Elliott Folston
Scottsville,VA
Summary
- Driven, dedicated, and hard-working individual who can work both individually and in a team. I have 2+ years of Law Enforcement experience, along with 7+ years of military service, and 7 months in defense contracting. Experience ranges from: Criminal Justice, leadership, aviation and ground unit battle tracking, all-source analysis, and even Counter Insurgency Targeting. Known for leadership ability, attention to detail and using initiative to complete the job. Takes pleasure in mentoring and being mentored. Strengths include:
- Collaboration
- Leadership and mentorship
- Detail-Oriented
- Organization
- Adept writing skills
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Specialist (0231)
United States Marine Corps
- 7 years
- June 2015 - June 2020 (5 years 1 month)
- Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
- I was a Production and Analysis Chief for Marine Aircraft Group 12 (MAG-12) who supervised production of intelligence briefs, summaries, estimates and other requirements in support of MAG-12 Operations and exercises within the PACOM AOR. I overseen daily administration, intelligence training, and operation requirements for the all-source analysis section. I was also responsible for tracking Requests for Information (RFI) in accordance with consumer requirements. I was individually selected to augment MAG-12s Force-Protection Support Team as a Counter Intelligence analyst. I conducted research and production of team dossiers, files, situation maps, and link analysis diagrams. I assisted in providing analytical context to threat trends and assessments amid the integration of the JSF-35B platform to MCAS Iwakuni.
- Other attributes:
- - Mentored and guided 9 analysts to gather and construct intelligence for commanding officer briefs.
- - Utilized common analyst programs such as C2PC, Google Earth, FalconView, Agile Client, and Microsoft Office on systems such as NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIX-K, and JWICS.
- Intelligence Specialist (0231)
- July 2013 - June 2015 (2 years)
- Camp Lejeune
- I was an entry level Intelligence Specialist attached to 2nd Tank Battalion assisting and briefing battalion-level staff on real-world current events and Intelligence focused in the Europe and Middle Eastern Regions. I assisted various deployments for training with battle tracking, tactical map provision and Intelligence Preparation of the Battle-space briefs. I operated security systems such as JPAS and E-Qip to help maintain security of secure spaces and clearance levels. I also was trained on specific UAV equipment to assist an Anti-Tank Platoon as an intelligence liaison assigned within the battalion.
Police Officer
Charlottesville Police Department
06.2023 - Current
- - Patrols in designated geographic patrol districts to preserve law and order, identifies and solves problems, prevents crimes, and improves traffic safety through the enforcement of motor vehicle laws.
- - Partners with community residents, business owners and other City employees to solve problems of crime, safety, and disorder.
- - Responds to calls for service from the community and from radio dispatchers.
- - Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, locates witnesses, conducts preliminary investigations, searches & gathers evidence, makes arrests, and serves warrants.
- - Responds to burglar and robbery alarms.
- - Conducts follow-up investigations.
- - Issues summonses for parking and traffic violations.
- - Investigates traffic accidents and writes detailed accidents reports.
- - Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects involved in incidents.
- - Documents incidents in detail and maintains concise police reports and records.
- - Reports unsafe conditions existing in streets or other public facilities.
- - Maintains evidence and other property.
- - Drives and safely operates police vehicles.
- - Operates vehicle in the transportation of prisoners or large recovered or confiscated properties.
- - May provide police escorts when necessary.
- - Directs traffic when necessary.
- - Appears in court to present evidence and testify.
- - Provides information and advice to the public related to laws, ordinances, and crime prevention.
- - Familiarity with Virginia Laws and City ordinances.
- - Familiarity with Charlottesville Police Department rules and regulations.
- - Participates in Community Policing Activities.
- - Participates in mandatory and elective training.
- - Uses computer systems to obtain, track, and report information in the performance of duties.
- - Maintains proficiency with firearms and self-defense.
- - May be required to report to work on scheduled days off, or report back to work, should a disaster or emergency arise
Residential Counselor
S.T.A.R.S.
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordination of services for residents
- Guidance and supervision of residents (meals, chores, laundry, activities, etc.)
- Help meet goals and objectives of service plans for residents
- Manage resident behavior
- Oversee social skills
- Monitor compliance/participation of residents (education, therapy and employment)
- Dispense and chart medications
- Complete clinical records and administrative paperwork and charting
- Answer telephone, route calls and take messages as needed
- Transport Residents
- Conduct searches and room checks
- Spend 1:1 time with residents
- Check security of building and grounds
- Insure safety and welfare of residents
- Facilitate groups (activity, daily meetings and social skills)
- Inventory supplies, medications
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Maintain licensure compliance
- Assist with tutoring residents
- Crisis intervention
- Communicate with coworkers and supervisors (briefings)
- All other duties assigned that the staff is qualified to perform
Armed Security Officer
Millennium Security LLC
05.2021 - 10.2022
Project Administrator
L.A. Lacy
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Position Summary:
- The Project Administrator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of material procurement and logistics, assists the Project Management team in administrative items (assembling and tracking submittals and other project-related information). This position reports to the Senior Project Manager.
- Essential Functions:
- Responsible for all material movement from procurement through logistics and project deliveries
- Handles all day-to-day purchase orders, as well as purchase orders for larger project material takeoff orders
- Acts as a liaison for ductwork and material orders between suppliers and field personnel/office
- Monitors and tracks material costs for projects and inventory items/tools
- Oversees purchasing of shop supplies as needed
- Coordinates and implements project delivery schedules
- Assists Project Managers with submittals and RFIs, and distributes necessary information to field personnel (submittals, RFI responses, project drawings and specifications)
- Coordinates project permits, parking passes, and inspections as needed
- Assists in maintaining company procedures and templates
- Works closely with Accounts Payable to ensure that invoicing will match purchase orders
- Assists Project Managers with budgeting and cost tracking on projects
- Assists Project Managers with commissioning and closeout information as needed
- Assists with project status tracking, via various software (BIM, Power BI, etc)
Insurgent Network Targeting Analyst
Quiet Professionals, LLC
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Executed duties supporting the United States Army National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), United States Force- Afghanistan (USFOR-A) and other agencies. Provided counter insurgency network analysis, targeting, counter improvised explosive devise attack the network analysis, and related intelligence and operational support under the Counter Insurgency Targeting Program (CITP). Utilized the F3EAD Targeting Cycle. Conducted network analysis, intelligence analytic techniques and tradecraft per the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) directives Identified terrorist and IED networks for targeting by a SOF Task Force through reach back support. Produced All-source/ Multi-INT intelligence products to a set standard in compressed timelines. Supported conventional and SOF units with counter insurgency targeting analysis. Provided time critical positional data and threat warning Intelligence products. Demonstrated ability to assist senior military leadership in the development of operational strategies for multiple sensitive objectives. Conducted analysis and created briefings for senior level management providing them with the necessary information needed to make informed decisions. Compiled and analyzed intelligence on various high value individuals. Evaluated and analyzed intelligence related information from data mining classified and unclassified sources. Answered Requests for Information (RFI). Coordinated with different units and agencies to gather information and/or share analytic conclusions.
Intelligence Specialist (0231)
United States Marine Corps
07.2013 - 06.2015
- I was an entry level Intelligence Specialist attached to 2nd Tank Battalion assisting and briefing battalion-level staff on real-world current events and Intelligence focused in the Europe and Middle Eastern Regions.
- I assisted various deployments for training with battle tracking, tactical map provision and Intelligence Preparation of the Battle-space briefs.
- I operated security systems such as JPAS and E-Qip to help maintain security of secure spaces and clearance levels.
- I also was trained on specific UAV equipment to assist an Anti-Tank Platoon as an intelligence liaison assigned within the battalion.
Education
High School -
Brien McMahon High School
01.2012
Skills
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management
- Criminal Intelligence
- Open source intelligence
- Threat assessment
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency management
- Team player
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Report writing
Accomplishments
- Earned a life-saving medal in 2025 at Charlottesville Police Department.
- Supervised team of 9 staff members while operating with Marine Aircraft Group 12.
- Earned the Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation for professional achievement in the superior performance of duty while serving as an intelligence analyst supporting Cobra Gold 2016.
- Earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement for outstanding achievement in the performance my duties as and intelligence analyst with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division from July 2013 to May 2015.
Timeline
Police Officer
Charlottesville Police Department
06.2023 - Current
Residential Counselor
S.T.A.R.S.
08.2022 - 06.2023
Project Administrator
L.A. Lacy
08.2021 - 01.2022
Armed Security Officer
Millennium Security LLC
05.2021 - 10.2022
Insurgent Network Targeting Analyst
Quiet Professionals, LLC
07.2020 - 01.2021
Intelligence Specialist (0231)
United States Marine Corps
07.2013 - 06.2015
Intelligence Specialist (0231)
United States Marine Corps
High School -
Brien McMahon High School