JASON BRYCE YOCUM

3633 West 5275 South

Roy, UT 84067

801-318-6825

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

I am an effective learner, teachable, quickly learn new skills and implement them into work practices. I demonstrate a strong work ethic with a positive attitude. I work will with others and operate well in high stress environments. I have strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions. I work hard to accomplishing all tasks. I have excellent written and oral communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Utah Army National Guard - Linguist – Feb 1998 to March 2015

Pashto Voice Language Analyst – Pashto Linguist as a Military Assignee to the National Security Agency in support of counter-drug operations in Afghanistan.

Effectively perform operations by means of virtual teaming with members located at two different sites via Agency networks and applications.

Translated Pashto language material into English contributing to the SIGINT reports to high level customer

Chinese Linguist - Translated open source documents from Chinese into English for the Reach Language Support Program (RLSP) during monthly drills.

Studied Pashto and Arabic through military language schools. Proficient in reading and listening to Pashto. Moderately proficient in Arabic.

Deployed overseas in support of military operations. 2003-2004 supported Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. 2008-2009 supported Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

While deployed to Afghanistan (Mar 2008 – Feb 2009), served as a Language Manager/Pashto Linguist conducting SIGINT operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

While deployed to Iraq (April 2003 – Feb 2004), worked in document exploitation. Assisted in document scanning and warehouse operations.

Promoted to Master Sergeant (E-8).

Convergeys – Customer Service Representative – Aug 2001 to Jan 2003

Provided timely and accurate account information to SprintPCS customers. Assisted in receiving payments, collecting debts, account activation, and mobile phone plan upgrades.

Familiar with mobile phone services and computer programs used to access customer accounts.

Miller Brothers Express – Security Guard – Sept 1999 to July 2001

Guarded company property during night-time hours. Conducted security rounds of property.

EDUCATION:

Institution:Degree Received

Utah State University, Logan UTB.A. in Asian Studies

Minor in Chinese

American Allied UniversityCert. in Business Management

SKILLS:

Leadership

Platoon Sergeant in Utah National Guard for 7 years. Responsible for the training and accountability of up to 25 soldiers. Familiar with various leadership styles and using them to encourage others in accomplishing goals.

Languages

Mandarin ChineseDLPT V: 2+ listening/2+ reading (2014)

Minor in college/2 years’ living in country (Taiwan)/multiple visits to Taiwan/17 years National Guard as a Chinese linguist

PashtoDLPT V: 2+ listening/3 reading (2014)

ArabicDLPT V: 1+ listening/2+ reading (2011)

Familiar with Microsoft Office – Word and Excel

Type 50+ wpm

Time Management

Understand and implement well the concepts of time management

Excellent Driving Record and Credit Score

REFERENCES:

James D. Helco, Operations Office in Charge, JLTC (2011-2015)

Ogden, UT. 84040

801-476-3851

Nate Loftus, Coworker (2011 – 2015)

Clearfield, UT. 84015

801-458-1294

Mark Streeter, Coworker (2011 – 2015)

Bountiful, UT. 84010

801-898-9180

Daniel Ricks, Personal Friend (2000 - 2015)

Logan, UT. 84321

801-557-3492