Tim Nehls

Email: abp2jf@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** *. ***** ****

City: Olathe

State: KS

Zip: 66062

Country: USA

Phone: 913-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $62,000

Willing to Relocate

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TIMOTHY A. NEHLS

18218 W. 157th Terrace Olathe, KS 66062 abp2jf@r.postjobfree.com 913-***-****

Professional Experience

Military Analyst, 2008 - Present

Northrop Grumman

Provide contractor support to the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) based out of Fort Leavenworth, KS. The program provides realistic training environments through various simulations to train senior commanders and their staffs in order to prepare their units for combat or deployment situations. Collect information from the simulation, simulation operators, other analysts and military evaluators, and provide doctrinal guidance and trend analysis as required. Develop products for formal and informal After Action Reviews (AARs). Primary liaison during preparation of exercises between military and contractors by traveling to exercise sites in order to identify simulation facility, ensure facility meets training requirements, coordinate travel for contractors, and organize the simulation parameters.

Selected Achievements:

Participated in 12+ exercises to assist the Operations Group in their assigned mission.

Participated in extra duties that included supporting Counter Insurgency (COIN) seminars and assigned as trainer for

tactical computer system.

Field Artillery Officer, 1991 - Present

Kansas Army National Guard

Responsible for the training, supervision, evaluation, and motivation of soldiers in units ranging from 2-3 personnel to over 350 personnel. Plan, develop and implement training policies and guidelines for soldiers to follow and evaluate soldiers on progress of training. Prepare plans, schedules and presentations for supervisors and subordinates. Coordinate resources for training events and ensure welfare of soldiers during training events. Provide swift and accurate execution of assignments and tasks by managing personnel, delegating responsibilities and solving problems quickly by building strong and effective teams.

Selected Achievements:

Completed deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in 2006-07 responsible for the supervision and performance of a tactical

operations center for a unit conducting base defense.

Completed a 10 month deployment in 2002 as commander of a 100 man unit to Ft. Leavenworth, KS, in charge of

providing perimeter security for the instillation.

Have received Bronze Star, Army Commendation and Army Achievement awards for duties accomplished in combat

and training environments.

Legal Analyst, 1999 - 2008

Sprint Communications Company, Overland Park, KS

Plan, prepare and implement policies and procedures for intellectual property law group within legal department of Fortune 500 company. Coordinate and supervise storage and reference system for 1000+ patent files within company. Manage computer database and tracking system to ensure all documents within patent files are catalogued and key information recorded for efficient reference. Prepare reports of important documents and deadlines for attorneys and clients to review and develop strategies for enhancing patent portfolio. Key administrator for copyright infringement matters within company. Review case law and statutory law and prepare policy guidelines for company to comply with certain copyright laws with regard to internet use.

Selected Achievements:

Planned and implemented new storage method for patent files that increased filing capacity by 50%.

During tenure as Legal Analyst, patent file applications increased from 300+ to over 1000.

Organized and supervised preparation of award ceremonies for inventors within company.

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Paralegal, 1997 - 1999

Stinson, Mag & Fizzell, P.C., Kansas City, MO

Administrator responsible for patent and trademark records of intellectual property law group within 250+ attorney law firm. Coordinated and supervised storage and reference system for all patent and trademark files within firm. Implemented computer based reference and database system within the intellectual property law group. Organized storage facility for client product prototypes and patent specimens and developed reference system of patent specimens for efficient retrieval and usage by attorneys. Researched legal issues for attorneys and assisted in litigation with attorney supervision. Conducted searches via internet and other legal databases to determine trademark usage and prepared reports based off searches for clients. Assisted attorneys with legal proceedings for clients relating to intellectual property matters.

Selected Achievements:

Implemented computer database system for intellectual property group and supervised data entry system of software.

Designed efficient filing system of patent and trademark records and managed storage center of client files.

Trained legal assistants on data entry and reporting functions of database system.

Graduate Assistant, 1993

Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

Assisted history professors with lesson preparation, course material production, and proctored exams for students. Conducted course reviews with students and graded exams for professors. Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School in role as chairman to a federal grant, FIPSE (Funding for the Improvement for Post Secondary Education). Prepared selected bibliography, maps, charts and lesson materials for teachers manual produced by grant members. Traveled with and assisted chairman on quarterly meetings of grant and participated in workshops, lectures or panels sponsored by grant members.

Selected Achievements:

Incorporated maps, charts, photos, and bibliography into teachers manual published by FIPSE grant.

Researched documents. photos, primary and secondary historical references for presentations by chairman and grant

members.

Education and Training

Paralegal Certificate, 1996 - Denver Paralegal Institute, Colorado Springs, CO

Master of Arts Degree in History, 1995 - Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, 1991 - Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

Commissioned as Second Lieutenant (ROTC), 1991 - Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS

Professional Development Courses:

Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses

Combined Arms Staff & Services School (CAS3)

Command and General Staff College

Microsoft Training Courses

Publications:

Thesis: The Battle of the Wabash: A Study of the Effects of Logistics During General Arthur St. Clair`s Campaign Against the Indians in the Old Northwest Territory, 1791

Teachers Manual: Multiculturalism in American History

gies for enhancing patent portfolio. Key administrator for copyright infringement matters within company. Review case law and s

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