SHERELL PHILLIPS

Cell : (703) 623-5489

Email: speffecc@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE: An opportunity to further develop my skills and enhance my career gro

wth, which will allow me to utilize my current skills and experience. Ensure tha
t I not only seek success as a goal, but as a goal for the business as well with
each task. Continue to aid in the mission of protecting and securing our Nation
(U.S.), fellow citizens and their families on a day-to-day basis. To provide an
d acquire safety, protect the rights and lives of all citizens.
OVERVIEW: I can provide the highest quality and valid information needed from e
xhaustive analysis and research. Knowledgeable of the laws and policies of the D
epartment Homeland Security, Criminal Justice System and familiar with the U.S.
Armyas military regulations. Accomplish my assigned tasks within established tim
elines; in addition, I am proactive in assessing what needs to be done successfu
lly. Well rounded, flexible and adapts well to a challenging office environment
.
CLEARANCE:
Active Secret Clearance Granted (DHS) 11/2006
EDUCATION:
a M.A. Criminal Justice Masters Program
Keiser University; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Acceptance Letter Received; Begins 1/03/2011
a B.A., Administration of Justice 2001-2006
George Mason University; Fairfax, VA 22030
a Mt. Vernon High School 1997-2001
Alexandria, VA 22309
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / United States Citizenship and Immigratio
n Services (USCIS) - 07/2009-01/2010
Office of the Executive Secretariat (EXSO)
LABAT-USIS Government Contractor / Full Time
Management / Program Analyst III
Team Lead: Mike Shaul
aCoordinated, assisted and wrote content matter for the EXSO Correspondence and
Collaboration Manual that is used agency-wide as guidance and direction for appr
opriate, consistent, professional and development of content and an appearance f
or a variety of documents.
aConsulted and coordinated with project participants and kept office management
informed. Researched and analyzed existed materials and recommended innovated so
lutions for improving EXSO products.
aAccessed and utilized DHS USCIS database to verify the status and viable inform
ation for immigrants and their family members.
aComposed, assisted and edited reports. Organized, created and maintained record
s related to the project assigned. Prepared reports, assessments, materials and
gathered data for publications, statistical summaries and other relevant inform
ation concerning program or department operations. Assisted in the coordination
of on-site remote demonstrations.
aCoordinated and tracked the receipt, review, clearance, and submission of DHS m
anagement directives.
aCoordinated the review and clearance of draft USCIS management directives. Comm
unicated with internal /external agencies regarding incoming/outgoing funding an
d policies.
aApplied Plain Language into writing style and DHS management directives. Also a
ttended Plain Language meetings committee meetings.
aDeveloped and organized weekly reports for EXSO and USCIS. Weekly reports were
produced for meetings by the Director. Prepared reports and reported on the prog
ress of projects.
aSupported the development of directives and tools that promote and expedite com
bining production of materials related to all aspects of EXSO and USCIS activity
.
aMaintained and adapted analytical systems and tools which involve computer base
d planning, controlling and analysis programs. Coordinated efforts and reviewing
reports, USCIS initiatives and various documents.
aPreparing technical reports, guidelines and procedures for internal use and for
user organization.
aParticipated in external boards, committees and working groups to propose, defe
nd, plan and coordinate branch initiatives.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE
) - 06/2006-10/2008
Office of Investigations / Criminal Enforcement Unit
Special Operations Team 2
Intelligence / Investigative Analyst
SRA International Inc. a" Government Contractor / Full Time
Supervior: NaEtta McNair
aResearched and analyzed case files for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE
). Compiled information and researched sources from various government databases
in order to assist the agentas investigations and cases. Utilized government an
d commercial databases to verify the status of potential immigrant violators. Re
searched and gathered actionable analysis to establish that a violation had occu
rred and forward the lead and case to federal law enforcement agents. Interacted
directly with officials in the law enforcement communities and provided briefin
gs that impacted the law enforcement, Intelligence officials and/or National Sec
urity.
aProject required Catalog, database, and produce lead sheets for actionable inve
stigative reports predicated upon data research of government and commercial dat
a systems such as LEADTRAC, SEVIS, SEVIS (ADHOC), NetLEADS (AVALANCHE), TELEVIEW
(DACS, RAPS, CLAIMS, USCIS, and AR11), TECS (SQ11, SQ94, SQPQ), NCIC, USVISIT,
CCDI, ENFORCE (NSEERS), ADIS, SEVIS (ADHOC), ACCURINT, USPS, and Google. The re
ports produced are automated and disseminated to the investigation elements for
the government client nationwide. Performed data entry from multiple client syst
ems, other intelligence and law enforcement agencies generating analysis of the
collected information.
aProvided concise, accurate and efficient research. Conducted exhaustive databa
ses searches, extracted relative information, performed data entry and possessed
the ability to analyze collected data. Possess strong organizational skills, a
bility to interpret through critical thought, pay close attention to detail and
competent in meeting multiple deadlines simultaneously. Input cataloged informat
ion into the main system and produced summary products in support of Homeland Se
curity Law Enforcement Elements.
aAnalyzed criminal data for potential violators, initiated Visa Revocations, TEC
S Lookout, and Interpol Leads. Aided in formulating initiatives to collect int
elligence data, provided assistance with ongoing case investigations and crimina
l activities. Extensive research in multi-systems in efforts to locate viable p
ersons and aided in the tasks of CEU/ICE. Completed and aided in many missions a
nd backlogs in order to secure the Nation's security and acts of terrorism.
aAssimilated, evaluated and identified intelligence based information from which
to draw inferences, summaries and work majority of leads and cases on a daily b
asis. Knowledge of Homeland Security and Immigrations laws were needed for anal
ysis, guiding and assisting teams of Analysts. Knowledge of legal research and
writing in relation to Immigration, Administrative / Criminal Law, United States
Code (USC), Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and Legislative History.
aAnalyzed reports of incidents from federal, state and local law enforcement off
ices to identify trends, patterns and anomalies consistent with terrorist acts a
nd tactics. Research conducted on this project was extensive and required analyt
ical awareness, validating intelligence information, preparing statistical compi
lations and reports. Examined and annotated findings essentially in order to de
termine final status. The detailed and selective process aided in the agentas in
vestigations in assuring National Security.
aProvided research requirements, directives, intelligence databases and various
ancillary sources to gather and disseminate intelligence information. Analyzed c
omplex intelligence reports and leads addressing multiple factors including eval
uation and interpretation findings. Aided in missions to assist Homeland Securit
yas ICE against acts of terrorism and locating subjects in violation.

U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CIDC); Military Personnel Division- 02

/15/2006-05/26/2006
Human Resources Specialist
SRA International Inc. a" Government Contractor / Full Time
Supervisor: Louisa W. Scott
Team Lead: Gretchen Kershaw
aPrepared and processed military awards and decorations and packaging for award
ceremonies for USACIDC Military Police Groups and Battalions across the world.
Processed awards based on the soldieras requirement s and each candidateas info
rmation given by their unit. Each award is then given to the board to authorize
and sign approved or downgraded. The award was then returned to make correctio
ns or assemble final product for package and transport to the unit of the soldie
r or candidate.
aCreated database for military personnel, included high secret information relat
ed to the Criminal Intelligence acts of terrorism investigations and soldieras u
nethical conduct. Ensure corrections and information in relation to the CIDC was
applied on a consistent bases.
aPrepared responses to congressional inquiries, in addition to memorandums; poli
cy letters and other correspondences, applying appropriate guidelines, format, e
tc. Ensured files are maintained in accordance with military directives and eas
ily accessible by cross-reference. Prepared and maintained functional files per
ARIMS (Army Record Information Management Systems). Applied knowledge of provi
sions and limitations of Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
aAssisted the Desk Support Office in office duties to assure their needs are met
and maintained in order for HQ USACIDC desk support to provide quality workflow
and performance. Proofread typed documents against source documents. Typed mi
litary and nonmilitary correspondences in draft and final copy.
Fairfax County Court Services- 01/2005-12/2005
Internship / Unpaid (16 Hrs/Wk)
Supervisor: Arraignment Officer Tanesha Carter
aConducted preliminary interviews for criminal defendants, to be reviewed by a j
udge to determine eligibility for services from a public defender. Interview a
ssessed the defendantas current financial, marital, employment and housing statu
s. Analyzed and processed the information obtained, informing the defendant o
f the penalty for perjury prior to their required signature on the completed doc
ument. Assisted defendants with questions regarding the process of retaining p
ublic defenders.
aAssisted the Arraignment Officer in monitoring the defendantsa eligibility for
Court Appointed Counsel, imposed bond amount, SRP (supervised release program),
violations of SRP, attorney information due date and the recommendation of bond
by the Arraignment Officer. The daily Arraignment process required that I revie
w all recommendations (i.e. accepted or rejected), verified information provided
, and determined whether there was noncompliance with providing information to b
e verified from each defendant listed on the docket. Ensured that all defendant
s are processed accordingly, initiated contact with incarcerated defendants to e
nsure that they have established court dates, and were successful in their attem
pts to obtain an attorney. In the event, that they are unable to secure the ser
vices of an attorney, serve as a liaison with Court Services, to ensure that the
y will have adequate representation by a public defender prior to trial. Also a
ssisted in Fairfax City Court Services in processing payments received for traff
ic violations; in addition assist with filing paperwork for records, when time p
ermitted.
aAssisted Probation Officers with casework by interviewing probationers, screeni
ng for use of illegal substances and alcohol use. Assisted with gathering data
pertinent to individual cases related to the investigation and supervision. Such
data included information about the offenderas home and address, school, church
, neighborhood, social activities and agencies. Monitored payments ordered by t
he court, e.g., restitution, fines, support orders, etc.
aContacted probationers to schedule mandatory appointments, compliance issues, a
nd update their status of their cooperation with the court order. Assisted in ma
king recommendations about the probationer based on their violations or successe
s while under supervision. Aided in many recommendations to the Judge while assi
sting Probation Officers in court.
aAided and served as a liaison for the Fairfax County Adult Detention inmates, p
robation officers, public defenders, judges, arraignment officer, court appointe
d interpreters and law enforcement officers.
aMaintained a courteous and professional demeanor because the performance of my
daily responsibilities included interactions with Deputies, Judges, Magistrates,
Probation Officers, victims, and defendants.

U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC); Maintenance Director - 06/2004-11/2005

Office Automations Clerk GS-0326-04 (20 Hrs/Wk)
Supervisor: Kimetha Topping
aSuccessfully supported staff and management with travel arrangements, advances,
expense reporting, meeting reservations, travel tracking.
aPrepared civilian appraisals, support forms and awards for employee evaluations
annually for both the National Maintenance and Depot Maintenance Divisions.
aMaintained and created personnel databases, ensuring that all department and De
pots needs, supplies and functions are addressed in a timely manner. Registered
staff for training, conferences and seminars and prepare required documentation
to support all travel arrangements.
aPrepared and maintained time and attendance sheets, evaluations and awards in p
roper form; prepare requisitions to acquire both materials and services as neces
sary.
aAssisted customers with development, maintenance, and measurement of Inter-serv
ice Support Agreements (ISSAs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as to what s
ervices were offered. Assisted in follow up of Military Interdepartmental Purch
ase Request (MIPRS) to determine obligated or de-obligated funding.
aMaintained oral and written communication with appropriate personnel and other
divisions applying conventional methods to gather information concerning managem
ent processes (i.e. email, telephone, etc). Also through personal contact when
required, in support of problem resolution, research efforts, and appropriate re
commendations.
aReviewed outgoing correspondence, ensuring proper format, grammar, content and
conformance to policy, applied appropriate guidelines when required; referenced
technical dictionaries, textbooks, research reports, or similar material as refe
rence tools to facilitate assignments. Ensured files were maintained in accord
ance with military directives and easily accessible by cross-reference.
aReviewed and analyzed incoming mail and e-mail prior to distribution; captured
suspense-related information to ensure appropriate follow-up actions occurred in
a timely manner.
aPrepared responses to congressional inquiries according to practices and proced
ures common to the organization and areas of responsibility; in addition to memo
randums; policy letters and other correspondences, applying appropriate guidelin
es, format, etc. Provided assistance to other units and divisions in the absenc
e of their office personnel, often having to learn different methods to complete
the tasks according to their specific office standards.
HQ Army Materiel Command Agency; Executive Director of Ammunition 06/2003
Office Automations Clerk(Summer Employment) GS-0326-03; Full Time
Supervisor: Linda Harris
aPrepared Appraisals, Support Forms and Awards for the employee evaluations. Mai
ntained and managed office files and supplies. Operated facsimile and copy machi
nes. Prepared required documents for digitization; prepared title page requiring
a minimum of 25 words that summarized the entire documents. This effort allowed
the document to be easily retrieved after digitization.
aReceived incoming telephone calls and referred calls to appropriate action offi
cers and performed other administrative duties.

Systems/Skills/Training:
Skills:
aMicrosoft Excel
aMicrosoft Access
aMicrosoft PowerPoint
aWindows XP/VISTA
aHUMINT
aSIGINT
aAnalyzing Data
aBackground Investigating
aStatistical Analysis
aKnowledge of Legal Research and writing in relation to Immigration, Administrat
ive / Criminal Law, United States Code (USC), Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) a
nd Legislative History
aInvestigation and Intelligence (Education and Professional)
aAdministrative/ Criminal Procedure, Fingerprint Technology (Biometrics)
aForensics, Criminal Investigations and Law Enforcement logic
Training:
EARMS Look User WBT- ICE University 7/2008
Information Assurance Awareness Training a"ICE University 8/2008
SEVIS Student and Exchange Visitor Program -6/2006
AD HOC- 6/2006
TECS- 6/2007
NCIC- 11/2007
Immigration (I.C.E. / DHS) Laws- 6/2006
Electronic Correspondence Tracking System (ECT) 8/2009
Intranet Quorum (IQ) 8/2009
Additional Education:
Successfully completed 3 years of Spanish - I interpret at a moderate level; how
ever I am more advanced in reading and writing.
Databases/Systems:
aATAAPS (Automated Time and Attendance Payroll System)
aADIS (Arrival and Departure Information System)
aENFORCE (DHS ICE information System used to identify and Capture Immigrants and
Visitors)
aSEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)
aTELEVIEW (CLAIMS, CIS, EARMS, AR-11)
aSEVIS / AD HOC
aTECS (Traveler Enforcement Compliance System) (SQ-11, SQ-94, SQ-PQ)
aUSVISIT (U.S. Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology)
aNCIC (National Crime Information Center)
aCCDI
aLEADTRAC Electronic Information System
aACCURINT (Background Information Electronic Database)
aIQ (Intranet Quorum)
aECT (Electronic Corresponding Tracking System)