Elanor Taylor
Powell,Tennessee
Summary
Results-focused Federal Clearance Adjudicator, experienced law enforcement professional, and security clearance investigator with strengths in investigations, communication, adjudications and training. Team player with a track record of collaboration and building strong partnerships in the public and private sectors. Adept at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Professional, friendly, adaptable and eager to learn new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel Security Representative
TVA
Knoxville, TN
02.2021 - Current
- Complete Investigations utilizing knowledge of TVA Personnel Security policies, systems, and programs as well as law enforcement experience to determine eligibility of individuals for pre-employment approval for entry and retention into sensitive and non-sensitive positions.
- Adjudicate for Security Clearances using critical assessment of facts and circumstances to determine an individuals honesty, loyalty and trustworthiness to the government and to TVA as an entity.
- Prepare reports for TVA Police, Medical and/or Pyschological Examiners to further investigate candidates after determining derogatory information obtained in background investigation process.
- Evaluate and implement Restrictions for employees and Contractors as needed.
- Evaluate Background Information and grant Employee Suitability Status for employment with TVA.
- Assist in training new Personnel Security Representatives in policies and procedures for Tier 1 Clearances.
- Developed and maintained strong communicative relationships with HR and other business units to respond to and collaborate on status updates and inquiries related to Security Clearance status and eligibility.
- Utilize the Personnel Access Data System (PADS) to investigate unescorted access data.
- Personnel Security Rep on the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Onboarding Team
- Personnel Security Rep for the inaugural Director's Collaboration Team with Director Peney.
- Selected as a Planner for the Agency Level Exercise (ALE) in 2022 to Represent Personnel Security
- Personnel Security Rep for the GDAR working group with Nuclear, 01/2024.
- Point of Contact for Personnel Security, working with HR Operations Analyst Chris Hudson, to develop a process and software application to streamline Education Verifications, which will make an impact on the timeliness and efficiency for HR, Personnel Security, and TVA Employees.
- Maintained liaison contacts with local Law Enforcement Agencies and other Government Agencies to be able to resolve adjudicative issues and mitigate as needed utilizing resources.
- Utilize National Databases during the investigative process to include NBIS, OPM, FBI Fingerprints.
- Communicate effectively with HR, Vendors, Supervisor and Candidates to work through items in an investigation that need mitigation.
- Takes initiative to volunteer for extra assignments and opportunities to work with other business units and show leadership within the Personnel Security Team.
- Volunteered for and was recommended by peers to advance to Adjudications of Tier 2, NERC and Top Secret (Level 5) Clearances as of 8/2024 after assisting in training of newly hired Personnel Security Rep.
- Volunteered to represent Personnel Security at Police Memorial Week in Washington, DC in 2024 with other TVA Police Personnel.
- Investigate Current Employee Issues working with TVA Police Investigators to determine continued suitability after misdemeanor and felony arrests/convictions. Prepare memo and reports on these incidents to Supervisor and other business units.
Security Clearance Investigator/Background Investigator
Perspecta
Powell, TN
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Created and submitted reports regarding security clearance investigations in a high stress and fast paced environment with very high expectations.
- Developed and maintained relationships and partnerships with Law Enforcement Agencies, Courts, Federal Facilities and private businesses to be able to review appropriate records and documents as needed to investigate an individual for Security Clearance.
- Reviewed, assessed, detected issues and reported information obtained in records and personal interviews in computer based reports generated using Federal computer programs.
- Consistently communicated information in a clear and concise manner with high attention to detail while maintaining an above average percentile metric in Quality, Timeliness and Production.
- Hands on knowledge pertaining to the standards required by Office of Personnel Management and Defense Counter Intelligence Security Agency
- Certified Field Trainer for new Investigators
- Served as "on call Supervisor" when Field Manager went on Vacation
- Current Department of Energy Q Level/ Top Secret Clearance
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional work by having 3 Level Promotions in the first year with the company, received Investigator of the Month Award in 11/2018 and was Credentialed to work on multiple contracts within the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency.
- Familiar with Security Clearance Levels needed at Department of Energy facilities and familiarity with the ORNL and Y-12 complexes.
Substitute Teacher
Knox County Schools
Knoxville, TN
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Managed classrooms of 15 to 25 students during absence of assigned teachers.
- Attended Knox County Substitute Teacher Training yearly for Substitute Teacher Certification
- Part time and only as needed position
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Educated elementary school students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Instructed classes in all subjects of Elementary Education, Library Studies and English as a Second Language.
Executive Team Lead of Assets Protection
TARGET CORPORATION
Knoxville, TN
01.2004 - 09.2006
- Implemented and monitored processes to reduce property and financial losses to the company.
- Investigated known or suspected internal theft and external theft of merchandise and stock shortages through overt and covert surveillance.
- Communicated the findings of store audits to other Executives, assets protection team members and store employees to create a partnership in reducing store loss and trained them on measures that could be taken to avoid shortages.
- Verified proper functioning of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, or locks and was responsible for maintaining the equipment utilizing a store budget set by the District Team Leader.
- Apprehended shoplifters and store employees participating in store profit loss.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with local law enforcement agencies and members of the retail loss prevention community.
- Member of the Retail Task Force
- Implemented Law Enforcement Appreciation activities at several stores within the District and Law Enforcement Sub Stations at some stores.
- Worked closely with Human Resource Managers to terminate employment of offending employees utilizing discretion, tact and professionalism.
- Interviewed potential applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance in Assets Protection.
- Determined efficient work schedules for team on weekly basis to maintain safety, security and ensure each shift was properly staffed.
Patrol Officer/Detective
KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Knoxville, TN
12.1994 - 01.2004
- Internship with Knoxville Police Department 1994-1995 while attending The University of Tennessee
- Reserve Police Officer 1996-1997
- Knoxville Police Academy 1/1997-6/1997.
- Patrol Division West Sector: Patrol Officer 1997-2002
- Criminal Investigations Division: Property Crimes Detective 2002-2004
- Field Training Officer for New Recruits
- Member of KPD Employee Task Force
- Member of KPD Recruitment Team
- Implemented the nationally recognized BE SAFE Campaign to target traffic offenders with emphasis on SPEED, AWARENESS and FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY in construction zones on Interstates resulting in substantial decrease of traffic accidents and fatalities.
- Received several letters of commendation from Citizens and Supervisors for exemplary performance as Patrol Officer
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Monitored, investigated and reported suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
- Identified, pursued, and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Investigated traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime had been committed.
- Testified in court proceedings for traffic and criminal cases.
- Issued citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances on city streets and Interstates within the City of Knoxville, TN.
- Responded to calls for service and obtained facts and statements from complainants, witnesses, and suspects. Documented al pertinent information using recording devices and computer generated crime reports.
- Represented Knoxville Police Department at Community Policing Conference in Virginia Beach, VA and utilized that training in working with neighborhood associations throughout Knoxville,TN to build rapport and partnerships between the police and the citizens.
- Participated in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) training and presented information from this training to area businesses to help deter criminal activity.
- Built rapport with citizens from all socioeconomic backgrounds during directed patrols to help foster community relations regarding issues with criminal activity.
- Handled all types of Police calls including but not limited to Domestic Violence, Traffic, Burglaries, Drugs, Homicides and Property Crimes and Juvenile related issues.
Education
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TNBachelor of Arts - Sociology With Criminal Justice Concentration
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Proficient in typing (40wpm)
- Case management
- Interviewing abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Top Secret government clearance/ DOE Q Level
- Effective Problem Solving
- Results-focused
- Detail-oriented
- Communications
- Exemplifies Integrity
- Excellent Time Management Skills
- Team leadership
Affiliations
-2022-Present Member of OPEIU
-2016-2019 Board Member for Barrington Homeowners Association
-2016-2019 Knox County Sheriff's Department Liaison Barrington Neighborhood Watch
-1997-2005 Member Fraternal Order of Police
References
William Longworth (Battalion Chief for Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
(c) 865-755-3718 4813 Clairson Drive Knoxville, TN 37931. wlongworth70@gmail.com
Heather Coffman (TVA Nuclear Access Services Manager):
(c)865-332-7853 KFP-1A-KST Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phil E. Keith (Director, US DOJ COPS Office):
(w) 145 N Street NE Washington, DC 20530 philkeith@comcast.net
Certification
- National Counterintelligence Security Center- Personnel Security Adjudications Course Completed (April 2023)
- National Counterintelligence Security Center- Personnel Security Adjudications Course Completed April 2021
- Department of Defense Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information Certificate of Course Completion 07-03-2023
- TVA Internal Training Certificates: NERC Compliance Awareness Training (3/2025); Employee Rights and Responsibilities- Ethics (3/2025); Cyber Security Annual Awareness Training (11/2024); National Clearance Holder Training (09/2024); TVA Privacy Training (03/2025);
- Keypoint Government Solutions- New Investigator Training - 05/2017 Las Vegas, NV
Timeline
Personnel Security Representative
TVA
02.2021 - Current
Security Clearance Investigator/Background Investigator
Perspecta
05.2017 - 01.2020
Substitute Teacher
Knox County Schools
08.2012 - 12.2016
Executive Team Lead of Assets Protection
TARGET CORPORATION
01.2004 - 09.2006
Patrol Officer/Detective
KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.1994 - 01.2004
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Criminal Justice Concentration
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville