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Felipe Quiros Cardenas

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Credentialed Background Investigator with a proven track record in conducting detailed interviews and analyzing data to support national security efforts for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). Expertise in evaluating the background, reputation, and suitability of candidates for sensitive positions through rigorous record reviews and comprehensive interviews. Dedicated to maintaining high standards in national security with a strong commitment to the mission.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Investigator

CACI International
2023.06 - Current

Conduct comprehensive interviews under contract for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This includes interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other knowledgeable individuals and review appropriate records to obtain facts to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under investigation for national security or public trust positions.

  • Document all information obtained during the interviews and submit a detailed report of the investigation within a strict required timeline in efforts to support the national security of the U.S government.
  • Ability to maintain an active Top Secret security clearance based on a T5.
  • Thorough and comprehensive review of the Standard Form 86 and Standard Form 85 Questionnaires for National Security.
  • Analyze data collected during the investigation.
  • Follow proper procedures for information developed from specific issues during the course of the investigation.
  • Confront Subjects with information known or developed during the briefing or process of the investigation.
  • Ability to professionally make use of credentials to identify as an investigator under contract for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency.
  • Ability to learn and adjust quickly to new technologies and work within the different programs and systems everyday to achieve assigned tasks.
  • Strong sense of mission in support of national security initiatives.

Political Campaign Representative

Dynamic Strategies
2022.09 - 2022.11

Consultant under the direction of the campaign manager in support of the midterm elections for the re-election of the mayor of the city of Anaheim in California and the city council for Irvine in California, as well as other candidates in different positions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinate the outreach survey program by communicating orally and in writing with voters by phone, electronic communication, and mail. In addition to ensuring the execution of these strategies.
  • Organization of events to introduce politicians to the public.
  • Coordinate and perform effective translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English for campaign materials.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to people from different social, economic and political backgrounds.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Administrative Support Division Intern

UCI Police Department
2022.03 - 2022.06

Spearheaded the creation of the project that tracks the most prevalent crimes in the city in great detail assisting the Crime Analysis Unit led by the station's Police Sergeants. Provided support to the Administrative Division in a variety of ways under the direction of the Community Service Ambassador (CSA) program director including but not limited to:

  • Effective interaction with all levels of management, and internal and external personnel.
  • Effective discretion with confidential information.
  • Maintenance of the project database with more than 700 locations attacked by robberies.
  • Knowledge of policies, laws, and objectives of the department's programs and activities.
  • Operated communication systems to gather, process and share information.
  • Followed protocols and procedures to perform tasks quickly and minimize mistakes.

Sales Associate

Banana Republic Inc.
2017.12 - 2021.11

Experienced sales associate tasked with driving sales in a fast-paced environment by building rapport with customers to better recommend products that will fit their needs while building the sale to reach store goals.

  • Also served as trainer responsible for training and assisting new and current employees on the sales floor, checkout process, and back of house maintenance.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Strict compliance with the security and surveillance protocols set by the company.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Law & Society

University of California, Irvine
12.2022

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Orange Coast College
12.2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Golden West College
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Colegio Internacional SEK Costa Rica
12.2015

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Attention to detail
  • Integrity, respect, and transparency
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Quickly seeks and absorbs new information and techniques
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to make decisions under pressure
  • Excellent computer skills

Accomplishments

    Certificate of excellence achieved at UCI Police Department through effectively helping the Administrative Division.

Timeline

Contract Investigator

CACI International
2023.06 - Current

Political Campaign Representative

Dynamic Strategies
2022.09 - 2022.11

Administrative Support Division Intern

UCI Police Department
2022.03 - 2022.06

Sales Associate

Banana Republic Inc.
2017.12 - 2021.11

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Law & Society

University of California, Irvine

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Orange Coast College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Golden West College

High School Diploma -

Colegio Internacional SEK Costa Rica
Felipe Quiros Cardenas