Tarik Charles Linthicum
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in conducting federal EEO investigations and providing legal consultation on Employment Discrimination Law. Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze evidence, draft investigatory memos, and negotiate settlements, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Proven track record of maintaining organized case files and effectively communicating with various stakeholders throughout the investigatory process. Skilled in outreach initiatives to educate employers and the public on EEO laws and rights.
Seasoned Investigator known for high productivity and efficiency in completing investigations. Possess specialized skills in evidence collection, case management, and interviewing techniques. Excel at critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring thorough analysis and clear reporting in all assignments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal EO Investigator
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
01.2020 - Current
- Conduct interviews with members of the Public, provide assistance and counsel in understanding Employment Discrimination Law, and their rights in filing a charge of discrimination.
- Assisting members of the public with filing charges of discrimination and drafting charges of discrimination, which identify the bases and issues involved in the charge.
- Obtaining, sorting, and reviewing evidence from various sources that are relevant to investigations.
- Conducting federal EEO investigations to determine if applicable EEO law has been violated, and if so obtaining remedy for the aggrieved party, and ensuring that the employer is now in compliance with applicable EEO law.
- Conduct fact-finding conferences with various parties to obtain possible agreements for relief and remedy.
- Conduct On-site investigations with employers to obtain information and evidence and certify that employers are in compliance with federal EEO policy.
- Maintaining a case load of charge/investigations, conducting investigations to determine if applicable federal law has been violated.
- Preparing and drafting Investigatory memos, settlement agreements.
- Consulting with attorneys and agents of Respondent’s throughout the investigatory process.
- Organizing and conducting outreach with employers and members of the public to advice and counsel them on applicable EEO law.
Freelance Writer
01.2009 - Current
- Write poetry, prose and non-fiction articles using a variety of non-traditional techniques and styles; consistently revise and re-work existing writing that has not yet been published.
- Maintain organized records of writings submitted to literary journals using online programs such as Submittable; maintain regular contact with editors and journal staff to check on publication statuses; brainstorm with other writers on ways to critique and review writing and marketability.
- As well as increase ease and expertise in existing software such as: Word, Excel, Power Point, Rough Draft, Open office and Outlook, Oracle, Perceptive Nolij, Banner.
Investigator Support Assistant
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Assisted and engaged in training of less senior Investigator Support Assistants.
- Conduct interviews with members of the Public, provide assistance and counsel in understanding Employment Discrimination Law, and their rights in filing a charge of discrimination.
- Assisting members of the public with filing charges of discrimination and drafting charges of discrimination, which identify the bases and issues involved in the charge.
- Obtaining and sorting evidence from various sources that are relevant to investigations.
- Conducting initial investigations to determine prima-facie.
- Preparing and drafting notes of initial investigations.
- Consulting with attorneys and agents of Respondent’s as they navigate the intake process.
- Respond to routine correspondence and inquiries, as well as managing and maintaining a case load.
Enforcement Responsibilities
Bettinger Company
Philadelphia, PA
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Integrating incoming correspondence into proper charge file, coding in IMS system including designated destruction date, extension requests, attorney updates, address & phone numbers changes, locating files requested by various staff, scanning, faxing & e-mailing correspondence to proper recipient, assigning cases to investigators according to Supervisor's instructions, and handling all forms of stakeholder inquiries and status requests.
Payroll Assistant
Aramark
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Processed eforms-electronic check requests- filed, sorted, and delivered payroll to corporate tower headquarters.
- Filed miscellaneous paperwork including, child support claims and garnishments, as well as sorting and mailing payroll checks to various lines of businesses.
Operations Processor
Drexel University
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Processed incoming undergraduate applicant documentation, as well as the documentation of Graduate and current students.
- Coordinated with enrollment and admission's department to maintain efficiency, ensure confidentiality, and expedite the process of correcting any errors in documentation and enhancing the productivity of student enrollment.
- Calculated student GPA's and conducted audits of student records, GPA's and financial information.
Credentials/Records Associate
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Prepped, sorted, organized and tiled credentials for foreign medical students and graduates attempting to become certified to practice in the United States.
- Worked independently under minimal supervision, maintaining strict accuracy, as well as assisting and collaborating with other members of the credentials/records department to ensure a swift and detailed work-flow.
- This included processing, storing and cataloging applications, and various materials associated with applications. Transcripts, diplomas, certification statements, certification of identification, passports, financial documents/ payments, as well as many other personal documents of students and practicing physicians.
Marketing Assistant
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
02.2014 - 03.2014
- Assisted with coordination and processing of forms for Moody's Mega Math Challenge, working with other members of marketing team to ensure accuracy and troubleshoot concerns regarding participants, their coaches and their families.
- Conducted research for marketing promotions targeted in South America, specifically Columbia.
- Researched, gathered and organized the contact and professional information hundreds of Colombian department heads, ranging from those engaged in: applied mathematics, statistics, engineering, life sciences and many others.
Operations Processor
Drexel University
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Processed incoming undergraduate applicant documentation, as well as the documentation of Graduate and current students.
- Coordinated with enrollment and admission's department to maintain efficiency, ensure confidentiality, and expedite the process of correcting any errors in documentation and enhancing the productivity of student enrollment.
- Calculated student GPA's and conducted audits of student records, GPA's and financial information.
Media Specialist
WEPAC
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Organize, renovate, and install libraries in West Philadelphia public schools.
- Including cataloging library books, checking in and out library books, as well as coordinating and engaging in reading time, and reading activities for students ranging from Kindergarten to Third Grade.
Legislative Aide Assistant
State Representative Vanessa Lowery Brown
Philadelphia, PA
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Conduct research based off constituent needs and information, help organize events, meetings and resources to meet present and future needs of the constituents of the 1901th legislative district (encompasses the communities of Belmont, Carroll Park, Cathedral Park, Mill Creek, Haddington, East Parkside, West Powelton, Strawberry Mansion, Allegheny West and Lehigh West.)
- Function as a liaison for Rep. Vanessa Lowery-Brown and her constituents through community outreach events, community meetings, phone outreach, and personal meets and greets at the district office.
- Organize and tile paperwork, sort and organize mailings, outreach packets and legislative information.
- Engage, and help coordinate the logistics of Summer Reading Games program for the children of the 1901th district, as well as receiving and directing phone inquiries, to members of the legislative office as well as coordinating and connecting constituents to various city and state agencies to solve personal and public issues.
Class Teacher
Teen Robotics
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Class teacher working with urban teenagers and young children, ages from 10 to 19, in groups to ten to fifteen at the Walnut Street Public library.
- Helped lead, create and assist the class as they built their own robotics and conducted electrical experiments.
Assistant Talent Executive
The It Factor Productions
Philadelphia, PA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Served as a professional liaison between prospective models and talent executives by setting up interviews, acting as point-of-contact, through personal meetings, initial and follow-ups, as well as scheduling interviews, meetings, and troubleshooting conflicts between prospective talent, talent executives and casting directors.
- Ensured daily responsibilities were completed by delegating duties to colleagues and helping manage the call center, answering, directing and redirecting phone inquiries, and serving as a receptionist when short-staffed.
Majority Inspector
Philadelphia Board of Elections
Philadelphia, PA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Obtained required signatures from peers to occupy post; verified voters' registration and worked to increase number of registered voters; ensured proper documentation of those voting; assisted with any difficulties on voting day.
Education
English
Eastern University
PASkills
- Evidence collection
- Settlement negotiation
- Fact-finding conferences
- Regulatory compliance
- Legal consultation
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Writing Publications
- Memory; Loss, Dark Matter Journal, 06/01/14
- Portion Make Complete, Agave Magazine, 06/01/14
- Round E: [z] God Modeoo+ I vs. i Dialetical [x] Derivative and the 'Verbes auxiliaires' = 0., Carnival: An online literary magazine, 07/01/13
- Loose Lips, Milk Sugar Literary Journal, 04/01/13
- Synesthesia, Milk Sugar Literary Journal, 04/01/13
- Symbol by Symbol, Dead Flowers: A Poetry Rag, 01/01/13
- The Stupid Things I Say, Clockwise Cat, 08/01/10
- I presume, Clockwise Cat, 08/01/10
- Model Citizen, Cynic Online Magazine, 06/01/10
- Chiaroscuro, Foliate Oak Literary Journal, 05/01/10
- Judea-Christian Hospitality, Asphodel Madness, 04/01/10
Timeline
Federal EO Investigator
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
01.2020 - Current
Investigator Support Assistant
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
10.2015 - 01.2020
Payroll Assistant
Aramark
01.2015 - 06.2015
Operations Processor
Drexel University
09.2014 - 01.2015
Credentials/Records Associate
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
04.2014 - 08.2014
Marketing Assistant
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
02.2014 - 03.2014
Enforcement Responsibilities
Bettinger Company
10.2013 - 10.2015
Operations Processor
Drexel University
10.2013 - 02.2014
Legislative Aide Assistant
State Representative Vanessa Lowery Brown
07.2013 - 10.2013
Class Teacher
Teen Robotics
06.2013 - 08.2013
Media Specialist
WEPAC
05.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Talent Executive
The It Factor Productions
01.2012 - 01.2013
Freelance Writer
01.2009 - Current
Majority Inspector
Philadelphia Board of Elections
01.2008 - 01.2012
English
Eastern University