Hunter Irons
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Investigator II
Xcelerate Solutions
McLean, VA
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other individuals.
- Documented information and submitted detailed reports.
- Achieved timely completion of assigned cases by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
Background Investigator II
Peraton
Herndon, VA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive personal information during investigations, adhering to privacy regulations and ethical guidelines.
- Cultivated productive working relationships with local law enforcement agencies to facilitate access to critical resources during investigative processes.
- Developed strategies for overcoming obstacles encountered during investigations, leading to successful case closures despite challenges faced along the way.
Government Relations Specialist
Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
Overland Park, KS
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Analyzed legislative text to stay abreast of industry changes
- Headed membership services with a 95% renewal rate (highest in company history)
- Designed, deployed and analyzed member board surveys to assess the overall satisfaction of the organization’s performance
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders to further organizational confidence
Background Investigator
H.T. Irons, LLC (self-employment)
Olive Branch, MS
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Reviewed and analyzed detailed records.
- Traveled to near and far places required for collecting specific information.
- Identified potential risks within applicant backgrounds through careful examination of financial records, criminal history, and employment records.
Education
Master of Science - Marketing Research & Analytics
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2024
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2013
Skills
- End-to-End Market Research Project Management
- Qualitative Research Methods (Focus Groups & In-Depth Interviews)
- Legislative Text & Case Study Analysis
- Quantitative Research Analysis (Crosstabulation, Factor Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis, & Artificial Neural Network Modeling)
- Exceptional Written & Verbal Communication
- Survey Design & Deployment
- Microsoft 365
- SPSS & STATA
- Background checks
- Case management
- Excellent interviewing capability
Timeline
Background Investigator II
Xcelerate Solutions
03.2025 - 04.2025
Background Investigator II
Peraton
03.2023 - 06.2023
Government Relations Specialist
Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards
03.2022 - 02.2023
Background Investigator
H.T. Irons, LLC (self-employment)
07.2019 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Memphis
Master of Science - Marketing Research & Analytics
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Mississippi State University