1. Edward Thomas Allen Dawson
1187 Trotwood Blvd 321-239-3456(mobile)
Winter Springs, FL 32708 edawson28@gmail.com
Professional Profile – Experienced leader and accomplished Intelligence Analyst with 2 tours of combat and management
experiences focusing on intelligence collection and analysis of threats,both foreign and domestic; educational background in Criminal
Justice and Legal Studies.
Criminal Justice Systems/Law Active Top Secret Clearance
Intelligence Analysis Collection Manager/Asset Integration
Training Management Experience Domestic & Foreign Threat Assessments
Professional Experience
The United States Army – Military Intelligence Officer, Fort Campbell, KY May 2009-Present
Senior Military Intelligence Officer Aug 2013-Aug 2014
Advised organizations senior leadership, supervised 4 officers and 12 intelligence specialists tasked to conduct pre-
deployment training for a multi-echelon 500-person unit, in preparation for operations in numerous provinces within
Afghanistan.Was vital in the planning and execution of 5 separate training exercises to ensure 100% of personnel understood
the tactical and operational environments, as well as collection assets available during the deployment.
Senior Intelligence Advisor Nov 2012-Aug 2013
Intelligence expert and mentor for a 300 person Afghan Army Unit. Successfully trained 8 intelligence specialists within the
Afghan Army on sustainable collection systems and operational pattern analysis techniques.Supervised the planning and
execution of 7 Afghan intelligence-based combat operations within 9 months.
Company Intelligence Support Team Lead Nov 2012-Aug 2013
Manager of 6 subordinates charged with collecting and disseminating both Lethal and Non-lethal targeting assessments of
threats located in Kunar and Nuristan Provinces. Published numerous analytical products daily, providing timely and accurate
assessments to leadership up to 2 levels above.
Tactical Intelligence Officer Nov 2010-Nov 2012
In charge of intelligence collection management, integrating all intelligence assets,answering information requests,and
providing critical pattern analysis for the planning of operations.Crucial in providing actionable intelligence to a 500 person
combat unit deployed in an austere environment. Maintained organizations physical security program and policies for all
sensitive equipment.
Professional Education and Certifications
The United States Army Collection Manager’s Course – Fort Campbell, KY Mar 2012
Collection Manager’s Course instructs Officers on collection methods,multi-echelon assets,integration,and organization.
Central Florida Intelligence Exchange Intelligence Liaison Officer Training – Orlando, FL Oct 2011
Course offers techniques and training on recognizing terrorism indicators, recognizing organized group and gang activities,
intelligence gathering rules and regulations, critical infrastructure protection,reporting information, sharing information,
intelligence cycle
The United States Army COIST Academy – Fort Campbell, KY Apr 2011
The academy is a three-week course that teaches Soldiers the techniques involved collecting intelligence, creating digital and
analog analyst products and conducting briefings for small units deployed forward.
The United States Army Basic Officer Leader Course – Fort Huachuca, AZ Jul 2010
Primary mission of military intelligence in the United States Army is to provide timely, relevant, accurate, and synchronized
intelligence and electronic warfare support to tactical, operational and strategic-level commanders.
Awards
Awarded a Bronze Star Medal post deployment to Afghanistan Aug 2013
for service during Operation Enduring Freedom XIII (OEF XIII)
Awarded an ARCOM (The Army Commendation Medal) post deployment to Afghanistan Apr 2011
for service during Operation Enduring Freedom XI (OEF XI)
Awarded a Combat Action Badge (CAB) during OEF XI at FOB Bostick for engaging with the enemy Jan 2011
2. Edward Thomas Allen Dawson
1187 Trotwood Blvd 321-239-3456(mobile)
Winter Springs, FL 32708 edawson28@gmail.com
Education
New Horizon Computer Learning Center Jan 2016- Present
Cyber Security Professionals Program
University of Central Florida Graduation: Aug 2007
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Minor in Legal Studies (3.6 GPA)