergeant
US Army Special Operations Command
03.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Campbell University
Associate in General Education - General Education
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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