Cryptologic Technician Interpretive First Class Veteran

ERIN WALSH

Des Moines, IA ***** • 515-***-**** • *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) and U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class (E6) with nine years of honorable service, specializing in foreign language intelligence, personnel leadership, and SIGINT operations. NEC 9CMN–qualified Mandarin linguist with formal training from the Defense Language Institute and hands-on experience supporting tactical and national-level missions. Skilled in real-time intelligence collection, translation, analysis, and classified information handling. Recognized for exceptional team leadership, training coordination, and mission execution in high-pressure environments.

Professional Competencies

Mandarin Language Proficiency (NEC 9CMN)

Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Operations

Real-Time Translation, Transcription, and Analysis

Intelligence Reporting and Tactical Support

Secure Communications & Data Protection

Personnel Management & Team Leadership (E6)

Training Program Development & Evaluation

Geopolitical and Cultural Intelligence

SIGINT Equipment Operation & Maintenance

CPR / First Aid Certified

Professional Experience

United States Navy – Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI

Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI – Mandarin), Petty Officer First Class (E6)

November 2015 – November 2024

Served as a senior enlisted leader (E6), directly managing the training, supervision, and performance of over 270 Sailors.

Performed high-level Mandarin translation, transcription, and analysis of intercepted communications; developed timely and actionable intelligence reports.

Operated advanced SIGINT collection systems and ensured full mission capability and compliance with information security protocols.

Delivered briefings and cultural context to leadership for mission planning and target analysis.

Coordinated internal training and GMT programs; authored training materials and led certification efforts.

Mentored junior CTIs and oversaw their career development, technical proficiency, and readiness.

Collaborated with senior command and joint force elements to synchronize intelligence activities with operational objectives.

Education & Certifications

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center – Monterey, CA

Mandarin Chinese Language-45 credits towards an Associate of Arts Degree

March 2016 – June 2017 GPA: 3.4

WoodwardGranger High School, Woodward, IA

High School Diploma, May 2015

Certifications:

CTI NEC 9CMN – Mandarin Chinese Linguist

CPR / First Aid

Languages:

Mandarin Chinese (DLPT Qualified)

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