Jake Brooke

Military Service:

• Rank: First Lieutenant

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: August 2022 - present

  Occupation: 91O - Ordnance Officer - 91O

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Executive Officer and second-in-command of 65+ soldier aviation support company. Accountable for $1,000,000+ in equipment and fuel. Develop company operation plans, track and prioritize mission tasks, and utilize efficient multi-tasking to achieve timely goal completion. • Ensure two-way dialogue between Platoons and Company/Battalion leadership; communicate and collaborate to develop creative and practical solutions to issues facing unit.  

• Rank: First Lieutenant

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: May 2018 - July 2022

  Occupation: 91O - Ordnance Officer - 91O

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Managed maintenance control operations in support of Field Artillery Battalion. Accountable for combat readiness of $1,000,000+ of equipment and supervised shop of 6+ soldiers. • Collaborated with Section Sergeant to develop effective mentorship and training model for section; saw rapid improvement in morale, efficiency, and readiness by facilitating open two-way conversation and creative decision-making on the part of junior enlisted section soldiers. • Led successful COVID-19 relief missions supporting rural testing centers. Successfully led 15-man security patrols in policing and security force operations to reinforce National Guard perimeter during the 2021 United States Presidential Inauguration; awarded Army Achievement Medal.  

Work history:

• Job Title: Political Research Assistant- Virtual Intern

  Company: U.S. Department of State

  Period: September 2022 - present

  Role Description:

  Conduct timely, accurate, clear, and concise open-source research for Iran Regional Presence Office (IRPO) in U.S. Consulate General Dubai. Utilize Farsi language skills to produce cables which analyze, synthesize, and prioritize information requirements on civil unrest and economic conditions in Iran.  

• Job Title: Significant Public Benefit Parole (SPBP) Case Coordinator

  Company: U.S. Department of State (Contractor)

  Period: August 2019 - September 2021

  Role Description:

  • Managed the evacuation of sensitive individuals facing imminent risk from foreign adversary security services to the U.S. and third country resettlement areas through SPBP within Office of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL/EAP). 

  • Achieved the successful evacuation and resettlement of over 100 case subjects, including several of importance to U.S. national security, with no incident or loss of life; Awarded Group Meritorious Honor Award and Certificate of Appreciation 2021, U.S. Department of State. 

  • Spotted potential cases through NGOs and USG contacts; assessed risk and credibility of cases using sound judgment and integrity to determine motivation and character; developed case investigations to vet human rights abuse claims through credible sources; recruited field support partners and U.S.-based sponsors to assist in resettling case subjects; and handled case subjects using rapport to build strong personal relationships and implement creative solutions to ensure safety and security in anticipated and unanticipated situations during evacuations. Accountable for safety and well-being of human sources and parolees. 

  • Trained ad hoc team of 5 State and USAID employees in SPBP case management reporting to Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS), as part of a broader task force of Department and Emergency Action staff. Assigned and prioritized multiple tasks while working a non-traditional, erratic schedule to successfully handle several urgent cases at once. Upheld highest standards of personal integrity to protect classified and sensitive information and safeguard sources and case subjects.