Lesleah Bechtel Email & Phone Number

United States

As a security specialist, I initiate candidates’ security processes by reviewing BI (Background Investigations) documents and submitting to the government agency. I work independently to assist Government candidates for contracted work by reviewing, preparing, and guiding candidates with SF85P (Paper Copy of EQIP) through the tenuous security clearance process. I manage my time to ensure thoroughness and accuracy of candidate packets to include reviewing questionnaire answers, statements of personal history, and other related data prior to starting formal background checks with the candidates. I maintain active communication with candidates throughout the process. I effectively use SalesForce to track and analyze the progress of applications, identify, and solve problems, and project potential issues. At all times, I safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive documents and personally identifiable information on candidates.Key Results:• Recognized by senior leadership for quality and thru put of candidate applications. • Hand-picked to work on two Government contracts: Custom and Border Protection and Deploy Resources; both of which require speed, accuracy, and sensitivity to potential candidate issues.• Acknowledged as a “go-to” person for challenging cases and relied on by leadership to make up division processing shortcomings.

Greater Orlando

As a Government Subcontractor in support of a Defense Health Agency effort, I am responsible for customer-facing exchanges using a "live chat" virtual platform. In this role, I interact with numerous guests helping them navigate challenging times.

Greater Orlando

Directly responsible for all administrative processes associated with Blacktip Services Florida Department of Transportation Road Construction projects. This includes certified payrolls as well as onboarding and terminations of employees, terminations, and other human resource related functions.

Nashville Metropolitan Area

I was responsible for the asset protection of $2.1M worth of merchandise. I was also directly responsible for the training of personnel and execution of the store’s security plan. I managed a core asset team of five people.

Smyrna, Tennessee, United States

I was responsible for the quality control and production of the Nissan and Infiniti SUV key vehicle components. I was accountable for reviewing and flagging, when necessary, malfunctioning component parts of over 500 vehicles in production per day. I produced reports related to measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.

Hebron, Kentucky, United States

I was responsible for the coordination of world-wide Amazon returns; performed inspections of shipment contents to validate accuracy of invoices and manifest. I inspected and re-distributed items deemed sell-able (included quality control measures as well as the operation of lift and hand trucks). I was responsible for researching and developed courses of action relative to overages and shortages in the inventory being charged warehouse site.

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

I was accountable to Kroger Corporate Headquarters for loss prevention of over 28 stores covering five counties. As a loss prevention specialist, I was responsible for the detection, identification, and apprehension of persons attached to various professional organized crime rings resulting in $1.1M of recovered goods and property. I Initiated an internal investigation on a customer service manager resulting in a termination and a $2.1M admittance of theft. I also coordinated with local and State law enforcement officials to ensure required documentation and evidence needed for prosecution were written and submitted.