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Jean J. Brun

President, JJ Communications Inc. (2000-Present)
Gatineau, Québec

"Whether at home or overseas, JJ is the one who stands up and gets people moving forward together."

After finishing his tour of service with the Canadian Forces, Intelligence Branch in 1999, JJ took the opportunity to study and mentor under Dr. Robert Rohm, Chairman & Founder of Personality Insights and Insights Institute.  In 2000, he renewed one of his long time visions and founded JJ Communications. Since founding the company, JJ has spoken and influenced thousands as a Certified Human Behaviour Consultant Specialist.  Attendees say that the dynamic experience offered by JJ Communications in partnership with Personality Insights, adds profound values to their work, relationships, and lives.

Experience

J2 Operations Strategic Debriefing Officer (2000-2004)
Ottawa, Ontario

As the J2 Strategic Debriefing Officer JJ provided specialized instructional services to the Canadian Forces (CF) personnel in the field of Human Intelligence (HUMINT).  Key activities inculded:

• Develop, manage and deliver the Interview, Debriefing and Elicitation (IDE) HUMINT training program for CF.
• Gather, evaluate and organise material from various sources that specialize in information concerning techniques of strategic interviewing and related HUMINT training programs.
• Provide HUMINT related advice on policy, procedures and programs to CF elements tasked to conduct HUMINT related activities.
• Develop, manage and deliver the Human Candidate Assessment Program (HCAP) HUMINT screening program for CF.
• Manage the J2 Strategic Debriefing Program.
• Prepare written and verbal HUMINT reports as required by J2 senior staff officer. 
• Liaise with OGD's in support of the DND Debriefing Program Activities.

National Contingency Planning Group Y2K Intelligence Response Team (1999-2000)
Ottawa, Ontario

As a Y2K Project Analyst, JJ was responsible for examining, accessing and reporting on potential foreign or domestic threats to Canadian interest.  JJ was personally involved in 11 different projects and produced four papers, three of which were published.  Other key functions were to: 

• Analyse, produce and disseminate intelligence information through verbal briefings or in written form.
• Maintain liaison with interdepartmental, national and external agencies.
• Represent Y2K IRT at Canadian/International Conferences on matters within area of responsibility.

National Defence Headquarters (1998-1999)
Ottawa, Ontario

As Area Analyst for Domestic Intelligence (J2SI), in addition to day-to-day duties (planning, coordinating operations and training, administration), and the production of Security Intelligence (SI) threat assessment (evaluating, analyzing and exploiting information as it relates to the security of Canadian Forces personnel, establishments, operations and to threats arising from terrorism, espionage, sabotage and subversion), JJ carried out other key functions related to SI such as:

• Liaising with other intelligence agencies worldwide.
• Managing the unit procurement program.
• Developing and maintaining the classified database.

1st Canadian Division Intelligence Company (1994-1998)
Kingston, Ontario

JJ's appointment as Officer in Command of Intelligence Operations Platoon required exceptional long and short-term planning skills and the ability to make things happen in stressful, resource-constrained environments.  His dedication, coupled with the quality of his work, has done much towards establishing the credibility of the HUMINT function within the army.  He has been particularly successful at motivating people with opposing or conflicting interests to achieve a common goal -- both at home and abroad and with many cultures.  Key activities included: 

• Managed and controlled the army's exclusive HUMINT collection unit.
• Directed and coordinated the integration of HUMINT capability within CF operations.
• Initiated and coordinated official intelligence association between Canada and the U.S.
• Evaluated personnel for career progression and training and prepared performance appraisals.
• Reviewed and investigated personnel grievances and recommended necessary action to be taken by Commander 1^stCanadian Division.

Allied Military Intelligence Battalion (1996-1997)
Mostar, Bosnia

First Canadian Intelligence Operator selected for operational duty to AMIB.  As Team Leader, JJ was responsible for the execution of sensitive interviewing/debriefing operations in a demanding and hostile environment.  By combining my expertise and skills with drive and commitment, he became one of the most effective Intelligence Operators in Bosnia.

• Planned, coordinated and directed the extraction of two IPTF officers to a safe area.
• Uncovered sensitive operation by special police, avoiding an increase in hostilities.
• Diffused difficult situations due to war, ethnic cleansing, and the loss of loved ones.

Personal Information

Education & Training

Laurentian University, Sudbury ON
Bachelor of Physical Education (First Year)
Canadian Forces School of Military Intelligence - Security

Leadership & Professional Expertise

Communications (Oratory):
The entire field of communications -- asking questions, listening attentively, observing, and putting my ideas across in an easily understood manner

Human Relations - People Oriented:
Working with others, helping to solve problems and working harmoniously as a team to get things done.

Leadership:
Building teams, organizing, training, motivating, and inspiring confidence.

Original Thinking:
Capacity to solve problems that demand considerable thought, to generate ideas, to search for alternatives and make connections.

Adaptive:
Cast in a variety of changing situations with various cultures worldwide, ability to adapt quickly and positively in a multitude of time-sensitive issues.

Desired Environment
An environment where he can apply his proven communication and organizational skills.

"Empowering People" to better understand themselves and others, in order to build strong working relationships and create a solid foundation for maximum team dynamic success.