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Candace Faulkner

Glen Burnie

Summary

Detail-Oriented Personnel Security Specialist and Digital Media Expert with over 15 years of experience in security operations, administrative coordination, and digital content creation. Proven ability to assess and mitigate security risks, train and mentor personnel, and streamline processes for efficiency. Adept in graphic design, event planning, and video production, with strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and project management software.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personnel Security Specialist

Department of Defense
Fort Meade
01.2014 - Current
  • Processed hundreds of security clearance applications per month, ensuring full compliance with DoD policies and national security regulations.
  • Reviewed and analyzed security clearance documents for thousands of personnel, identifying and mitigating risks to safeguard classified information.
  • Evaluated and adjudicated security-related details, determining eligibility for Top Secret (TS), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Secret clearance for military, civilian, and contractor personnel.
  • Implemented and enforced security policies and procedures, ensuring full accountability in the receipt, transmission, storage, and destruction of classified materials.
  • Collaborated with investigative agencies and intelligence personnel to conduct background assessments, expediting faster processing times for security determinations.
  • Served as a job mentor for new adjudicators, providing training and guidance to help them successfully pass the required certification tests.
  • Planned and coordinated multiple branch events, including lunches and holiday gatherings, fostering team morale and engagement.
  • Participated in the job hiring panel, reviewing applications, and conducting interviews to assess and select qualified candidates for security positions.

Security Assistant

Transportation Security Administration
Arlington
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Conducted personnel security investigations for applicants, assessing sensitive information impacting initial and continuing clearance eligibility.
  • Managed and processed security referrals, ensuring adjudicators and investigative authorities had timely and actionable intelligence.
  • Reviewed and analyzed background investigation reports for personnel, making recommendations that directly impacted the protection of the U.S. transportation infrastructure.
  • Developed and authored job announcements for the Transportation Security Administration student internship program, leading recruitment efforts that resulted in the successful hiring of hundreds of qualified interns.
  • Designed and executed the intern selection process, including compiling interview questions and coordinating hiring activities, streamlining an increase in recruitment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve security processing timelines, reducing adjudication backlogs.

Administrative Assistant

Transportation Security Administration
Linthicum
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Managed payroll processing, travel logistics, timekeeping, and system administration for employees, ensuring 100% compliance with Transportation Security Administration policies, and financial regulations.
  • Processed and reconciled purchase card orders totaling on a monthly basis, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely vendor payments.
  • Coordinated operational deployments, temporary duty assignments, and training requests facilitate personnel movements while reducing processing time.
  • Oversaw and maintained key administrative databases, tracking training records, budgets, inventories, and performance metrics to improve organizational efficiency.
  • Led meeting preparations, developed agendas, and generated reports that enhanced decision-making for senior leadership.
  • Served as the primary liaison for the Travel Card Program, Employee Parking Assistance, and Transit Coordination, ensuring that employees received timely support and resolution of program-related issues.
  • Implemented streamlined records management processes, improving document retrieval speeds, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration
Linthicum
01.2007 - 12.2013
  • Screened and secured thousands of passengers and pieces of luggage daily, utilizing advanced screening technologies to identify and prevent the transport of prohibited or hazardous items.
  • Conducted behavioral analysis and passenger assessments, identifying potential threats, and contributing to enhanced airport security measures.
  • Detected and reported security discrepancies and suspected violations, ensuring compliance with federal security regulations, and threat mitigation protocols.
  • Monitored and analyzed security incidents spanning counterintelligence, counterterrorism, force protection, workplace violence, and criminal conduct, aiding in the prevention of potential security breaches.
  • Developed and delivered security briefings and training sessions to peers and management, increasing threat awareness, and enhancing overall security posture.
  • Implemented and enforced physical security procedures, protecting sensitive information, personnel, and facilities against criminal, terrorist, or hostile intelligence activities.
  • Led creative initiatives by serving as the corporate planner for the annual Awards Ceremony and Bring Your Son/Daughter to Workday.

Education

BA - Visual Communications and Digital Media Arts

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Skills

  • Security and Investigations: Personnel security clearance, background investigations, risk assessment, compliance, and adjudication
  • Administrative and Project Management: Payroll, travel logistics, records management, event planning, and hiring panel experience
  • Digital Media & Content Creation: Graphic design, photography, video production, branding, and promotional materials
  • Software Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, and iMovie)

Certification

  • DoD Due Process Adjudicator Professional Credential
  • DoD Advanced Personnel Security Adjudications Course Certification
  • APC Adjudications Certified Specialist

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personnel Security Specialist

Department of Defense
01.2014 - Current

Security Assistant

Transportation Security Administration
01.2013 - 01.2014

Administrative Assistant

Transportation Security Administration
01.2013 - 12.2013

Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration
01.2007 - 12.2013

BA - Visual Communications and Digital Media Arts

Bowie State University

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