TARA BILLOTTE
109 Arthur Road, Hedgesville, WV, 25427
304/754-8610 (Home)
540/303-3127 (Cell)
*WILLING TO RELOCATE
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Experienced, detail-oriented Research Analyst/Special Investigator
*Management Experience/PA Board of Probation and Parole–Extradition Division &
24/7 Critical Situation Unit & Homeless Shelter/D & A Rehab/Halfway House Supv.
*Superior Time Management/Multitasking Abilities/Self Discipline & Motivation
*Advanced Oral and Written Communication Skills
*Seasoned Professionalism Skills
*Strong Computer and Typing Skills – 70+ WPM Typing Speed
*Own Personal Computer & 4-in-1 Office Equipment
*Professional Experience - Digital Camera/Camcorder Owner/Operator – Various
Software
CERTIFICATIONS:
*Current TS-SSBI and Q Clearances. Current Private Investigator License.
*Experience in NCIC, NLETS, Lexis-Nexis, OPM/PIPS, & Various other
Government/Law
Enforcement/Military Databases
EXPERIENCE DETAIL:
*9/19/2008 to Present – Unemployed due to workforce reduction by USIS in my
area.
*01/28/2008 to 09/19/2008 – Special Investigator, USIS, Fairfax II/AN2 District,
4000 Legato Road, 2nd Floor, Fairfax, VA, 22033. Supervisor: Christal Baker,
District Manager, 703/219-9960. I fulfilled this role on a part-time basis from
02/04/2008 to 09/04/2008 while working on a full-time basis (40 hrs/wk) at the
FBI facility, Winchester, VA. I was employed in this role on a full-time basis
from 01/28/2008 to 02/04/2008, and again, from 09/04/2008 to 09/19/2008. My base
pay was $21.32 per hour - $45,000.00 per year to include overtime as needed.
(Reference listed job duties for Special Investigator in prior locations).
*01/28/2008 to 09/19/2008 - Research Analyst, Records Management
Division/ICRC/National Name Check Program (NNCP), FBI Facility, 170 Marcel Drive,
Winchester, VA, 22602, Supervisor: Lara Richards, Team Leader, 540/868-4749. I
was employed in this role on a full-time basis (40 hrs/wk) from 02/04/2008 to
09/04/2008. Overtime was often offered and worked on an average of 7-10 hours
per week. My base pay was $21.32 per hour - $45,000.00 per year to include
overtime as needed.
*Conduct research for subject’s suitability for citizenship or clearance using
multiple sources including documentation & electronic information
*Access, retrieve, and research files on subject’s background & history using a
wide variety of media including Government & non-Government Customer databases &
computerized systems
*Identify potential data sources & utilize these resources to acquire
information. Review, analyze, interpret and edit/summarize all pertinent file
data
*Determine the credibility, value, & relevancy of data collected & verify data
with supporting information
*Create & maintain case files, narrative reports, & logs
*Apply policy guidelines & sound judgment to write reports/correspondence
summarizing findings from available & appropriate source within legal & policy
constraints
*Update and/or close case files by compiling findings, providing results, &
making recommendations to Government Agencies
*Other duties as assigned which may include checking the work of others
*Position reports directly to Team Leader
*09/16/2007 to 01/28/2008 – Special Investigator, USIS, OPM/DOD District I , 165
South Union Blvd., Suite 665, Lakewood, CO, 80228, Supervisor: Michael Crockard,
District Manager, 303/980-8877. I was employed in this role on a full-time basis
(40 hrs/wk) from 09/16/2007 to 01/28/2008. My base pay was $17.00+ per hour -
$38,000.00 per year to include overtime as needed. Active participant in the
Priority/Extension Case Mgt. Team & Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
(Reference listed job duties for Special Investigator in prior locations).
*09/06/2005 to 09/16/2007 – Special Investigator, USIS, Cedar Bluff Office Park,
412 North Cedar Bluff Road, Suite 400, Knoxville, TN, 37923, Supervisor: Eugene
“Tom” Smith, District Manager, 865/824-0320 (My Duty Assignment Location was
Nashville, TN, and Ft. Campbell, KY). I was employed in this role on a full-time
basis (40 hrs/wk) from 09/06/2005 to 09/16/2007. My base pay was $15.00+ per
hour - $34,000.00 per year to include overtime as needed. Participate in Special
Projects i.e. RFP Time Study. Selected to serve on the USIS Special
Investigations Unit (SIU) and the USIS Advisory Board. Incentive Award Winner
and recipient of recognition in the Knoxville District's "All Points Bulletin."
(Reference listed job duties for Special Investigator in prior locations).
*09/13/2004 to 09/05/2005 – Special Investigator, USIS, 5700 Cleveland Street,
Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462, Supervisor: Mark Johnson, District
Manager, 757/497-8892, (Norfolk District – Duty Assignment - Richmond, VA). I
was employed in this role on a full-time basis (40 hrs/wk) from 09/13/2004 to
09/05/2005. My base pay was $15.00+ per hour - $34,000.00 per year to include
overtime as needed.
*Conduct Security Clearance Investigations for Federal Government Agencies &
Federal Contractors
*Conduct face-to-face interviews
*Complete record searches
*75% of time spent traveling, Work Non-traditional hours
*Determine own schedule working independently in the field & from home preparing
narrative reports
*Ability to “talk to anyone”
*12/2003 to 08/31/2004 – Weekend Shift Supervisor, Housing Transition
Incorporated, 217 East Nittany Avenue, State College, PA, 16804, Supervisor:
Bobbi Bronstein, Director, 814/237-5508. I was employed in this role from
12/2003 to 08/31/2004 on a full-time basis working from 4 pm est on Friday
afternoons to 5 pm est on Sunday afternoons (48 hrs/wk). My rate of pay was
$7.50 per hour.
*Monitor activity of adult/juvenile house residents (maximum shelter
Capacity -21 adults/juveniles)
*Refer adult residents for appropriate counseling needs i.e. D/A, AA, M/H,
Family, etc.
*Prepare effective/stable/permanent employment and residency plans
*Update adult/juvenile resident treatment plans on a daily basis
*Communicate with appropriate police and community organizations
*10/2003 to 07/2004 – Legal Secretary, Mikesell and Mikesell Attorneys, 115 East
Locust Street,
Clearfield, PA, 16830, Supervisor: Warren Mikesell, Attorney, 814/765-9026. I
was employed in this role from 10/2003 to 07/2004 on a full-time basis (37
hrs/wk). My rate of pay was $6.50 per hour. My role was to manage the legal
office activities.
*10/2002 to 05/2003 – Therapeutic Staff Support Specialist (TSS),
Clearfield/Jefferson Community Mental Health Center, 100 Caldwell Drive, DuBois,
PA, 15801-1152, Supervisor: James McIntyre, 814/765-5337. I was employed in
this role from 10/2002 to 05/2003 on a part-time basis. My rate of pay was
$13.00 per hour.
*Work in conjunction with case managers, parents, and school district personnel
to develop and integrate treatment plan guidelines into the lifestyle of the
special-needs child
*Make recommendations for treatment plan adjustments to best suit the
needs/lifestyle of the special-needs child
*Assist and monitor the success of the special-needs child in conjunction with
treatment plan guidelines in both school and residential settings
*Document daily activity of each child via the use of appropriate reporting
format
*05/1996 to 07/2002 – Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
1) Parole Agent, Retired, PA Board of Probation and Parole (PBPP), Retired, 5828
Market Street #A, West Philadelphia, PA, 19139, Supervisor: Paul Rich,
215/560-6261. I was employed in this role on a full-time basis (40 hrs/wk). My
rate of pay was $17.00+ per hour - $38,000.00 per year.
*Protect the community
*Monitor parolees after release from State Correctional Facility (SCI)
*Facilitate parolees’ adjustment to the community via treatment plan established
by SCI Counselors, PBPP, Courts, and Parole Agent
*Monitor parolees’ attendance at and/or reference for counseling needs (D/A, AA,
M/H, Family, Employment, etc.)
*Monitor parolees’ compliance with housing and employment plans
*Effective communication with community organizations/employers
*Attend Parole Violator Hearings, obtain court documents, and prepare reports
2) Manager, PBPP, Extradition Unit, Central Office/Executive Offices, 1101 South
Front Street, Suite 5100, Harrisburg, PA, 17104-2517, Supervisor: Colleen
Fickel, Director, 717/787/5100. I was employed in this role on a full-time basis
(40 hrs/wk). My rate of pay was $40,000.00 per year. This annual income
includes overtime. The hourly rate of pay is not recalled.
*Effectively manage and process PA Extraditions for State and Federal parole
violators under the former PA Governor Thomas Ridge – Extradition Success Rate
100% -- Managed Annual PBPP Extraditions Budget of $200,000.00
*Communicate with all 50 states and 3 U.S. territories (including Spanish
speaking) police authorities, District Attorneys, and Judges via phone, email,
computer, fax, and secure system
*Responsible for issuance of all Governor's Warrants
*Contributed to the design and implementation of the PBPP Extradition Database
Process
3) Manager, PBPP, 24/7 Emergency Situation Unit, Special Projects, Central
Office/Executive Offices, 1101 South Front Street, Suite 5100, Harrisburg, PA,
17104-2517, Supervisor: Colleen Fickel, Director, 717/787/5100. I was employed
in this role on a full-time basis (40 hrs/wk). My rate of pay was $40,000.00 per
year. This annual income includes overtime. The hourly rate of pay is not
recalled.
*Worked in conjunction with other managers to establish the PBPP 24/7 Unit
*Monitor PBPP-related emergencies and situations during non-business hours
*Communicate with all U.S. State and Federal police authorities via phone, fax,
email, and secure system
*Prepare reports and document activity
EDUCATION:
1993 – 1995: DuBois Business College, DuBois, PA – 2 Associate Degrees:
*Specialized Business Degree - Legal
*Specialized Business Degree – Business
GPA: 3.31
REFERENCES:
PASTOR MICHAEL OHANESON – NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH, STEPHENS CITY, VA,
540/533-5833
JAKE WALSH – CO-WORKER/FRIEND, MARTINSBURG, WV, 304/960-1996
KIMBERLY CLARK-SHERMAN – FRIEND, ELKINS, MD, 443/566-2225
MARGARET ARMSTRONG – 443.803.0170
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