1. Nicholas J. Capozzi – Operations Manager
Address: 7804 238th ST CT E. Graham, WA 98338
Phone: 254-681-6942
Email: t10cpilot@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Inquisitive, action-oriented operations manager skilled in operations analysis, developing strategies
and mapping objectives to accomplish plans. Clarifies and resolves complex issues, creates
solutions. Clearly communicates complex information to diverse audiences at all levels. Establishes
culture of safety while exceeding organizational goals. Builds effective partnerships across
organizational boundaries to multiply capabilities. Shifts focus quickly, succeeds at multiple tasks
concurrently. Excels in high-pressure situations. Learns and leverages newtechnology easily.
Clearance level is TS/SCI.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Special Forces Group Liaison Officer 7/2013–Present
Ft. Lewis, WA, 50 hrs. / Week
Coordinated all operations between Special Forces groups in Utah and Washington State.
Analyzed populations and trends using psychographics, geographic location and behavior to
develop successful targeting strategies. Established, tracked and reported performance metrics.
Advised senior decision-makers on precision targeting, positioning, and acquisition to achieve
operational objectives.
Key Achievements:
Established targeting process for 5 partner nation forces in Iraq, attacking the most complex
target sets in the region, accomplishing previously unattainable goals.
Established Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all Special Operations units in the
Middle East.
Successfully managed operations and training for 3 Special Forces battalions; executed
86 training events in 19 countries successfully.
Planned and executed Special Forces roles in the world’s largest computer-simulated training
exercise, partnering with representatives from seven nations. Developed partnerships across
organizational boundaries to plan exercises. Exercise trained 80,000 South Korean and US
staff focused on stability in the Korean peninsula.
Commended for excellent performance while simultaneously serving as Assistant Group
Operations Officer, Liaison Officer, and Theater Support Campaign Program Manager without
loss or incident.
Targeting Officer 8/2010 – 5/2012
Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, 50 hrs. / Week
Planned and integrated targeting operations for a 300-person tactical unit. Discerned important
information from volumes of data to develop accurate situational analysis, worked at quick speeds
under high pressure to solve complex problems.
Key Achievements:
Wrote tactical standard operating procedures for intelligence and targeting sections.
Commended for excellent technical writing, producing convoy leaders’ handbooks and
detailed convoy overviews.
Led technology change management process, trained staff and supervisors to use highly-
mobile launch systems, reaching areas previously inaccessible to heavier systems.
Synchronized operations and trained successful cross-functional targeting teams, built from
10 organizational staffs.
Rated in top 1% of all warrant officers in 23-year rating history.
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Targeting Officer / Intelligence Officer 3/2007 – 3/2010
Fort Hood, Texas, and Mosul, Iraq, 60 hrs. / Week
Collected information from multiple sources and drew accurate conclusions based on behavior,
beliefs, geographical location and associations. Predicted and stopped threats to US forces.
Integrated multiple human intelligence resources to plan operations. Synchronized capabilities of
staff in public affairs, human intelligence collection, psychological operations, civil affairs,
engineers, law enforcement, and non-government organizations into daily operations.
Key Achievements:
Managed over 100 civil reconstruction projects in Mosul, Iraq. Developed model program
project area recognized for excellence. Led initiatives to provide work, increased clean water,
power and infrastructure support in transition from state-run economy to free economy.
Managed embedded reporter as Public Affairs Officer, shaped the information environment,
ensured important stories were shared with families and American public.
Led “stand up” and trained 4 Company Level Intelligence Support Teams, providing accurate
situation analysis to decision-makers.
Developed “high-value individual” targeting process and trained 15 staff in intelligence-driven
operations. Identified trends, patterns, collaborations, and climate to create action plans that
suppressed violence and supported stability.
Supervised training and deployment of 8-man radar team. Trained all aspects of
maintenance, tactical, technical system operations. Maintained radar systems and equipment
valued at $6,000,000 - at readiness rates over 98%.
RELEVANT EDUCATION
U.S. Army, TRADOC, Fires Center of Excellence
Ft. Sill, Oklahoma
Warrant Officer Advanced Course 2010
Influential leadership course to integrate technical expertise as staff officer,
trainer, manager, systems integrator, and leader.
Warrant Officer Basic Course 2006
Rigorous leadership development course focused on decision-making processes,
strategy, mastery of targeting and radar systems at subject-matter expert level.
SKILLS
Significant Certification Courses
Special Operations Terminal Air Controllers Course 2014
Joint Targeting and Intelligence Course 2011
Joint Operations Fires and Effects Course 2010
Tactical Intelligence Officer Course 2008
Primary Leadership Development Course 2000
AWARDS
Bronze Star Medal – Awarded: 2009
Awarded for distinctive achievement in Iraq, for civil construction project management.
Meritorious Service Medal – Awarded: 2012
Awarded for outstanding achievement in targeting and intelligence operations.
Army Commendation Medal – Awarded 4 times: 2015, 2010, 2003, 1999
Awarded for heroism and extraordinary achievement.
Army Achievement Medal – Awarded: 1999