John Grantham
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Military Intelligence Officer with a proven track record in leading intelligence operations and enhancing security measures. Skilled in analyzing complex data to support decision-making and improve organizational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in high-stakes environments and contribute to national security through strategic intelligence gathering.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Intelligence Officer
United States Coast Guard
San Antonio, TX
03.2019 - Current
- Led the collection and analysis of intelligence using advanced technologies, significantly improving decision-making processes.
- Spearheaded intelligence operations during maritime missions, enhancing national security and maritime governance.
- Developed and delivered report writing training, boosting efficiency and effectiveness across the team.
- Acted as Division Chief on several occasions, overseeing the work of 15 officers and ensuring operational success.
- Enhanced security measures through vigilant watch duty, directly contributing to the safety of a secure facility.
- Traversed 23,000 nautical miles for military intelligence operations aboard and became the leading producer of operational reports among a team of 10.
- Created and disseminated nearly 400 military reports to the Intelligence Community with over half of them receiving positive feedback from customers.
- Increased customer satisfaction by editing and refining approximately 150 military reports disseminated to the Intelligence Community, with over half of them receiving positive feedback from customers.
- Edited a military report disseminated directly to the White House, deemed actionable and contributing to enhanced maritime governance on an international scale.
- Enhanced the career progression of approximately 5 subordinate Military Intelligence Officers through training and equipping them with the necessary skills for higher advancement ranks.
- Ranked among the top 15% of Military Intelligence Officers and promoted as a result.
- Effectively communicated achievements through highlighting operational source documents for national recognition and dispersing praise among 1,000 Military Intelligence Officers in the fleet.
- Prevented the loss of unit-wide productivity by successfully addressing 8 conflicts with Military Intelligence Officers, leading to improved team-building efficiency.
- Participated in approximately 150 Coast Guard events, including joint-service and public affairs engagements.
- Trained 5 peer-level and subordinate Military Intelligence Officers on Security-Watch proficiencies, enhancing efficiency for rotating Security-Watch.
- Boosted overall mission efficiency by liaising with Division Chief on unit, team and individual needs concerning 150 weekly meetings through effective communication strategy.
- Automated service-wide payments at the Coast Guard Finance Center during a 60-day deployment.
- Submitted report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation about a suspicious social media post during liberty, potentially thwarting a school bombing.
Deck Seaman
United States Coast Gaurd
Baltimore, MD
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Monitored navigational instruments while on watch duty.
- Maintained and inspected deck equipment, including mooring lines and anchor chains.
- Conducted safety drills to prepare crew members for emergencies.
- Responded to approximately 5 Search and Rescue Cases, which led to recovering remains, navigating through storms, and managing towing evolutions.
- Identified and alerted essential personnel of at least 3 Search and Rescue cases, while standing radio watch, which included plotting positions, recommending small boat response assets to employ, and coordinating with essential personnel of higher echelons.
- Trained other seamen on search and rescue response proficiencies, which led to increased response times and response efficiencies, including the initial search and rescue response of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse.
Urinalysis Lab Technician
LabCorp
Durham, NC
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Conducted daily urinalysis tests, assessing both qualitative and quantitative aspects of samples.
- Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
- Prepared reagents for use in urinalysis testing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05-2016
Associate of Science -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC12-2013
Skills
- Intelligence Analysis
- Strategic Analysis
- Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Quarter 3 Fiscal Year 2023 Sailor of the Quarter Nominee
- United States Coast Guard Achievement Medal
- Department of Homeland Security Outstanding Unit Medal
- United States Coast Guard Meritorious Team Medal
- United States Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal (x2)
- Marksmanship Ribbon
- National Defense
- Eagle Scout
Certification
- Cryptologic Technician
- Department of Homeland Security Raw Intelligence Release Authority Officer
- Department of Homeland Security Reports Officer
- United States Coast Guard Journeymen Intelligence Core Competency
- United States Coast Guard Basic Intelligence Core Competency
- United States Coast Guard Leadership and Management
- United States Coast Guard Apprentice Leadership
- 378 Foot National Security Cutter Basic Damage Control Officer
- P229 Marksman
- 29 Foot Small Response Boat Crewman
- 45 Foot Medium Response Boat Crewman
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Advanced Open Water Diver
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Camping
Timeline
Military Intelligence Officer
United States Coast Guard
03.2019 - Current
Deck Seaman
United States Coast Gaurd
04.2017 - 03.2019
Urinalysis Lab Technician
LabCorp
08.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Science -
Wayne Community College
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