Neil R. Alcaria , M.S., TS-SCI
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Experience
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Us Army Space Command
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Aug 2021 - Present
Director of Command Information Visual Information Director of Command Information Visual Information
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Director of Communications at the 4th Infantry Division
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
Currently serving as the Deputy Public Affairs Officer for the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, serving a military community of more than 175,000 Soldiers, Army Civilians, family members and military retirees on one of the largest training installations in the entire Department of Defense. I am the Primary Public Affairs Operations Officer for all Command Information, training exercises and operational requirements. Mentor and trains a staff of five non-commissioned officers and all subordinate and tenant unit Public Affairs professionals. Actively engages in Division and Brigade level training exercises; oversees the development of all Public Affairs products, annexes, plans and communication strategies for inclusion in Division operations orders and execution. Oversees section administrative systems of supply and property; general polices and standard operating procedures. Performs duties of the Division Public Affairs Officer in her absence; including directly advising the Commanding General and Command Sergeant Major on all Public Affairs matters.
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Public Affairs Operations Observer, Controller, Trainer (OC/T) - Misison Command Training Program
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2019
Mission Command Training Program (MCTP)Public Affairs Officer OCT (Observer Coach Trainer )under Mission Command Warfighting Function (WfF) with direct responsibility to observe, coach, and train (OC/T) Army Service Component Commands (ASCC), Division headquarters, and supporting unit's leadership and staff to successfully synchronize and integrate Information Related Capabilities (IRC) in support of the rotational exercise training objectives.
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Resident Student - at the United States Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC)
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
Resident Student - at the United States Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.-CGSC is a graduate school for United States Army and joint service officers (Air Force, Navy, Marines), interagency representatives, and international military officers. The student program is a ten-month graduate-level program with a curriculum which includes instruction on leadership philosophies, strategic planning and decision-making processes.The 10-month Command and General Staff Officers Course develops war-fighting and adaptive leadership skills necessary for military officers to be proficient in Unified Land Operations. The College is an educational center of excellence renowned in the study of leadership, the conduct of joint and combined land warfare, and the application of Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational organizations to synchronize all elements of power to achieve national objectives.
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Director of Communications and Marketing
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2015
Public Affairs Officer for the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (1st Brigade Combat Team 82nd Airborne Division) comprised of 5500 Paratroopers / Soldiers. Special Staff Officer and Principal Advisor to the Brigade Commander and staff sections on all aspects of public affairs. Plans, coordinates, executes, and supports public affairs operations for the Brigade in Garrison and Combat Operations. Responsible for developing and updating all public affairs communication themes, plans, estimates, annexes, and standard operating procedures. Charged with providing public affairs guidance and support to the Staff and subordinate units, management of social unit media presence, responding to media queries, and planning and coordinating media visits. Coordinates daily with XVIII Airborne Corps and 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs on all external local, regional, and national media inquiries or events affecting the Brigade.
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Company Commander
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Oct 2010 - Dec 2012
Commanded the Fayetteville Recruiting Company composed of a headquarters, 6 recruiting stations with 50 recruiting non commissioned officers deployed over 6,221 square mile to penetrate 52 high schools, 8 two-year colleges, 5 four-year colleges and 12 National Guard Facilities. I planned, conducted and supervised recruiting operations to enlist in the Regular Army and Army Reserves over 1500 applicants per year from the quality market, which includes Officer Candidate School, Warrant Officer Flight Training, and Special Forces Selection. I analyzed local markets to effectively implement and perform recruiting campaigns and maximizes resource allocations to enhance recruiting operations. Develops and promotes a positive Army image in the local community. Interfaced regularly with educators, politicians, veteran organizations, business leaders, and law enforcement in high schools, colleges, and community to foster a successful recruiting environment.
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Siemens
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Germany
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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U.S. Army Fellow serving as Deputy Director of Communications
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
As an industry fellow, I focus on the planning and executing strategic communication initiatives that incorporate social media integration, marketing efforts, trade shows and other public relations events, and risk communication, all in coordination with the Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) business development teams and Siemens USA Communications. In this role, I fulfill a partnership between U.S. Army Public Affairs and Siemens Government Technologies in an effort to bridge military and corporate communications expertise.
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Logistics Officer
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Oct 2004 - Jan 2010
101st Airborne Division;
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Quartermaster Officer Basic Course - Student Arny Logistics University
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Oct 2004 - Dec 2004
This course provided me as a student with the knowledge and skill development to lead a platoon including: interpersonal communication, leadership, technical quartermaster functions, specialized training in material management, subsistence management, petroleum and water operations, and aerial delivery.
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Education
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Defense Information School
Joint Interagency Public Affairs Course -
Defense Information School
Joint Contingency Public Affairs Course, Military Joint Operations Planning and Strategy -
Webster University
Master’s Degree, Masters of Science Organizational Leadership and Management -
Defense Information School
Public Affairs Qualification Course -
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration Management, With a Focus in Marketing -
University of San Francisco School of Management