Brenna Ruff
Evesham,New Jersey
Summary
Intelligence Analyst with approximately 14 years of experience collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information in high-risk, time-sensitive environments across public safety and corporate security operational landscapes. Extensive background in all-source and open-source research, threat actor analysis, and real-time intelligence support for executive protection, security operations, and incident response. Proven ability to synthesize complex, incomplete information into clear, actionable assessments, while operating under pressure with sound judgment, discretion, and analytic rigor.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
27
27
Certifications
Work History
Intelligence Data Analyst
Holtec Security International
Camden, New Jersey
01.2024 - Current
- Proactively monitor all-source and open-source information, including social media and public records, to identify, assess, and track threats and emerging trends impacting personnel, executives, facilities, events, and organizational operations.
- Conduct in-depth research and structured analysis on threat actors, assessing intent, capability, and credibility.
- Produce daily intelligence briefs, flash reports, and recurring analytic products, synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Support executive operations by delivering timely threat monitoring, risk indicators, and alerting to inform protective posture and operational planning.
- Develop tailored threat and security risk assessments for events, travel, sites, and programs, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Respond to critical incidents and time-sensitive requests by rapidly researching, validating, and communicating relevant intelligence in concise, decision-support formats.
- Conduct targeted investigations into concerning individuals and behaviors using advanced OSINT, social media exploitation, and public records research techniques.
- Brief stakeholders verbally and in writing, clearly communicating risk, uncertainty, and confidence levels to support informed decision-making.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners (e.g., security operations, investigations, public safety, intelligence vendors) to validate intelligence, deconflict information, and close analytic gaps.
- Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion, adhering to legal, privacy, and policy requirements.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 intelligence environment, managing multiple concurrent tasks under pressure with minimal supervision.
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Camden County PD / Holtec Security International
Camden, NJ
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted tactical, strategic, and intelligence led policing assessment of major crime to correlate, integrate, and evaluate varying types of information from investigative and operational activities for the purpose of generating investigative leads.
- Utilized computerized analytic tools to create charts, maps, timelines, and link diagrams for the purpose of demonstrating analytical findings, including target relationships, time sequence of events, and criminal hierarchies.
- Was responsible for the strategic analysis of current, evolving, and predictable crime conditions, trends, patterns, and links.
- Provided specific analysis related to crime type, victimology, suspect profile, risk assessment, and geographical analysis for law enforcement purposes
Police Communications Officer
Cherry Hill Police
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
12.2012 - 12.2023
- Ensured the safety and operational effectiveness of sworn personnel by coordinating real-time communications and support during emergency and high-risk incidents.
- Managed simultaneous 9-1-1 and non-emergency communication channels, de-escalating high-stress situations while maintaining situational awareness of multiple active incidents involving officers and the public.
- Conducted research on individuals, vehicles, and incidents using criminal justice and investigative databases to support field operations and officer safety.
- Collaborated directly with patrol units and department leadership to support community engagement initiatives.
- Provided investigative support through research and information gathering related to active and ongoing cases.
- Identified and verified persons of interest during live incidents by rapidly analyzing available data and communicating critical findings to responding units.
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security Services
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
01.2008 - 08.2015
- Acted as a secure presence of tenants, patrons, and any other person(s) who frequented the designated location.
- Conducted regular patrols and inspections to identify potential hazards.
- Trained new security staff on protocols and emergency procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
Substitute Teacher
Bellmawr School District
Bellmawr, New Jersey
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Provided a comfortable and caring learning environment for students while adhering to the previously assigned lesson plans of the teacher.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, promoting academic growth and confidence in subject matter.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA06-2012
High School Diploma -
Triton Regional High School
Runnemede, NJ06-2007
Skills
- All-source and open-source intelligence (OSINT) research
- Social media and public records research and analysis
- Threat actor research, profiling, and risk assessment
- Criminal and protective intelligence analysis
- Intelligence collection, evaluation, and synthesis
- Threat monitoring and incident-driven intelligence support
- Analytic writing and intelligence product development
- Cognitive bias awareness and analytic rigor
- Handling of sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Advanced use of web-based research and productivity tools (eg, Microsoft Office)
- Collaborative teamwork and stakeholder engagement
Certification
Physical and Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
Timeline
Intelligence Data Analyst
Holtec Security International
01.2024 - Current
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Camden County PD / Holtec Security International
01.2024 - 06.2025
Police Communications Officer
Cherry Hill Police
12.2012 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Bellmawr School District
01.2009 - 06.2011
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security Services
01.2008 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Triton Regional High School