Ricardo Gonzalez II

2641 Black Gum Circle, Navarre, Florida 32566

C: (910)797-7041

ricgonzalezrgii@gmail.com
PROFILE

Ricardo Gonzalez is a 20-year US Army and Special Forces veteran trained in

unconventional warfare and counterinsurgency operations. Experience includes
conducting and supervising intelligence operations and activities with emphasis in
counterterrorism, counternarcotics, force protection, surveillance, counter
surveillance and HUMINT collection. Key considerations and skills include:
Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant (18F)

Advanced Special Operations Level II

Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
20-Year US Army Special Forces Veteran
Available Late July 2016
PROFE SSION AL

EXPER IEN CE

Intelligence Operations: Intelligence Manager and Intelligence Analyst responsible for all
intelligence operations and activities on an Operational Detachment Alpha. Conduct
research using analytical tools such as Analyst Notebook, ARC GIS, and Falcon View to
develop intelligence products.
Developed and analyzed terrorist networks and Transnational Organized Crime (TOC)
groups to: identify key nodes for target nominations; provide an understanding of the
threat environment; threat capabilities; and threat tradecraft
Employed conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in
intelligence collection and processing during combat operations in Afghanistan to
coordinate operations and share information with combatant forces and intelligence
agencies.
Developed and fused multi-intelligence layers to create situational and operational
templates. Intelligence disciplines include: HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, and OSINT.
Developed operation plans, combat orders, and annexes to support combat
operations
Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a
proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient
and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decisionmaking.
Advised Afghan National Army units at Village Stability Operation Sites.
Taught many classes to include small unit tactics, military intelligence and target
selection to U.S. and Allied forces in English and Spanish.
Excels at proactively identifying project bottlenecks and recommending immediate,
practical and cost-effective solutions.
Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in highpressure environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training
and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening.
Approachable, easily builds rapport with subordinates, peers and senior
management.

Assigned as the Deputy Operations Officer within a Joint Interagency Intelligence

Fusion cell; bringing together many agencies such as NGA, NSA and US Marshalls
which resulted in the intelligence collection of 28 operations during my time there.
Participated in 200+ combat missions in Afghanistan.
Superbly managed and motivated as many as 1000+ personnel including
subordinate supervisors; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.
EM PLOYM EN T

U.S. ARMY, Various Duty Stations Globally

1995 Present
Intelligence Sergeant, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th SFG (A), 2014- Present
Intelligence Sergeant, S-3X, Headquarters Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th
SFG(A), 2013- 2014
Intelligence Sergeant, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th SFG (A), 2011 2013
Senior Medical Sergeant, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th SFG (A), 2005
2011
Special Forces Student, 2002 2005
Operating Room Specialist, 555FST, 1st Medical Brigade, Fort Hood, TX, 20002002
Medical Specialist, Headquarters Support Company, 1/34 AR , 1st ID, Fort Riley,
KS, 1997 2000
Medical Specialist, 43rd MASH, S. Korea, 1995 1997
EDU CATION

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De l aw are Val l e y Hi gh Sc hool , Mil fo rd, Pe n nsyl vani a

C ore Cl asse s, Gra duate d 19 94
American Military University, On-line
Bachelors, Management, Projected Graduation Date May 2016
Certifications: Northrop Grumman, Surveillance Detection Antiterrorism / Force Protection
Course; Northwind Security Consultants, Apprehension Avoidance Training; Direct Action
Resource Center, Advanced Urban Warfare / Unassisted Asset Recovery; Technical
Surveillance Sciences, Tactical Vehicle Exploitation; Tier 1 Off-Road, Advanced HMMWV
Operator Course ; CrossFit Level 1 Instructor / Trainer
Military Occupational Specialties / Additional Skill Identifiers Special Forces Assistant
Operations and Intelligence Sergeant (18F); Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D);
Operating Room Specialist (68D); Health Care Specialist (68W); Military Free Fall Parachutist
(W8); Parachutist (P); Jumpmaster(5W); Special Forces Diving Medical Technician (Q5)
Selected Military Training: Special Forces Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course;
Sling Load Inspector Course; Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course; Special
Operations Analytics Intelligence Course; Combat Surveillance Operations Course; Special
Forces Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course Level II; Special Forces Intelligence
Sergeant Course; Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course; Special Forces Diving Medical
Technician Course; SERE High Risk (Level C); Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course;
Special Forces Qualification Course (WLC/BNCOC Common Core); Combat Lifesavers Course;
Military Free Fall Course; Static-line Jumpmaster Course; Military Free Fall Jumpmaster
Course; Advanced Tactical Infiltration Course, Primary Leadership Development Course
(PLDC); Airborne; Basic Training; Modern Army Combatives Course Level 1;

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), ARCGIS, Analyst Notebook,
Google Earth, Falcon View; JWICS, Palantir, DCGS-A, TIGER, Cellebrite, Personnel Recovery
Management System, Cross Match and SEEK Biometrics System
Defense Language Institute Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT): Spanish
Proficiency of 2/2+
Selected Awards: Department Of State Meritorious Honor Award, Joint Service
Achievement Medal (x2), Bronze Star Medal (x4), Army Achievement Medal (x 5), Special
Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge; Expert Field Medical Badge; Parachutist Badge,
HALO Jumpmaster badge.
Military: Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (E7), U.S. Army (Honorable Discharge/
Retirement, Late 2016), currently maintains a TS/SCI Clearance
References:
Deputy Brendan Shue U.S. Marshals
Phone - 408-621-9009
Email - brendan.shu@usdoj.gov
brandon.m.lewis@soc.mil
Master Sergeant Joseph Metarko (Retired)
Phone - 850-225-0197
Email - metarkoj@jieddo.com
eduardo.a.calderon@soc.mil

Captain Brandon Lewis

Phone - 352-408-5749
Email Warrant Officer Eduardo Calderon
Phone - 850-797-5031
Email -