This document is a resume for David Aaron Pearce, a senior intelligence analyst and veteran with 20 years of experience in the United States Marine Corps. He has led teams of up to 80 people and overseen budgets of $1M+. His experience includes intelligence analysis, planning military exercises, and managing detention facilities. Currently he volunteers at a wildlife sanctuary.

1. DAVID AARON PEARCE
9310 Hillery Drive Apt. 7205, San Diego, CA. 92126
(949) 292-6166
David.USMarine@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-pearce-5575173b
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Intelligence Analyst and Military Veteran with a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and 20 years of
proven leadership experience in intelligence operations, analysis and team management. Accomplished
measurable results while leading teams of 4-12 in a dynamic, highly-sensitive, and fast-paced environment.
Possess a comprehensive background in intelligence production and analysis philosophies, practices and
technology derived from managing multiple geo-political intelligence programs supporting military training and
operations involving up to 10,000 military personnel in various domestic and global locations throughout the
Pacific, Levant, North Africa, Middle East and South and Central America. Recipient of multiple awards for
performance excellence. Career supported by advanced occupational and leadership training in the United
States Marine Corps. Core competencies include:
 Complex Data Analysis  Policy Development  Social Engineering
 Team Leadership
 Operational Planning
 Training and Development
 Personnel Management
 International Security
Cooperation
 Information Extraction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lions, Tigers & Bears Sanctuary
Volunteer – Assistant Keeper April ‘16 - Present
 Prepares food and water for 25 of the resident animals including loading and unloading food from
delivery vehicles.
 Assists senior keepers in feeding the 10 bears, 4 tigers, 3 African lions, 3 North American mountain
lions, 1 leopard, and 4 bobcats.
 Observes animals and reports behavior and abnormal conditions to superiors.
 Cleans and disinfects utensils, work tools and containers.
 Provides species-appropriate enrichment to assigned animals.
 Assists senior keepers during public tours, special events and visits, answering questions from the
public. concerning the organization, facilities, and animal residents.
 Wrote Standard Operating Procedures for all aspects of the organization.
EMPLOYER – United States Marine Corps 2015 –
Present
Intelligence Section Leader
 Directed and facilitated the intelligence planning and execution in support of multiple military training
exercises encompassing over 10,000 personnel covering multiple geographic regions and international
partners
 Led, mentored, and trained a 15-person team preparing for and conducting military operations at Camp
Pendleton, CA
 Negotiated and coordinated a team staffing increase from 7 to 80 members in support of international
operations; resulted in ensuring a smooth integration of new team members
 Led the logistical facilitation that involved moving 150 employees and military equipment from shore-
based settings to shipboard operations in support of military operations and public relations
engagements throughout the world
 Controlled and accounted for the inventory of $1M+ in vital classified and sensitive equipment and the
safety of 86 employees; resulted in zero losses, and the continued integrity of all classified materials

2. DAVID PEARCE PG. 2
Security Cooperation Team Leader 2010 – 2014
Led a 14-person Cooperation Liaison Assessment Team based in Norfolk, VA specializing in Security
Cooperation operations throughout South and Central America with partner nations for 2 years.
 Facilitated the intelligence operations planning, supervised, and evaluated joint military exercises with 7
foreign partner nations
 Planned and developed the United States engagement and training plan for 4 international military
partners
 Planned and led 3 operations which required coordination with multiple branches of the United States
military, American federal security organizations, State Department offices and international partner
nation government agencies
Intelligence Operations Chief 2009 – 2010
Led an intelligence department with over 200 employees geographically dispersed through regions of Iraq in
support of national security interests for 12 months.
 Facilitated the logistical planning and managed the transportation coordination of section personnel
over multiple international and geographic locations
 Led planning and coordination efforts for security operations with international partners in a highly
sensitive environment
 Supervised a detention center which housed up to 14 high value detainees; developed and processed
over 300 engagement plans with high value detainees
Senior Analyst/Operations Manager 2008 – 2009
Led a 12-person intelligence team providing geo-political intelligence production and analysis support services.
 Oversaw logistics and administrative coordination processes for the training and transportation of
intelligence technicians in support of overseas military operations
 Mentored and ensured the professional development of junior employees; resulted in 5 personnel
achieving promotions in a 12-month period
 Developed the training plan and supervised intelligence activities in support of a joint military exercise
with Japanese, British and Australian militaries which encompassed over 10,000 personnel covering
multiple geographic regions
Intelligence Chief 2004 – 2008
Led a 6-person intelligence analyst section supporting the military training and operations of a 1,000-member
infantry unit; deployed 3 times in support of national security interests to Iraq and Philippines.
 Reorganized the intelligence section within first 30 days of employment; resulted in streamlined
intelligence operations that facilitated leadership decision-making
 Coordinated and managed the movement of section personnel and equipment valued at $1M over
multiple international and geographic locations
 Provided intelligence analysis of opposition activity to senior leadership in highly stressful and dynamic
environments in multiple international locations
 Assisted in developing and implementing the Company Level Intelligence Team concept; resulted in
enhanced intelligence-gathering activities during military operations in Iraq and Philippines
EDUCATION
Intelligence Chiefs’ Course (3 months specialized intelligence training)
Marine Corps Staff Academy (3 months advanced leadership training)
Marine Corps University Advanced Course (3 months advanced management training)
CERTIFICATIONS
International Security Cooperation Planning