Willa "DEE" Hiller
Edmond,OK
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled at gathering and organizing information. Offers good communication and planning abilities coupled with strong data analysis. Attentive with intelligence and analysis with documented abilities in analyzing data and assessing risks. Dedicated to collaborating across departments to create detailed intelligence reports. Consistently thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Interviewer
RTI
Durham, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Contacted consumers from prepared list to conduct interviews to obtain information.
- Documented results from participant observations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while working independently in the field.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and standards related to fieldwork operations.
- Worked NIS-4 for BJS at prison facilities with incarcerated individuals at BOP, state, and local institutions within the criminal justice system. 07/2023-04-2024.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER /FOUNDER
Hiller & Associates, Inc.
Edmond, OK
07.2010 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: This startup was conceived in July 2010 to provide business support and enhancement while working with at-risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Oversaw development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners.
- Monitored company performance by measuring and analyzing results and minimizing impact of variances.
FIELD INTERVIEWER
NORC
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Worked-SCA Follow-up Study: A Longitudinal Study of 2009, Second Chance Act. Demonstration Program. PRE, FRP, FPI, c/o National Institute of Justice, Department of Justice, Certified Field Interviewer.
- Ensured adherence to ethical guidelines for collecting sensitive information from respondents.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of research objectives, methods and procedures.
- Traveled extensively throughout assigned geographic area for field work. "Criminal intelligence."
FACULTY ADJUNCT
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Adjunct Instructor - Introduction to Criminal Justice, adjunct, and first-year experience instruction at the university level.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- I assisted students with time management effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule, and deadlines were met.
TEACHER/Alternative Education Teacher
Edmond Public Schools-OK District 12
Edmond, OK
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Serves as an educator, instructing as a teacher. Assisting secondary and post-secondary students within an educational institutional environment, with general studies.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as lectures, group discussions, demonstrations to facilitate learning.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe learning environment.
SUBSTITUTE ADJUNCT /INSTRUCTOR
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Teaching, providing instruction to high school students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
FIELD INTERVIEWER / JUVENILE JUSTICE
The Urban Institute
Washington, D.C., OK
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Washington, D.C. Worked on positive outcomes with interviews, assessments, and case management for the juvenile justice program.
- Working Juvenile Second Chance Act, monitoring the progress of youthful offenders and juvenile delinquents within the juvenile justice system. Worked with OJJDP – Oklahoma Dept. Of Corrections,
- Re: Bridge/PRI. Multiple public school systems, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, think tanks in Washington, D.C., non-profits, juvenile correctional officials, and community partners. 'SCA.' - Field Interviewer - Washington, D.C.
- Identified and resolved inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
- Conducted in-depth face-to-face interviews with survey participants.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2003 - 07.2010
- I assisted multiple state agencies with contracts, audits, and technical work.
- Maintained records of work performed on assigned projects to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs. EPS, OKDHS, OSDH, DOE, UMVC
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
- Coordinated with other departments to address cross-functional needs related to public works operations.
PROGRAM COMPLIANCE OFFICER-OK
Workforce OK
, OKLAHOMA
11.2001 - 06.2002
- County government work environment: Oversaw workforce development and mental health services.
- Created and managed action plans to mitigate audit discoveries and compliance concerns.
- Participated in networking and learning opportunities to remain current with evidenced-based practices.
- Verified documentation against compliance standards and communicated deficiencies to resolve issues.
- Established internal controls and processes to support compliance through project management and engagement of key stakeholders.
Education
MA - POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Edmond05-2018
POST GRADUATE/ PROFESSIONAL DEGREE - JD
Northwestern California University School of Law
Sacramento, CA06-2016
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Criminology
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City12-2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
Edmond12-2007
Skills
- Effective communication
- Interview techniques
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Critical evaluation
- Regulatory compliance
- Data review and analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reading comprehension
- Organizational skills
- Professional demeanor
- Applicant interviewing
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Notary Public, Oklahoma, Renewal
- CPR Certified, Red Cross & Emergency Care Safety Institute
- Suicide Prevention-QPR Gatekeeper, Certification
- Certified Field Interviewer/NORC/RTI/Urban Institute
- Certified Crime Report
Extracurricular Activities
SAM Award Management, 08/07/2025
Languages
English
Naics Codes
- 541611
- 541990
- 561110
- 561210
- 561499
- 561611
- 561990
- 511420
- 611430
- 611710
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honor Roll-UCO
- Onsite Supervision
- Legal, Court Case Filings, Documents
- CEO/Founder
Affiliations
- Community Based Activities
- Social Science/Social & Criminal Justice
- Research/Survey
- Intelligence Analyst
Timeline
Field Interviewer
RTI
07.2023 - Current
FIELD INTERVIEWER
NORC
02.2022 - 05.2024
FACULTY ADJUNCT
University of Central Oklahoma
01.2018 - 12.2020
TEACHER/Alternative Education Teacher
Edmond Public Schools-OK District 12
01.2017 - 08.2019
SUBSTITUTE ADJUNCT /INSTRUCTOR
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
11.2016 - 01.2017
FIELD INTERVIEWER / JUVENILE JUSTICE
The Urban Institute
07.2014 - 06.2016
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER /FOUNDER
Hiller & Associates, Inc.
07.2010 - 03.2025
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
State of Oklahoma
02.2003 - 07.2010
PROGRAM COMPLIANCE OFFICER-OK
Workforce OK
11.2001 - 06.2002
MA - POLITICAL SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
POST GRADUATE/ PROFESSIONAL DEGREE - JD
Northwestern California University School of Law
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Criminology
Oklahoma City University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Criminal Justice
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
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