CPT Paul Ernst

CPT Paul Ernst

Dates of Service: May 2008 - May 2013
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  • 2LT May 08
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Commissioning Source:  USMA, May 2008

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Bio 

I’m a service-oriented leader with a demonstrated history of delivering value in the military, financial services, and technology industries. I owe my foundational values to the military community and continue to serve a mentor to military veteran and military spouse entrepreneurial leaders.

Military Experiences

Feb 2012 - May 2013
1-353 IN
Observer Coach Trainer
• Led a team of 20 consultants and global third-party partners to design and pioneer a new training program to support the US advisor mission in Afghanistan. Integrated timely lessons learned, maintained active feedback loops with deployed advisor teams, and leveraged multiagency collaboration to optimize the training experience and guarantee senior clients were well-equipped to support strategic objectives. • Advised senior leaders in the alignment of global supply chain management, operational reporting, communication, and intelligence data management to enhance Afghan security capabilities. • Developed and managed key performance and risk indicators to monitor, optimize, and validate training readiness for the largest National Training Exercise of more than 10,000 personnel.
Sep 2011 - Feb 2012
USFOR-A
Strategic Intelligence Officer
• Led 50 multiagency analysts, prioritized the daily focus and distribution of strategic intelligence content based on real time environmental factors through secure digital channels to US & NATO leadership, Congressional Committees and Afghan partners to bridge strategic alignment. • Spearheaded development and managed a strategic digital intelligence platform by building new relationships with directorates across Afghanistan to streamline reporting and accurately depict the economic and security environment which enabled the Security Force Commander in Afghanistan to make informed, strategic decisions in directing operations
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
52nd TICO
Executive Officer
Optimize the language program through stakeholder needs based discovery and Led marketing efforts of the enhanced program by empowering interpreters to develop and deliver informational content to targeted senior military leaders, resulting in a 75% increase in demand. • Led and prioritized the alignment of 100 soldiers to 15 separate brigades, 2 joint level operations, and multiple special operations units which provided key language and cultural support necessary to accomplish the Army’s strategic partnering missions • Managed a $4Mil budget to support capability enhancements, facility expansion to support growth, and operational expenditures.

Deployments

(6 months)
Sep 2011 - Feb 2012
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
• Led 50 multiagency analysts, prioritized the daily focus and distribution of strategic intelligence content based on real-time environmental factors through secure digital channels to US & NATO leadership. • Spearheaded development and managed a strategic digital intelligence platform

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Foreign Language Skills
Security Clearance
None / Expired

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2015 - 2016

The University of Texas at Austin

Master's Degree, Technology Commercialization

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