Robert A. Malvarose Jr.

**** ****** *****

Sanford, North Carolina

27330

United States

Phone: 817-***-****

Email: adzfg4@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Management Professional with a history of performance excellence in the areas of Global Psychological Operations, Military Information Support Operations, Special Operations Planning, Project Management, Program/Policy Management, and Foreign/International Relations. Impeccable communication skills and an unwavering dedication to the success of all endeavors and assignments. Strong ability to interact with a diverse population of varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds with ease. Routinely relied upon for expertise, advice, leadership, guidance and management skills throughout a decorated career by senior management and executives. Highly proficient in the development and implementation of change/process management policies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and reprioritize manpower and resources.

Active Top Secret (TS-SCI) Security Clearance issued last on 01/19/2016.

Global Project Management

Foreign/Embassy Relations

Foreign Government Planning

Psychological Ops Management

Military Deception

Interagency Planning/Coordination

Performance Data Analysis

Sensitive Records Management

Equal Opportunity (EO) Policies

Operations Management

Training Principles

Personnel Management

Operational Budget Planning

Career Development

Concise Communicator

Meticulous Attention to Detail

Superb Interpersonal Skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

United States Army

Special Operations Command

Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060

United States

Position: Information Operations Field Support Team Operations Sergeant

Period: 04/2019 to Present

Hours per Week: 60

POSITION FOCUS

Served as a Military Information Support Operations (MISO)/Information Operations (IO) Planner/NCOIC for a six-person Field Support Team (FST).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Managed the supervision, health, training, and daily operations of the FST in support of Joint Special Operations Forces (SOF)and interagency missions.

- Supervised the preparation, coordination, and execution of deploying FST members and their subsequent re-deployment.

- Deployed in support of SOF ensuring the execution of analysis, planning, integration, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of all Joint Task Force (JTF) Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) including MISO, Military Deception (MILDEC), Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyber, and other relevant IRCs, coordinated and synchronized JTF IO with interagency partners.

- Worked simultaneously with interagency, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), DoD, and Intelligence agencies ensuring excellent communications and cooperation while coordinating and planning Special Operations to foster relationships with key personnel.

- Provided expertise and advice to the Commander on all Military operational matters and maintained flawless classification of sensitive documentation for the Command.

- Worked closely with domestic and foreign organizations to coordinate operations doctrines, tactics and procedures with a focus on current and future plans and policies.

- Consistently met or exceeded timeline and directive policy requirements when implementing operational plans including budget management and resourcing.

- Analyzed operational plans for feasibility, technical accuracy, and proper integration of resources from all available agencies to ensure a high level of success for all assignments.

- Managed operations involving multiple worldwide locations simultaneously for personnel, facilities, strategy employment, and training requirements.

- Analyzed and identified all gaps in operational plans as well as current operations ensuring all deficiencies are corrected before they have a chance to manifest as strategic problems.

- Ensured the compliance of all personnel through strict administration of the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) and Equal Employment Opportunity programs.

- Implemented training programs that improved the overall readiness rate, and enabled Soldiers to achieve success in their assignments ahead of expectation, allowing for better utilization of staff and resources.

- Analyzed and identified all gaps in operational plans as well as current operations ensuring all

- Numerous improvements to operational plans significantly increased the operational efficiency of tactical teams in complex joint and combined environments.

- Consistently sought out by senior personnel for advice on issues pertaining to operations and personnel issues.

- Served as a mentor and counselor for staff requiring clarification of government policies, operational procedures and questions involving strategic operations topics.

- Continuously monitored and evaluated daily facility activities to ensure compliance with government regulations, policies and laws.

- Conducted regular personnel meetings to maintain staff’s understanding and education of updates, additions, policy updates, changes, and trending to ensure the best possible outcome for the organization as a whole, as well as personal staff development and success.

United States Army

E CO, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (A)

Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310

United States

Position: Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection (POAS) Assessor

Period: 07/2016 to 04/2019

Hours per Week: 60

POSITION FOCUS

Served as one of 10 Assessors for the Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection Course (POAS).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Accountable for the assessment, mentorship and counseling of more than 840 POAS candidates each fiscal year.

- Coordinated and executed more than 252 medium to high risk unique assessment events annually.

- Provided subject matter expertise to all phases of POAS Program of Instruction (POI) development and implementation.

- Ensured maintenance and accountability of more than $225k in organic equipment.

- Selected over peers to serve in nominative position as a POAS Assessor.

- Maintained a 2-/2+ in the Spanish Oral Proficiency Interview after 120 hours of remedial language training and home study.

- Assessed more than 250 POAS candidates, selecting more than 100 for training in the qualification Course and service in the Regiment.

- Served as a POAS Logistics NCOIC and accountable for all logistical support for six 11-day POAS classes.

- Mentored and trained three new Assessors, ensuring that all standards and procedures were understood and upheld.

- Conducted six After Action Reviews capturing best practices, improving communication, and mitigating risk for future courses.

- Conducted an exchange with Special Reaction Team (SRT) to share assessment best practices which increased interoperability with United States Government (USG) partners.

- Supported Land Navigation exams as a point sitter for the Special Forces Assessment and Selection between POAS courses.

- Enforced risk assessment measures to eliminate catastrophic injuries despite routine operations in heat category V weather.

- Assisted in the execution of four Selection Review Boards for more than 225 candidates, resulting in flawless execution and 100% accuracy.

- Contributed to the planning and execution of two new POAS events thus providing more accurate assessments for candidates.

- Coached and mentored more than 80 junior NCOs during eight POAS courses in providing logistical support for more than 75 events.

- Supported two Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) selection committees with 16 assessment events, ensuring the safety of more than 300 candidates.

- Accurately planned and mapped 16 new routes for the entire course to adjust for move to new building location.

- Served as NCOIC of one POAS course and accountable for the assessment and selection of 75 candidates.

- Managed the logistics support to four Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection courses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Worked closely with Joint Command agencies to coordinate special operations doctrines, tactics and procedures with a focus on current and future plans and policies.

- Performed in depth analysis of plans and directives carried out by personnel for adherence to policies and objectives, and prepared comprehensive performance reviews based on individual factors.

- Provided complete personnel support in all areas to include operational plan interpretation, execution of specific directives and initiatives, resource allocation, utilization of electronic databases for collection of information and regulatory documentation, and procedural plans for the most efficient use of organization resources and personnel.

- Researched, developed, and facilitated major contingency operational plans and exercises, paying special attention to the specific mission objectives to ensure the accomplishment of assignments in a timely manner, while maintaining adherence to regulations and policies.

- Managed multiple projects simultaneously without compromise to any one project, ensuring the goals and responsibilities of the Special Forces Group were met or exceeded at all times.

- Maintained total team continuity through strategic management of personnel through both individual and group techniques, ensuring a cohesive, mission focused team is in place and at the highest state of readiness to fulfill Special Forces operations.

- Assisted and provided critical operational expertise and advice to senior personnel in all aspects of training, personnel proficiency, tactical operations, Special Forces Operations Techniques and Force Protection matters.

- Provided critical assistance to the Special Forces, United States Army and other agencies as needed to ensure secure, seamless operations.

- Provided critical logistical support ensuring all directives, goals and operational plans were met and exceeded on or ahead of schedule without incident or loss.

- Established, implemented and executed multiple operational plans with unmitigated success.

- Managed and monitored grounds, facilities and common areas to ensure all safety assessments are observed and in place.

United States Army

B CO, 1st Military Information Support Battalion (A)

Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310

United States

Position: Detachment Sergeant

Period: 12/2012 to 07/2016

Hours per Week: 60

POSITION FOCUS

Supervised, coordinated, and participated in the analysis, planning, production, and dissemination of strategic and operational level Military Information Support Operations (MISO) programs and products as part of the Special Operations Command Forward (SOCFWD) Audean Ridge in support of the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) and Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) and in coordination with the United States Embassy Integrated Country Strategy (ICS).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Accountable for the training, supervision and professional development of three NCOs.

- Ensured the accountability, serviceability, maintenance of more than $100k of equipment.

- Provided sound advice to the SOCFWD Audean Ridge Commander on strategic level MISO programs in two countries.

- Selected on merit and past experience to validate seven deploying Teams as an Observer/Coach (O/C) for the Battalion mission readiness exercise.

- Gained access to operationally relevant MISO information by interviewing special interest aliens while supporting Human Systems Integration (HIS).

- Led the synchronization of MISO efforts in Columbia and Peru, creating strategic level impacts to improve Information Operations (IO) in these countries.

- Selected above 25 Senior NCOs to serve as an Assessor at Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Assessment and Selection.

- Served as an Operations Sergeant for four months for Military Information Support Team (MIST) Panama prior for deployment which enhanced Team readiness.

- Trained more than 80 Columbian Special Operations Soldiers on the use and implementation of MISO.

- Mentored three NCOs to achieve promotable status during this rating period, demonstrating impeccable to develop others.

- Validated IO priorities for the SOCFWD Audean Ridge non-kinetic targeting cell which aligned regional influence efforts.

- Enhanced strategic level IO plans in support of cross border missions as part of the Columbian war plan.

- Improved Special Operations Forces (SOF) interoperability and Columbian messaging efforts by developing new Columbia School for International Integral Action (ESMAI) MISO curriculum.

- Developed Columbian Ant-Narcotics Brigade (BRCNA’s) organizational structure by creating critical access to enhance its IO/Deception Cell.

- Capacity for police departments to manage public interview intelligence gathering to centralized office to action.

- Instituted the Model Police Precinct (MPP) series, the first of its kind in the SOCSOUTH area of responsibility, which resulted in the Most Wanted series in support of Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) efforts.

- Utilized knowledge as a Plan and Exercises (PLEX) NCO to assist the Company with multiple Defense Travel System (DTS) issues and ensuring Unit preparation for deployment and upon re-deployment.

- Instilled safety consciousness, accountability, and integrity in Soldiers through emphasis on safety and risk assessments which resulted in no injuries or accidents.

- Planned and developed the Counter Illicit Trafficking MISO series in Honduras enhancing United States Embassy and partner nation security forces counter drug efforts.

- Analyzed monthly trends from the Honduran 911 Call Center, which provided baseline data to collect Measure of Effectiveness (MOE) and helped United States Embassy Agencies fill intelligence gaps.

- Gained critical access to an elite partner nation counter-drug Unit, greatly improving MIST Honduras’ ability to create effects against narcotics traffickers.

- Led renewed efforts to archive MIST Honduras’ MISO Series planning documents using SAVANT providing greater continuity for future operations in Honduras.

- Supported the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program and ensured the application of those skills were embedded in everyday awareness within the workplace.

- Trained two members in Media Production Center software resulting in 100% technical proficiency which enhanced Team’s graphic illustration capacity.

- Fostered a mission focused attitude by providing practical, analytical insight during Pre-Mission Training (PMT) which helped increase Team’s cultural knowledge base.

- Developed a debit tracker instrumental in facilitating Soldiers and NCOs to manage Government Travel Card (GTC) debits and balance, eliminating any 60 day plus “No Travel List” balances.

- Graduated from the Military Deception (MIL DEC) Course increasing capacity as a MISO Soldier as well as Team’s capabilities in support of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) mission.

- Trained the entire Battalion in the proper preparation and settlement of travel vouchers that greatly reduced the numbers of late vouchers submitted overall.

- Saved the Unit more than $100k by coordinating ground and air movement for Soldiers and equipment within SOUTHCOM and Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensured the compliance of all personnel through strict administration of the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) and Equal Employment Opportunity programs.

- Highly specialized in the management of Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Joint, Combined and Task Forces with extensive training and experience, routinely relied upon for expertise and complex assignments due to a high success rate in situations of intense pressure and ambitious goals.

- Planned countless mission and operational plans with intricate multi-tier aspects ensuring complete readiness, sourcing, staffing and seamless coordination resulting in flawless execution and success.

- Planned, coordinated and executed MISO operations in direct support of national security objectives.

- Consistently met or exceeded timeline and directive policy requirements when implementing operational plans including budget management and resourcing.

- Analyzed operational plans for feasibility, technical accuracy, and proper integration of resources from all available agencies to ensure a high level of success for all assignments.

- Managed operations involving multiple worldwide locations simultaneously for personnel, facilities and strategy employment and training requirements.

- Analyzed and identified all gaps in operational plans as well as current operations ensuring all deficiencies were corrected before they had a chance to manifest as strategic problems.

- Numerous improvements to operational plans significantly increased the operational efficiency of the task force in a complex joint and combined environment.

- Conducted regular personnel meetings to maintain staff’s understanding and education of updates, additions, policy updates, changes, and technology releases to ensure the best possible outcome for the organization as a whole, as well as personal development and success.

- Orchestrated training and education of staff in DOD policies and procedures, mentoring, and one-on-one counseling for personnel to improve overall performance.

United States Army

E CO, 9th Military Information Support Battalion (A)

Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310

United States

Position: Psychological Operations Team Chief

Period: 05/2010 to 12/2012

Hours per Week: 60

POSITION FOCUS

Served as a Team Chief of a Tactical Military Information Support Team (TMT) in a Central Command (CENTCOM) oriented, Airborne, Tactical Military Information Support Operations (MISO) Company.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Accountable for the safety, discipline and professional development of a two Soldier Team.

- Ensured the accountability, serviceability, and maintenance of equipment valued more than $370k.

- Ensured Team is integrated and trained to conduct operations in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF), planned and executed dissemination of products.

- Ensured Soldiers are prepared to operate in the CENTCOM area of responsibility and maintained the ability to deploy worldwide with little to no notice.

- Embedded the first Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) TMT in Merawara District, Kunar Province, Afghanistan which effectively mapped human terrain and developed networks of influence.

- Facilitated establishment of district level governance for target audience linkage, resulted in the first women’s shura ever conducted in assigned area of operations.

- Provided direct tactical MISO support to Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFODA) during the execution of 68 tactical operations, enabling the overwhelming success of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.

- Led Team through the development of four MISO series which generated actionable and reliable information leading to the targeting of Taliban leadership.

- Selected by Task Force Commander to test and evaluate new initiatives and products designed to increase target audience reporting of High Value Individual (HVI) locations.

- Oversaw the dissemination of 6.4k hours of radio broadcast to include 125 specific MISO messages influencing the populace in support of the Commander’s intent.

- Trained and mentored two junior NCOs in all aspects of the duties and accountabilities of a Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Team Chief while ensuring 100% preparedness for continuity.

- Enforced 100% Team compliance with AR 350-1 and MISOC annual training requirements aiding in Unit’s quarterly and annual training requirement reporting.

- Led Team through post-deployment decompression, and cohesion building Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) zip line training which demonstrated care for Solders’ mental well-being.

- Conducted rigorous pre-combat inspections ensuring 100% operational readiness of Team during 125 missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

- Demonstrated constant vigilance with regard to operational safety, resulting in zero accidents or injuries during nine months of combat operations in Afghanistan.

- Selected from amongst classmates to stand up, train, and deploy a new TMT into a previously denied area in support of OEF XVIII.

- Achieved a score of 1+/1+ in Spanish on the challenging Oral Proficiency Interview, after only five months of intense Special Operations Language Training (SOLT).

- Fostered international military cooperation and was awarded the Thai Parachutist’s Badge for participation in a high-performance aircraft joint parachute operation.

- Selected as a Chalk Leader for one of three Chalks deploying to Afghanistan and overall accountable for the welfare and safety of 26 deploying Troops.

- Conducted intense self-preparation for deployment, including familiarization with politics, economics, social structure, culture and language of Afghanistan.

- Led Team through comprehensive pre-mission training, including M-4, M-9, PSQ-20, and Radio-In-A-Box (RIAB) training, maximizing Team’s readiness for combat operations.

- Acquired proficiency and knowledge of SOF peculiar equipment and systems during a short 30-day window of pre-deployment training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Collected, evaluated, and analyzed intelligence to support (PSYOP), studied and estimated data to determine PSYOP targets.

- Operated PSYOP dissemination equipment and assisted in the delivery of PSYOP products.

- Prepared, stored and retrieved information on PSYOP related intelligence, plans, campaigns, performed intelligence gathering and dispersing functions.

- Coordinated resources for the development, implementation and dissemination of PSYOP productions.

- Executed integration of PSYOP planning in support of conventional operations and deception planning.

- Determined the appropriate mix of media, relative to available assets, to disseminate PSYOP products.

- Identified psychological vulnerabilities and susceptibilities of PSYOP targets.

- Implemented technical safety codes, risk assessments, and safety requirements for a variety of operations and in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Act Requirements (OSHA), Department of Defense Guidelines, and fire prevention measures.

- Interpreted and developed improvements to policy directions in regard to the safe handling, storage, and transportation of ammunition for exercises.

- Compiled and submitted a variety of administrative reports to include training course fill rates, no-show rates, and attrition data, and advised on all operational support issues.

- Managed daily operations of munitions dispersal, workflow delegation, and oversight of administrative personnel.

- Maintained the supervision of the proper expenditure of all ammunition, proper scheduling of range exercises, and verified the availability of specific ranges.

- Planned countless mission and operational plans with intricate multi-tier aspects ensuring complete readiness, sourcing, staffing and seamless coordination resulting in flawless execution and success.

- Planned, coordinated and executed Military Source Operations (MSO) in direct support of national security objectives.

- Developed approach plans for multiple contact operations based on thorough analysis of all-source intelligence data.

- Consistently met or exceeded timeline and directive policy requirements when implementing operational plans including budget management and resourcing.

- Analyzed operational plans for feasibility, technical accuracy, and proper integration of resources from all available agencies to ensure a high level of success for all assignments.

- Managed operations involving multiple worldwide locations simultaneously for personnel, facilities and strategy employment and training requirements.

- Analyzed and identified all gaps in operational plans as well as current operations ensuring all deficiencies were corrected before they had a chance to manifest as strategic problems.

- Consistently sought out by senior personnel for advice on issues pertaining to operations and personnel issues.

United States Army

B Co, 2-504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division

Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310

United States

Position: Team Leader

Period: 04/2007 to 05/2010

Hours per Week: 60

POSITION FOCUS

Accountable for the execution of training, professional development, supervision and evaluation of a four-man Airborne Infantry Dismount Fire Team capable of deploying worldwide within 18-hour notice to conduct offensive operations to include both mounted, dismounted, Airborne and air assault to close with and destroy the enemy.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Performed duties as a Master of Team tactics and equipment, to include communications, vehicles and weaponry, and is overall accountable for training subordinates on the same.

- Chosen over 15 of peers to become a Rifle Squad Leader.

- Led of Team on more than 80 mounted and dismounted patrols during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 09-10 with no loss of life or serious injury.

- Trained more than 200 Iraqi Federal Policemen ensuring they were ready to take over security of their country.

- Shared knowledge and experience with Team as well as Squad Member’s enabling them to become better Paratroopers.

- Instilled absolute confidence in Team and Squad Members while conducting duties as Team Leader and Squad Leader in the absence of the Squad Leader.

- Maintained 100% accountable for all men, weapons and equipment valued more than $50k during the rated period.

- Performed all duties as Team Leader ensuring that safety was always paramount in an inherently high-risk environment.

- Displayed of sound judgement contributed to the success of Platoon missions prior to and during Brigade Intensive Training Cycle (ITC).

- Mentored two Soldiers to attend the E-5 board, each of them attaining promotable status.

- Provided motivation and mentoring in developing extremely effective, solid Team Leaders and Soldiers.

- Led a Squad through four live fire exercises during Brigade ITC in preparation for deployment overseas.

- Ability to teach Soldiers resulted in all members of Squad qualifying expert on all Squad organic weapons.

- Instrumental in implementing the 40 warrior tasks to the newest Soldiers in the Squad ensuring they have a smooth transition into today’s modern Army.

- Used clear and sensible instructions to protect Soldiers from injury and equipment from damage.

- Qualified expert with the M4 carbine scoring 38 of 40, setting the standard for subordinates and peers alike.

- Used tactical knowledge to employ Team in a way that allows lethality and security in an unpredictable and constantly changing environment.

- Possessed a tremendous amount of technical and tactical knowledge which has greatly enhanced the combat readiness of the Platoon.

- Led the Fire Team on more than 35 combat logistics patrols in Iraq, which resulting in the safe delivery of more than $200 million in commodities.

- Trained, prepared and deployed four Soldiers to conduct combat operations in support of OIF.

- Ensured Paratroopers were properly trained and prepared for war.

- Trained more than 200 Iraqi Federal Policemen ensuring they were ready to take over security of their country.

- Shared knowledge and experience with the Team as well as Squad members enabling them to become better Paratroopers.

- Instilled absolute confidence in the Team and Squad members while conducting duties as Team Leader and Squad Leader in the absence of the Squad Leader.

- Performed all duties as Team Leader ensuring that safety was always paramount in an inherently high-risk environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Developed and provided training and on-site technical advice for equipment and weapons systems operations, maintenance procedures, and storage activities.

- Planned, coordinated, and conducted inspections in order to verify and validate regulatory compliance of subordinate units with supply standards.

- Utilized extensive supply expertise with compartmentalized logistics programs to prepare checklists, inspect units, and provide critical technical logistical support subordinate unit personnel.

- Conducted follow-up inspections to ensure all deficiencies noted on previous inspections have been rectified, changed, or updated.

- Received data and formulated memorandums of agreements for logistical procedures to uncover and identify areas of support as relevant to special units.

- Orchestrated and conducted training for supply personnel and hand receipt holders on various procedures while providing expertise on preparation of reports of survey, statements of charges, cash collection vouchers, and After-Action Reviews (AAR).

- Served as the advisor and mentor to personnel by providing supervision, guidance, support, and discipline which promoted a positive morale and work environment.

- Conducted training analysis, compiled reports, and submitted to the Commander providing recommendations for improvements.

- Coordinated, organized, and provided assistance and policy guidance to junior personnel on Sexual Harassment Assault, Response and Prevention (SHARP) issues and their impact on organizational readiness, special projects, and operations.

- Reviewed training plans and conducted staff assistance visits and ethics observances, as well as assessments ensuring teams were in compliance with Equal Opportunity guidelines in preparation for worldwide deployments, promoting cross-cultural awareness and human relation excellence amongst personnel.

- Created and implemented efficient work processes and space utilization by determining workflow and analyzing

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