Russell N.
Director of Security Studies Programs at Rivier University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Antiterrorism Officer (ATO)
Defense Security ServiceJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Master Exercise Practitioner
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityMay, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Rivier University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director of Security Studies Programs
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Jul 2018 - Present
Director for the B.S. in Homeland & International Security Studies and the B.S. in Cybersecurity Management degree programs.Professor in the Homeland & International Security and Cybersecurity Management programs.
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Doctoral Student & Assistant Professor
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Nov 2016 - Present
Doctoral Candidate & Professor of Homeland and International Security at Rivier University* Doctoral work (4.0 GPA) in Transformational Leadership and Organizational Change (Ed.D).* Professor in Middle East Studies and Asian Studies; guiding a diverse mix of students through an examination of ethnic, political, and geographical boundaries, history, personalities, and current dynamics within the US Central Command and US Pacific Command Areas of Operations. * Professor in Cyber Threats; challenging students to identify current threats and address gaps and seams within the rapidly evolving Cyber Domain – specifically, actions to counter cyber-physical attacks on critical national infrastructure. Course focus is on State and Non-state actors engaged in transnational organized crime.* Professor in Introduction to Counterinsurgency; guiding students through an examination of the PMESII-PT, DIME, ASCOPE, SWEAT-MSO, and other analytical models to recognizing insurgencies, developing actionable and timely intelligence, identifying and assessing critical vulnerabilities and centers of gravity, developing lines of effort and lines of operation that support unity of action in a whole of government approach to global shaping and security operations.* Professor in Global Security; guiding a diverse mix of students through an examination of transnational actors and organizations that threaten global security or employ activities that seek peace and security around the world.* Professor in Strategic Geography; (sea, air, land, space, cyberspace) guiding a diverse mix of students through an examination of the geography that shapes strategic boundaries. This includes cultural (political, ethnic, and social) boundaries that must be addressed in surveying international policy and developing international operations and engagements. * Professor in Post-Disaster Response and Recovery; an examination of pre-disaster planning methodologies, threat identification and mitigation. Show less
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Cubic Defense
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Strategic Planner / Senior Analyst
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Nov 2011 - Jun 2017
Design and execute Joint, Interagency, & Multinational exercises and key leader engagements (KLE's) within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility. Assist in the development and execution of Theater Security Cooperation actions that shape the strategic operational environment. Long range, strategic and operational planner executing multimillion dollar international engagement budget to accomplish national security objectives. Accomplished critical thinker known for skillfully and diplomatically matching resources to requirements. Show less
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United States Central Command
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United States Central Command
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Arabian Peninsula Branch Chief:
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Jun 2009 - Nov 2011
Arabian Peninsula Branch Chief for the US Central Command J7. Responsible to the Combatant Commander for all conventional and Special Operations Exercises and Training events with Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, and Yemen. Lead planner for the premier Gulf Cooperative Council Cooperative Defense Exercise - EAGLE RESOLVE. Also served as lead planner for BRIGHT STAR in Egypt. Support planner for EAGER LION in Jordan. Arabian Peninsula Branch Chief for the US Central Command J7. Responsible to the Combatant Commander for all conventional and Special Operations Exercises and Training events with Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, and Yemen. Lead planner for the premier Gulf Cooperative Council Cooperative Defense Exercise - EAGLE RESOLVE. Also served as lead planner for BRIGHT STAR in Egypt. Support planner for EAGER LION in Jordan.
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Air Command & Staff College
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U. S. Air University, Air Command and Staff College
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Master's Program Student
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
Earned M.S. in Military Operational Art and Science; concentration in Joint Special Operations. Graduated Top 17%. Voted “Outstanding Team Member” and/or “Outstanding Performer” in 9 of 10 classes. Earned M.S. in Military Operational Art and Science; concentration in Joint Special Operations. Graduated Top 17%. Voted “Outstanding Team Member” and/or “Outstanding Performer” in 9 of 10 classes.
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Marine Corps Recruiting
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Commanding Officer
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Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
Excelled at Commanding 3640 Marines in both personal and professional development. 100% responsible to the Commanding General, Training and Education Command for the initial accession training of 53 Aviation Military Occupational Specialties. Responsible for the Strategic Planning of force shaping initiatives and educational objectives within the Marine Corps Aviation, Initial Accession community. Excelled at Commanding 3640 Marines in both personal and professional development. 100% responsible to the Commanding General, Training and Education Command for the initial accession training of 53 Aviation Military Occupational Specialties. Responsible for the Strategic Planning of force shaping initiatives and educational objectives within the Marine Corps Aviation, Initial Accession community.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Department of Homeland Security/ Emergency Management Institute
Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP), Master Exercise Practitioner -
2008 - 2009
U.S. Air University
M.S., Joint Special Operations -
1994 - 1997
University of South Carolina-Columbia
B.A., Government and International Studies -
2016 -
Rivier University
Doctoral Student, Ed.D.
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