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Elyse Burt

Washington,UT

Summary

Over twenty-five years of counterterrorism and analytic experience specializing in economics and current events in the Arabic speaking world. Professional with strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and achieving results. Extensive travel to Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq. Skilled in conducting research in both English and Arabic utilizing US government databases and the internet to create original reports and proposals to improve US government operations abroad. Previous experience includes positions as a money markets trader, cashier, hostess, and waitress.


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Screening Representative

Accumulated, Inc
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Contacted individuals who requested information regarding civil lawsuits
  • Obtained detailed information from individuals and discussed their concerns
  • Wrote reports on potential clients and provided it to a law firm for their review.

Direct Support Professional

Danville Services
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Provided support to individuals with disabilities, assisted with personal hygiene and daily life skills
  • Transported and supervised individuals during their daytime activities and assisted with lunch preparations
  • Helped individuals with reading and math comprehension.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.

Media Landscape Analyst/Linguist

Orbis Operations
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducted research and analysis on economics and current events in the Middle East and North Africa
  • Provided translations from Arabic which included important context related to religion, culture and other issues in the Middle East
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency

Senior Analyst/Operations Officer

Leidos
06.2018 - 10.2021
  • Conducted research and analysis in both Arabic and English in response to US Government (USG) operations, wrote reports and held briefings for senior officials
  • Developed new ideas/initiatives to advance USG overseas operations
  • Reviewed USG proprietary programs for quality, reach and effectiveness
  • Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with other departments, ensuring their needs were met while exceeding expectations on deliverables



Senior Analyst/Operations Officer

Digital Globe, RAI Government Services, IEA Corp
02.2013 - 06.2018
  • Conducted research and analysis in both Arabic and English using general internet based programs, social media, and US government proprietary databases
  • Provided explanations of Islamic terminology, history and personalities for US officials as needed to evaluate, advance and develop new operations
  • Provided mentoring for new co-workers as needed
  • Launched and coordinated new initiatives designed for a local audience based in Iraq
  • Worked with other US and foreign individuals to advance US joint operations with foreign officials

Analyst/Operations Officer Senior

BAE North America, Spectal LLC
08.2004 - 02.2013
  • Conducted research and analysis in both Arabic and English in order to develop and enhance US government counter-terrorism operations
  • Developed new ideas/concepts to advance on-going US operations and identified ways to advance current operations
  • Worked overseas in Jordan periodically to coordinate US government efforts with Jordanian officials as well advise other US officials on current events and operations
  • Authored numerous reports for US-based officials on status of operations.

Linguist and Intelligence Officer

Army National Guard
09.1994 - 05.2004
  • Participated in multiple US army training and leadership courses
  • Managed administrative issues and coordinated training for subordinates
  • From January 2003 to May 2004, deployed overseas to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Furthered counterintelligence and general intelligence collection efforts both in the US and while deployed to Iraq
  • Designed and taught initial cultural classes to provide US soldiers basic understanding of local culture to prior to working with local Iraqis.

Money Markets Trader

Zions Bank Capital Markets
10.1996 - 12.1999
  • Bought and sold discount notes, certificates of deposit and commercial paper
  • Managed a USD 200 million commercial paper program for the bank
  • Assisted in federal agency bond underwriting and compliance tracking in accordance with SEC and Office of Comptroller of the Currency regulations
  • Monitored money markets trading throughout the business day to ensure long positions were properly priced and hedged

Education

Bachelors of Science - Economics

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
01.1991 - 01.1994

Overseas Summer Intensive Arabic Course (No degree offered - undefined

American University
06.1996 - 08.1996

Timeline

Screening Representative

Accumulated, Inc
06.2024 - 09.2024

Direct Support Professional

Danville Services
06.2023 - 09.2023

Media Landscape Analyst/Linguist

Orbis Operations
05.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Analyst/Operations Officer

Leidos
06.2018 - 10.2021

Senior Analyst/Operations Officer

Digital Globe, RAI Government Services, IEA Corp
02.2013 - 06.2018

Analyst/Operations Officer Senior

BAE North America, Spectal LLC
08.2004 - 02.2013

Money Markets Trader

Zions Bank Capital Markets
10.1996 - 12.1999

Overseas Summer Intensive Arabic Course (No degree offered - undefined

American University
06.1996 - 08.1996

Linguist and Intelligence Officer

Army National Guard
09.1994 - 05.2004

Bachelors of Science - Economics

Brigham Young University
01.1991 - 01.1994
Elyse Burt