Danielle Pinto Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Performance of background investigations on a contract basis for multiple federal agencies.

Dc Metro Area

Conduct Federal Background Investigations for multiple agencies. Hold multiple credentials.

Falls Church, Va

• Reviewed entire SF85P/SF86 to determine appropriate investigative coverage requirements and scheduled leads to geographic locations for actions to be taken by field investigators. In determining coverage requirements, outlined noted issues and requested specific questions and follow up actions be performed to satisfy the provisions of 5 CFR 731.202(c).• Upon receipt of a completed report of investigation, reviewed the entire case to ensure complete scope coverage; and scheduled leads for… Show more • Reviewed entire SF85P/SF86 to determine appropriate investigative coverage requirements and scheduled leads to geographic locations for actions to be taken by field investigators. In determining coverage requirements, outlined noted issues and requested specific questions and follow up actions be performed to satisfy the provisions of 5 CFR 731.202(c).• Upon receipt of a completed report of investigation, reviewed the entire case to ensure complete scope coverage; and scheduled leads for additional coverage of developed items in scope. Reviewed cases for complete and thorough issue resolution. Rejected cases back to the field investigators for insufficient coverage or developed information coverage.• Analyzed public records, such as law enforcement reports, bankruptcies, judgments, and collection actions against the subjects of investigations. • Evaluated, analyzed and assembled final investigative reports in prescribed customer format and submitted to customer.• Provided in-depth investigative oversight, assistance and training to field investigators.• Performed extensive analysis of investigative tasks with extensive, detailed knowledge of client’s objectives.• Concluded investigations in a rapid, suspense oriented work environment.• Guided Intelligence Analysts to ensure timeliness and thoroughness of investigations.• Interacted with Intelligence Analysts to resolve investigative issues and provides guidance in meeting prescribed time requirements. Show less

Chantilly, Virginia

ICE Case Analyst

• Conducted national security threat assessments for the purpose of adjudicating applicants seeking to obtain required unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities, those requiring access to hazardous materials, and for other applicant populations to include general aviation workers, indirect air carriers, and cargo workers. SME on three uniquely different programs.• Performed extensive research to review and analyze information from various vetting sources to determine… Show more • Conducted national security threat assessments for the purpose of adjudicating applicants seeking to obtain required unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities, those requiring access to hazardous materials, and for other applicant populations to include general aviation workers, indirect air carriers, and cargo workers. SME on three uniquely different programs.• Performed extensive research to review and analyze information from various vetting sources to determine applicant immigration eligibility status, detect any connection to terrorist activities, determine mental capacity, and potential ineligibility based upon applicants’ criminal history, meeting or exceeding quality control requirements.• Reviewed identification documents to ascertain validity and ensure the applicant’s information in the database matched the applicant supplied documents. Submitted case and documents for additional review and correction if discrepancies or potential fraud were identified.• Prepared letters of denial when conclusively determining applicant failed to meet qualification standards.• Demonstrated the ability to interpret and apply regulations relating to personnel security directives, criminal history, and immigration status.• Earned and maintained the ability to complete and finalize case submissions without review or oversight.• Established and maintained strong interpersonal relationships with contractor and customer personnel.• Gathered daily statistical data and production results, created summarizations and distributed performance results to the customer.• Responsible for providing shadow training for new analysts and on-the-job assistance after formal training. Show less

• Analyzed applicant’s SF-86/85P to determine appropriate scope of the investigation; scheduled and conducted appropriate interviews and records reviews to provide complete coverage of the applicant’s background.• Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other individuals with knowledge of the applicant for the purpose of determining suitability consideration for employment and security clearances for multiple federal agencies.• Reviewed… Show more • Analyzed applicant’s SF-86/85P to determine appropriate scope of the investigation; scheduled and conducted appropriate interviews and records reviews to provide complete coverage of the applicant’s background.• Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other individuals with knowledge of the applicant for the purpose of determining suitability consideration for employment and security clearances for multiple federal agencies.• Reviewed appropriate records to resolve all material issues in a case or to establish the background, reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject including investigation summary sheets, criminal record reports, credit reports, and personnel records.• Prepared comprehensive, concise, accurate and unbiased reports of investigation findings in a timely manner.• Conducted Special Interviews with subjects who had potentially disqualifying criminal records, poor credit history, mental health counseling, drug or alcohol abuse, foreign contacts and other potential threats to national security, prepared follow up questions to resolve issues and created a report encompassing the whole-person aspect.• Consistently met or exceeded quality and timeliness requirements in all programs assigned. Performed all duties assigned with little to no supervision or oversight. • Practiced effective time management and scheduling, exceeding performance requirements based on mandated metrics.• Integrity Assurance assignment in 2005. Established and implemented programs to identify and investigate suspected false reports and or fraudulent records submitted as final investigations.• Completed the National Fraud Investigator Certification in Houston, Texas. • Responsible for training new field investigators and supervising visiting detailees, preparing weekly production reports of the detailees and assisting with facility access. Show less

• Effectively reviewed and analyzed incoming name check requests for the purposes of adjudicating background investigations, immigration benefit requests and special projects related to national security concerns.• Reviewed subject information and utilized a variety of research tools to accurately determine facts as they relate to the individual and evaluated the significance, pertinence and relevance of all material gathered from various sources.• Prepared concise, clear, and… Show more • Effectively reviewed and analyzed incoming name check requests for the purposes of adjudicating background investigations, immigration benefit requests and special projects related to national security concerns.• Reviewed subject information and utilized a variety of research tools to accurately determine facts as they relate to the individual and evaluated the significance, pertinence and relevance of all material gathered from various sources.• Prepared concise, clear, and authoritative adjudication summaries in suitable form for transmittal to requesting agency that complied with a wide range of legal, policy, and regulatory requirements and exercised considerable judgment in determining appropriate dissemination.• Attained self-approving adjudicator status by proving consistent proficiency in multiple databases. • Successfully prepared and implemented a remedial training program for junior analysts unable to meet production and/or quality standards at the request of the customer.• Established and maintained strong liaison with customers.• Utilized a variety of computer software/data packages to complete work assignments.• Maintained and disseminated daily and weekly time and productivity reports for 50 member team. Show less

Falls Church, Virginia

• Recruited, hired, and supervised 25 employees. Staff included clerical, engineering, accounting, sales and labor forces.• Established goals, deadlines, and expectations for each department.• Reviewed product development for accuracy and readiness for market.• Prepared annual production office budget. Performed monthly budget reviews to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to established budget.• Prepared quarterly travel plans for sales staff and represented the… Show more • Recruited, hired, and supervised 25 employees. Staff included clerical, engineering, accounting, sales and labor forces.• Established goals, deadlines, and expectations for each department.• Reviewed product development for accuracy and readiness for market.• Prepared annual production office budget. Performed monthly budget reviews to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to established budget.• Prepared quarterly travel plans for sales staff and represented the company at national trade shows.• Identified potential issues with product development and delivery and created innovative and effective solutions.• Provided management oversight of all departments, to include performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and personal employee growth.• Recurring responsibility for planning and assigning work to be accomplished; setting and adjusting short term priorities.• Responsible for determining course of action to take, planned for any obstacles, and addressed other assignments that arose.• Used significant judgment and interpretation to adapt and improve procedures in unusual situations.• Created and implemented marketing programs including print ads, marketing materials, technical manuals and showing the product at trade shows.• Implemented cost saving measures in packaging and production. Show less

Springfield, Virginia

Provided investigation and research support to Washington, DC area law firms. Services included surveillance, process service, court research and medical documentation research to a variety of types of law practices. Managed all aspects of the company including hiring, training, proposals, marketing and accounting.

U.S. Department Of Defense, Dss Center For Development Of Security Excellence: Sped Certification Pr, Personnel Security Specialist

Course Completed: Introduction to DoD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing Introduction to DoD Personnel Security Adjudication Introduction.

Master'S Degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science

Activities and Societies: TeleTechnet student off campus.