Samuel C. Schoonmaker Potter
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Accomplished Chinese Cryptologic Language Analyst with the US Air Force, leveraging Mandarin proficiency and critical thinking to enhance intelligence operations. Expert in signal intelligence analysis and report writing, providing strategic insights that informed senior leadership decisions. Developed training materials, fostering a culture of excellence among new analysts. Utilized language, analysis and CRM skills in over 500 operational flight hours across multiple strategic commands.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chinese Cryptologic Language Analyst
US Air Force
07.2018 - 07.2024
- Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching key intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
- Conducted 53 flights with 600+ operational hours delivering signal intelligence in multiple command theaters.
- Participated in 10+ Joint and International exercises, providing key linguistic intelligence to facilitate objectives.
- Drafted and presented 25+ documents detailing Chinese foreign intelligence and offered insights into significance of intercepted correspondence.
- Advised senior leadership on linguistic aspects of strategic plans, ensuring that operational objectives were grounded in accurate cultural and intelligence understanding.
- Supported intelligence operations by transcribing, translating, and analyzing critical information from intercepted signals.
- Contributed to the development of mission-specific training materials for new analysts, ensuring a thorough understanding of operations-related tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN06-2028
Associate of Arts - Chinese Mandarin
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Monterey, CA04-2020
Skills
- Leadership & Development
- Signal intelligence analysis
- Critical thinking
- Open source intelligence analysis
- Logical reasoning
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Transcription
- Sensitive information handling
- Crew Resource Management
- Intelligence report writing
Certification
- Certified Chinese Mandarin Tac Air SME, US Air Force - March 2024
- Certified ACLA Instructor, US Air Force - June 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Chinese Cryptologic Language Analyst
US Air Force
07.2018 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Associate of Arts - Chinese Mandarin
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
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