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Cameron, NC *****
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Background Investigation Specialist and Military Veteran with a Top Secret Security Clearance and 9+ years of proven ability to be a corporate steward interacting and collaborating with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences. Consistently achieved exceptional and measurable results while leading teams in dynamic and fast-paced environment in a military and civilian capacity. Possess a comprehensive background in Counterintelligence, Classification Security, and Intelligence Analysis derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Kandahar and Afghanistan. Produced one Intelligence Information Report at the Inter-service Industry Training Simulation and Education conference which resulted in an investigation conducted by the FBI. Trained two On-the-Job Trainees in Counterintelligence fundamentals for attendance to the Counterintelligence Special Agent Course; resulted in a 100% pass rate. Ensured 100% accountability of all assigned sensitive and classified material. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by Department of Defense certifications and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Leadership / Supervision
Evidence Collection
Data Management
Interviews / Interrogations
Investigating Procedures
Policy Implementation
Record Maintenance
Training / Development
Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Locations 2012 - Present
Counterintelligence Agent
Supervised and conducted CI surveys and investigations of individuals, organizations, and installations to detect, identify, assess, counter, exploit, and neutralize threats to national security.
Conducted CI and counterespionage investigations, collections and operations to detect and neutralize threats to U.S. Army equities and technologies throughout the state of North Carolina
Conducted liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies
Conducted investigations regarding Insider threats and espionage
Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
Conducted several Covering Agent Program (CAP) with other units and agencies
Conducted counterintelligence activities to detect, identify, assess, counter, exploit and/or neutralize adversarial, foreign intelligence, international terrorist organization, and insider threats to United States national security
Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence
Training Supervisor 2007 - 2012
Developed and maintained all training records; monitors, schedules, and prepares training; assists Soldiers in personnel actions and schedules service school attendance; advises the Operations Readiness NCO on deployment training; plans and executes unit mobilization plans; attends schools and conferences as required; operates Army Training Requirements and Resource System (ATTRS).
Prepared materials for advising the unit commander on military education requirements and forwards applications for Army Service schools
Provided the information required for the unit status report; attends all unit training meetings; develops and publishes unit training calendar and schedules
Forecasted and secured training resources to include training sites
Developed and maintained all training records
Operated ATRRS and other training systems
Maintained positive control of over $500,000 worth of equipment
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EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Campbell University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Pursuing
Cochise College
Associate of Applied Science in Intelligence Operations Studies Counterintelligence
NOTABLE AWARDS
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013)
Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Project, Publisher, Visio, InfoPath, SharePoint
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 10