James L. Feldkamp
James L. Feldkamp 3000 South Randolph Street #359 Arlington, VA 22206
(541) 510-5148 [email protected]
PROFILE
20 + years of Federal government and military experience, specializing in international security and foreign policy initiatives. Led successful international outreach and coordination initiative to improve maritime domain awareness (MDA) and maritime security.
10 + years of experience teaching at the university level covering topics related to international security, terrorism, counter-terrorism, and trans-national crimes.
Adroit in establishing relationships and working dialogue with high-level diplomats, senior executives, private industry leaders, non-governmental organizations, foreign personnel, and military attachés.
Skilled trainer, speaker, and subject matter expert on global security on terrorism and counterterrorism trends. Invited to lecture at over 25 major international conferences and symposiums.
EDUCATION Special Agent Class 9-56, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy Master of Arts, International Affairs, The Catholic University of America Executive Military Leadership School, United States Naval War College Naval Flight Officer, Trained on Aviation and Leadership, United States Navy Bachelor of Science, Business, Oregon State University
Quantico, VA Washington, DC Newport, RI Pensacola, FL Corvallis, OR
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE Henley-Putnam University (HPU) On-Line Professor, National Security Department
1/2015- Present
Provide instruction in counter-terrorism training, and strategic security and protection management. HPU is the only accredited online university focused on strategic security.
George Mason University (GMU), Fairfax, Virginia George Washington University (GWU), Washington, DC Adjunct Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice Departments
8/2008 - Present 5/2009 – 6/2011
Instruct comprehensive course developed on theories and politics of terrorism. Innovative course covers causes of terrorism, history, motivations, and objectives. Class explores military, law enforcement and geopolitical concerns affecting U.S. national counter-terrorism policy.
Senior academic advisor for GMU’s “Great Cities Tour in Europe,” cities include: o Vienna, Austria o Prague, Czech Republic o Budapest, Hungary
Publication(s) include: o Author/Editor Theory & Politics of Terrorism, Cognella Academic Publishing, 2013 o Reviewed/edited university textbooks titled “Counterterrorism” by Jones & Bartlett o “For the Pentagon” The Hill.com, November 20th, 2014 o “To Safeguard the Seas” Center for International Maritime Security, January 27, 2015 o “Tomahawk: Vital to the Future of American Sea power” Real Clear Defense, March 2, 2015 o “Tried and True Tomahawk” Real Clear Defense, May 24, 2016 o “Off-the-Shelf Technology to Enhance the LCS” Defense News, July 5th, 2016
Scientific research diver: Assists Lighthouse Archeological Maritime Program (LAMPs) in retrieving artifacts from Revolutionary war refugee ship “Storm Wreck,” which sunk off St. Augustine, FL
Sixth Star entertainment: Provide enrichment speaking on cruise ships around the world. In this capacity I have provided lectures on history, art, and culture of European and Caribbean nations (Mediterranean, Middle East and South America cruises pending).
James L. Feldkamp 541-510-5148
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Independent Contractor, Arlington, VA
1/2013 – Present
Provide training, business development, management, and international security expertise in the field of counter-terrorism, transnational crimes, and maritime domain awareness. Engagements include: o
Equitas International, LLC: Development and management of fusion center for Erase Child Trafficking - A company created to educate, recover and reclaim children who are victims of trafficking. http://www.erasechildtrafficking.org
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Guest speaker at multiple conferences; Annual meeting of the Society of Industrial Security Professionals.
Guest speaker; Program on Terrorism and Security Studies Workshop: "Convergence: Tomorrows Risk to Today." Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Guest speaker on international terrorism, George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs, National Security Studies Program
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Threat Knowledge Group: Trained FBI and U.S. military personnel, as well as other international intelligence and law enforcement officers on terrorism and counter-terrorism trends.
o
Tri-Way International Group and George Mason University: Conducts training on U.S. law enforcement policy and trans-national crime trends to Chinese law enforcement delegations.
o
Denzenhall Resources Inc: Provided subject matter expertise and published articles on advanced U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), shipboard radar and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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Served as counter-terrorism and security subject matter expert on Skynews and ALghad Alarabi networks.
National Maritime Intelligence - Integration Center (NMIO), Suitland, MD Maritime Domain Integration Officer (Navy Commander)
10/2010 – 12/2012
Directed NMIO’s outreach and information-sharing initiatives. Provided expert knowledge and advice related to the analysis and sharing of unclassified security information to increase MDA and improve U.S. ability to protect its maritime interests.
Promoted strategic partnerships that fostered “whole of government” information-sharing among key stakeholders including: Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, Office of Naval Intelligence and other Title 50 and Non-Title 50 intelligence communities, foreign governments, and the maritime industry.
Leveraged 1,000+ international contacts from over 85 nations through personal liaison to improve decision-making related to MDA, and maritime security.
Served as subject matter expert, skilled presenter, and guest lecturer at major international conferences. Speaking engagements included: South Asia and African Regional Port Security Cooperative, ASEAN Regional Forum, International Sea Powers Symposium, Theater Security Cooperation Conference, Nordic Vigilance, and Global Maritime Information Sharing Symposium.
Office of Global Maritime Situational Awareness (OGMSA) Washington, DC Branch Head for Outreach and Coordination Division (Navy Commander)
10/2007 – 9/2010
Recalled to active duty to establish and oversee newly-created International Outreach & Coordination Branch to improve maritime safety, security, and secure efficient flow of maritime commerce.
Coordinated outreach and engagement activities and provided leadership, oversight, and guidance to team of officers from DOD, DHS-USCG, DOT, Japanese Coast Guard and Canadian Royal Navy. 2/3
James L. Feldkamp 541-510-5148
Advised the European Union “Wise Pen” team in the development of their final report to the European Defense Agency for European Union Maritime Domain Awareness. The “Wise Pen Group” consists of Admirals from the Spanish, German, French, Italian, and British Royal Navy.
Planned, coordinated and obtained initial funding for first-ever and subsequent GMISS international conferences. Topics included: Counter-piracy, international terrorism, and transnational crimes.
Provided strategic direction on successful implementation of key counterterrorism capacity-building initiative. Maritime Safety and Security Information System (MSSIS) utilizes non-classified data to locate and identify ships near participating nations’ coastlines. o Increased participation in MSSIS from 35 to 70 nations (100%), which now covers over 240,000 miles of coastline, processes 50+ million position reports and monitors over 30,000 ships daily.
Guest lecturer at multiple National Defense University (NDU) conferences including: o Caribbean Defense and Security: Challenges and Opportunities Conference, Barbados, 2011. o
Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, Interagency Coordination & Combating Terrorism course.
Congressional Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, District 4, OR Primary winner and nominee for both general elections in 2004 and 2006.
1/2004 – 11/2006
Oversaw all aspects of campaign, including strategy, media outreach, grass roots organization, and party building. Worked with members of Congress to fundraise, expand outreach, and increase voter participation. Raised over $1.6 million and hired and managed 100+ volunteers and paid employees.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Norfolk, VA Special Agent (1811)
8/1999 – 1/2004
Investigated Federal crimes and participated in International Terrorism and Foreign Counter Intelligence operations. Founding member of Tidewater Joint Terrorism Task Force. Responsible for investigating and prosecuting individuals participating in terrorism. Cases included Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah and Hamas.
Tasked with aerial physical surveillance of suspects in ongoing criminal and terrorist cases. Requested to support additional counter-terrorist cases in Charlotte, NC and San Diego, CA.
MCI Telecommunications Reston, VA Project Manager
6/1998 – 8/1999
Directed installation of satellite remote earth stations in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America for The World Bank. Managed staff of 15 people.
United States Navy (Active Duty) Naval Officer
11/1986 – 5/1998
International Foreign Military Sales Officer; Electronic Warfare Officer, Carrier Battle Group Eight; Carrier Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, EA-6B Electronic Counter-Measures Officer, Aircraft Navigator, and Mission Commander. Squadrons include: VAQ-309 / VAQ-35, Whidbey Island, WA, 1992-1994; VAQ-136, Atsugi, Japan, 1989-1992; and VAQ-129, Whidbey Island, WA, 1988-1989.
Flew 35 combat missions during Desert Storm/Desert Shield.
Meritorious Service Medal, Naval Strike Air Medal (2), Naval Commendation Medal with Combat V (2), Navy Achievement Medal and numerous other awards and citations.
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(541) 510-5148 [email protected]
PROFILE
20 + years of Federal government and military experience, specializing in international security and foreign policy initiatives. Led successful international outreach and coordination initiative to improve maritime domain awareness (MDA) and maritime security.
10 + years of experience teaching at the university level covering topics related to international security, terrorism, counter-terrorism, and trans-national crimes.
Adroit in establishing relationships and working dialogue with high-level diplomats, senior executives, private industry leaders, non-governmental organizations, foreign personnel, and military attachés.
Skilled trainer, speaker, and subject matter expert on global security on terrorism and counterterrorism trends. Invited to lecture at over 25 major international conferences and symposiums.
EDUCATION Special Agent Class 9-56, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy Master of Arts, International Affairs, The Catholic University of America Executive Military Leadership School, United States Naval War College Naval Flight Officer, Trained on Aviation and Leadership, United States Navy Bachelor of Science, Business, Oregon State University
Quantico, VA Washington, DC Newport, RI Pensacola, FL Corvallis, OR
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE Henley-Putnam University (HPU) On-Line Professor, National Security Department
1/2015- Present
Provide instruction in counter-terrorism training, and strategic security and protection management. HPU is the only accredited online university focused on strategic security.
George Mason University (GMU), Fairfax, Virginia George Washington University (GWU), Washington, DC Adjunct Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice Departments
8/2008 - Present 5/2009 – 6/2011
Instruct comprehensive course developed on theories and politics of terrorism. Innovative course covers causes of terrorism, history, motivations, and objectives. Class explores military, law enforcement and geopolitical concerns affecting U.S. national counter-terrorism policy.
Senior academic advisor for GMU’s “Great Cities Tour in Europe,” cities include: o Vienna, Austria o Prague, Czech Republic o Budapest, Hungary
Publication(s) include: o Author/Editor Theory & Politics of Terrorism, Cognella Academic Publishing, 2013 o Reviewed/edited university textbooks titled “Counterterrorism” by Jones & Bartlett o “For the Pentagon” The Hill.com, November 20th, 2014 o “To Safeguard the Seas” Center for International Maritime Security, January 27, 2015 o “Tomahawk: Vital to the Future of American Sea power” Real Clear Defense, March 2, 2015 o “Tried and True Tomahawk” Real Clear Defense, May 24, 2016 o “Off-the-Shelf Technology to Enhance the LCS” Defense News, July 5th, 2016
Scientific research diver: Assists Lighthouse Archeological Maritime Program (LAMPs) in retrieving artifacts from Revolutionary war refugee ship “Storm Wreck,” which sunk off St. Augustine, FL
Sixth Star entertainment: Provide enrichment speaking on cruise ships around the world. In this capacity I have provided lectures on history, art, and culture of European and Caribbean nations (Mediterranean, Middle East and South America cruises pending).
James L. Feldkamp 541-510-5148
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Independent Contractor, Arlington, VA
1/2013 – Present
Provide training, business development, management, and international security expertise in the field of counter-terrorism, transnational crimes, and maritime domain awareness. Engagements include: o
Equitas International, LLC: Development and management of fusion center for Erase Child Trafficking - A company created to educate, recover and reclaim children who are victims of trafficking. http://www.erasechildtrafficking.org
o
Guest speaker at multiple conferences; Annual meeting of the Society of Industrial Security Professionals.
Guest speaker; Program on Terrorism and Security Studies Workshop: "Convergence: Tomorrows Risk to Today." Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Guest speaker on international terrorism, George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs, National Security Studies Program
o
Threat Knowledge Group: Trained FBI and U.S. military personnel, as well as other international intelligence and law enforcement officers on terrorism and counter-terrorism trends.
o
Tri-Way International Group and George Mason University: Conducts training on U.S. law enforcement policy and trans-national crime trends to Chinese law enforcement delegations.
o
Denzenhall Resources Inc: Provided subject matter expertise and published articles on advanced U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), shipboard radar and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
o
Served as counter-terrorism and security subject matter expert on Skynews and ALghad Alarabi networks.
National Maritime Intelligence - Integration Center (NMIO), Suitland, MD Maritime Domain Integration Officer (Navy Commander)
10/2010 – 12/2012
Directed NMIO’s outreach and information-sharing initiatives. Provided expert knowledge and advice related to the analysis and sharing of unclassified security information to increase MDA and improve U.S. ability to protect its maritime interests.
Promoted strategic partnerships that fostered “whole of government” information-sharing among key stakeholders including: Department of State, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, Office of Naval Intelligence and other Title 50 and Non-Title 50 intelligence communities, foreign governments, and the maritime industry.
Leveraged 1,000+ international contacts from over 85 nations through personal liaison to improve decision-making related to MDA, and maritime security.
Served as subject matter expert, skilled presenter, and guest lecturer at major international conferences. Speaking engagements included: South Asia and African Regional Port Security Cooperative, ASEAN Regional Forum, International Sea Powers Symposium, Theater Security Cooperation Conference, Nordic Vigilance, and Global Maritime Information Sharing Symposium.
Office of Global Maritime Situational Awareness (OGMSA) Washington, DC Branch Head for Outreach and Coordination Division (Navy Commander)
10/2007 – 9/2010
Recalled to active duty to establish and oversee newly-created International Outreach & Coordination Branch to improve maritime safety, security, and secure efficient flow of maritime commerce.
Coordinated outreach and engagement activities and provided leadership, oversight, and guidance to team of officers from DOD, DHS-USCG, DOT, Japanese Coast Guard and Canadian Royal Navy. 2/3
James L. Feldkamp 541-510-5148
Advised the European Union “Wise Pen” team in the development of their final report to the European Defense Agency for European Union Maritime Domain Awareness. The “Wise Pen Group” consists of Admirals from the Spanish, German, French, Italian, and British Royal Navy.
Planned, coordinated and obtained initial funding for first-ever and subsequent GMISS international conferences. Topics included: Counter-piracy, international terrorism, and transnational crimes.
Provided strategic direction on successful implementation of key counterterrorism capacity-building initiative. Maritime Safety and Security Information System (MSSIS) utilizes non-classified data to locate and identify ships near participating nations’ coastlines. o Increased participation in MSSIS from 35 to 70 nations (100%), which now covers over 240,000 miles of coastline, processes 50+ million position reports and monitors over 30,000 ships daily.
Guest lecturer at multiple National Defense University (NDU) conferences including: o Caribbean Defense and Security: Challenges and Opportunities Conference, Barbados, 2011. o
Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, Interagency Coordination & Combating Terrorism course.
Congressional Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, District 4, OR Primary winner and nominee for both general elections in 2004 and 2006.
1/2004 – 11/2006
Oversaw all aspects of campaign, including strategy, media outreach, grass roots organization, and party building. Worked with members of Congress to fundraise, expand outreach, and increase voter participation. Raised over $1.6 million and hired and managed 100+ volunteers and paid employees.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Norfolk, VA Special Agent (1811)
8/1999 – 1/2004
Investigated Federal crimes and participated in International Terrorism and Foreign Counter Intelligence operations. Founding member of Tidewater Joint Terrorism Task Force. Responsible for investigating and prosecuting individuals participating in terrorism. Cases included Al-Qaeda, Hezbollah and Hamas.
Tasked with aerial physical surveillance of suspects in ongoing criminal and terrorist cases. Requested to support additional counter-terrorist cases in Charlotte, NC and San Diego, CA.
MCI Telecommunications Reston, VA Project Manager
6/1998 – 8/1999
Directed installation of satellite remote earth stations in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America for The World Bank. Managed staff of 15 people.
United States Navy (Active Duty) Naval Officer
11/1986 – 5/1998
International Foreign Military Sales Officer; Electronic Warfare Officer, Carrier Battle Group Eight; Carrier Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, EA-6B Electronic Counter-Measures Officer, Aircraft Navigator, and Mission Commander. Squadrons include: VAQ-309 / VAQ-35, Whidbey Island, WA, 1992-1994; VAQ-136, Atsugi, Japan, 1989-1992; and VAQ-129, Whidbey Island, WA, 1988-1989.
Flew 35 combat missions during Desert Storm/Desert Shield.
Meritorious Service Medal, Naval Strike Air Medal (2), Naval Commendation Medal with Combat V (2), Navy Achievement Medal and numerous other awards and citations.
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