Samantha Santorelli
Summary
Intelligence Analyst (TS/SCI-Poly) with experience supporting national security missions at VTG Defense. Skilled in research, analysis, and interagency collaboration, with a track record of solving complex problems and driving mission success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Analyst
VTG Defense
09.2024 - Current
- Perform all source and open source research and analysis on matters of national security to support ongoing investigations and intelligence collection
- Exploit data from specific sources and raw intelligence, and compile them to validate intelligence collection requirements
- Disseminate information, work directly with agents and analysts to facilitate intelligence collection on specific threats to national security
Analyst
Polaris Corporate Risk Management
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted research and composed deliverables for due diligence projects, asset traces, social media reviews, and online threat assessments
- Utilized a suite of tools to compile aggregated data, open source media content, public records, and deep and dark web content
Associate Fraud Specialist & Investigator
Sephora (Contract)
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Manually audited transactions to determine if fraud occurred using various systems (POS/ECOM/CRM tools, Payment Processors, Social Media, etc.)
- Wrote conclusive narratives of fraud findings per transaction to assist in identifying fraudulent patterns
Data Intelligence Administrator
Scorpion
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the cleanup, organization, and distribution of internal and external data to track inbounds, sales, social leads, and website traffic
- Frequently used Google Sheets, Excel, and PowerPoint to present data findings such as successes, gaps, and areas for improvement
Nonprofit Leadership Intern
The Borgen Project
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Mobilized individuals to contact their members of Congress in support of key poverty-reduction legislation
- Successfully implemented and strategized fundraising campaigns
Intern
City of Myrtle Beach Attorneys Office
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped prepare cases for trial by reviewing evidence and case files
- Responsible for reviewing body camera footage and briefing attorneys on notable findings
Admissions Desk Assistant
Coastal Carolina University Admissions Office
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Used various databases to ensure all requirements for applicants were completed and received
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain accurate documentation
Education
Master of Science - Counterterrorism and Homeland Security
American University
12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Coastal Carolina University
05-2020
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Team player
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Intelligence Analyst
VTG Defense
09.2024 - Current
Analyst
Polaris Corporate Risk Management
09.2022 - 08.2024
Associate Fraud Specialist & Investigator
Sephora (Contract)
03.2022 - 07.2022
Data Intelligence Administrator
Scorpion
01.2021 - 12.2021
Nonprofit Leadership Intern
The Borgen Project
10.2020 - 02.2021
Intern
City of Myrtle Beach Attorneys Office
09.2019 - 03.2020
Admissions Desk Assistant
Coastal Carolina University Admissions Office
09.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Counterterrorism and Homeland Security
American University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Coastal Carolina University