Garth M. Harbert

About Garth M. Harbert

Personal financial counselor and Army Reserve NCO with over 10 years of experience supporting service members and their families in financial planning, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle financial education. Experienced in one-on-one counseling, financial readiness support, fraud prevention, and military personnel operations. Strong background in delivering briefings, conducting needs assessments, and advising leadership. Committed to enhancing financial resilience and readiness across the military lifecycle.

Experience

1. Civil Liaison Team Nco

   United States Army Reserve

   Feb 2025 — Present

   As a Civil Liaison NCO in the United States Army Reserve, I serve as a key bridge between military operations and civilian communities. My role centers on building and maintaining strong partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure seamless coordination during both peacetime and emergency operations.I work to assess the needs of civilian populations and facilitate the integration of military capabilities into civil support missions. Whether supporting humanitarian efforts, disaster response, or community outreach, I help ensure effective communication, collaboration, and resource sharing between military units and the communities they serve.Key responsibilities include:Coordinating civil-military operations and interagency communicationAdvising commanders on civilian considerations during planning and executionSupporting emergency management, crisis response, and community engagementConducting liaison operations with NGOs, local governments, and other partnersThis role has strengthened my ability to lead under pressure, navigate complex operational environments, and foster trust between diverse stakeholders. I take pride in representing the Army in a way that supports mission success while also serving the public good.

Education

• Académie militaire de Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan

  International Military Academy Exchange, International Relations and National Security Studies

  2013 — 2013

• Virginia Military Institute

  Bachelor’s Degree, International Studies and Political Science

  2010 — 2014

• Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

  Arabic Language and Literature

  2021

Skills

• Political Science
• Writing
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Fact Finding
• Medicare Supplements
• Intelligence
• Cpr Certified
• Infantry Tactics
• Foreign Policy
• Politics
• International Relations
• Military
• French
• Training
• Needs Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Retirement Planning
• Team Building
• Sales Prospecting
• Certified Pool Operator
• Scuba Diving
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Counterterrorism
• Lifeguarding
• Stressful Situations
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Cross Selling
• Leadership
• National Security
• Sales
• Microsoft Word
• Medicare
• Scuba Diving Instruction
• Spss
• Customer Service
• International Security