Ben Boonlek
Falls Church,VA
Summary
FOIA Analyst with experience specializing in document management and security operations within governmental sectors. Expertise in problem-solving, quality assurance, and leadership, driving improvements in operational efficiency and data accessibility. Passionate about enhancing security protocols and fostering collaborative environments to achieve strategic organizational goals. Active Top Secret Clearance
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Office Assistant
GCubed Inc
07.2023 - Current
- Assist the CAA Security Office in maintaining visitor logs and staff duty logs.
- Answers telephones, takes messages and receives visitors, and give routine information, referring visitors to appropriate staff members for specific action.
- Responsible for disarming and arming the facility according to the SOP guidelines and assuring the alarms have been secured with military police.
- Assist within building 1839 and 805 to accompany personnel requiring escort (I.e. cleaning agency, maintenance personnel, visitors or other personnel requiring building escort)
- Further details available upon request
FOIA Analyst
Koniag Government Services
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Scans and uploads documents onto a secured server, enhancing data accessibility for case analysis.
- Updates FOIA request notes in thorough detail in FOIAXpress, improving tracking efficiency
- Collaborates with teams to resolve search issues, provide feedback to team leads to streamline workflow
- Strategize SOP improvements while maintaining policy and legal compliance
- Coordinates with Chief Records Management (CRM) and Chief Liberian to optimize file logistics and search operations.
- Oversees inter-agencies and intra agencies records in accordance to case processing and responsiveness and to identify locations of retired records
- Utilize FOIAXpress to meticulously track and update notes on FOIA requests, contributing to improved record accuracy and accessibility.
- Engages often with the Project Manager and Search team to identify challenges in case searches, leading to actionable recommendations for SOP enhancements.
- Fosters effective communication with Records Management team to ensure timely retrieval of boxes, supporting seamless search operations of physical documents and facilitate the return of the physical copies of the digitized material
- Conducts thorough relevancy checks of FOIA requests descriptions, ensuring timely responses and significantly enhancing data accuracy for case analysis.
- Categorize cases based on track-type (expedite or simple) to ensure proper frame time are followed
- Create and maintain database tracking new assigned cases and organize closed cases according to FIFO ruling
- Complete Boolean searches using keywords, descriptions, dates, date ranges and custodians from request letters
- Import and scan digital files into a classified records management database for submission of responsive documents for case processing
- Assign and removed users according to SOP procedures of the Library when closing out retired cases after complete upload of responsive documents onto classified server
- Provides weekly and monthly reports to Project Manager and Chief Librarian detailing analytics of cases searched, documents found and scanned and any closed cases with feedback
- Assists department officials with side projects by scanning and labeling documents needed for processing
Image Capture Specialist
Amentum
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed record access according to OSD regulations, ensuring compliance and boosting data integrity.
- Created logs and reports on prepared and completed documents, optimizing scanning processes.
- Executed precise data entry, enhancing administrative efficiency.
- Conducted quality assurance of scanned documents, maintaining data accuracy for coherent reading of information
- Organized classified records, streamlining operational workflow
- Provided feedback to team lead regarding quality of prepared documents
- Ensured accurate check out of boxes assigned to partner escort when entering the secured vault
Image Capture Specialist
QuaX Corporation
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed DOD data entry, boosting accuracy and workflow efficiency for projects assigned.
- Created detailed reports to present to team leads, enhancing transparency and decision-making.
- Conducted quality checks, reducing errors and maintaining standards.
- Analyzed data entry workflows to identify bottlenecks, implementing solutions that resulted in marked gains in operational productivity.
- Provided training and support to new staff on data management systems, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team performance.
- Ensured accuracy of documents ready to be scanned and provided feedback to team leads regarding any issues
Declassification Analyst
Global Engineering Technology Inc
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Reviewed US Navy documents for declassification, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Enhanced document accuracy by identifying and analyzing classified markings according to DOE regulations.
- Applied analytical skills to determine document release, referral, or exemption.
- Ensured security by recognizing nuclear and intelligence information for further review.
- Supported national security through efficient handling of sensitive documents.
- Maintained precise records of declassification actions, supporting transparency and accountability in line with agency standards.
- Consulted with team leads about new findings and/or feedback on uncertain markings for exemption and classified referrals
- Maintain tracker to provide reports of completed work and metrics on a weekly basis
- Assisted in reducing the backlog by 7%
- Facilitated the forwarding of the physical copies to Declassified materials to Quality Control
Secure Escort
Tigua Enterprises
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Reported safety incidents promptly, improving response times and workplace safety measures.
- Enhanced safety protocols through timely incident reporting, achieving measurable safety improvements.
- Contributed to better safety protocols by promptly reporting incidents, leading to improved response times.
- Details provided upon request
Access/Escort Specialist
NTT Data Federal Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted FBI visitor checks, ensuring compliance and facility security.
- Controlled sensitive area access, maintaining strict protocols.
- Escorted uncleared personnel, safeguarding facility integrity.
- Managed security alarms, enhancing overall safety of the secured facility.
- Monitored CCTV, promptly reporting any suspicious activities.
Armed Uniformed Protection Officer
Inter-Con Security Systems
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Processed credentials for secure DOS access, enhancing safety and efficiency.
- Qualified for armed protective services as required for the position
- Went through training scenarios in preparation for daily tasks on post
- Safeguarded classified materials with precise incident logs.
- Abided post duties as tasked with communication with watch officers and commanding chiefs
- Trained newly recruited staff in security protocols, boosting team readiness.
- Participated in Active Shooter Response Team and exercised practice scenarios, improving emergency preparedness.
- Conducted emergency drills, fostering a culture of safety.
- Surveyed the facility and ensured each employee entering the facility had their credentials showing or is being escorted by a department official during and off business hours
- Executed security protocols to enhance facility safety, resulting in a noticeable reduction in incidents and improved staff confidence.
- Monitored access logs to identify patterns and vulnerabilities, leading to strategic adjustments that fortified security measures.
- Partnered with local law enforcement during emergency drills, strengthening community relations and increasing overall preparedness.
- Implemented a streamlined incident reporting system, facilitating quicker response times and enhancing documentation accuracy.
- Filled posts on a on-call basis by covering all shifts asked by supervisors
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Maryland-College Park (Transfered)
College Park, MD01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Towson University
Skills
- Security Clearance
- FOIA compliance knowledge
- Document Management
- Data Entry
- Quality Assurance
- Security Operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Document Classification
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Thai (Native)
Timeline
Security Office Assistant
GCubed Inc
07.2023 - Current
FOIA Analyst
Koniag Government Services
01.2023 - 05.2025
Image Capture Specialist
Amentum
04.2022 - 01.2023
Image Capture Specialist
QuaX Corporation
10.2021 - 04.2022
Declassification Analyst
Global Engineering Technology Inc
11.2020 - 10.2021
Secure Escort
Tigua Enterprises
03.2020 - 10.2020
Access/Escort Specialist
NTT Data Federal Services
11.2019 - 01.2020
Armed Uniformed Protection Officer
Inter-Con Security Systems
04.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Maryland-College Park (Transfered)
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Towson University