James S. McGraw 4523 Lexington Avenue Portage Michigan 49002 269-327-5703 jm17c3770@westpost.

net Committed to performance excellence across the operation with specific skills in : -Team Leadershipisaster Response-Training / Development-Military Analysis-D Codes &

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~ Led as many as 70 civil affairs operators in U.S. and overseas missions ~ ________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________ Current Focus Position as Analytical Solutions Specialist, Requisition Number 11-1008248, Spr ingfield, Virginia Experience Summary Expertise in defining the vision, developing the strategies, executing the tacti cal actions, and supervising the activities in support of planning, research, an alysis, and conduct relating to civil affairs operations and humanitarian initia tives. Proficient in developing, training and leading task-based work teams and forgin g and strengthening relations with international leaders and allied forces across the Middle East; in-depth knowled ge of Civil Military Operations (CMO) and staff processes and providing administrative, logistical, technical and leadersh ip support to deployment teams to maintain the high standards of professionalism and successfully accomplish the mission. As a Subject Matter Expert deployment opportunities included several high profil e overseas missions to assist with reconstruction efforts and lead Special Opera tions Forces (SOF) events; a key success included organizing the first humanitar ian aid relief convoy from Kuwait in Fallujah following cessation of hostilities in that city in 2004 . In 2007 as a Civil Affairs Planner toured with the Joint Forces Command (JFC); responsible for the task of making recommendations to The Secretary of Defense regarding civil affairs units abilit y to fill surge requirements in Iraq. Stateside contributions include Operation Chicago and the development of a data base for the city`s public finance structure, and playing a key support role for the Unified Endeavor Exercise at F t. Hood, Texas. At American Cyanamid areas of concentration included analysis of chemicals for industrial use, QA/QC, and employee training; developed a product line for rubber chemicals that represente d 95% of the U.S. market share. At IRDC served in the capacity of an Animal Technologist conducting animal rese arch and pre-clinical trials for pharmaceutical products compliant with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidel ines; reported to the Director of Research with responsibility for laboratory sa

fety, pharmaceutical indications, and sanitation. Military / Civilian Work History United States Army: Active and Reserves; Special Operations - International Loca tions 1975-2010 Subject Matter Expert; Lieutenant Colonel (rank obtained: 2003) American Cyanamid, Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan 1979-1994 Chemical Analyst / Chemist International Research & Development Corporation (IRDC), Allegan Michigan 1976-1979 Assistant Director of Research - Large Animals Selected Military Achievements Numerous decorations and awards for outstanding performance and exemplary servic e 1975-2010 Designated Chief of Operations of CJ9 and attended planning meetings of the tac tical arm 2008 Among the first Reservist group to complete Joint Forces Staff College in Norfo lk, VA 2006 Served as observer/controller at every major training base in the United States and Europe 1985-2010 Supervised Northern Iraq contracting process and $2.5 billion in reconstruction projects 2004-2005 - Presented project status to US and coalition forces, Iraqi government, and U.S . Embassy officials Effectively interfaced with many national and international leaders in the U.S. and abroad 1984-2010 Led 13 Civil Affairs teams responsible for the submission of 235 U.S. reconstru ction projects 1999-2000 Performed as Battalion Executive Officer in Kosovo earning numerous accolades 2001-2002 Deployed Partnership for Peace (PFP) exercises in Eastern Europe with a Top Sec ret Clearance 1997-2003 Received commission through Officer`s Candidate School 1982 Education Bachelor of Science: Major: Biology; Minors: Chemistry and History 1975 - Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan Training / Certification Low Intensity Conflict, Insurgency and Counterinsurgency Nationally Certified Animal Research Technologist