GILBERT DESROCHES

550 Washington Ave

Albany, New York
518-463-0793
gd11014e6@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE: Challenging and visible operations, business development and/or anal
ytic position in a growing company with opportunities for advancements based on
accomplishments, drive and ability.
Highly experienced and accomplished Military Officer with a record of achievemen
t and rapid advancement in the United States Marine Corps. Adept in the manageme
nt and motivation of forces as large as 1200 professionals, in locations spannin
g North America, Central America, and Europe and in such notable operations as D
esert Shield, Desert Storm, and Kosovo.
An effective manager of operational budgets as large as $60M. Noted for improvin
g organizational performance and readiness through proven leadership in the desi
gn and implementation of complex information technology programs with direct and
positive impact on the performance of NATO.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning aPolicy Development a Team Leadership a Team Motivation a Tra
ining & Development
Employee Relations a Interviewing a Staff Management
REFERENCES - Excellent references gladly furnished upon request.
EXPERIENCE
International Staff, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Brussels, Belgium 20
04 a" Present
NATO provides a forum in which the US, Canada, and European countries can consul
t together on security issues of common concern and take joint action in address
ing them. The International Staff supports the process of consensus-building and
decision-making, and follows up on the decisions of NATO committees.
Executive Officer/Section Head- Defense Investment Division
Serve as principal adviser to division's head on all policy matters related to
developing and investing in assets and capabilities aimed at enhancing the Allia
nce's defense capacity, including armaments planning, air defense, and security
investment. Represent the division at senior level meetings conferences and semi
nars.
Orchestrate and coordinate division efforts with all NATO bodies. Plan, organize
, and supervise special projects. Draft position papers and conduct analysis. Cl
osely Liaise with National Delegations, NATO Military Authorities and other NATO
authorities. Guide the efforts of 7 internationally-mixed personnel tasked with
ensuring efficient and effective work flow of the division, as well as the effi
cient direct support to 6 senior level committees.
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Casteau, Belgium 2001 a" 2
004
SHAPE is the strategic command of NATO military forces worldwide.
Operations Officer
Ensured the efficient and effective workflow of the Section while directing the
work of 7 staff officers. Worked in close collaboration with more than 50 profe
ssionals from SHAPE, NATO Military Headquarters, the International Staff, the In
ternational Military Staff and the Nations while managing a 30 million Euro Scie
ntific Program of Work budget and coordinating all aspects of the program.
* Played a key role in improving NATO operations planning in the wake of the dis
solution of the Soviet Union. Provided key contributions to the establishment of
 the NATO Response Force (NRF), intended to be one of the principal vehicles for
change in the Alliance.
o Served as program manager driving development, testing, implementation and uni
nterrupted operation of an automated information system and a web-accessible AIS
database to catalogue military assets of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations
. Stewarded a 3 million Euro annual budget.

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1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Jacksonville, North Car
olina 1999 a" 2001
An established military organization with 5 organic companies and a total of 80
0 Marines.
Battalion Commander
Provided high level direction to 800 Marines and sailors while administering a m
ulti-million dollar account funding the operation and maintenance of a wide vari
ety of weapons systems, comm-electronic and motor transport equipment. Managed a
highly successful support program for the commandas families throughout its rig
orous training exercises and deployments.
* Successfully employed the command in numerous multinational joint exercises in
the U.S, Europe, and Africa including Kosovo. Developed and implemented the sta
ndard template for the deployment of Marine units assigned the task of Strategic
Reserve for NATO in Kosovo.
o Prepared and deployed a 1200-man strong reinforced battalion to the Mediterran
ean from December 2000 to May 2001. Drove the training of 800 Marines in mountai
n warfare skills, combined arms live fire maneuvers, and amphibious operations i
n locations ranging from California to North Carolina.

2nd Marine Division, Jacksonville, North Carolina 1996 - 1998

A division of the United States Marine Corps, which forms the ground combat ele
ment of the II Marine Expeditionary Force.
Operations Officer
Guided the efforts of 2 officers, 8 senior enlisted Marines, and 7 civilians ens
uring combat readiness of 5 units comprised of 2,400 Marines each prior to deplo
yment. Personally trained and supervised more than 5 performance evaluation team
s while ensuring compliance with the regulations of local, state, and federal ag
encies.

Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Rodman Naval Station, Panama Canal, Panam
a 1992 a" 1995
A Marine Corps unit charged with the protection of the US Embassy, Rodman Naval
Air Station and US Naval Security Group Activity Galeta Island against a wide va
riety of threats including terrorism.
Commanding Officer
* Ensured the security of US assets in Panama based on the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans sides of the Panama Canal and in Panama City. Directed the efforts of 152
officers and enlisted Marines providing counter-surveillance and physical secur
ity operations. Supervised the Marine Corps Exchange in Panama, achieving balanc
e between profitability, management of a multinational civilian work force, and
effective implementation of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation program for the c
ommandas Marines and sailors.
* Played key role in the U.S. Southern Commandas successful handling of the a94-
a95 Cuban migrants crisis in Panama. Developed and implemented a highly successf
ul program coordinating the assets of the Navy, Army and Marines to squelch a ma
ss uprising and escape of more than 1000 Cuban migrants housed along the Panama
Canal.
Early career success as a Legal Chief, Platoon Commander, Company Commander, Ins
pector, and Instructor with authority for ensuring the combat readiness of as ma
ny as 2000 military professionals a year through leadership in training, discip
line, and command. Noted for successfully activating and subsequently deactivati
ng a unit of 157 Marines for employment in Saudi Arabia supporting Operations De
sert Shield and Desert Storm.

EDUCATION & SPECIAL TRAINING

Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Ne
wport, RI
Master of Arts in Military Studies, Distinguished Graduate at the Marine Corps U
niversity, Quantico, VA
Certificate of Graduation, Advanced Communications School, Quantico, VA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Washington, Seattl
e, WA
Fluently speak, read and write French, as well as speak Haitian Creole