David Taylor
Charleston,West Virginia
Summary
An initiative-taking and diligent Senior Intelligence Analyst with expertise in the intelligence cycle and criminal intelligence. Seeking to transition into an adjunct professor role, leveraging extensive knowledge and skills in critical research and writing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Intelligence Analyst
West Virginia Fusion Center
Charleston, WV
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Monitor and manage incoming service requests promptly
- Review and process submissions into the records management system
- Provide instruction to WV certified law enforcement professionals.
- Directed and supervised team of 11 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate staff members before submitting them to senior management to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Open Source Group Lead
West Virginia Fusion Center
Charleston, WV
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervise the operations of the Open Source Intelligence Threat Group
- Conduct thorough analysis and mapping of call detail records and tower dumps
- Conduct thorough analysis and mapping of Google Geofence records.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Intelligence Analyst
West Virginia Fusion Center
Charleston, WV
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Specialize in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), and dark web intelligence analysis
- Collect, organize, and analyze open-source intelligence research for investigations and emerging threats
- Conduct thorough analysis and mapping of call detail records and tower dumps
- Collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to coordinate information collection and sharing efforts.
- Developed intelligence documents for senior leadership briefings.
- Conducted research to produce detailed reports on current threats and patterns of activity in designated areas.
- Analyzed data from a variety of sources to identify potential targets, threats or opportunities.
- Performed trend analysis on collected data to determine trends in threat activities.
- Evaluated raw information for relevance and accuracy before incorporating it into assessments or reports.
- Created comprehensive analytical products that included recommendations for actionable steps to address identified problems or issues.
Student Success Advisor
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted students in developing academic goals and plans for achieving them.
- Provided guidance to students on utilizing campus resources, such as tutoring services and career counseling.
- Counseled students on personal issues that may be affecting their academic performance.
- Created individualized learning plans based on each student's needs and interests.
- Developed meaningful relationships with students through regular check-ins and one-on-one meetings.
- Encouraged positive behavior changes by helping students identify areas of improvement.
- Advised students on college policies and procedures that impact their academic experience.
- Offered advice regarding internships, job opportunities, educational programs.
- Listened attentively to student concerns while providing appropriate solutions or referrals.
- Attended conferences or seminars related to best practices in higher education advising.
- Encouraged self-advocacy among students by teaching them how to take ownership over their academic journey.
Counterterrorism Analyst Intern
Paladin 7 - The Counterterrorism Group (CTG)
Fairmont, WV
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Integral member of the Emergency Management, Health, and Hazards Team (EMH2) dedicated to enhancing national security and public safety
- Collaborated effectively within a team environment to conduct research and produce regular and specialized reports, showcasing a strong commitment to collective success
- Applied advanced analytical techniques to interpret and analyze data, contributing to the creation of informed intelligence reports and strategic recommendations.
Intelligence Analyst
Open Source Intelligence Exchange (OSIX)
Fairmont, WV
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Analyzed, interpreted and evaluated intelligence data to identify patterns, trends and associations.
- Developed detailed intelligence reports based on collected information.
- Conducted research using various sources of open source intelligence.
- Provided in-depth analysis on current events and emerging threats.
- Maintained knowledge of the latest developments in the field of intelligence gathering.
- Managed a team of junior analysts to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Identified potential target areas for collection operations based on current intelligence needs.
- Created presentations summarizing findings from analysis projects.
- Formulated strategies for collecting actionable intelligence from multiple sources.
Intelligence Analyst Intern
National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
Fairmont, WV
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Analyze trends in given data sets
- Data mine social media platforms (Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, Twitter)
- Research, collect, analyze, and interpret open-source information
- Produce reports as requested by supervisor
- Aid in the testing of various resources used for future course development.
Student Ambassador
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted campus tours for prospective students and their families.
- Provided information to visitors regarding the admission process, academic programs and student life.
- Assisted in planning and organizing events on campus such as open house, orientation and alumni reunions.
- Greeted guests at the university entrance and directed them to appropriate areas of the campus.
- Answered incoming calls from prospective students inquiring about admissions requirements and deadlines.
- Responded to inquiries from potential applicants via email or telephone regarding admissions processes, financial aid options and other relevant topics.
- Created content for social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram highlighting student experiences on campus.
- Managed registration process for new students during orientation sessions.
- Collected feedback from current students about their experience at the university.
Education
M.A. National Security & Intelligence -
Fairmont State University
B.A. National Security and Intelligence -
Fairmont State University
B.A. Political Science -
Fairmont State University
Skills
- Virtual Machine
- Microsoft Office
- IT Support
- Intelligence Report Writing
- Google Suite
- Python Programming
- Technical Report Writing
- Call Detail Records Analysis
- Google Geofence Analysis
- Law Enforcement Professional Standards (LEPS) Certified Instructor
- Threat Assessment
- Intelligence Analysis
- Updating Tracking Spreadsheets
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Linux Operating Systems
- Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Data Analysis
- Standardizing Procedures
- Intelligence Collection
- Data Collection
- Quality Standards
- Crime Trend Analysis
- Data Evaluation
- Research and Analysis
- Intelligence Collection Automation
- Conducting Briefings
Certification
- Cellular Technology, Mapping & Analysis - Hawk Analytics, July 2021
- Basic Intelligence Threat Analysis Course - U.S. Department of Homeland Security, October 2021
- PenLink PLX Basics Course - PenLink, July 2023
- Law Enforcement Professional Standards (LEPS) Certified Instructor - West Virginia State Police Academy, September 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Intelligence Analyst
West Virginia Fusion Center
12.2022 - Current
Open Source Group Lead
West Virginia Fusion Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Intelligence Analyst
West Virginia Fusion Center
05.2021 - 01.2022
Counterterrorism Analyst Intern
Paladin 7 - The Counterterrorism Group (CTG)
06.2020 - 05.2021
Intelligence Analyst Intern
National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
05.2020 - 08.2020
Intelligence Analyst
Open Source Intelligence Exchange (OSIX)
01.2020 - 04.2021
Student Success Advisor
Fairmont State University
11.2019 - 05.2021
Student Ambassador
Fairmont State University
08.2018 - 11.2019
M.A. National Security & Intelligence -
Fairmont State University
B.A. National Security and Intelligence -
Fairmont State University
B.A. Political Science -
Fairmont State University
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