Nick Ashby
United States Army
Salinas,CA
10
years of professional experience
Law school candidate with TOP SECRET clearance and military intelligence experience supporting field operations and personnel risk review. Brings disciplined data collection, open-source and signals analysis, plus clear written reporting that translates complex records into concise briefings. Also brings structured judgment and mentoring experience that support rigorous research, careful analysis, and clear communication in a legal academic setting.
Work History
Signals Intelligence Section Leader
5 Years- Enhanced signals intelligence analysis accuracy by implementing advanced tools and techniques.
- Streamlined data collection processes for improved efficiency in intelligence gathering operations.
- Created actionable intelligence reports for higher-ups, aiding in strategic decision-making processes.
- Evaluated complex datasets using sophisticated analytical methods, resulting in more precise targeting decisions during military operations.
- Mentored and guided junior analysts, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous learning within the team.
Civil Division
2 Months- Analyzed civil case materials to support attorney review and case preparation.
- Coordinated with attorneys and support staff to gather information needed for civil matters.
- Reviewed source material for relevance, credibility, and consistency before incorporating it into case products.
- Verified sensitive information handling practices in line with clearance-based access requirements.
Editor-In-Chief
4 Months- Oversaw newsroom of 18 student journalists, coordinating assignments and supporting coverage across a fast-moving campus publication.
- Maintained accuracy and consistency across researched, written, edited, proofread, and posted web content.
- Corrected spelling, punctuation, and syntax errors through careful line-by-line review of written copy.
- Verified facts, dates, and statistics using standard reference sources before publication.
- Applied strong time management to balance multiple projects in different stages of completion.
- Worked closely with student staff to keep newsroom coverage accurate, consistent, and publication-ready.
Account Specialist
4 Years- Serviced over 200 individual season ticket holder accounts generating over a million dollars in annual revenue
- Redirected objections with strong communication and product knowledge to support informed client decisions.
- Collaborated with a diverse team to meet daily objectives and sustain longer-term account goals.
- Strengthened client satisfaction by resolving account issues quickly and delivering dependable customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Communication
Coursework in journalism and communication studies
Skills
Open source intelligence
Data interpretation
Intelligence reporting
Providing briefings
Top secret clearance
Collection management
Targeting analysis
Collaborative teamwork
Verbal
interpersonal
and written communication
Analyst mentorship
Interagency coordination
Technical writing
Timeline
Civil Division
King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
07.2026 - 09.2026Read More
Signals Intelligence Section Leader
United States Army
10.2021 - 10.2026Read More
Editor-In-Chief
The Cleveland Stater
08.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Account Specialist
The Cleveland Indians
08.2016 - 08.2020Read More
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Communication
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