Jace Ellis
Boise,United States
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Range Maintenance Supervisor
Idaho Military Division
09.2022 - Current
- Responsible for construction and maintenance of all firing ranges located within the Orchard Combat Training Center (OCTC)/Orchard Training Area (OTA)
- Maintains an effective range safety inspection program, assuring serviceability of all range areas, facilities, and maneuver areas
- Makes recommendations for changes to ensure a modem, up-to-date and efficient range complex
- Prepares range training facility reports
- Provides leadership and direct supervision to a crew of 8-10 federal range technicians
- Provides guidance for maneuver land use, live fire safety, area cleanup, and environmental concerns
- Plans, schedules, assigns and/or monitors work and training and ensures accountability of assigned personnel to include utilization of time and resources
- Establishes priorities and deadlines, explains work requirements, methods and procedures as needed, and reviews work in progress and upon completion
- Approves leave, work schedules and timesheets
- Sets employee performance standards and appraises performance
- Provides written and verbal performance feedback, coaching and counseling
- Reviews and approves/disapproves requested personnel actions of assigned staff
- Resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management or the Human Resources Office (HRO)
- Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems
- Advises management regarding the allocation/reallocation of full-time position (FTP) resources and temporary personnel to best meet current and projected requirements
- Promotes a respectful workplace that complies with policies of the Adjutant General
- Observes and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies and serves as a role model for the Whistleblower Protection Program, EEO, security and workplace safety practices, policies and regulations at all times
- Directs and oversees technical construction equipment functions
- Advises on the most efficient type and application of equipment in various construction operations
- Interprets construction surveys and uses data such as profiles, volumes, grade alignment and slope ratio to determine requirements and ensure projects are constructed to specifications
HUMINT Intelligence Sergeant (35M3L Trainee)
Idaho National Guard
06.2021 - Current
- Trains Soldiers in general military skills, with focus in marksmanship, weapons handling, and fitness
- Instructed in: screening HUMINT sources and documents to establish priorities for exploitation, translation and exploitation of captured enemy foreign and open-source documents, preparing and reviewing appropriate intelligence and operational reports; conducts liaison and coordination in English and target language, intelligence analysis as required and conducting briefings
- Learned new intelligence materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Attended self-sought training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and peers and asking appropriate questions.
Russian Basic Course Student
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
02.2023 - 05.2024
- As a student in the Russian Basic Course at DLI, I was schooled thoroughly in reading, writing, and speaking the Russian language
- This included the translation and interpretation printed and audio material at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Additionally, I received training in conversational communication, the history and geography of Russia, cultural studies, and contemporary military topics in order to provide regional, cultural, and analytical expertise for intelligence assessment support
- I graduated the course and passed the DLPT above standard, receiving a 2+, 2+, 2 in Reading, Listening, and Speaking, respectively
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Promoted and fostered sharing of criminal intelligence between law enforcement at all levels statewide in order to best disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking and money laundering operations
- Provided investigative support and tactical analysis in support of local, state, and federal agencies
- Prepared comprehensive written reports, maps, charts based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence and/or seizure data
- Cross-referenced federal and state databases and/or datasets to establish baselines, patterns, and trends
- Typed and recorded investigative reports and statistical data
- Contributed to the drafting of short-term and long-term written assessments on emerging trends, threat actors, and techniques
MlAl Tank Platoon Sergeant; Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps Reserve
11.2012 - 06.2021
- Routinely trained, supervised and organized teams and ranging from 4-40 individuals in high-stress environments under unforgiving timelines with minimal to no supervision
- Experience in the handling, receiving, storage, and delivery of explosives and munitions
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to develop innovative tactics and strategies, resulting in improved mission outcomes.
- Experienced in diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicles, equipment, and complicated systems; additionally in the testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed
- Effectively communicated with superiors, peers, and subordinates in order to accomplish set objectives
- Commanded tank crews/platoons in order to ensure safety and success, respectively, while preparing junior Marines for personal and professional growth, development, and progression
- Demonstrated attention to detail, steadfast commitment, responsibility, and leadership while fostering the same in subordinates
- Instructed and mentored junior Marines in interpersonal, professional, and combat-related skills
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed assignments as an engine crew member, including all facets of vehicle maintenance and operation
- As an FFT2, developed a working knowledge of first aid, fire suppression, and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology
- Gathered, analyzed, and interpreted information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior and its influence on fire tactics
- Gained extensive experience with DOI communications assets and procedures, conducted burnout operations, helicopter operations, and mobile and stationary engine tactical employ, to include hose lays and pump operation
- Operated within a dynamic, fluid environment using a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively managing wildfires
- Other duties included tree falling, backfire, and burnout operations; preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up
Education
Bachelor's degree - History BA
Boise State University
Boise, ID12.2016
Associate’s degree - Russian Language
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA05.2024
High school diploma or equivalent -
Salmon High School
Salmon, ID05.2008
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
- Report Generation
- Communication Skills
Awards
Dean's List: 2015
Honor Graduate, Corporal's Course: 2015
Company Top Shot: 2015
Honor Graduate, Armored Training Course: 2013
Honor Graduate, Recruit Training: 2013
Languages
Russian
Limited Working
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid sick leaveCompany CultureFlexible work hoursInterests
Fitness
Family
Development
Timeline
Russian Basic Course Student
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
02.2023 - 05.2024
Range Maintenance Supervisor
Idaho Military Division
09.2022 - Current
HUMINT Intelligence Sergeant (35M3L Trainee)
Idaho National Guard
06.2021 - Current
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program
09.2019 - 06.2021
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
05.2017 - 09.2019
MlAl Tank Platoon Sergeant; Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps Reserve
11.2012 - 06.2021
Associate’s degree - Russian Language
Defense Language Institute
High school diploma or equivalent -
Salmon High School
Bachelor's degree - History BA
Boise State University
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