Team Leader Manager
Resume:
Douglas R Gearhart
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15216
Home: 217-***-****
CLEARANCE: TS-SCI, adjudicated Jan 2011
EDUCATION:
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Graduated Cum Laude
Law Review- Articles Editor
Current Bar Licensure: MD
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts- Philosophy
Defense Foreign Language Institute (02/15/2008 - 03/18/2009)
Presidio of Monterey, California
DLPT 5 Modern Standard Arabic 2,2+ (Feb 2011)
Description: 50 week Basic Arabic Course focusing on immersion into Arabic language, culture and customs; Continually developed Arabic language skills during follow-on deployment to Iraq 2009-2010 and 2011; additional Arabic Language/ Iraqi dialect training with Human Terrain Systems
WORK EXPERIECE, LEGAL:
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot, LLC (08/01/2007- 12/31/2007) - Document Review Attorney
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duties: Part of Document Review team for project involving computer based coding mechanisms to ensure protection of client interests; Work interrupted by military training/deployment obligations
Choice Counsel, Inc (02/01/2005 - 01/01/2006) - Contract Attorney
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duties: Reviewed and coded legal documents relating to complex Asbestos litigation to ensure clients interests were protected and privileged information was not disclosed. Work interrupted by military training/deployment obligations
WORK EXPERIENCE, MILITARY:
Department of the Army, Civilian- Research Manager(GS-13), Human Terrain Team, 02/01/2011 – June 2011), Iraq
Monitored trends in media and politics across three southern Iraqi provinces,(Maysan, Thi-Qar, Muthana); provided daily translations and analysis of Arabic website news articles, collaborated on developing research plans, analysis of sociopolitical trends, and producing final products to assist U.S. Military on cultural and political events in the provinces
B.A.E, Research-Manager Candidate, Human Terrain Systems, (07/24/2010- 01/31/2011), Leavenworth KS
Extensive training for deployment as Department of Army Civilian to Iraq, coursework encompassed the following: Arabic Language/Culture, Research methods, collecting information during face-to-face interviews, working with Military staff, collecting and managing social science data
U.S. Army Reserve, 303D Psychological Operations Company (12/03/2000 – 02/14/2011); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duties: Active Duty experience (4+years) summarized by deployment and job assignment:
US Army, April 2009- May 2010: Team Leader in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Kirkuk, Iraq
Tactical Psychological Operations Team Leader and Advisor to Battalion Commander in Kirkuk City Iraq; Trained and supervised a team from pre-deployment mobilization through deployment to Iraq. Leader of team that was responsible for collecting data and information, through interviews and surveys, from Iraqi civilian population in order to capture a complete picture of the attitudes, perceptions and opinions in the area of operations and to map the human terrain in an ethnically tense and volatile city. Tracked and analyzed the collected data, wrote daily summaries and crafted PowerPoint presentation of key points so the Battalion Commander could incorporate the analysis into planned operations and attain his desired effects. Through analysis of collected date, the team identified local grievances of the population that were driving ethnic and political instability.
Planned and executed over 100 combat missions in Kirkuk City to collect data and provide the Commander with a vivid picture of the human terrain, and the dynamics and tensions among civilians, and police/security forces in different neighborhoods. Conducted extensive face to face interviews to gather data regarding human terrain and used this to advise the commander on future messages and influence operations. Supervised soldiers charged with conducting surveys and interviews; compiled all team research data, wrote daily reports and analysis, and briefed the Battalion staff.
Conducted interviews with Iraqi civilians during combat and counterinsurgency operations in order to gauge perceptions and gather data, allowing the Battalion commander to understand the effects of operations on the attitudes of the population, and to disseminate messages tailored to creating the BN’s desired effects.
Partnered directly with local Iraqi Security Forces to conduct combined human terrain operations to gauge the attitudes and perceptions in Kirkuk, allowing Iraqi leadership to identify local grievances and drivers of instability; worked with Iraqi Police Commanders in the city to disseminate messages and surveys designed to gauge attitudes of Iraqi civilians and to influence behavior to increase reporting of criminal/insurgent activity, and to increase cooperation between the local population and the Iraqi Security Forces; designed and disseminated survey instruments regarding local issues like security, services, grievances, insurgent propaganda, and elections, throughout Kirkuk, in partnership with the Iraqi Security Forces, and analyzed and summarized the data for the Battalion commander during daily briefing.
Developed, planned and supervised project to interview Iraqis inside the Kirkuk jails. Conducted more than 100 interviews that provided insight into slice-of-life information and biographical trends of Kirkuk jail population, including grievances and drivers of instability that violent extremists and insurgents exploit, like unemployment and corruption, and the extent of their exposure to enemy recruiting/propaganda.
Partnered with Iraqi Media/Plans officer in the Kirkuk Emergency Services Unit (Counterterrorist force) to help local security forces strengthen relations with the local population and increase cooperation. This project involved extensive face to face engagements in local neighborhoods and development of products, like tips-line cards to disseminate. This project included combined US-Iraqi mission to address Kirkuk University students in an open forum, where the team answered questions and disseminated over 200 surveys which provided insight into the attitudes and perceptions of the university-aged male and female in Kirkuk regarding their opinions on local and national issues. Analysis of this data conducted and summarized and reported for Battalion Commander. Coordinated with PRT and CI assets to share the collected data.
Accompanied US and Iraqi forces during regular cordon and search operations for extensive face to face interviews with local Iraqis, often without an interpreter, to gauge attitudes and deny enemy influence to the objective. Developed and conducted training for Iraqi Security Forces/ Iraqi Police in community relations/counterinsurgency, and gathering human terrain data in the community and how to exploit the data to deny the enemy influence to an area; taught classes to high ranking Iraqi Security Forces on conducting information dissemination operations in order to persuade and influence behavior and opinions. Was able to use Arabic language skills to teach and present in the target language. Managed, vetted and trained local and US interpreters in order to ensure accuracy of information and efficacy of operation; Subject matter expert for PSYOP and cultural/language issues for all product/messages to be disseminated in Kirkuk City.
Responsible for all detachment level training during pre-deployment
mobilization regarding Arabic language and culture, Counterinsurgency, face-to-face interviews and communication techniques; researched and developed classes for PowerPoint presentation which were used across the organization.
US Army, Feb 2006- April 2007: Team Leader in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Baghdad, Iraq
Team Leader for Tactical Psychological Operations Team in support of combat and counterinsurgency operations vicinity southeastern Baghdad. Planned, executed and reported on operations in combat environment where the team engaged in the collection and analysis of data from the Iraqi local population, both civilian and military. Conducted surveys, interviews, and group discussions with Iraqi population in order to gather information about their attitudes and perception regarding security, economic, political, and social issues. Conducted this research in support of Battalion commander in order to provide a vivid picture of the attitudes and perceptions in the area of operations. Briefed the Battalion Commander daily on these findings during targeting meetings and in future operations planning.
Applied data analysis to identify common grievances and to cultivate messages and lines of persuasion to influence the Iraqi population, to increase support for U.S. and Iraqi objectives in the local community, thus denying the enemy the initiative in Information Operations/propaganda. This work allowed US and Iraqi forces to better understand the local attitudes and reduce tensions in the area. This population analysis included identifying local leaders and local grievances and allowed the Combatant commander to exploit and apply scarce resources to specific local problems.
Accomplished in training and the application of counterinsurgency (COIN) and the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP). Daily face to face interaction with Iraqi population led to accurate and current human terrain intelligence in the area of operations. Constructed daily written reports and PowerPoint presentations for the Combatant commander.
Extensive training, vetting, and working with local Iraqi interpreters which allowed the team to build rapport and trust with the Iraqi population, and ensured accuracy of information. Conducted surveys and interviews of local population during and after combat operations in order glean human terrain feedback and to understand the civilian population point of view about operations and the probable effects of US and Iraqi actions on the local civilians. This allowed the ground commander to exploit the
effects of operations by targeting messages encouraging unity and rejection of militia ideology to deny enemy influence to the area.
Combat and COIN missions conducted regularly in volatile region/province southeastern Baghdad with ethnic tensions, militia activity, and frequent contact. Integrated successfully with Battalion staffs, Company Commanders, and at the platoon and squad level in order to demonstrate the efficacy of psychological operations in support of their missions. Conducted daily briefings and submitted written reports with summary and recommendations from data collected.
US Army, Jan 2003- July 2003: Team Leader in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Baghdad, Samawa, Iraq
Tactical PSYOP Team Leader attached to the 1st Marine Division during the March 2003 invasion of Iraq through July 2003. Provided feedback and analysis to Battalion CMDR regarding the attitudes and perceptions of the Iraq population, including cultural issues, and recommendations for messages to be disseminated or broadcasted to the population in order to garner the cooperation and non-interference with US forces during offensive operations.
Briefed Battalion Commander and Operations Officer daily; planned and executed missions among the Iraqi population in order to assist Marine
Civil Affairs Group in providing information and stability to the Iraqi population of Samawa. Team efforts and interactions with the civilian population helped to reduce tensions in Samawa and increase stability during the invasion. Team Gathered data from survey instruments, area assessments and from extensive face to face interaction with Iraqis and analyzed and reported to the Commander with recommendations.
Responsible for collecting information for a Battalion size area of operations. Supported Company level operations with interactions with Iraqi civilian population in order to build relationships in the community between U.S. Forces and the Iraqi Population; worked extensively to vet and train local national interpreters and translators to ensure accurate work and smooth interactions with Iraqi local nationals.
Integrated successfully into USMC Battalion Staff and briefed the Battalion commander daily on the use of non-lethal targeting. Built strong relations with Company commanders and Platoon leaders in order to support their missions and create effects.
Additional Education:
College/University
Flagler College (09/01/1992 - 05/01/1994)
St. Augustine, Florida
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology
Additional Employment Information:
Youth Advocate Program (10/15/1998 - 07/15/1999) - Mental Health Associate
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Duties: Counseled children and adolescents with behavior and emotional problems; advised parents and teachers in behavior-change techniques and created individual treatment plans for clients and parents. Used behavior techniques and individual counseling to implement plans resulting in better quality of life for children at home, in school and in the community.
Youth Advocate Program (08/01/1997 - 09/15/1998) - Mental Health Counselor
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Duties: Counseled children and adolescents with behavior and emotional problems; advised parents and teachers how to effectively incorporate behavior-change techniques to improve child compliance and increase quality of life at home, in school, and in the community.
Turning Point of Washington County (06/06/1994 - 04/01/1998) - Mental Health Associate
Hagerstown, Maryland
Duties: Counseled adult clients suffering from mental illness; developed rehabilitation plans and monitored medication regimens. One-on-one counseling with adults diagnosed with variety of mental illness, mainly schizophrenia and major depression, in order to facilitate independent living in the community.
Award - Bronze Star Medal (06/01/2010)
Awarded for actions as Team Leader, Iraq
Award - Army Commendation Medal (04/01/2007)
Awarded for actions as Team Leader, Iraq 2007
Award - Combat Action Badge (10/01/2004)
Awarded for actions under enemy fire, Iraq 2003
Award - Naval Achievement Medal (07/01/2003)
Awarded by USMC for actions in Iraq as Team Leader in support of U.S. Marine Battalion
Award - Bronze Star Medal (07/01/2003)
Awarded for actions as Team Leader, Iraq
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