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CHRISTINA SO
Chinese Linguist/Intelligence Analyst/35M
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Highly skilled Chinese Linguist and Analyst with over three years of progressive experience and a proven track record in intelligence. Seeking a challenging role as a Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) Linguist, utilizing my expertise in data collection, investigative research and structured analysis to support government agencies with translation, transcription, and/or interpretation.
Insightful Human Intelligence Collector recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in interrogation techniques, source operations, and intelligence report writing. Excel in critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural negotiation to achieve objectives. Collaborative mindset and passionate about contributing to a high functioning team.
With over 13 years of experience as a member of the US Army, I have taken many opportunities to challenge myself and grow as a leader while gaining additional technical competencies. I look forward to transitioning these skills to the private sector. Current TS/SCI Clearance-DOD.
Language Qualifications
Chinese Mandarin Reading 2+/Listening 2+/Speaking 2+
Chinese Cantonese Reading 2+/Listening 3/ Speaking 3
Chinese Amoy Reading 2+/Listening 2
Chinese Fuzhounse - Conversational
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
DOCUMENT AND MEDIA EXPLOITATION (DOMEX) INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
Utah Counterdrug Mission, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Special Intelligence (NS)
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in the Chinese languages, including fluency in speaking, reading, and listening. Effectively translated and analyzed a wide range of documents and media in Chinese to provide critical intelligence support to the DEA's Office of Special Intelligence.
- Utilized advanced techniques and tools to extract actionable intelligence from various forms of media and documents in Chinese. Conducted thorough analysis, including content translation, cultural understanding, and identification of key insights, contributing to successful investigations and operations.
- Applied strong analytical skills to assess and evaluate complex information obtained from Chinese-language sources. Conducted in-depth research, collected data, and synthesized findings to produce accurate and comprehensive intelligence reports, generates leads for law enforcement personnel to prosecute, aiding decision-making processes within the DEA and the US Army.
- Make recommendations to DEA Intelligence Research Specialists (IRS) on the relevancy of investigative information as related to priority intelligence requirements and organize and conduct detailed examinations of information gathered.
HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR/INTERROGATOR
United States Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current
- Participated as a Chinese Mandarin Interpreter/Translator in support of Exercise MPC; Taiwan, June 2024. Collaborating with and translating for senior multi-national Field Grade and General Officers to deliver and develop plans with the partner forces. Managed translating and interpreting General Officer briefings, ceremonies, and leadership small groups.
- Facilitated the Bilateral Human Intelligence Partnership Program; worked directly with Republic of Korea Forces Intelligence Officers to develop and conduct training. Engaged in liaison activities to ensure communication between Coalition Forces, Republic of Korea Forces, and national agencies regarding Intelligence Operations.
- Participated in a Human Intelligence mission acting as the Human Collection Team during Exercise Ready Dragon; Republic of Korea, November 2023. In conjunction with partnering forces, executed a Tier 1 training exercise and focused intelligence operations, analysis, and dissemination across the conflict continuum.
- Participated in a real-world Human Intelligence mission, conducting strategic debriefing prior to and during Exercise Freedom Shield; Republic of Korea, August – September 2023. Produced over 10 high quality reports in support of the strategic debriefing program. Provided intelligence reporting that drove senior command decision making and command and control operations. Also, was able to use my Chinese skills to assist in an Exploitation mission while in a foreign country.
- Conducts Human Intelligence operations in an urban/rural environment as a member of a Tactical Human Intelligence Team.
- Prepares and submits Intelligence Information Reports and other reports dealing with the dissemination of Intelligence as per Regulation and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Briefs Commanders and peers on threat assessments as well as area of operation specific intelligence.
- Collaborates with other intelligence agencies and military elements to further Human Intelligence missions.
Human Resources Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
U.S. Army National Guard
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted the Battalion with daily duties of making Soldiers within the battalion mission ready. Assisted Units with promotion process, Bonus and Incentive issues, administrative issues, awards process, dependent issues, and retention of Soldiers. Assist Battalion units and Soldiers with Records Reviews, Urinalysis Testing, facilitated unit physical fitness readiness as the Holistic Health and Fitness & Total Health Performance specialist.
Administrative NCO
U.S Army National Guard
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Daily duties of making Soldiers within the unit were always ready for deployment
- Assisted Soldiers with promotion process, Bonus, and Incentive issues, pay issues, administrative issues, awards process, dependent issues, retention of Soldiers, Unit Alcohol and Drug Administrator, Unit Suicide Intervention Officer, Unit Physical Readiness Trainer.
Human Resource Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Submitted weekly reports to senior leaders, created, compared, analyzed Soldier data to make sure all Soldiers within the Regiment were good administratively.
Education
Associate of Science - Intelligence Studies
Utah Valley University
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of Lynchburg
05.2015
Skills
Interview techniques
Analytical Reasoning and Thinking
Information Analysis
Intelligence Gathering, Research, and Analysis
Report Writing
Data Validation
Professional Demeanor
Problem-solving aptitude
Effective Communications
Time Management abilities
Teamwork and Team Collaboration
Ability to Multitask
Attention to Detail
Security awareness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridRemoteImportant To Me
Personal development programsCompany Culture401k matchPaid time offCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingSoftware
Adobe
Timeline
HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTOR/INTERROGATOR
United States Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current
DOCUMENT AND MEDIA EXPLOITATION (DOMEX) INTELLIGENCE ANALYST
Utah Counterdrug Mission, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Special Intelligence (NS)
06.2022 - Current
Human Resources Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
U.S. Army National Guard
07.2021 - 05.2022
Administrative NCO
U.S Army National Guard
01.2019 - 07.2021
Human Resource Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
10.2016 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Intelligence Studies
Utah Valley University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of Lynchburg
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