D. Anthony Spann
Manassas, VA 20109
jbzejc@r.postjobfree.com
Qualification Summary:
• An energetic and engaging visionary demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills to include
verbal, listening, written and comprehension, while showing professionalism and diplomacy at all times who
possess, enhance and build upon 3 yrs Security Management, 14 yrs Case Management and Legal/Paralegal
Administration, and 15 years Media Communications experience with professional skills, as well as, supervisory
experience and responsibility for processing of applications in compliance with agency policies and government
contracts, approval, validation and funding guidelines.
• Ability to work well, both independently and in a team environment, under pressure, while maintaining
confidentiality, remaining open to others’ ideas, and exhibiting willingness to try new things; adapts to changes in
the work environment; manages competing demands through problem solving by indentifying and resolving
problems in a timely manner while gathering and analyzing information skillfully; relate and convey knowledge in
a constructive and enabling manner, as well as prepare and submit case reports and summaries to appropriate
parties; inform, coordinate, and advise all applicable parties regarding matters of concern that yield forward
progression to accomplish the desired results.
Professional Experience:
QinetiQ North America, Inc., Assistant Facility Security Officer, December 2009 – Present
- Work in conjunction with Contracts to ensure security compliancy and to review contracts to determine
security parameters required
- Assist with management of day-to-day actions that are required by the Defense Security service (DSS) in
relation to the Proxy Agreement and program to include metric reporting to the corporate office, as well
as maintain personnel security clearances, physical security, document control, visit requests, and foreign
travel
- Initiate personnel for eQIP processing; review eQIP applications; submit eQIP applications to DISCO;
scan completed applications for submission; file, maintain and re-align security files
- Conduct initial Proxy and DoD briefings, as well as re-briefings and debriefings; initialize contract
processing for personnel clearance; complete self-inspections, floor inspections, and maintain personnel
identification compliance
- Review, update, add, delete, and/or modify personnel data for JPAS; notify personnel of their eligibility
and access results; COMSEC duties and responsibilities; inventory; aintain compliance as regulated by
the NISPOM and corporate SSP
- Serve as point-of-contact for executive and senior management personnel
- Provide excellent customer service; attend business development meetings to ascertain security areas of
concern, as well as attend available conferences to further advance knowledge and skill within the
Industrial Security profession; go to other corporate locations and assist where needed
QinetiQ North America, Inc. Appeals Adjudicator/Security Administrator, June 2009 – December 2009
- Assisted with processing cleared individual requests and secured specific floor and general building
access for new, existing, and transitioning personnel, as well as consultants, guests and interim personnel
according to the level clearance and classified need of each individual
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- Maintained files, logs, and supplies. Fascilitated the creation and distribution of mandatory company
identification. Completed any additional tasks, clerical functions, and other administrative duties as
assigned
Additional Work History:
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Correctional Case Management Specialist
Trainee, January 2009-June 2009
- Observed and documented the progression of incarcerated individuals as they sought to re-enter society
- Assessed and investigated, using fact-finding methods to determine prospective client eligibility
according to agency policies and government funding guidelines while assisting with the assignment of
jobs within the facility
- Conducted entry orientation and release preparation and determined program eligibility for consideration;
as well as “Thinking For A Change” Counselor.
Maryland State Office of the Public Defender, Intake Supervisor (promotion), February 2006 – January 2009,
- Supervised general intake procedures and staff for Montgomery County Detention Center, Montgomery
County Correctional Facility, and Montgomery Coubty Courthouse.
- Interviewed and processed psychologically challenged, violent, aggressive, emotionally disturbed and
distressed offenders
- Reviewed applications; supervised and evaluated employees; implemented office rules and procedures;
reviewed records for incarcerated persons
- Interviewed, created, and prepared files of incarcerated clients for representation at bond review and court
trials; filed and presented motions and writ requests to court
- Developed and generated forms and logs that would effectively improve efficiency and case tracking
- Assessed and investigated, using fact-finding methods to determine prospective client eligibility
according to agency policies and government funding guidelines for incarcerated individuals, as well as
walk-in clients at the Montgomery County Courthouse.
Maryland State Office of the Public Defender, Intake Specialist II, February 1998 -February 2/2006
- Interviewed, created, prepared files, and reviewed records of incarcerated and non-incarcerated persons
for representation
- Investigated, assessed, verified, and processed qualified individuals who successfully completed the
application process and was determined eligibile according to agency policies and government funding
guidelines
- Filed, logged, entered, and maintained data, motions, witness summons and writs to assist with case
preparation for attorneys
- Assisted attorneys in court; maintained case tracking and docket statistics.
Technical Expertise:
Windows 95/97/98/00/XP; Word for Windows 6.0/7.0/8.0/00/XP; Excel 5.0/6.0/7.0/8.0/00/XP, PowerPoint
7.0/8.0/00/XP; QuickBooks 2002/2005; JPAS clearance system Microsoft Outlook; Westlaw, Federal Bureau of
Prisons & Maryland DOC Inmate Locator, Vinelink, Criminal Justice Information System, Pro-law Case Tracking
System, Character Generator, Master Control Systems
Foreign Languages:
French – Level 1
Degrees Awarded:
Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophical Studies with a minor in Social Theological Counseling and Dimensional
Observationalism
True Fellowship Institute College & Seminary, Baltimore, MD, 2007
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DCA, Doctor of Communication Arts and Humanities with a minor in Social Change Perspectives
True Fellowship Institute College & Seminary, Baltimore, MD, 2004
MSThA, Master of Social Theological Arts
True Fellowship Institute College & Seminary, Baltimore, MD, 2002
BMAT, Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media Arts Technology
True Fellowship Institute College & Seminary, Baltimore, MD, 2002
ATh, Associate of Arts in Theology
C.H. Mason System of Bible Colleges, Baltimore, MD, 1998
AA, Associate of Arts in Mass Communications
Catonsville Community College, Catonsville, MD, 1994
Diploma, Radio
Broadcast Institute of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, 1994
Diploma, College Preparatory / Engineering
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore, MD, 1985
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Nationally Recognized Professional Certifications:
Certified DSS Facility Security Officer Program Management Certification (FSO) – 2011
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (MDPSCS) – 2009
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – 2010
American Federation for Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) – 1998
Federal Communications Commission License (FCC) – 1994
Specialized Training:
Counter Intelligence (CI) training through various working groups and government seminars
Completed numerous government training seminars on security and safety throughout the
Northern Virginia area
Theological Training and licenses, 1992 -2010;
Thanantology (Grief Counseling) – 2007
Nuts and Bolts Management I and II – 2009
Conflict and Resolution – 2009
Awards:
MCI Service Awards for outstanding customer service; Many Leadership appointments, certificates and service
awards within the non-profit and religious communities - Arch Diocese of Baltimore, Church of God in Christ
(National, Regional, State, and District), Mason Memorial Church of God in Christ, 1984 - 2004; City of Baltimore
Appreciation of Service Award and Mayoral Citation,1999; Friendship Missionary Baptist, Victory Vision -
Teacher of the Year, 2004; Golden Poet Awards - World Poetry, 1992-1998; Community Service Committee Award
– 1985; and, Student Government Association - 1 of 13 chosen out of over 800 students to represent as a judge for
school's judicial system, 1983-1985
Security Clearance:
2009 - Secret
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