Travis Nelson

TRAVIS T. NELSON - |-Past: Top Secret/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph. (CIA) Transferable skills: Coordinate Interagency Programs/Operations Intelligence Cable Writing Security Analysis / Ops Information Operations All Source Intel / Collection Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Targeting Leadership COIN UAV Operator Anti-Terrorism U.S. & Foreign Wpns. Business Development PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Work of Honor LLC Tacoma, WA Director of Strategic Operations 2016-Present Authentic Masculinity LLC Northern, VA Contributor/Writer/Trainer 2015-Present * Authentic Masculinity: coaching services for business owners, professionals, veterans and athletes around the world. Unmanned Concepts LLC Northern VA Director of Law Enforcement Programs and Business Development- * Unmanned Concepts (UC) was assembled to leverage the foremost experts in the fields of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, targeting analysis, and video exploitation into one commercial entity for the purpose of providing consulting and training to an emerging UAV market. Intelligence Community & DoD Contractor CONUS/OCONUS- Attack the Network (AtN) Subject Matter Expert (SME) * The Attack the Network (AtN) SME serves as the primary advisor to the Marine Corps Tactics & Operations Group (MCTOG). The AtN SME focuses on the complete operational picture and assisting the unit tactical commanders and staff with; AtN, COIN and C-IED tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). Advising planners within the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), on how to make better use of enablers and engagement assets for AtN operations. Joint Expeditionary Team Operator * The Joint Expeditionary Team (JET) operators assist in providing the units with the tools, skill sets, tradecraft and capabilities to effectively target and attack (deter, disrupt, destroy) a terrorist or drug network, Violent Extremist Organization (VEOs) or Drug Trafficking Organization (DTOs). To function and operate across the full spectrum of military and intelligence operations. Independent Consultant (Eurasia Group) National Security, Interagency and Special Operations Forces (SOF), Community * Provides consulting and business development services to the private sector, with a focus on expanding into DoD and other USG agencies. Consulting services may also include direct technical support to DoD and or other USG contract efforts. U.S Special Operations Command Interagency Task Force: Special Operations Support Team * Coordinates Special Operations activities with interagency partners and other stakeholders to counter irregular and transnational violent extremist threats worldwide. Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) Operations SME * The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization shall focus (lead, advocate, coordinate) all Department of Defense actions in support of Combatant Commanders' and their respective Joint Task Forces' efforts to defeat improvised explosive devices as weapons of strategic influence. USMC, Training and Education Command Readiness Officer * Provided oversight regarding TECOM's policies and doctrine. Special Dive Service Operations Officer / Combative Arts Instructor * Maritime Security (MARSEC) and counter-terrorism operations, Protective Security Detail (PSD) staffing and training; combative arts training for law enforcement, military and government agencies; airborne, jumpmaster and diving operations and training; anti-terrorism training focusing on individual Survival, Evasion, Resistance & Escape (SERE) tactics. Intelligence Community, Contractor Technical Operations Officer * Operated a UAV platform in theater, in direct support of Station requirements * Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), Targeting, Raids, and Security Operations * Worked/operated with Iraqi National Intelligence Service, (INIS) / Special Tactics Unit, (STU) Intelligence Community, Contractor Special Skills Officer (DO/CTC) * Served on the AMZ External Targeting Group, Detainee Ops Branch. * Worked the following areas: Foreign Fighter Pipeline, Foreign Liaison Services, and IO Intelligence Community, Contractor Intelligence Analyst * Served on the US Govt. Iraq Insurgency Team in the Office of Iraq Analysis (OIA). * Worked both conventional and unconventional Order of Battle, as well as insurgency issues within the region. To include providing material for the Presidential Daily Brief (PDB). Intelligence Community, Contractor Counter-Terrorism Analyst (DO/CTC) * Program also includes development of processes, training and inter-agency liaison activities. Counterintelligence Field Activity (CIFA) / FBI Foreign Terrorist Tracking Task Force (FTTTF). Part of an intelligence analysis team designed to research and locate terrorists within the US. Intelligence Community, Contractor Technical Operator * Intelligence Operations: DS&T/OTC/NSCG/TCSG * US Govt. Mission Operations Center (MOC) * Supported National & Tactical, Technical Collection Programs Intelligence Community, Contractor Consultant * Office of Homeland Security, Directorate of Central Intelligence, (DCI), * Community Management Staff, (CMS), & Collection Concepts Development Center, (CCDC) Intelligence Community, Contractor Personnel Security Officer, Polygraph Division * Quality Assurance Branch (QAB), Review Reinvestigation and Applicant Branch (RB), and (AB) polygraph files and security files for the CIA QAB Chief and Area Security Officer (ASO). Central Intelligence Agency Northern, VA Protective Service Officer- * Member of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Security Protective Service. United States Marine Corps 29 Palms, CA Infantry NCO, S-3 Ops & S-2 Intel- * As a NCO in the USMC, I was responsible for and performed the following duties: Served as part of a Marine Anti-Terrorist Security Team detachment in Greece. Then served in 2nd Bn. 7th Mar. Echo Company as a Fire Team Leader and Squad Leader. I later served in S-3 Operations as the Training NCO for the Battalion as well as S-2 Surveillance Target Acquisition Scout-Sniper Platoon. EDUCATION / TRAINING (DoD, Intelligence Community and Federal Law Enforcement training courses/certificates and letters of recommendation upon request) SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Nelson has a combination of over 20 years experience within the DoD, CIA, Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence Community. He has provided guidance and subject matter expertise to the acquisition systems and processes as it relates to OGA and DoD programs. He has facilitated both the acquisitions of COTS and GOTS resources and technology to meet program requirements. Specifically related to various ISR platforms, technology, collection capabilities and overall ground truth operational performance of such assets in the field. He has worked as a team with the Govt. lead, COTR, prime contractors and sub contractors to enhance capabilities and overcome inefficiencies that affect program requirements and mission success. His experience crosses the spectrum of operational, analytical, along with the skill sets, knowledge and training in various subject matters relating to national security policy, strategic, tactical, military, law enforcement, intelligence community, TTP’s and personnel management. His military experience is primarily with USMC FMF infantry 0311 (Fire Team & Squad Leader), MCSF Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team (FAST) and Special Operations Forces (SOF). He has served/operated in seven countries on training assignments or implementing real world missions, including operations in Iraq. Mr. Nelson is well rounded with his FLETC training as a Federal Law Enforcement officer and his service in the CIA and Intelligence Community. He has served in each of the five directorates within the C.I.A. during his career. Most notably the Directorate of Operations, (DO) now called the National Clandestine Service, (NCS); where he served in CTC as a Special Skills Officer. While assigned to CTC he served on the AMZ External Targeting Group and Detainee Ops Branch. He also worked on matters such as foreign fighter pipeline, foreign liaison services and IO campaigns. He had daily interaction with case officers OCONUS along with their assets. His time in the DS&T/OTS/SRU as a Technical Operations Officer focused on the following: Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Targeting, Raids, and Security Operations. He operated in the greater Baghdad, AOR. Al-Rashid, Al-Dora, Sadr City, etc… He supported Station requirements and various programs and operations to include the following: Iran Group, Baghdad Station Technical Branch (BSTB), Information Operations Center (IOC), Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS), Special Tactics Unit (STU), and Special Activities Division (SAD), Ground Branch advisors. Mr. Nelson also provided ISR/UAV training and operations, combative arts training and other operational training for Unmanned Concepts and Special Dive Service. REFERENCES Larry Jones: - Retired USMC Retired CIA Larry Askins: - Retired Navy Officer, HUMINT Govt. Contractor, Intelligence Community Shannon McGurk: - Retired U.S. Army Officer, FAO (China) DoD Contractor (Deployed) Tom Velte: - Former JSOC CAG SOF Operator President, Unmanned Concepts Govt. Contractor, Intelligence Community Craig McCaslin: - Retired Federal Law Enforcement DoD Contractor, MCTP, Law Enforcement Professional (LEP) Thomas Cote: - Retired U.S. Army, 5th SFG ODA (Engineer SGT – 18C) DoD Contractor, MCTP, Joint Expeditionary Team (JET) Efrain Benavides: - Retired U.S. Army, 7th SFG ODA (Weapons SGT – 18B) DoD and Dept. of State Contractor (Deployed) Martha Girdany: - Former CIA Officer Govt. Contractor, Intelligence Community