Kimberly Bell
Winchester,California
Summary
Versatile and highly dedicated Personnel Security Specialist and Facility Security Officer with extensive years of experience in conducting and managing security research, investigations, intelligence, personnel matters, and sensitive information. Expert knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and various security technologies, platforms, and databases. Results-oriented leader with a strong passion for managing security teams, implementing security plans, and aligning security architecture, controls, policies, and procedures with security standards and operational goals. Proven track record of providing guidance on security best practices, documenting processes and report findings, protecting sensitive information, and creating a secure environment for employees and visitors. Excellent communication with exceptional organization skills and a strong ability to make recommendations and adjudicate on the granting of clearances.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Continuity Resources LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: An exclusive firm encompasses several work firms such as human resources, administration, facility security, cleaning services, medical repair equipment, real estate, and general contractors
- An exclusive firm encompasses several work firms such as human resources, administration, facility security, cleaning services, medical repair equipment, real estate, and general contractors
Facility Security Officer
RTL Networks
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted verifications of new employee I-9 forms and identified eligibility of new recruits by processing security clearances and performing public trust investigations
- Successfully processed classified information and inputted data using JPAS, DISS, PeopleSoft, SIMS, and NISS
- Resolved data security issues and protected highly classified information for intricate work assignments
- Conveyed security requirements/classification guidance while preparing and maintaining DD254s to manage procedures for classified material
- Provided security trend updates to cleared employees to maintain awareness, oversaw the physical security, and managed security clearances via JPAS
- Provided requisite training to staff to maintain individual and organizational security requirements
Business Function
General Dynamics Mission Systems
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Advanced Business Functions
- Established and enforced controls on access to the facility, network, and files and maintained personnel security clearances and eligibility for 400+ employees
- Coordinated initial clearance submissions and periodic investigations with employees
- Managed HR functions, including identifying hiring needs, preparing/implementing recruitment plans, crafting job descriptions, and onboarding new employees
- Developed and maintained security documentation consisting of emergency action plans, facility policy, and procedure manual
- Conducted security education and training for 400+ employees, administered corporate security program, and provided security briefings and debriefings to personnel
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of existing security compliance requirements and kept abreast of emerging security regulations and requirements
- Advanced Business Functions
Enforcement Removal Assistant
Department of Homeland Security
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Initiated necessary actions following careful evaluations of incidents while completing and submitting records to designated offices for removal and exclusion hearings
- Created and revised detainer reports, encounters, charging documents, studies, and data quality, as well as spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and presentations
- Executed multiple administrative tasks, including illegal immigrant deportation management, document delivery, travel arrangements, and payments of all deportation expenses
- Demonstrated exceptional research skills by utilizing multiple sources to research the history of detainees and establish their identity and citizenship
Human Resources Intern
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Completed employment verification requests and audited Human Resources files and records to ensure compliance with all retention policies
- Ensured job descriptions were current and compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations
- Maintained employee records, including attendance and EEO data, according to policy and legal requirements
- Actively involved in the recruitment process of candidates and prepared detailed job descriptions
Airframe Technician/Composite Technician
Naval Air Station, United States Navy
03.2006 - 05.2012
- Enhanced skillset of 20 aviation maintenance personnel in aircrafts maintenance and inspections processes through effective training sessions and used precision measuring instruments to reduce workload by 30%
- Saved $600K+ in replacement costs by delivering expert advice on continuous process improvement efforts
- Triggered a 70% increase in ready-for-issue rates while securing government savings of $750M+ in Aviation
Education
MBA - Minor in Human Resources
Brandman University
San Diego, CA06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Brandman University
San Diego, CA06.2012
Skills
- Emergency Threat & Response
- Security Program Evaluation
- Background Investigations
- Processes Documentation
- Safety & Security Regulations
- Performance & Process Improvement
- Security Decisions & Recommendations
- Incident Reporting
- Policies & Procedures Formulation
- Employee Briefing
- Security Team Management
- Security Clearance
- Security Training
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Process Clearances & Authorization
- Compliant Design & Implementation
- Security Matters Resolution
- Business Operations Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Risk Assessments
- Data Management
Training
- Cyber Awareness Challenge for DoD (DS-IA106.06), 07/01/18
- Cybersecurity Awareness Course (CS130.06), 07/01/18
- Insider Threat Awareness INT101.16, 01/01/18
- FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities, 12/01/17
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII), 07/01/10
- Information Assurance Awareness, 12/01/09
- Personal Financial Management, 05/01/09
- Career Organizational Maintenance Training, 03/01/09
- Instrument Calibration Procedure (ICP), 05/01/07
Military Rewards
- 2008 Junior Service Member of the Year
- 2008 Blue Jacket of the Month
- Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Timeline
CEO
Continuity Resources LLC
01.2023 - Current
Facility Security Officer
RTL Networks
06.2022 - 01.2023
Business Function
General Dynamics Mission Systems
02.2017 - 08.2020
Enforcement Removal Assistant
Department of Homeland Security
05.2012 - 06.2015
Human Resources Intern
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
12.2011 - 05.2012
Airframe Technician/Composite Technician
Naval Air Station, United States Navy
03.2006 - 05.2012
MBA - Minor in Human Resources
Brandman University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Brandman University
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