John "Lee" Ericson
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Detailed professional communicates proactively to coordinate projects and align logistics with objectives. Astute problem-solver with exceptional critical thinking and workflow coordination skills. Successful planner with strong background in exercise development. Compiles, analyzes and applies information from multiple sources to build data-driven resource base for effective exercise execution. Well-versed in trends and command needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Homeland Defense Exercise Planner, N&NC J711
NORAD & USNORTHERN Command
Peterson SFB, CO
02.2024 - Current
- Tier 1 Ardent Sentry, Vigilant Shield, Global Intergraded Exercise (GIE) planner and Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Level Exercise planner to include Vigilant Guard exercise evaluation experience with proven attention to detail, organizational skills and decisive approach.
- Lead Planner for the Joint Staff Global Integrated Exercise, produced briefing products for interim program reviews, JS Operations Deputies (OPSDEPS) and CJCS (TANK) reviews to include N&NC DCOM, Chief of Staff decision briefings with required TMT staffing needs within the internal Joint Directorates.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term initiatives while managing short-term tasks simultaneously.
- Conducted training objectives workshop(s) prior to, or in conjunction with, the CDC; ensure Exercise Objectives are established and approved at the appropriate level
- Publish all required exercise guidance documents (e.g. Initiating and Exercise Directives) in accordance with the established JELC schedule
- Defined JELC manning/support requirements prior to the IPC and J/CECG manning/support requirements prior to the FPM.
- Developed and provided exercise briefings to NORAD and USNORTHCOM leadership, at the O6 and GO/FO/SES levels, both within and external to the Commander’s Decision Cycle (CDC)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
Alexandria, SD08-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02-2003
Skills
- Joint Exercise Lead Planner
- Joint Exercise Work Group Lead
- Joint Exercise Control Group Controller and Observer
- Proactively handles problems and mitigates anticipated risks by coordinating with Department of Homeland Security (FEMA), Joint Staff, Office or the Secretary of Defense, Combatant / Geographical / Major / Joint Commands, National Guard Units and other US Government Interagency via secure and un-secure systems
Timeline
Homeland Defense Exercise Planner, N&NC J711
NORAD & USNORTHERN Command
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
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