James Hunt
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Driven and personable individual with a passion for problem solving and ensuring successful completion of assigned tasks. Self-starter who works productively and quickly to become an asset to the organization they are a part of. Has maintained a Top Secret//SCI clearance for 10 year's.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OSINT Analyst
ZFI Solutions
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with law enforcement to conduct open source investigations to locate human trafficking victims, as well as criminal organizations .
- Assisted with open source investigations at the federal level to collect and analyze data on criminal organizations.
- Supported comprehensive open-source intelligence (OSINT) due diligence investigations, utilizing advanced search techniques and analysis tools to deliver actionable insights for decision-making.
- Conducted open-source intelligence (OSINT) and dark web investigations by leveraging specialized tools and techniques to analyze public and deep web sources, supporting informed decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant
US Army National Guard
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough threat assessments to support mission planning and risk mitigation efforts.
- Advised senior leadership on the integration of emerging technology into existing intelligence collection methodologies.
- Conducted intelligence analysis of enemy forces and activities to identify threats, trends, and patterns.
- Served as the active 18F for an Special Forces Team before officially attending course the Intelligence Sergeant Course. Gathered, analyzed, and developed relevant enemy intelligence for multiple combat missions.
Special Forces Communications Sergeant
US Army
04.2016 - 07.2023
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics. As well as implementation of communications equipment in permissive environments.
- Responsible for the the maintenance and operation of over 3 million dollars worth of highly sensitive mission essential communications equipment.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Deployed to AFRICOM and CENTCOM with 3rd and 19th SFG(A)
Chief Operations Officer
Alpha Country Training and Nutrition
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Boosted employee satisfaction and retention through effective communication, training programs, and performance incentives.
- Planned and oversaw multiple trade show events both locally and US wide, resulting in an increase in profits and notoriety across multiple audiences.
- Worked one on one with customers to recognize their areas of improvement, while putting them on a reasonable path to achieve their fitness and mental goals.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
US Army
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Deployed to Iraq in 2015-2016 and collected and analyzed intelligence that led to the successful targeting of ISIS fighters.
- Developed innovative approaches for analyzing encrypted messages, leading to breakthroughs in understanding adversary communication methods.
- Utilized specialized computer software applications for the processing, exploitation, and reporting of signals intelligence data.
- Provided critical support during military operations by delivering real-time intelligence updates to field commanders.
Education
OSINT - Open Source Intelligence Collection And Analysis
Special Warfare Touchstone Course
Fort Liberty, NC05-2024
Qualified Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant - All Source Intelligence
Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant Course
Fort Liberty, NC04-2024
Qualified SIGINT Analyst - SIGINT/EW
US Army Signal Intelligence Analyst
San Angelo, TX02-2015
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2013
Skills
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analysis: Proficient in using advanced OSINT tools (eg, Maltego, Shodan, OSINT Framework) to gather and analyze public, deep, and dark web data
- Operational Planning & Coordination: Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and execute mission plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and providing intelligence briefings to senior leadership
- Data Integration & Reporting: Synthesized raw intelligence from various sources (signals, human, imagery, and open-source) into actionable intelligence reports, providing key insights for mission success and risk mitigation
- Crisis Management & Decision Support: Provided real-time intelligence support during mission execution, assisting commanders with tactical decision-making in dynamic, rapidly evolving situations
- Counterintelligence & Security: Coordinated counterintelligence efforts to protect mission-critical information, detect and neutralize security threats, and enhance operational security in hostile environments
- Tactical Communications Operations: Managed and operated advanced communications systems, ensuring secure, reliable, and uninterrupted transmission of critical information during high-stakes Special Forces missions in diverse and hostile environments
- Global Communication Systems Expertise: Proficient in global communication systems, including tactical satellite communication (SATCOM) and data links, for coordinating operations across multiple theaters of operation
Accomplishments
- Won the Regional History Award for expressing knowledge of US and World History
Certification
- Civilian Rated Master Diver
- Certified Skydiver
- CELLEBRITE
- Information Security Qualified
Languages
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Coaching my son in baseball and football
- Hunting and fishing with my son
- Long distance races
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Homelessness Outreach
Timeline
OSINT Analyst
ZFI Solutions
08.2024 - Current
Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant
US Army National Guard
07.2023 - Current
Chief Operations Officer
Alpha Country Training and Nutrition
04.2022 - 09.2022
Special Forces Communications Sergeant
US Army
04.2016 - 07.2023
Signals Intelligence Analyst
US Army
04.2014 - 04.2016
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
OSINT - Open Source Intelligence Collection And Analysis
Special Warfare Touchstone Course
Qualified Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant - All Source Intelligence
Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant Course
Qualified SIGINT Analyst - SIGINT/EW
US Army Signal Intelligence Analyst
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