1. 2615 Suwanee Lakes Trail
Suwanee, GA 30024
678.243.8263
Jonathan_lee08@yahoo.com
JONATHAN LEE
PUBLIC & MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Professional Profile
Decorated United States Army Combat Veteran, from several of the Army’s premier units. Highly motivated to
leverage seven years of persuasive communication and relationship management talents to achieve consensus
across all levels and organizational boundaries. Proven creative talent with demonstrated strength in producing
effective results, with minimal resources. Adept in developing high-performance and dedicated teams to meet
challenging objectives.
Areas of Expertise
Active Secret Security Clearance
Afghanistan Combat Deployment
Leadership and Training
Strategic Planning & Execution
Crisis Communication
Media Relations/Press Releases
Project Oversight
Special Event Coordinator
Static/Mobile Security
Professional EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY
United States Army (Various Units) Feb 2016 – Present
Brigade Assistant Operations Sergeant
Assisted in increasing the 3rd
Brigade, 10th
Mountain Divisions local visibility within the community by
contributing to over 50 published photos, 16 news releases and being the unit’s liaison officer for 4 media
engagements, enhancing command information and media relations.
Developed and provided timely, professional and effective visual information products for the command
teams for base and unit level training events including the Expert Infantryman Badge, Combined Arms Live
Fire Exercise, Post wide Air Assault School, Urban Combat Leaders Course and Rifle Marksmanship Course.
Successfully established and maintained productive working relationships with project developers, local
business owners, TV and radio stations, corporate vendors, and Military units for Base wide social events
including the Annual Swamp Run, Tour de Polk, and The Amazing Ft. Polk Race.
United States Army (Various Units) Sept 2009 – Feb 2016
Infantry Paratrooper/Team Leader & Rifle Squad Leader
Directed subordinates and superiors by proving tactical and technical guidance while forecasting and
operating in a high-pressure environment.
Supervised and led a team of heavy weapons specialists, educating and applying hands-on training for them
to succeed in the team's operations and tasks.
Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 2012 to Logar Province Afghanistan at remote outposts
such as COP Kherwar, COP Charkh, FOB Altimur, and FOB Shank, as the weapons squad leader for a 9-man
element. Subject matter expert on the ITAS TOW missile systems, M240B, Mk 19, .50 cal MG, and the M249
Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW).
During a deployment, conducted more than 30 dismounted combat patrols in highly hazardous conditions
over a 2 month period in COP Kherwar. Over the total 9 month deployment, completed 50 route clearance
missions, 45 dismounted IED clearance patrols, 8 quick reaction assignments in support of 75th Ranger
Regiment operations, and 10 air assault missions in support of Task Force 10 (10th Special Forces Group)
and the Strategic (Special) Forces Advisory Team (SFAT)
Education
BACHELORS OF ARTS, COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, 2008
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY – FORT VALLEY, GA
RELEVANT TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
2. 2615 Suwanee Lakes Trail
Suwanee, GA 30024
678.243.8263
Jonathan_lee08@yahoo.com
JONATHAN LEE
U.S. ARMY ADVANCE LEADERS COURSE
EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE
COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE
MS OFFICE SUITE (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)
PHOTOSHOP (BASIC)
SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK, TWITTER & LINKEDIN