Kevin French
Kalispell,MT
Summary
My background includes twenty years of Active Duty Military Service. I have served in four combat deployments as an infantryman, a sniper, and in Special Operations as a Civil Affairs Team Sergeant. My education includes training in how to be a liaison between all agencies that work within a U.S. Embassy, and how to build relations within communities to uphold the U.S. Mission to serve and protect its citizens.
I take pride in working with integrity, and I am very detail-orientated with a talent for problem-solving. I am proficient at working independently while being able to jump between tasks as needed, and I also enjoy being a part of a team. I feel I could be of value to the Senator and his constituents because of my years of experience working with citizens and agencies throughout our government and those of other countries.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
08.2018 - 05.2021
- I advised and supported Senior Defense Officials on various policies which enabled critical flow of actionable intelligence to the U.S. Ambassador, COCOMs, and National Policy makers.
- I was signed and responsible for all equipment within the DAO, with an estimated value of $300,000. I also maintained an annual office and ICASS budget of $775,000.
- I planned and executed over 20 Flag Officer visits, including the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and the DIA Director.
- I oversaw completion of USDAO Tallinn, Estonia construction project that had been delayed for over five years and is valued at over $7.5 million.
Special Operations Recruiter
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
08.2014 - 07.2018
- As a Civil Affairs Recruiter, I was responsible for recruiting active duty soldiers and officers to Special Operations.
- I was the only recruiter assigned to meet quotas for Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations.
- I was able to use my networking and communication skills to secure briefing times with all incoming soldiers, and establish a permanent spot at Norwich and West Point’s annual branch week- briefing over 5,000 cadets each year on how to apply for Special Operations.
- In FY16 I was recognized for having the highest selection rate of candidates that I recruited for both Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations.
Civil Affairs Team Sergeant
92nd Civil Affairs Battalion
12.2011 - 07.2014
- As Team Sergeant of a four-man Civil Affairs team I advised the Team Leader on all operational and tactical matters.
- During a deployment, I conducted over 20 high level engagements within the Afghan government, resulting in the legitimacy and growth of the Afghan Local Police Program in Zabul.
- My other duties included coordinating humanitarian assistance and civic action projects with USAID and State Department.
- I redeployed ahead of my unit to serve as Rear Detachment Commander, providing support for deployed soldiers and for their families and coordinated logistics for the unit’s redeployment.
Education
Joint Military Attaché Course
Defense Intelligence Agency04.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC05.2015
Recruiter Course
Fort Jackson, SC 07.2014
Civil Affairs Qualification Course
Special Warfare Center And School 10.2012
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Organized
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Formal Training in Communications Etiquette
- Skilled at Networking and Report Building
- Proficient in the Use of Technology and Applications
- Confident in Interagency Networking
- Trained in Project Management
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
Defense Intelligence Agency, DIA
08.2018 - 05.2021
Special Operations Recruiter
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
08.2014 - 07.2018
Civil Affairs Team Sergeant
92nd Civil Affairs Battalion
12.2011 - 07.2014
Joint Military Attaché Course
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Recruiter Course
Civil Affairs Qualification Course
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