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DANIELLE ERLANDSON

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Knowledgeable Counter Terrorism Analyst with strong background in research. Experience in case support for government intelligence agencies as well as mass violence prevention efforts. Demonstrated expertise in targeting, counterintelligence, and insider threat prevention.

Work History

1st Lieutenant, Military Intelligence Officer S2

U.S. Army
01.2019 - Current
  • Following extensive leadership and management training, I was responsible for advising the commander and staff officers on all collected intelligence as it relates to operations.
  • Collaborated with Battalion Staff in the planning, training, and execution phases, ensuring seamless operations
  • Conducted extensive planning and intelligence analysis prior to the execution of operations to guarantee the successful completion of objectives
  • Developed a intelligence training program which was implemented across the brigade S2 sections.
  • Conducted research for various projects, prepared results, and advised commanders on their implementation, thereby driving informed decision-making and strategic planning
  • Managed sensitive information with discretion, ensuring proper handling and dissemination to authorized personnel only.
  • Conducted reconnaissance to compile field information, focusing on critical infrastructure locations.
  • Mentored junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
  • Monitored surveillance and personnel to maximize unit and facility safety.

Counter Terrorism Intelligence Analyst

New York State Intelligence Centers
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supported active terrorism cases and conducting in-depth analysis for prevention efforts
  • Engaged in sourcing and lead generation to identify potential terrorist threats, utilizing cell phone analysis and other intelligence techniques to track and disrupt terrorist activities
  • Played a key role in collaborative efforts aimed at preventing mass violence, working closely with law enforcement and intelligence agencies
  • Utilized Intelligence software platforms to produce actionable insights, assess threat levels, and provide critical support to ongoing investigations
  • Consistently contributed to enhancing national security by focusing on both real-time case support and proactive threat mitigation strategies
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Reduced knowledge gaps within the organization by creating comprehensive intelligence products tailored to specific audience needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to support proactive security measures and contingency planning.
  • Maintained subject matter expertise in assigned areas of responsibility through ongoing professional development activities.

German Language Research Assistant and Class Instructor

University of Arkansas
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Head of the transition team during COVID-19, successfully leading the German department's transition to online pedagogy.
  • Instructed German classes from Elementary 1 through Intermediate 2
  • Course creation and lesson planning
  • Wrote, proctored, and graded exams
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.

Education

Master of Arts - Linguistics

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy / Modern Language

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Skills

  • Open Source Intelligence
  • Operational planning
  • Analytical Writing
  • Threat Assessment
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Intelligence Gathering
  • Counterintelligence Operations
  • Data Interpretation
  • Human Intelligence Collection
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Information Gathering
  • Data Analysis
  • Counterterrorism
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Secret Security clearance
  • Flashpoint/SITE/Crowdstrike
  • Boolean Logic
  • SQL
  • ESRI
  • ARGGIS
  • Power BI
  • Data Visualization
  • Extremism SME

Certification

  • German Language Proficiency: Goethe Institute C1
  • FBI Advanced Analytical Writing
  • Anti-Terrorism DoD Course Level I & II
  • Army Ordnance Officer Course

Languages

German
Full Professional

Software

SQL

Python

Excel

Accomplishments

  • Founding member of the Rensselaer County Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) Team in response to Gov. Hochul's Executive order 18 in order to prevent future acts of domestic terrorism and extremist violence across the state.
  • Served as the counterintelligence analysts fot the 2023 FISU World University Games.
  • Rewrote and modernized Battalions OPSEC and Anti-Terrorism SOP's.
  • Designed and Administered Battalions intelligence program training, which was then adopted at the Brigade level.

Timeline

Counter Terrorism Intelligence Analyst

New York State Intelligence Centers
01.2021 - 01.2023

1st Lieutenant, Military Intelligence Officer S2

U.S. Army
01.2019 - Current

German Language Research Assistant and Class Instructor

University of Arkansas
01.2019 - 01.2021

Master of Arts - Linguistics

University of Arkansas

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy / Modern Language

University of Arkansas

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
DANIELLE ERLANDSON