Jared Winston
Stephens City,VA
Summary
Government Information Specialist with exceptional gifts in analytic thinking and problem solving. Committed to providing timely feedback to supervisors and consistently meeting deadlines. Goal-oriented and adept at identifying client needs and establishing procedures in compliance with standards. Results-driven intelligence analyst with a several-year career in data gathering and assessment. Applies advanced analytical skills to detect potential threats. A collaborative team player who thrives in high-pressure settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant (Administrative Analyst)
Nakupuna Companies
Arlington, VA
06.2024 - Current
- Efficiently transferred data into agency based system.
- Maintained precise records of application data for use by case workers in adjudication process.
- Maintains a keen eye for detail and consistently strives for error-free data entry.
- Expertise in analyzing complex information from multiple sources to recognize crucial patterns and trends.
- Identified and addressed customer needs promptly and efficiently.
- Utilized Microsoft Office applications to manage a shared office inbox and effectively flagged messages for further action by unit personnel.
- Conducted thorough document checks to identify fraud indicators.
- Conducted thorough analysis of all received responses to ensure their accuracy and completeness.
- Ensured accuracy of employer data by verifying points of contact and email addresses.
- Analyzes data from multiple sources across standard operating procedures and regulations to provide a complete package of information.
- Analyzed and made recommendations on a case-by-case basis
- Utilized information to create various types of documents such as trends, reports, and spreadsheets.
- Performed additional tasks as required.
- Independently managed requests/inquiries and broader matters, demonstrating strong judgment and effective work under tight deadlines.
Administrative Analyst
Cape Fox Shared Services
Manassas, VA
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Gathered, assessed and interpreted data to prepare reports and offer recommendations to administrative executives.
- Maintained records containing confidential, sensitive and vital organizational information.
- Recommended improvements and modifications to established procedures, increasing company-wide productivity and efficiency.
- Collected and analyzed data and participated in meetings with key management staff.
- Conducted analysis and research on assigned projects, liaising with senior management to report findings and project status.
- Provided management-level analysis of issues and actions and drafted corrective action plans.
- Interpreted personnel policies and procedures, utilizing findings to implement performance-driving improvements.
- Conducted wide-ranging research and analysis of operations, procedures and Visa requests.
- Manage a variety of complex visa cases involving national security and foreign policy issues.
- Utilize databases, trackers, and email to organize and process work; analyzes reports; and drafts summaries into unit base system
Junior Intelligence Analyst
General Dynamics IT
Vienna, VA
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Reviewed Visa information provided by the customer
- Collected, reviewed, and processed intelligence information for senior personnel.
- Determined key trends using gathered intelligence.
- Gathered and disseminated raw intelligence for real-time analysis and decision-making.
- Efficiently transfers application data into a web-based case management system.
- Identifies data entry errors and discrepancies; recommends corrections, and takes proper steps when needed.
- Analyzed data for proof of previous submission.
- Gathered, assessed, and interpreted data to prepare reports and offer recommendations to administrative executives.
- Maintained records containing confidential, sensitive, and vital organizational information.
- Collected and analyzed data, and participated in meetings with key management staff.
- Conducted analysis and research on assigned projects, liaising with senior management to report findings and project status.
- Provided management-level analysis of issues and actions, and drafted corrective action plans.
- Utilize new administrative procedures to streamline visa requests.
- Conducted wide-ranging research and analysis of operations, procedures, and Visa requests.
Government Research Analyst/Team Lead
Stratagen Solutions
Winchester, VA
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Identified key performance indicators and guided team members on refining procedures to improve outcomes.
- Offered one-on-one support for team members and managers to drive continuous improvement.
- Served as consultative resource on Name Search system operation, updates and maintenance.
- Led analysis of key production metrics in Name Search to develop executive summaries and suggest procedural modifications to optimize productivity.
- Contributed to Name Search study implementation and data analysis to assist with schedule development.
- Implemented departmental compliance with established standards and sought out improvement opportunities.
- Partnered with team members to identify and address challenges or opportunities.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Defined appropriate metrics and measurements to drive results.
- Served as liaison between certain departments to implement new improvement plans and changes.
- Completed Name Search with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in 99.9%.
- Completed ongoing quality checks on Name Search products, closely following strict quality assurance guidelines.
- Wrote reports outlining results to facilitate management decision making.
- Created and updated Analyst spreadsheets detailing latest information regarding metric.
- Tutored up to 7 analysts in Name Search.
- Utilized expertise in Name Search to produce 99.9% quality rate.
- Led group of 8 analysts to accomplish 99% with quality assurance.
- Tracked outgoing and work items of Name Search and assisted in quality control management duties.
- Determined Name Search objectives by observing consumers, collecting feedback surveys and then analyzing information.
- Compiled and verified data to resolve issues and streamline efficiency.
- Mentors and provides feedback for new hires.
- generated weekly statistics spreadsheets and various reports.
- Reviewed and Analyzed work flow to ensure accuracy and completeness for the customer.
- Provided feedback regarding PII entry errors and discrepancies. Streamlined recommendations to the proper channels
Senior Research Analyst
PAE
Winchester, VA
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Used findings from research and data to make recommendations for business.
- Prepared and disseminated intelligence information while protecting sources and investigations through document classification controls.
- Identified and resolved data issues to drive accuracy and integrity.
- Basic analysis should include the collation of raw, primary data derived from an automated database system, operational intelligence reports, miscellaneous communications, case files, and the internal automation system.
- Screened potential subjects to determine suitability for studies.
- Examined data using traditional and modern approaches.
- Categorized and cataloged each piece of data into the unit database.
- Worked effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environment to complete work item tasks.
- Drafted reports and presentations to illustrate research findings.
- Developed innovative product solutions grounded in clear understanding of customer needs.
- Measured and evaluated customer and employee satisfaction to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Researched consumer opinions and marketing strategies in collaboration with marketing team personnel.
- Efficiently reviewed raw identifying and evaluating the intelligence information data, and transferred information from the database to the unit's web-based case management system.
Internship Student
StratagenQueens Community Board 8
Jamaica, NY
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Learned tenets of professional office behavior and thoughtful collaboration.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
- Participated in research to support goals and objectives of employer and assigned team.
- Compiled, modeled and reported on data for staff members as directed.
- Helped staff members re-stock supplies and perform other administrative duties.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail for office staff as directed.
- Responded quickly to questions and inquiries via phone and email.
- Prepared administrative and financial reports.
- Handled incoming and outgoing supplies and packages and routed to appropriate personnel.
- Resolved issues to meet customer requirements.
- Built professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Reported concerns to supervisor for resolution.
- Developed understanding of policies, procedures and processes.
- Supported day-to-day operations, assisting teammates with various tasks.
- Created and organized documentation to support team.
- Conducted research and presented findings to leadership.
Sales and Marketing Manager
EC Electronics
Forest Hills, NY
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Contributed expertise to build successful marketing strategies, including direct, partner and social media approaches.
- Integrated communications campaigns to create awareness, develop pipeline and bring in new customers.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Implemented creative sales and marketing strategies to assist sales team with reaching targets.
- Employed cold calling, prospecting and networking to land new customers and penetrate new markets.
Concessions Manager
Aramark
Flushing, NY
04.1997 - 09.2003
- Maintained optimal protections for guests by enforcing strong cleaning and sanitation policies.
- Managed finances by maintaining concessions records for sales, expenses and labor hours.
- Boosted team performance by improving training and sales strategies.
- Took and prepared food and drink orders and processed payments, assisting approximately 100 customers per shift.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited earnings.
- Determined root cause of performance trends and developed process improvement plans which targeted assurance in safety, health, quality and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY09.2011
Skills
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Data collection and analysis
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Team Collaboration Competence
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Confidentiality management
- Adaptability and continuous learning
- Strong discipline and focus
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Document verification
- Dependable and responsible
- Work planning and organization
- Innovative thinking
- Logical reasoning
- Problem identification
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Document and records management
Accomplishments
- Promoted to senior research analyst due to productivity and quality metric.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Recognized as Employee of the month for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Led team to achieve high close out rate, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
Affiliations
- Analyst of the month 11/18
Timeline
Consultant (Administrative Analyst)
Nakupuna Companies
06.2024 - Current
Administrative Analyst
Cape Fox Shared Services
02.2023 - 06.2024
Junior Intelligence Analyst
General Dynamics IT
09.2022 - 02.2023
Government Research Analyst/Team Lead
Stratagen Solutions
07.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Research Analyst
PAE
06.2017 - 06.2021
Internship Student
StratagenQueens Community Board 8
09.2014 - 12.2014
Sales and Marketing Manager
EC Electronics
01.2005 - 12.2012
Concessions Manager
Aramark
04.1997 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York