Hi, I’m
RAPHAEL S. P. BOURCELOT
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
I was born in the US, but raised in the French Alps. I served an Intelligence professional in the U.S. Army Special Operations community for over a decade. I have traveled to over 35 countries for professional and personal reasons and can speak four languages. I have acquired strong managerial and leadership skills during my time in the military, as well as great adaptability which allows me to tackle unforeseen obstacles, tasks, and crises calmly and efficiently.
My many travels have made me very open and personable as I have been exposed to a wide array of cultures.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
13
Certificates
3
Languages
Work History
Spartan Defense Armory And TrainingColorado Springs, CO
Lead Sales Associates
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Kept detailed track of sales and customer information in company system.
- Monitored sales team performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
- Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Colorado Springs Police DepartmentColorado Springs, CO
Recruit / Police Officer
04.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Spartan DefenseColorado Springs, CO
Sales Associate
11.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Highest Sales number among other employees for several months in a row.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Ensured and oversaw ATF compliance requirements.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
University of ColoradoColorado Springs, CO
Language Tutor, French, Spanish
01.2020 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Tutor for French and Spanish at the Excel Language center.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
10th Special Forces Group (A), U.S. ArmyFort Carson, CO
Human Intelligence Collector Team leader
01.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
- Responsible for the development and training of peers and several subordinate soldiers
- Developed Urban Clandestine Operations training SOP, and led various training events across several US Cities.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Oversaw unconventional warfare training as an Observer Controller
Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language CenterMonterey, CA
Student / Class Leader
04.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Student of Modern Standard Arabic.
- Graduated with Honors (2+, 2+,1+), 3.4 GPA.
- Served as class spokesperson, liaising between junior student service members and DLI leadership.
- Trained and mentored several junior service members of all military branches in proper military conduct and etiquette.
Joint Operations Group Africa, SOCAFRICAStuttgart, Germany
HUMINT Collector, Desk Officer, Reports Officer
01.2013 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Three Deployments to various African countries in support of several named operations, to include, but not limited to, Operations Observant Compass, Juniper Nimbus, Juniper Shield, Juniper Micron, Exile Hunter, and Flintlock 2014.
- Conducted routine Interagency briefings and coordination in support of Preparation of the Environment operations and Unconventional Warfare Operations accross the African continent.
- Served as the Lead Reports Officer for all special operations intelligence reporting over the African continent
- Served as the primary Source Manager and Desk officer for several forward-deployed Special Operations Teams
- Served as a personal interpreter for several US and Partner Nations General Officers to include SOCAFRICA Commander, Brigadier General Bolduc, USSOCOM Commander, Admiral McRaven, and Chadian Special Operations Commander General Merry.
- Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
4th Psychological Operations Groups (A)Fort Bragg, NC
Senior Analyst, Personnel Security Representative
09.2010 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Produced numerous open source intelligence (OSINT) reports, and multi-source intelligence reports and products in support of PSYOP and other special operations objectives.
- Provided Regional Intelligence Analysis in support of Commanders’ requirements and ongoing operations.
- Developed and wrote the unit's training and administrative Standard Operating Procedures.
- Managed and maintained personnel security records. Responsible for all incoming and outgoing personnel JPAS inputs.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
82nd Airborne Division (A), 3rd BCTFort Bragg, NC
35M Human Intelligence Collector
04.2008 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Deployed to Baghdad, Iraq from November 2008 to November 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Operated independently as a HUMINT collector, often travelling solo to numerous Combat Outposts depending on the intelligence picture, and provided real time early warning support to various Infantry Commanders.
- Ran and managed an extensive network of human sources, leading to the capture of numerous Jaysh al-Mahdi fighters.
- Coordinated Human Intelligence operations with Signals Intelligence.
- Participated in patrol and combat operations, and conducted numerous Field Interrogations. Trained Infantry Soldiers to conduct proper Tactical Questioning (TQ).
- Managed and supervised the Organizational Management Team during the second half of the deployment, overseeing the quality control, and publication of hundreds of operational and intelligence reports.
- Took Charge as a Squad leader and assistant Platoon Sergeant upon return to garrison. Managed a 40 soldier platoon in the absence of the Platoon Sergeant.
- Trained and mentored 11 junior soldiers, and ensure they were afforded the ability to attend necessary military training schools.
75th Ranger RegimentFort Benning, GA
Human Intelligence Collector
08.2007 - 04.2008
Job overview
- Conducted extensive tactical and Intelligence training.
United States ArmyMultiple
Initial Entry Trainee
04.2006 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC
- Advanced Individual Training at Fort Huachuca, AZ. Human Intelligence Collector Basic course: Interrogations, Tactical Source Operations, Law of Land Warfare, Geneva Conventions.
- Airborne school at Fort Benning, GA.
- Ranger Indoctrination Program at Fort Benning Georgia. Successfully completed the selection program for the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Education
Lycee Prive E.C.A., Annecy, France
High School Diploma
09.2000 - 07.2002
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
No Degree from Computer Science
08.2002 - 05.2004
Universite Montesquieu, Bordeaux, France
No Degree from Law (Pre-Law)
05.2001
Cochise College, Douglas, AZ
No Degree from Intelligence Operations
05.2001
Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA
Certificate of Graduation from Modern Standard Arabic
04.2016 - 12.2017
University Overview
- Graduated with Honors
- 3.4 GPA
- Defense Language Proficiency Test / Oral Proficiency Interview: 2+, 2+, 1+
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
No Degree from Business
05.2001
Skills
Client relationship building
Accomplishments
- Successfully trained and mentored many soldiers over the years.
- Intelligence work conducted in Iraq led to the capture of over 55 insurgents and terrorists.
- Graduate of the Colorado Springs Police Academy: Currently POST Qualified.
Certification
Quadrilingual: Native French (DLPT: 3/3/3) and English speaker (Raised in France), Fluent in Spanish (DLPT: 3/3), and proficient in Modern Standard Arabic (DLI Graduate, DLPT: 2+/2+/1+). Graduate Noncommissioned Officer Academies for the Warrior Leader course in 2010 and Advanced Leadership Course in 2012.
Hobbies
- Winter Sports. I am an avid skier and snowboarder. I started skiing in the French Alps when I was three years old. I was the junior ski team in Chamonix, France, as a child, and then competed in freestyle snowboarding as a teenager.
- Motorcycles. Particularly Harley-Davidson's. My fiancee and I love taking long rides through the beautiful Colorado Mountain roads.
- Marksmanship. I am passionate about firearms and enjoy shooting pistols and rifles.
Timeline
Lead Sales Associates
Spartan Defense Armory And Training
04.2023 - Current
Colorado POST Certified
11-2022
Recruit / Police Officer
Colorado Springs Police Department
04.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Spartan Defense
11.2021 - 04.2022
Language Tutor, French, Spanish
University of Colorado
01.2020 - 05.2020
HAZMAT Handler.
10-2018
Human Intelligence Collector Team leader
10th Special Forces Group (A), U.S. Army
01.2018 - 08.2019
Defense Language Institute
Certificate of Graduation from Modern Standard Arabic
04.2016 - 12.2017
Student / Class Leader
Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center
04.2016 - 12.2017
HUMINT Collector, Desk Officer, Reports Officer
Joint Operations Group Africa, SOCAFRICA
01.2013 - 04.2016
Senior Analyst, Personnel Security Representative
4th Psychological Operations Groups (A)
09.2010 - 12.2012
35M Human Intelligence Collector
82nd Airborne Division (A), 3rd BCT
04.2008 - 08.2010
Human Intelligence Collector
75th Ranger Regiment
08.2007 - 04.2008
Initial Entry Trainee
United States Army
04.2006 - 08.2007
Quinnipiac University
No Degree from Computer Science
08.2002 - 05.2004
Universite Montesquieu
No Degree from Law (Pre-Law)
05.2001
Cochise College
No Degree from Intelligence Operations
05.2001
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
No Degree from Business
05.2001
Lycee Prive E.C.A.
High School Diploma
09.2000 - 07.2002
Quadrilingual: Native French (DLPT: 3/3/3) and English speaker (Raised in France), Fluent in Spanish (DLPT: 3/3), and proficient in Modern Standard Arabic (DLI Graduate, DLPT: 2+/2+/1+). Graduate Noncommissioned Officer Academies for the Warrior Leader course in 2010 and Advanced Leadership Course in 2012.
Combat Life Saver Course (tactical medicine).
Ranger First Responder Course (tactical medicine).
Reid Interrogations.
Terrorism Research Center Mirror Image Course.
LSI Scan.
Battlefield Forensics Course.
HUMINT Operations Manager Course.
Joint Source Validation Course.
Advance marksmanship, unit tactics, and CQB training.
Human intelligence tradecraft courses.
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