Michelle L Laret
Norfolk, VA 23505
USA
Contact Phone: 757-***-****
DSN: 314-***-****
Email Address: ********.*****@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
**/**** ** **esent Personnel Security Specialist (PSS); SOSi
International Ltd, Department of Army Kosovo/ Camp Bondsteel
. Develops and implements policies and procedures for security access
program systems and managing the Task Force Falcon or Eagle Personnel
Security Program.
. Designs and implements Personal Security Program to include maintaining
a collateral security roster, performing and ensuring the proper
destruction of classified material, managing NATO classified programs,
issuing NATO courier orders, producing and issuing Security Badges, and
processing initial and periodic security clearance actions through OPM
and DSS using EQIP.
.Prepares courier orders, verifies individual security clearance
information through CCF; maintains hard copy and automated Security
Clearance Access Rosters to ensure rapid location, identification and
retrieval of an individual's security clearance information.
.Supports Security Manager with executing security briefing s, reports,
and other requirements as needed. Researches documents and make
recommendations to update and streamline security processes and
procedures.
.Analyzes, enhances, customizes, maintains and documents applications to
manage classified holdings.
06/2008 to 04/2010; Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO); USN, USS
Kearsarge LHD 3.
Assistant Special Security Officer USS KEARSARGE, LHD 3, 2008 - April
2010
. As the Assistant Special Security Officer for the USS Kearsarge, I
directly managed the command's SCI day to day operations to include:
administration, Defense Courier Service, physical security and personnel
security for over 1700 personnel including all service branches, multi
agencies and organizations internationally.
. Conducted all indoctrinations, debriefs, security administrative
paperwork to include personnel security investigations ie, exception
packages, fingerprints, local records checks and supporting documentation
required to maintain a security clearance.
. Expert KSA to use JPAS and E-QIP/SF-86 paperwork submission and
processing to OPM.
. SME with all aspect of the SCIF to include access control,
storage/movement and the safeguarding of sensitive material while
preparing reports and briefs as well as briefing multi level supervisors
and superior management supporting SCIF management, security policies and
procedures.
. As Departmental Administrative Manager, I conducted research;
printed/distributed reports. Maintained contact database in MS Outlook
and correspondence database in Excel.
. SME with briefing security training and awareness while reviewing and
revising security policies and procedures.
. As COMSEC/CMS Clerk enforce proper handling of COMSEC material;
instrumental in the areas of use, inventorying, inspections, audits and
safe guarding of COMSEC material.
02/2005 to 05/2008: Courier/Special Security Representative (SSR);
Defense Courier Service; United States Transportation Command, 8479 Air
Cargo Rd;
United States Transportation Command, Defense Courier Division, Norfolk,
2005-2008
. A Joint Service Command tasked by SECDEF with the secure movement of
sensitive national security material. Supports joint/combined operations,
NATO, U.S. allies, DOD, State Department, NSA, CIA, DIA and other federal
agencies.
. I ensured for the safe and expeditious movement of highly sensitive
material throughout the world for over 200 accounts, while managing the
completion of all activities for storage, transfer and delivery of highly
classified and time sensitive material throughout the Global Defense
Courier Service (DCS).
. Expertly processed and shipped highly sensitive material for over 500
accounts. Ensured strict compliance with the rules governing the handling
of time sensitive highly classified material throughout the Global DCS
network.
. Managed a logistics budget of over $100,000 for 3 courier stations.
. As command Asst. Security Manager, I implemented and conducted
regularly scheduled training on security and procedural guidelines, while
updating command Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
Manager's handbook with periodic tasking, inspections and OPSEC matters
ensuring 100% compliance.
. Command Operations Non Commissioned Officer (NCO), I ensured 100%
accountability, receipt, delivery, and security of material. Enabling
station to run at maximum efficiency during severe personnel shortages, I
maintained station's monthly mission scheduling.
01/2002 to 01/2005: Special Security Representative(SSR), Fleet
Information Warfare Center (FIWC), Little Creek VA.
. At FIWC Norfolk, I managed the SCI databases to include administration
documents, Defense Courier Service entries and destruction reports. I
ensured proper storage for Communications Security Material and on call
for physical security matters.
. Possessed extensive knowledge of the Electronic Personnel
Questionnaire, providing training and customer service for both military
and civilian security programs. After becoming the subject matter expert
(SME), I spent countless off-duty hours supporting FIWC's reserve unit;
processing SSBI's, conducting SCI indoctrinations, drafting and releasing
visit certifications. Maintained AMHS, Joint Warfare Information
Communication System circuits and Lenel Intrusion Detection System.
Expert in solving administrative and technical issues with Lenel system
for FIWC keeping base security response for false alarms minimal.
. As COMSEC Clerk was experienced in the area of use, inventorying,
inspections and safeguarding of COMSEC material. Enforced proper handling
of COMSEC material.
. Command Defense Courier Manager, processed packages and maintained an
effective database for tracking and locating shipments, providing
customer service to many contractors and other commands in the area.
. Provided administrative support for seamless operation of subordinate
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) with many
operational demands and a magnitude of Communications Security Material
needs, while supporting the SSO in preparing for and passing Defense
Intelligence Agency security inspections.
EDUCATION
Hollidaysburg Area High School, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; 1995 High School
Diploma
**No Higher Education Specified
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Graduated Cryptologic Technician "A" School January 2002. Graduated
Defense Courier Division School in February 2005
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Certificate of Completion for Special Security Officer (SSO)/Special
Security Representative (SSR) Course. 2010
PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS
Awarded four Good Conduct Awards, 1 Navy Achievement Medal, 1 Joint
Commendation Medal.
OTHER INFORMATION
**None Specified
U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION
Active Duty: 01/1996 to 04/2010 - U.S. Navy
Campaign badges and/or expeditionary medals received: Joint Service
Commendation, Navy Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Unit
Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle "E", Good Conduct,
National Defense, Armed Forces Expeditionary, GWOT Expetionary, GWOT
Service, Humanitarian Award, Sea Service Deployment Award.
Honorable Discharge