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FAITH M. RICK

B.A. In Law & National Security
Oakton,United States

Summary

Principled young worker with a B.A in Law & National Security. Experience in federal employment, administrative duties, and team cooperation. Educated in academic concentrations of Information Systems Security, Criminal Justice, Government, and Paralegal Studies. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in both academic and professional atmospheres. Conscientious worker with dynamic qualities that have been applied to furthering the knowledge of Systems/Cyber Security, Contingency Planning & Disaster Recovery, Homeland Security, Domestic and International Terrorism, International Relations, and more. Formal education in systems management that has resulted in ability to quickly learn and navigate information systems.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Office of the Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer, Student Trainee

U.S. Department Of Interior
Washington
2022.06 - 2023.05

Series & Grade: GS-0399-4

06/06/2022 - 08/28/2022 Hours per week: 40

08/28/2022 - 10/08/2022 Hours per week: 24

  • Served as the Department of Interior (DOI) Student Trainee under the Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer (DICCO) and assisted other leaders within the Office of the Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer (PDCIO).
  • Worked under supervision of management and helped plan and organize daily work tasks.
  • Rewrote and updated comprehensive department policies and procedures.
  • Supported research and analysis pertaining to directives given by different departmental managers.
  • Wrote a 54 page Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 508 Remediation training guide and helped design other course items under the supervision of the Government Information Specialist to be used in DOI Talent.
  • Assisted with SharePoint, DOI.gov web pages, and/or Microsoft Teams site updates and page creation that supports various programs.
  • Participated in meetings and discussions and captured detailed notes; tracked and followed up on program/project action items.
  • Assisted with archiving, maintenance, and disposition of electronic records.
  • Participated in overall planning and/or designing for segments of large or more complex programs.
  • Troubleshot minor issues with office tools and equipment, escalating more serious problems to supervisor.
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
  • Gained experience and perspective by working in various departments.
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.

Front Desk Liaison

Cavalier Golf And Yacht Club
Virginia Beach , VA
2021.08 - 2022.12
  • Hours per week: 8-22
  • Served as the front desk liaison/receptionist for the main Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club (CGYC) facility and assisted club managers with administrative duties.
  • Exercised expertise regarding telephone skills, verbal communication, practical problem solving, relaying information, ability to handle high volume/high stress situations, organizational skills, professional appearance, & software skills.
  • Maintained adaptivity in ability to support each department manager in their specific areas of need.
  • Supported continuity among departments by disseminating all pertinent information in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assisted Admin office with monthly member statement mailings/All other tasks as assigned.

Recreation Assistant/Water Safety Instructor

U.S. Army Morale Welfare And Recreation
Fort Belvoir , VA
2017.04 - 2022.03

Series: 0189 Recreation Aid and Assistant

Grade: NF-2

4/01/2017 - 4/01/2018 (Fort Bragg, NC) Hours per week: 24-40

6/01/2018 – 03/16/2022 (Fort Belvoir, VA) Hours per week: 24-40

Lifeguard:

  • Supervised patron safety during open swim hours. Completed regular certified training for drowning rescues, accidents, drills, first-aid, CPR, AED, oxygen, and lifesaving.
  • Trained to be able to quickly and adequately identify, respond to, and manage any potential crisis in the facility.
  • Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
  • Performed clerical, accounting and bookkeeping duties to process participation fees and reconcile cash receipts daily.
  • Conducted rounds within facility and campus to facilitate safe execution of recreation activities and monitor participation numbers.
  • Compiled hourly user statistics to document usage, issues and incidents to complete daily report form.
  • Contributed to the team rotation to handle stress, maintain safety, and sustain morale.
  • Followed Red Cross standards for documentation of any incidents that occurred.
  • Handled dangerous chemicals in compliance with health regulations and NSDA data sheets.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI):

  • Professionally instructed individuals how to be safe in, on and or around water.
  • Using a logical progression, taught people of all ages the knowledge and skills required for aquatic skill development.
  • Managed and scheduled lessons for varied levels of swimmers.
  • Planed, organized and provided quality swimming and water safety to the facility.
  • Maintained WSI gold standard certification through The Red Cross.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law & National Security

Regent University, Virginia Beach
2020.08 - 2023.05

GPA: 3.8

Relevant Coursework:

  • Contingency Planning & Disaster Recovery
  • Constitutional Law, Law & Ethics
  • Criminal Law & Procedure
  • Domestic and International Terrorism
  • Homeland Security, International Relations
  • U.S. Government & Politics
  • Contemporary Global Problems
  • Information Systems, & Systems Security.

Regent University's Honors College Graduate

  • Regent University’s Honors College courses consist of high level academic study concerning the following: Anthropology, Philosophy, Theology, Psychology, & Government Studies.

Awards/Affiliations:

  • Regent University Dean’s List
  • Regent Honors College 2023 Dean’s Circle
  • National Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha)
  • Honor Society Foundation
  • National Society for High School Scholars
  • Thomistic Institute

Skills

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References

Jefferey Parrillo, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Interior

jeffrey_parrillo@ios.doi.gov

Regina Wendling, Government Information Specialist, Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Interior

regina_wendling@ios.doi.gov

Amy Bontrager, Technology Workforce Strategist, White House US Digital Services 

amy.bontrager@gsa.gov

Dr. Cynthia Nicolosi, Honors College Professor, Regent University

cnicolosi@regent.edu

Timeline

Office of the Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer, Student Trainee - U.S. Department Of Interior
2022.06 - 2023.05
Front Desk Liaison - Cavalier Golf And Yacht Club
2021.08 - 2022.12
Regent University - Bachelor of Arts, Law & National Security
2020.08 - 2023.05
Recreation Assistant/Water Safety Instructor - U.S. Army Morale Welfare And Recreation
2017.04 - 2022.03
FAITH M. RICKB.A. In Law & National Security