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Lauren Giles

Plumas Lake,United States

Summary

Document Control Specialist experienced in storing, managing and maintaining company and project documents while ensuring accuracy and quality. Process documents for revision and approval, organize documents from conception to distribution and filing and create systems to be used to train staff on document control processes. Growth mindset and willing to help team move business forward with any task. Active TS/SCI clearance with SAP.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Principal Flight Coordination Representative

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems
02.2023 - Current
  • Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison between project
    management, planning, engineering, and line management.
    ·Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and other software productivity tools.
    ·Leads a team of multiple managers in relaying information to make sure a team of mission engineers are
    meeting quotas for safety, training, and certification.
    ·Inspects and evaluates production and maintenance of aviation flight records, files, and reports. Evaluates
    completed work and group performance.
    ·Gathering information, identifying, analyzing issues and developing recommendations to complete complex
    evaluations of aircrew program.
    ·Interprets public law, plans, organizes, and directs aircrew activities. Reviews aviation mission
    accomplishments reports for 100 percent accuracy.
    ·Initiates actions to support Air Force leadership and Northrop leadership policies and procedures and
    conducts aircrew interviews.
    ·Ensures functional directives are accurate and complete. Reviews trend analysis.
    ·Monitors flight physicals, training, aircrew qualifications, and other aircrew-related programs.
    ·Assisting with the development, implementation, and assessment of the strategic plan for an evaluation of the
    aircrew program.
    Schedules events and maintains pertinent mission information. Monitors individual flight requirements, unit
    flying hours, and aviation requirement changes.
  • Increased overall team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication processes.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete high-impact projects, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Administrative Assistant 4

Northrop Grumman
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Makes travel arrangements for international and domestic travel, prepares expense reports, and maintains pertinent travel documentation.
  • Provided operational support for special projects; researches and obtains information, helps plan and ensure follow-through of assigned tasks.
  • Provided direct support to multiple leaders.
  • Oversaw and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as a liaison between project management, planning, engineering, and line management.
  • Led/supported proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members.
  • Offered assistance to co-workers and recognizes when work can be shared to better meet deadlines/goals.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and other software productivity tools such as Workday, Concur, NG My IT, SAP, and I-Buy.
  • Can work with minimal supervision while exercising good judgment, demonstrating flexibility and agility, prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines, managing schedule conflicts, and providing excellent follow-through.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.

Film Processor

FGS-LLC
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Developed photographic prints from the U-2 using chemicals, highly technical instruments, and processing
    machines.
    ·Monitored and maintained processing equipment to ensure adequate functionality of the equipment
    ·Inspected incoming negatives of film and outgoing imagery to ensure best results.
    ·Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
    ·Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
    ·Screened and interpreted all-source intelligence information.
    ·Applied new and advanced tools and techniques to intelligence cycle, addressing complex challenges with emphasis on big data analytics and data visualization.
    ·Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
    ·Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
    ·Managed chemical supplies for the facility and maintains cleanliness throughout the workspace.
    ·Maintained all Edit equipment/areas to include printers, light tables, Dual Head printers, etc.
    ·Made all mission essential items and maintaining sufficient amounts of materials.
    Conducted pre-inspection checks on mission film prior to processing.
  • Enhanced film processing quality by consistently maintaining and calibrating equipment.
  • Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency with thorough understanding of darkroom techniques.

Unit Program Coordinator

United States Air Force
04.2018 - 09.2020
  • Extensive knowledge of policies and procedures governing the overall unit administrative and orderly room operations
  • Primary government purchase card holder for wing staff agencies
  • Worked with approving authority to confirm appropriate funding
  • Analyzed supply orders ensuring compliance with government policies and regulations
  • Primary security manager for the 9 Comptroller Squadron, alternate security manager for the 9 Reconnaissance Wing
  • Primary Leave web auditor, acting as the focal point for fraud prevention measures of 158 airmen and their leave
  • Conducted monthly audits to meet commander's requirements and made sure the program is up to Air Force standards
  • Maintaining records for our unit's record's management program
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Improved overall unit efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new organizational systems.
  • Enhanced communication between departments through the development of collaborative tools and regular interdepartmental meetings.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing schedules, resources, and deadlines for multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Supported department leadership with accurate budget tracking, expense reporting, and financial analysis to optimize resource allocation.

Intelligence Specialist

Department Of Defense
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Provided guidance and assistance for active-duty military to ensure signal exploitation activities are conducted in support of operational requirements and satisfy tasked objectives
  • Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations
  • Reported on incidents, suspensions, and other concerns to supervisory personnel
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers
  • Collected information about enemy strengths, movements, and activities
  • Applied new and advanced tools and techniques to intelligence cycle, addressing complex challenges with emphasis on big data analytics and data visualization
  • Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of analog and digital communications
  • Performed work related to the collection, processing, integration, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and/or dissemination of intelligence information on political, economic strategic, tactical, counterintelligence, or military conditions, trends, and forces that directly or indirectly affect national security
  • Applied expert level knowledge of the organization and methods of collection intelligence data, and of the resources and interests of the Intelligence Community
  • Complete knowledge of specialized intelligence, collection, and dissemination techniques and sources, and the ability to produce instructions and manuals with a minimum of direction; and the ability to analyze and evaluate raw data in his geographical or functional area in order to produce finished intelligence reports under general supervision
  • Ensured that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
  • Enhanced intelligence analysis by incorporating advanced data-mining techniques and software tools.
  • Improved the accuracy of intelligence assessments by cross-referencing multiple sources and databases.
  • Developed comprehensive threat assessments to assist in strategic decision-making for national security purposes.
  • Streamlined intelligence reporting processes, resulting in more timely and accurate dissemination of information.

Secretary

Department Of Defense
04.2016 - 02.2017
  • Created, maintained, and updated CC's daily and long-range calendars to advance CC's mission and decision-making
  • Applied judgment to prioritize requirements and sequence of events to accomplish time-sensitive/ priority work efficiently and effectively
  • Applied standard AF and IS administrative guidance (such as Tongue and Quill and Group AO Handbook) in evaluating, correcting, and conforming documents for proper office format, style, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; achieves identification and correction of errors at initial review
  • Government Purchase Cardholder (GPC) Completed required training to be one of 8 IS' GPCs in order to assist with purchasing squadron's office supplies and quarterly/ annual awards
  • Served as Defense Travel Administrator and Reviewer to assist members with travel vouchers in the Defense Travel System
  • Assist with 50% of all squadron supply/ GSA runs per year
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records, and submitted operational reports
  • Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing documents.
  • Facilitated communication between departments for improved collaboration and project success.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for senior staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.

Signals Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT)

United States Air Force
11.2012 - 11.2015
  • Worked directly with Morse code communications equipment and techniques
  • Ability to transcribe international Morse Code at a rate of 20 groups per minute
  • Exploited and processed 315 raw intelligence files; analyzed enemy tactics and targets with 100 percent accuracy
  • Learned required analyst skills to fill critically manned Air Force Specialty Code as Communication Signals
  • Morse code instructor: increased section manning by 171 percent, trained seven operators; attesting dedication
  • Section Program Manager; ensured quality control over 12,000 Morse files
  • Kept detailed record of each Morse operator's stats
  • Ability to communicate actionable intelligence with management and higher-level officials
  • Leveraged automation and scripting tools to monitor, maintain and first level troubleshoot job and process automation
  • Collaborated with team to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships to deliver exceptional customer service and problem resolution
  • Supported 74 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms; enhanced threat indications and warnings; safeguarded United States Air Force air assets and crew; fueled 7 Air Force war plans with secured Order of Battle Accomplishments.
  • Enhanced signals intelligence analysis accuracy by implementing advanced tools and techniques.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for improved efficiency in intelligence gathering operations.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to provide accurate and timely intelligence assessments.
  • Conducted comprehensive research on global events, contributing to informed decision-making within the organization.

Education

Master of Science - Global Security

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2024

Bachelor of Social Science - Anthropology

Arizona State University
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Wheatland Union High School
Wheatland
06.2011

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
  • Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally
  • Travel planning
  • Business correspondence
  • Spreadsheet Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Innovation Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Resource Allocation

Timeline

Sr. Principal Flight Coordination Representative

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems
02.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant 4

Northrop Grumman
07.2022 - 02.2023

Film Processor

FGS-LLC
09.2020 - 04.2022

Unit Program Coordinator

United States Air Force
04.2018 - 09.2020

Intelligence Specialist

Department Of Defense
02.2017 - 03.2018

Secretary

Department Of Defense
04.2016 - 02.2017

Signals Intelligence Analyst (SIGINT)

United States Air Force
11.2012 - 11.2015

Master of Science - Global Security

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Social Science - Anthropology

Arizona State University

High School Diploma -

Wheatland Union High School

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