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Contract Officer Representative (COR)
Department of Defence/DefenseContract Officer Representative (COR)
Nov. 2023Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Security Specialist
Department of DefenseSecurity Specialist
Jan. 2023 - Nov. 2023Washington, District of Columbia, United States* Security Specialist for Department of Defense * Maintain data input, quality control, and removal of database information * Working in SAP and CAP programs * Manage entire process of providing access to SAP programs * Manage access to CAP programs areas * Served in Watch Command briefing Project Director with weekly updates
Administrative Personnel Security Specialist
CelestarAdministrative Personnel Security Specialist
Apr. 2022 - Jan. 2023Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States• Providing administrative security, counterintelligence risk and intelligence threat identification for the US Army Intelligence Command (INSCOM), Security and Vetting Office (SVO). • Responsible for the administration and maintain systematic, cross-reference intelligence records and files with broad knowledge in security and vetting, security clearance and counterintelligence process and procedures. • Assist in the training and education of newly hired contractors on security and vetting policies, processes and procedures. • Provide administrative coordination including records filing, correspondence management, document collection and updates various security database on a daily basis. • Extensive knowledge on various counterintelligence and security databases uses for security and vetting such as Defense Information System for Security (DISS), Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), Scattered Castles, Counter Intelligence Screening System (CISS), Contract Linguist Intelligence Program (CLIP), FBI National Name Check (NNC), Terrorist Identities Datasmart Environment (TIDE) and CENTS. • Utilize security databases for screening linguists’ records and personnel such as Army Investigative Records Repository (AIRR), Contract Linguists Intelligence Program (CLIP), and other government agency databases used for counterintelligence and intelligence security checks. • Review personnel information using Counterintelligence and Security databases; analyze, investigate and prepare security reports in accordance with Army Security Screening and Vetting Policy.
Personnel Security Specialist
GEM Technology International Corp.Personnel Security Specialist
Nov. 2021 - Apr. 2022Washington, District of Columbia, United States• Serve as member of investigations intake team. • Initiate/perform extensive checks and records, to include credit, law, immigration, Scattered Castles, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Defense Central Index of Investigations (DCII), for the purposes of obtaining pertinent and identifying information. • Analyze files and related material for determination of an individual’s potential security risk. • Review SF-86/eQIP for derogatory information. • Perform as a subject matter expert for senior leadership on individual clearance issues; denials, revocations, suspensions; update personnel records with results • Establish lines of communication with other organizations and outside agencies to ensure investigations are processed and submitted within the appropriate time cycle • Perform clerical duties in accordance to the standing operating procedures (SOP); create and maintain files on personnel, retain and/or destroy files, and generate memorandum of records or correspondence when required
Special Investigator
PeratonSpecial Investigator
Feb. 2017 - Oct. 2021Washington D.C. Metro Area• Conduct all aspects of security investigations for persons obtaining and maintaining security clearances. • Review submitted case papers for clarity, consistency, and completion. • Prepare list of overlaps, inconsistencies, and reconcile discrepancies. • Interview subjects to gain information to ensure corrections needed to case papers. • Create reports and metrics used by management to encompass corrections and clarifications. • Interview personal and professional sources to obtain necessary coverages pertaining to residential, educational, employment, criminal, alcohol use, drug use, and financial issues. • Provide reports and ensure data is documented, filed, and maintained until shipment to headquarters.
Customer Service Representative
Capital OneCustomer Service Representative
Sep. 2016 - Feb. 2017Laurel, Maryland, United States• Created customer accounts for checking account and savings accounts. • Provided account balances, account transactions, account updates, and account transfers. • Provided information to customers about policies, updates to accounts, resolved lockouts. • Provided guidance in account maintenance and resolved overdraft actions.
Special Police Officer (SPO)
DC Housing AuthoritySpecial Police Officer (SPO)
Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2016Washington, DC• Served as an armed professional to secure DCHA residents, employees’, and property. • Conducted mediation, resolution, and reporting of disagreements, altercations, and arrests. • Maintained safety by conducting routine surveillance of property via foot patrols and electronic monitoring. • Ensured verification of authorized residents and visitors was conducted and documented. • Ensured emergency situations, including medical, fire, or physical, were analyzed and responded to in a professional and astute manner.
Security Officer
DC Housing AuthoritySecurity Officer
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2014Washington, DCSecurity Duties - Verify identification of visitors - Maintain daily activity report - Monitor Cameras - Contact emergency personnel, if necessary
Call Center Representative
My Weight DoctorCall Center Representative
Jun. 2011 - Sep. 2012College Park, MD• Managed and operated a multi-line telephone system to communicate with clients. • Communicated with clients via phone to acclimate and educate them on a myriad of programs, opportunities, and incentives provided by the company. • Established new accounts for clients, updated accounts, and provided information to clients pertaining to accounts. • Educated clients on various program options, to include the pros and cons, the medical requirements and implications, and contract details. • Scheduled appointments and created and maintained correspondence with clients.
Administrative Assistant
Mazelis & WerthamerAdministrative Assistant
Jan. 2011 - May. 2011Baltimore, MD• Provided administrative support services to law partner. • Managed schedules, planned travel, and ordered and maintained office supplies and budget. • Greeted clients, maintained office visitor logs, and handled office postal operation. • Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to create correspondence, scheduling, and supply maintenance documents.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Prince George's County GovernmentExecutive Administrative Assistant
Sep. 2010 - Mar. 2011Upper Marlboro, MD• Assisted in the transition and inauguration of the County Executive. Duties included managing vender and client registration, handling ticket and pass requests, and designing and creating informational booklets. • Post-Inauguration, I arranged meetings, maintained personal files, assisted with high-detail projects involving several offices with different committees working on individual sections. • Coordinated all sections and ensured all milestones were set, communicated, and observed. once all sections were completed. Created compilation for delivery to County Executive and performed additional duties to included research and preparation of Microsoft documents for managerial review.
Crew Leader
Department of Commerce/Census 2010Crew Leader
Apr. 2010 - Aug. 2010Largo, MDSupervised Personnel Following Stated Guidelines from Management - Liaison of management and crew members - Assigned and distributed work loads - Created work schedules for crew members - Analyzed work cost/progress boundaries - Ensured quality specifications were maintained - Motivated crew for daily/weekly quotas - Resolved personnel issues and concerns Trained Personnel Using Company Materials - Conducted classroom instruction - Ensured trainees understood company expectations - Re-enforced classroom knowledge with scenario re-enactments - Issued and graded classroom examination pertaining to training materials - Observed trainees during field operations - Performed on-the-job training, as necessary Performed Daily Administrative and Inventory Duties - Collected and delivered payroll timesheets for each employee - Verified completed work deletion from field inventory - Verified completed work addition to office inventory - Checked out new work from office to be completed in the field - Transported necessary work and supplies to field employees
Commercial Production Director
CBS RadioCommercial Production Director
Jan. 1999 - Oct. 2008Lanham, MD• Managed department operations. • Created Standard Order of Procedure (SOP) manual for department. Standards were documented for commercial writing, commercial recording, and commercial production. • Ensured company guidelines and client goals were met to produce quality on-air broadcasts. • Worked in coordination between sales, production, and on-air broadcasting departments to ensure advertising was created with timeliness and quality controls. • Managed and created schedules for department employees and interns. I created, wrote, and produce on-air commercials. • Ensured national commercials were prepared and ready for broadcast. Assisted clients with show topics that would spark audience interest and participation. • Scheduled guests to appear on broadcasts. • Engineered live broadcasts, recorded live broadcasts for repeat recordings, pre-recorded and edited broadcasts, and archived taped recording for future broadcasts. • Assisted in the promotions and marketing events. • Distributed station and client paraphernalia. Promoted station and client business goals through signage and product placement.
Computer Specialist
Department of Defense/Army IntelligenceComputer Specialist
Jun. 1987 - May. 1999Washington, DC• Ensured collaboration between client and developer regarding capabilities to be provided. • Developed and implemented or suggested alternative ways of conducting business methods, processes, and resources. • Mentored and led junior team members in evaluating, designing, testing, and implementing assigned projects. My efforts ensured maintenance and development work progressed on or ahead of desired schedule or deadlines. • Created and distributed weekly exports of data. • Processed loaded weekly imports of data and loaded all data dumps and software patches. • Provided and maintained user accesses and acted as a liaison for end-users and external points of contacts. • Supported the integration of software into corporate databases and maintained databases. • Consulted clients and management on options in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems to unify and track all property, as well as a timetable, cost estimate, and funding sources. • Created and maintained user manuals, programmers’ manual, and technical manual. In my monitoring of project progress. • Performed problem resolution by diagnosing, adjusting performance, and incorporating changes in documentation. • Ensured project status was provided in weekly status reports. • Collaborated with system performance testing group with developing test scenarios. • Exchanged ideas and information with team members, agency representatives, and contractors. • Responded to helpdesk inquiries, which included but were not limited to diagnosing technical, hardware, and software issues. Assigned and tracked troubleshooting requests and followed through until resolution.
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