Highly analytical and product-oriented US Army trained Counter-
intelligence, HUMINT, and analysis professional with both tactical and
strategic operations experience.
2 Summary of Qualifications
. Proven ability to perform in high stress environments.
. Native level understanding of Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese, as well as
area cultures and customs. Tested at above 3/3 on DLPT IV and V multiple
times during military service.
. Seasoned technical writer having authored and co-authored numerous
analytical products.
. Experienced with the structure, mission, and operational culture of the
DoD and Defense Industries.
. History of successful working relationships with linguists, analysts, and
collectors of various intelligence discipline.
. Adept at planning, analysis, and liaison operations.
. Holds current TS/SCI, with polygraph.
3 Professional Experience
Radiance Technologies - Dayton, OH
Spring 2008 - Present
Senior Researcher/Linguist
Develop collection plans on targeted industries.
Employ foreign language and area knowledge to review and analyze foreign
open source media. Utilizing both official publications and social media
traffic.
Collect foreign publications through public and proprietary sources.
Conduct background research and active monitoring based on client
requirements.
Perform All-Source Analysis and Foreign Language Translation to
"understand" collected intelligence.
Implement standardized templates for reporting and database compilation.
Compile "White Paper" reports and briefs research findings to client for
project status report.
Prepare ad hoc and urgent reports to meet emergency client requests and/or
developing situations.
Provide proofreading and quality assurance checks on all products to be
disseminated.
Coordinate with intelligence professionals of other disciplines to achieve
maximum effectiveness.
Explore new and emerging technologies for integration into Open Source
Research, Translation Processes, and work flow management.
SM Consulting - Reston, VA Fall
2006 - Spring 2008
Staff Consultant
Provided timely Chinese language support and Chinese cultural insights for
various government entities in the Washington DC area.
Assessed new and emerging technologies to be adopted into the translation
process and work flow management.
US Army - Fort Meade, MD
Spring 2006 - Fall 2006
Counter-Intelligence Special Agent
Conducted counterintelligence surveys and investigations of individuals,
organizations,
installations and activities in order to detect, assess and counter threats
to national security.
Provided anti-terrorism, security awareness, and counter-espionage training
to surrounding units.
Compiled reports on potential threats and reported incidents.
Operated as screener/interviewer as part of the US Army Contract Linguist
Screening program. Performed background checks and applicant interviews to
assess their suitability as viable linguists. Provided recommendations
regarding what security clearance level the candidates should have access
to.
US Army - Baghdad, Iraq
Fall 2004 - Spring 2006
Assistant Team Leader, Tactical HUMINT Team
Planned, coordinated and conducted HUMINT Collection missions.
Performed analysis of significant activities, investigation of leads, and
reporting for both area commanders and higher echelon elements.
Prepared and distributed counter-intelligence and HUMINT reports to all
relevant parties and databases.
Established and maintained databases on local counter-intelligence
activities, HUMINT activities, and SIGACT.
Provided intelligence and counter-intelligence support to command in
liaison meetings with local community leaders.
Oversaw battalion level DOMEX (Document and Media Exploitation) operations
performed by contract linguists.
Founded and managed a highly successful Locally Employed Person background
screening program in a combat environment.
Oversaw and assisted with detainee operations. Duties included oversight on
detainee treatment, advisement to the command over the Rules of War
regarding detainees. Prepared proper documentation and inventory of
evidence and detainee possession. Liaised with local military/law
enforcement authorities and operated as the primary screener of detainees
for intelligence value.
Developed CI/CT Threat Vulnerability Assessment of US Army installations.
Assisted in the planning and implantation of new security procedures.
Conducted initial investigations of reported security violations within the
team's Area of Operation.
US Army - Various, Fort Meade, MD Fall 2002 -
Fall 2004
Counter Intelligence Special Agent
Conducted counterintelligence surveys and investigations of individuals,
organizations,
installations and activities in order to detect, assess and counter threats
to national security.
Provided anti-terrorism, security awareness, and counter-espionage training
to surrounding units.
Compiled reports on potential threats and reported incidents.
Operated as screener/interviewer as part of the US Army Contract Linguist
Screening program. Performed background checks and applicant interviews to
assess their suitability as viable linguists. Provided recommendations
regarding what security clearance level the candidates should have access
to.
4 Education
University of Texas, Austin. Three years of course work towards BA in
History completed. Study interrupted in 2004 when mobilized to participate
in the Global War on Terrorism.
US Army 97B Counter-Intelligence Special Agent Advance Individual Training
Course, Fort Huachuca, AZ
5 Technical Skills
Familiar with Windows, MS Office (and equivalent products), Internet,
Macromedia Dream Weaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, CHAMS, Analyst
Notebook, web crawlers, machine translation software, computer assisted
translation software, as well as most commercial and proprietary
publication databases.