Melvin Bynum
Lithia,FL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning) IV
WWC Global
03.2019 - Current
- Plans directs and coordinates activities throughout the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) in support of Geographic Combatant Command and TSOC exercises.
- Contractor Task Lead providing leadership for 14 Special Operations and Exercise subject matter expects who plan, execute, and evaluate portions of JELC for Geographical Combatant Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOC) interagency partners, and Partner Nations Special Operations Forces.
- Facilitates integration of Special Operations Forces capabilities during team-building exercises for Geographical Combatant Commands and Theater Special Operation Commands (TSOC) battle staffs during simulated crisis management.
SOF Operations Trainer/Analyst
Intelligence, Communications, Engineering, Inc
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Mentored and trained battle staffs at Geographic Combatant Commanders on SOF operational and strategic level planning, and command and control (C2)
- Trained and mentored joint and multinational battle staffs in SOF operational level planning and Command and Control (C2), to include understanding of national and theater strategic objectives.
- Provided analysis and preparation of after action reviews and reports, to include collecting, analyzing and reporting lessons learned
- Developed observation and training plans in support of interest and equities for staffs of the Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs) and Theater Special Operations Commands (TOCs)
Program Analyst, SOF Liaison
Universal Strategy Group, Inc. (USGI)
06.2009 - 01.2016
- Supported the Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office with identifying, prioritizing, and executing research and development projects that enhanced the capabilities of Special Operations Tactical elements in support of the Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT)
- Prepared and delivered presentations and reports on liaison activities for internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively identified potential challenges or roadblocks within projects, formulating contingency plans to ensure success.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Homeland Security
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04.2008
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Murray State University
Murray, KY06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Excelsior College,
Albany, NY05.2000
Associate of Arts - Management Science
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX03.1999
Skills
- 38 years combined SOF experience serving in diverse Army and Joint Special Operations commands gaining exceptional understanding for Special Operations Forces tactics, techniques, and operating procedures
- Active Top Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with continued access to Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
- Extensive experience working in multi-cultural environments including Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the Middle East
- Acquired ability to translate Special Operations Forces operational language and concepts into requirements documents
Timeline
Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning) IV
WWC Global
03.2019 - Current
SOF Operations Trainer/Analyst
Intelligence, Communications, Engineering, Inc
05.2016 - 01.2019
Program Analyst, SOF Liaison
Universal Strategy Group, Inc. (USGI)
06.2009 - 01.2016
No Degree - Certificate in Homeland Security
Excelsior College
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Murray State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Excelsior College,
Associate of Arts - Management Science
El Paso Community College
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