BRIA WEST

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EDUCATION:

M.S. University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD GPA: 3.93

Major: Computer Forensics August 2018- May 2020

B.A. Howard University, Washington, D.C. GPA: 3.81

Major: Criminal Justice, Minor in Computer Science August 2013- May 2017

La Universidad del Mar, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2016- June 2016

Honors & Scholarships

Summa Cum Laude May 2017, Howard University Dean’s List, Spring 2014-Present, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities Award Recipient, January 2015, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member, May 2015- Present

Pepsi Scholarship, Howard University College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship, Various Donor Scholarships, Omicron Kappa Delta

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Top Secret Clearance Nov 2018-Pres

RELATED COURSEWORK:

Cryptography, Information Retrieval, Forensic Investigative Techniques, Protection of Data & Information Systems, Computer & Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Computer Science

PROJECTS:

Elementary Statistics, 110 Fall 2015

●Conducted a campus wide survey, collected results, inputted data into SPSS and analyzed data results

●Submitted a 10-page report using graphs, charts and tables

WORK EXPERIENCE:

FSA, Baltimore MD Data Analyst Supporting Federal Government Agency Jun 2020- Pres

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

Receives, gathers, analyzes, and organizes information from multiple sources to assist with federal investigations

Ensures completeness of received information and reconciles inconsistencies

Accurately enters required data into Microsoft Access Database and Excel Spreadsheets

BGE, Baltimore MD Fraud Investigation Analyst Jan 2020- Jun 2020

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

Take assigned cases of energy theft, research and identify the responsible party of the theft through the use of analytical tools and online databases

Contact responsible party to negotiate re-payment terms

Process the collection of payment into BGE systems

GDIT, Telecommute Case Reviewer Dec 2018- Dec 2019

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

●Conducted thorough reviews of background investigations, including reports of investigation, to ensure investigations are complete and adhere to OPM requirements

●Provided guidance on OPM investigation requirements to Field Investigators and Record Searchers

●Maintained quality production that met OPM contract requirements

CSRA, Telecommute Background Investigator Jan 2018- Dec 2018

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

●Conducted interviews and records research for investigative or intelligence support

●Provided documents, reports, or summaries for information received during investigations

●Utilized pre-established databases or document templates and formats tailored to customer requirements

FEMA Headquarters, Hyattsville MD Customer Service Rep Sep 2017- Jan 2018

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

●Answered calls and determined eligibility for relief

●Provided information regarding other available resources

●Ensured quality customer service to disaster survivors

USPS Headquarters, Washington DC Intern May 2017- Aug 2017

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

●Assisted in the assessment of existing data and the collection of new data relevant to the Passport Initiative

●Tracked Passport revenue data and analyzed site performance

●Ensured continued expansion of Passport fairs

Lerman Senter, Washington DC Paralegal Aug 2017- Sep 2017

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

Drafted correspondence and legal memorandums

Reviewed various communications contract agreements

Compiled and drafted demand package for broadcasting agreements

International Association of Chiefs of Police, Alexandria VA Intern Jan 2017-April 2017

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

Supported the IACP through advocacy, programs, research, and training

Gained professional work experience and first-hand involvement with products and services that supported the law enforcement community

Interacted with local police officers and federal law enforcement agents through IACP's Visiting Fellowship Program

Novasom Inc, Glen Burnie MD Billing/ Insurance Verification Specialist June 2014-Aug 2016

Mon-Fri 8-4:30 40hrs

●Accountable for collecting, posting and managing account payments for a medical sleep testing provider

●Managed the facility’s receivable accounts reports, including handling claims and collections on unpaid accounts

●Ensured that patients had approval from insurance companies to receive home sleep study test

SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS

●Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Prezi, Python Programming, C++ Programming, SPSS Statistical Software, FTK, EnCase, Autopsy, Kali Linux, Wireshark, PCAP, Data Analysis, Spanish fluency, Lean Six Sigma- Yellow Belt, Detail-Oriented, Organized, Motivated, Time Management Skills

●CompTIA Security+ Cert- expected completion: January 2021

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