Brian Bates Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California

- One of a select few investigators cleared to perform across all disciplines of national security and intelligence contracts. Currently recruited to serve on a special team of investigators focused on the Department of Homeland Security.- Conduct detailed background investigations for individuals seeking positions of trust and/or national security in all professional settings. Combine personal testimony with record corroboration to form a complete profile of a subject’s character, habits, relationships, and professional history. Individually manage a caseload of 20-25 ongoing investigations.- Based on strong performance, requested to advise and facilitate improvements in team and individual performance amongst colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided one-on-one mentoring to less experienced staff. Developed report writing aides and led weekly Skype meetings resulting in an overall increase in team quality standards for FY2021 (12%).- Maintain top standards for quality of reports across all contracts. Recognized by internal management and individual subjects for professionalism, exceeding production, and assuming additional responsibilities.- Promoted within two years due to exceeding standards of quality, timeliness, and overall production.

San Diego, California

-Coached all levels of competitive travel youth soccer (boys and girls).for 10 consecutive seasons. - Led teams to more than 20 league and tournament championships.- Excellent teacher that was able to advance players to the college and professional level.- Consistent recruitment of top players to join the club. Helped grow the club from 17 teams to more than 40 competitive teams by making Albion SC the premier soccer club in San Diego County.- Provided specific one-on-one training for players leading to skills improvement, increase in playing time and confidence, and additional success and placement at the high school and collegiate level.- Two-time Coach of the Year.

San Diego, California

- Individually managed a caseload of 10-20 ongoing national security investigations.- Established rapport with subjects of investigation, references, and record providers. Able to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and email to elicit professional cooperation and sharing of information.- Based on efficiency of record review, selected to serve as an Official Personnel Folder ( OPF) specialist. Completed up to 30 reviews of civilian government service records per week.- Investigator of the Quarter 2006. Recognized at the San Diego Quarterly Team Conference.

Falls Church, Virginia

- Received "Top Leader Award" for 2002 Sales Representative for outstanding sales volume, training, and customer service.- Managed the highest producing sales campaign for 2002. Secured 1st level promotion in two weeks of employment.- Led staff meetings for sales teams and designated client territories and service areas as part of successful field sales campaigns.- Performed business-to-business sales of local and national clients to include restaurant services and golf promotions.

Fairfax, Virginia

- Responsible for all aspects of the sourcing and hiring of IT professionals to fill technical positions. Worked to identify and fill job openings, interview candidates, and keep records of applications.- Networked online and offline with potential candidates to reduce our time to hire and attract the best professionals.- Performed full life-cycle recruiting of qualified candidates via internet, referrals, internal databases, and technical job fairs.- Established and maintained long-term relationships with candidates and clients pre/post placement.

New York, New York

- Played soccer at the highest professional level in the United States. Selected 32nd overall in the inaugural 1996 MLS Draft.- Represented professional, athletic, and academic organizations locally and nationally through public speaking engagements, autograph sessions, camps and clinics. Provided a positive and effective role model for youth within the local community.- Demonstrated professionalism on and off the field domestically and while competing abroad.- 1997 MLS Cup finalist.

Principles Of Contract Management, Managing The Contract

Bachelor'S Degree, Rhetoric And Communications Studies

Activities and Societies: University of Virginia Men's Soccer Team. ACC and NCAA Champions 1991, 1992, 1993.