BRIANA CANTY
Frisco,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in leadership and project management, notably as a Captain Signal Officer with the U.S. Army. Proven ability in stakeholder collaboration and effective resource optimization, driving mission success and enhancing team performance. Adept at ensuring quality compliance and fostering client partnerships to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Professional Highlights
- Delivering customer service by aiding 80,000 IRS employees with time entry, resolving inquiries, and utilizing extensive knowledge of payroll systems.
- Possesses Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Supported over 203+ personnel in a Civil Affairs Organization for the United States Army.
- Digitized 10 years of MSO data for enhanced accessibility and accuracy.
Skills
- Client Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Project Management
- Cybersecurity Governance
- Effective Resource Optimization
- Quality Compliance Coordination
- Regulatory Safety Compliance
- Effective Team Leadership
- Strategic Idea Development
- Prioritization and Scheduling
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Internal Revenue Service
Farmers Branch, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Assists in identifying and addressing employee career development barriers by analyzing training needs and recommending standardized strategies to enhance workforce development
- Across six specialized IT Schools supporting the implementation and evaluation of training programs within IRS University (IRSU) with approx. 7,000 employees, ensuring alignment with agency goals and compliance with human resource development regulations
- Serves as an alternate to the primary point of contact for approx. 7,000 employees with ITM administrative access, assisting with enrollment, removal, and recording learning for courses to ensure accurate training and management of training programs.
Captain Signal Officer
U.S. Army
Grand Prairie, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Leading a multi-component Drill Sergeant Battery for multi-echelon recruitment and training of mobilizing units, ensuring technical proficiency and readiness over Texas and Louisiana
- Oversee the well-being, morale, and safety of 15 Drill Sergeants, providing necessary support and guidance
- Conduct and assess battle drills training exercises at squad, platoon, and section levels, focusing on selected Soldiers, leaders, and collective tasks using situational training exercises
Civilian Pay Technician
Internal Revenue Services
Austin, TX
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted thorough reviews and validations of Time and Attendance data for agency employees on a bi-weekly pay cycle.
- Provide exceptional customer service by assisting IRS employees with time entry in the TAPS/SETR system, generating payroll reports, and addressing complex inquiries through service ticket creation in IRWorks
- Leverage in-depth knowledge of pay, time, and leave systems, including TAPS/SETR, TIMIS, and HR Connect, to identify and correct errors, collaborate with supervisors, and ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for IRS employees
Captain Signal Officer
U.S. Army
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Spanning over Texas and Louisiana, supporting the planning, execution, and supervision of mission operations for over 170 Soldiers
- This includes preparing comprehensive operation orders, coordinating training to address unit needs, and ensuring adherence to policies and readiness standards while overseeing resource utilization in alignment with the Battalion's mission
1LT Signal Officer
U.S. Army
Encino, CA
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided support of the Civil Affairs Battalion of various projects ranging from administrative readiness, medical readiness, technical readiness, and Signal operations for over 203+ Soldiers
Background Investigator I
Perspecta
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Executed remote background checks to evaluate employment suitability for top secret, sensitive and classified U.S. Government information.
- Ensured 100% on-time task completion in compliance with travel and expense policies.
- Partnered with courthouses and law enforcement to validate police records for job eligibility.
- Performed comprehensive PII investigations to determine financial and medical/mental suitability for facilities.
Support Associate II
Los Angeles Passport Agency
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Produced and distributed passports and related documents using Travel Document Issuance System (TDIS) and Passport Records Imaging Systems Management (PRISM) systems, verifying citizenship for international travel and re-entry into the United States, overcoming challenges such as language barriers and custody issues by providing necessary guidance and arranging interpreters
- Managed processing of over 20,000 passports efficiently with high accuracy to support seamless traveler re-entry into the U.S.
Field Supervisor
Securitas
Los Angeles, CA
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Supervised 8 Guards and 8 Security Staff across eight facilities for Los Angeles County, Securitas, ensuring a safe environment through continuous communication, safety checklist adherence, incident training, and effective problem-solving, resulting in secure facilities and enhanced client satisfaction
- Provided support to supervisors and managers in diverse areas such as program management, personnel systems, response to Request for Information (RFIs), contract administration, and workforce planning, offering recommendations for process improvements, setting objectives, and overseeing employee training programs to meet program needs
Vault Personnel
Dunbar Armored
Richmond, VA
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed sign-in registrar, balanced vault nightly (approx. 5M), and operated alarms as Vault Personnel, ensuring strict adherence to security protocols and coordinating shuttle schedules for bank and branch transfers, maintaining a flawless record with no security breaches or safety incidents during tenure
Program Analyst
Defense Contract Management Agency
Fort Lee, VA
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Supported daily administrative operations at Defense Contract Management Agency International (DCMAI) Mission Support Office (MSO) as a Pathway Intern, including calendar management, organizational studies, reports handling, and Personnel Action Requests (PAR), leading to error-free scheduling and timely reports
- Enhanced efficiency by digitizing 10 years of MSO information, facilitating centralized access and weekly accuracy reviews
- Contributed to efficient recruitment strategies, vacancy announcements, compliant promotion processes.
Education
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VATimeline
Human Resources Specialist
Internal Revenue Service
07.2024 - Current
Captain Signal Officer
U.S. Army
03.2023 - Current
Civilian Pay Technician
Internal Revenue Services
10.2022 - 07.2024
Captain Signal Officer
U.S. Army
01.2022 - 03.2023
Background Investigator I
Perspecta
01.2018 - 01.2020
1LT Signal Officer
U.S. Army
01.2018 - 12.2021
Support Associate II
Los Angeles Passport Agency
12.2017 - 01.2018
Field Supervisor
Securitas
12.2016 - 12.2017
Vault Personnel
Dunbar Armored
12.2015 - 12.2016
Program Analyst
Defense Contract Management Agency
12.2011 - 12.2014
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Affiliations
- Pilates
- Weight Lifting
- Traveling
References
- Sharea J. Brooks, Director of Engineering, US Department of Justice, Information Technology Division (ITD), Officer of the Inspector General, 202.339.2668
- Rachel Ahye, Resources Analyst, Department Commissary Agency, Financial Management Cert Level 2, Government, 804.734.8000 EXT 86440, 804.920.6983
- Jeremy L. McBroom, Battalion Commander, Humana, Senior Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Professional, 980.297.6306, 901.359.1759
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