Matthew A. Arensmeyer
Aurora,Colorado
Summary
1.5 Years - State Government Supervisor: Hiring Manager and Supervisor
3+ Years - Entrepreneur: Business Owner, Online Course Creator, Video Producer/Editor, Marketing Consultant 10 Years - Military & Government Career in Intelligence:
- 3 years - Federal Employee: Intelligence Briefer, Writer, Trade Policy Specialist, Database Manager, Research
- 5 years - Defense Contractor: Supervisor, Researcher, Analytic Writer
- 4 years - Military Intelligence Officer in the Army National Guard, including 8-months deployed in Afghanistan. (Inactive) Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Operations Support
Colorado Secretary of State
Denver, CO
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Led Operations Support Team of business and data analysts on special projects in Elections Division for Colorado Secretary of State, supporting four elections during 2024 election cycle.
- Performed in-person state compliance checks with county clerks across eight counties during 2024 elections, ensuring adherence to statutory rules.
- Hired two employees for my team while assisting several hirings for other managers, while coordinating performance plans and SOPs for the team.
Founder and CEO
Up and Up Yoga LLC
Denver, CO
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Founded Up and Up Yoga to serve trauma survivors through affordable online courses that reduce trauma symptoms and provided 100+ free meditations during the pandemic.
- Produced 29 hours of video training content in one month for a veteran organization to train new yoga teachers and created online meditation programs reaching thousands of veterans.
- Edited, produced, and provided marketing consulting for organizations delivering mental health services to veterans and families over 2+ years.
Program Management Analyst
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Washington, DC
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Specialized in data research, developed written policy products, and liaised with trade representatives in international disputes for Office of Trade.
- Oversaw database management for Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties programs, collaborating with U.S. Department of Commerce to enhance economic protections for U.S. consumers and businesses.
Intelligence Research Specialist
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Washington, DC
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Presented daily classified intelligence briefings to Commissioner and executive leadership of CBP, addressing complex policy questions on trade, terrorism, migration, and international affairs.
- Collaborated with briefing staff to provide direct assessments and written products for Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Published multiple written assessments on trade and economic-related briefings for intelligence community and CBP, informing strategic initiatives.
All-Source Analyst
BAE Systems INC
Washington, DC
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Produced high visibility written analytic assessments, imagery analysis, and logistics surveys that informed strategic decisions regarding operations in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
- Led analysis for multi-agency and military coalition operation that effectively targeted and disrupted terrorist organizations in Iraq.
Supervisor/Instructor/All-Source Analyst
BAE Systems INC
Washington, DC
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Mastered data entry system, producing 2 years of contractual products in 6 months, leading to promotion as Team Lead for seven employees.
- Briefed senior leadership of BAE on operating procedures I created, contributing to multi-million dollar contract acquisition, resulting in promotion as lead instructor for 50+ contractors and federal employees.
- Promoted to Quality Assurance Supervisor to verify work produced by over 50 employees.
Battalion Intelligence Officer
NC Army National Guard
Durham, NC
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Oversaw all Intelligence analysis for the Battalion and created a Safety Program to oversee protocols for over 200+ troops.
- Received a 'Superior' rating from the Battalion Commander for leading the intelligence team and guidance on terrain analysis, enemy targeting, and predictive analysis.
Company Executive Officer
NC Army National Guard
Burlington, NC
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Acted as Company Executive Officer (XO) for a 73-personnel Military Intelligence Company, overseeing $16 million in equipment and 20 Military Intelligence systems during deployment in Afghanistan.
- Led and managed intelligence team of 6-8 analysts and numerous personnel across 3 Company-sized units in hostile South-Eastern province of Paktya for four months.
- Planned and coordinated asset control for 120 missions as Brigade Intelligence Collection Manager, delivering daily briefings to senior leadership.
- Promoted to 1st Lieutenant in November of 2010 at the end of the tour of duty.
Education
Master of International Policy & Practice -
The George Washington University
Washington, DC12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC05.2009
Skills
- Executive Communications
- Project management
- Leadership Supervisor/Quality Assurance
- Trade Policy Analyst
- Published Analytic Writer
- Operational efficiency
- Intelligence Analyst
Awards
- Bronze Star Medal, for exceptionally meritorious service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, 04/01/10 - 12/01/10
- Global Analysis Team Award, for leading the instruction of over 50+ new employees and overseeing quality assurance, 12/01/12
- Outstanding Achievement Award, for Pentagon and DIA-related international operations, 05/01/11
Clearance
Inactive Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Summary
- State Government Supervisor, 1.5 Years, Hiring Manager and Supervisor
- Entrepreneur, 3+ Years, Business Owner, Online Course Creator, Video Producer/Editor, Marketing Consultant
- Military & Government Career in Intelligence 10 Years Total: 3 years - Federal Employee: Intelligence Briefer, Writer, Trade Policy Specialist, Database Manager, Research, 5 years - Defense Contractor: Supervisor, Researcher, Analytic Writer, 4 years - Military Intelligence Officer in the Army National Guard, including 8-months deployed in Afghanistan.
Timeline
Supervisor of Operations Support
Colorado Secretary of State
11.2023 - 07.2025
Founder and CEO
Up and Up Yoga LLC
07.2019 - 11.2023
Program Management Analyst
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
01.2019 - 07.2019
Intelligence Research Specialist
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
07.2016 - 01.2019
All-Source Analyst
BAE Systems INC
12.2013 - 07.2016
Battalion Intelligence Officer
NC Army National Guard
01.2012 - 03.2013
Supervisor/Instructor/All-Source Analyst
BAE Systems INC
03.2011 - 08.2013
Company Executive Officer
NC Army National Guard
05.2009 - 01.2012
Master of International Policy & Practice -
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Campbell University