RICKY G. ALI
Information Operation Planner
Winter Springs,MD
Summary
Skilled in strategic communications and information management with 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional communication campaigns and information operations based on established and innovative strategies. Results-oriented and collaborative leader bringing expertise in social media engagement. Aptitude to analyze and evaluate information derived from a variety of sources. Possess a strong cultural background with the knowledge and ability to work in multifaceted and diverse environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Strategic Communication/Information Operation Planner
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
Stuttgart, Germany
03.2023 - Current
- Integration, coordination, and synchronization of all actions taken in the information environment to affect a target audience’s behavior to create an operational advantage
- Leverage and understand what behaviors need to be changed to coordinate information into a single cohesive plan
- Understand the information environment, the target audience, and how to integrate multiple capabilities in order to achieve an operational advantage
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
Training and Education Officer
U.S. Marine Corps Cyber Space Command
Fort Meade, MD
03.2018 - Current
- In conjunction with subordinate units, recruits, develops and prepares cyber professionals from the present and into the future through a fully developed training program
- Establishes repeatable processes that reflect accurate force readiness and validates cyber knowledge through exercises and engagements
- Cyber professionalism includes knowledge of full-spectrum Cyberspace Operations including operations in the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN), Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) in support of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN), and when directed, Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO)
- All activities to support MAGTF, Joint, and Combined cyberspace requirements that enable freedom of action across all warfighting domains and deny this freedom to adversarial forces.
Training Chief (Active Duty)
U.S. Marine Corps Cyberspace Command
Fort Meade, MD
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Training and Education Chief G/J-7, Supervise 600 personnel ensuring administrative, training, and operational functions in accordance with Marine Corps Orders
- Compile, integrate, and review raw data and instructional material recommendations provided by instructors to ensure quality control in curriculum management
- Coordinate, organize and track cyber specific training with the Department of Defense (DOD) Schools, civilian academic organizations and the National Security Agency (NSA)
- Provide guidance and direct assistance in processing course information
- Develop curriculum, and training materials, based on Marine Corps training requirements
- Gather, process, evaluate, and report on feedback data from internal and external sources
- Daft local training guidance and ensures compliance with stated mission objectives
- Provide Subject matter expert (SME) at various working groups in support of U.S Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER), and U.S Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM)
- Prepare and maintains training/qualification records to include annual, monthly or as needed to maintain response and readiness of the group
- Ensure that the team is at its optimal manning level with experienced and qualified respondents
- Revise establishes and disseminate command orders pertaining to Marine Corps, NSA, and command specific requirements
- Oversees enrollment and attendance of personnel from Marine Corps Cyberspace Warfare Group to complete Cyber Mission Force training and requirements
- Design, update and manage G/J-7 SharePoint with section programs, resources and schedules
- Brief high-level officials and supervisors on projects and policies relating to MARFORCYBER requirements.
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Department Of Defence
Washington,DC, DC
01.2012 - 03.2021
- Knowledge of full range of Federal and State regulations to law enforcement work
- Take charge of crime or accident scenes
- Investigate crimes, interrogate suspects, prepare reports of investigations
- Issue citations, search people, places including houses and vehicles
- Confiscate Contraband and maintain chain of custody/ Arrest and apprehension
- Educated agents on tips and tricks for improving scene control and conflict resolution strategies.
- In charge of personal security details, defensive tactics / building entries (SRT Work)
- Protect and secure Federal facilities, employees and the general public
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Washington, D.C.
11.2004 - 03.2018
- Security and Foreign Humanitarian Assistance
- Military Civic Action and Nation Assistance Expert in Non-combatant Evacuation Operation Civil Reconnaissance, Populace and Resource Control
- Civil Military Operation Center (CMOC) Watch Chief, Assist the Watch Officer in the management and the execution of the duties within the CMOC.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
College Park, MD 05.2019 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - French Language And Civilization/Social Sciences
Alliance Française
Paris, France 05.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
Proven leadership skillsundefined
Additional Information
- Veteran’s 10 point preference Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Skills:
Bilingual French
Fluent Italian, Mina and Ewe
Timeline
Strategic Communication/Information Operation Planner
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
05.2019 - 05.2022
Training and Education Officer
U.S. Marine Corps Cyber Space Command
03.2018 - Current
Training Chief (Active Duty)
U.S. Marine Corps Cyberspace Command
03.2018 - 03.2021
Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Department Of Defence
01.2012 - 03.2021
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Marine Corps Reserve
11.2004 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - French Language And Civilization/Social Sciences
Alliance Française
05.1994 - 05.1997
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