Benjamin White

About Benjamin White

Results-driven leader with military and diplomatic experience applying operational planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement to solve complex problems and deliver tangible outcomes. As a Civil Affairs Governance Officer at Joint Base Lewis‑McChord, I lead cross‑functional teams to design and execute community and governance initiatives under strict timelines and high pressure. Prior military roles include leadership in multinational and Special Operations units as well as government policy roles working for two elected US Representatives. I bring strengths in project management, operational coordination, policy analysis, and data‑driven decision making, supported by strong written and verbal communication. Skilled at building relationships across military, government, and civilian partners; knowledgeable in Russian, Mandarin, and Korean. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and experienced in analytical research related to national security, international relations, and intelligence. Overseas military tours and deployments include: Republic of Korea, Italy, Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, and Taiwan. I seek roles where I can apply leadership, governance expertise, and analytical insight to advance organizational missions in national security, public/private sector, or policy-focused environments. Open to international travel requirements.

Experience

1. Battalion Executive Officer 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (a)

   Us Army

   Mar 2026 — Present · Fort Lewis, WA, US

Education

• Centro de Estudios Martianos

  The United States and Cuba

  2015 — 2015

• University of Tampa

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and World Affairs

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Spss
• Customer Service
• Russian
• Teamwork
• Cuban Affairs
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Event Planning
• Research
• Fundraising
• Facebook
• Public Policy
• Korean
• Military Operations
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Political Campaigns
• Intranet Quorum
• Social Networking
• Government
• Microsoft Word
• Chinese
• Communication
• Leadership
• International Relations
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Politics
• Student Affairs
• French
• Writing
• Case Studies
• Microsoft Office
• Public Relations
• Spanish
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Time Management