James Spencer
Lansing,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in military operations and law enforcement, including leadership roles at the Army National Guard and the United States Marine Corps. Proven expertise in project management and crisis management, successfully enhancing operational readiness through strategic training initiatives and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety and security in high-stakes environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Occupational Specialty: 11B Infantryman
Army National Guard
03.2021 - Current
- Served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in a team leader role, overseeing the training and development of soldiers in a combat zone.
- Executed patrol operations in diverse terrains to maintain area security.
- Commanded oversight and tactical planning to streamline operations and enhance emergency preparedness procedures.
- Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
- Managed mission planning, training development, oversaw the completion of training, and carried out missions in a leadership position.
- Lead multiple patrols as the lead truck commander through Syria, ensuring safety as well as reaction countermeasures.
- Assisted with intelligence-gathering operations.
- Assisted with forward observation missions.
Police Officer
Meridian Township Police Department
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Graduated Washtenaw Community College Police Academy
- Efficient in report writing, document creation, and presentations.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Proficiency in Office programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Marine Logistics Ammunition Technician
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Camp Lejeune, United States
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Supported the logistics operations within Camp Lejeune, NC.
- Specialized in the ordering, shipping, packaging, and transportation of all small arms ammunition to support ground operations training at Camp Lejeune, NC.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigating discrepancies.
- Aided senior leadership with report generation to utilize process improvements.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Abided by safety training protocols and accident preparedness procedures to maintain safe working conditions.
- Created and updated standard operating procedures for logistics operations.
Marine Embassy Guard
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Operated with the U.S. Department of State: Regional Security Office.
- Served three consecutive years abroad at two U.S. embassies.
- Served as a squad leader, training manager, and operations manager.
- Advised US Ambassadors and senior leadership on process improvements related to project management activities.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain standards.
- Built strong operational teams to meet mission demands.
- Provided over 6,000 hours of combined armed internal and external security to designated United States diplomatic embassies and mission facilities worldwide.
- Tracked progress against project milestones using project management software.
- Prevented the compromise of classified information and equipment vital to national security.
- Protected United States citizens during exigent circumstances, including embassy siege defense, natural disasters, intruder containment and transfer, bomb threats, fire, embassy evacuation, and VIP asset protection.
- I planned and conducted over 200 complex emergency response drill scenarios, which improved the Marine detachment's operational readiness.
- Issued security violations and incident reports to initiate corrective action.
- Operated and monitored Department of State security equipment and access control policies while using closed-circuit television (CCTV) and other security equipment and alarms.
Education
American Military University -
American Military University
03.2025
Washtenaw Community College - MCOLES Law enforcement Certification
Washtenaw Community College
09.2024
Michigan State University -
Michigan State University
05.2022
Penn State University -
Penn State University
12.2020
Brentsville District High School - High School Diploma
Brentsville District High School
06.2016
Skills
- Report writing
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Communication skills
- Military operations planning
- Coordinating training
- Briefing leadership
- Safety compliance
- Crisis management
Key Qualifications
- Holds a Top-Secret/ SCI Security Clearance
- Veteran: Over 5 years active duty: United States Marine Corps
- Currently Serving in the Army National Guard: 1 year active/ 2 reserve
- 3 years' experience of armed security at 3 United States Embassies overseas
- 1 Combat Deployment
Timeline
Police Officer
Meridian Township Police Department
11.2022 - 01.2025
Military Occupational Specialty: 11B Infantryman
Army National Guard
03.2021 - Current
Marine Logistics Ammunition Technician
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
08.2016 - 03.2021
Marine Embassy Guard
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
08.2016 - 02.2021
American Military University -
American Military University
Washtenaw Community College - MCOLES Law enforcement Certification
Washtenaw Community College
Michigan State University -
Michigan State University
Penn State University -
Penn State University
Brentsville District High School - High School Diploma
Brentsville District High School
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