Susan Tessier

About the Candidate

SUSAN TESSIER
Daphne, AL

tess965@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/susan-tessier

Cell: (251) 648-2621

CYBER INTELLIGENCE & RESEARCH SPECIALIST

 Experienced investigative cyber threat analyst with a demonstrated history of working in and with the government and law enforcement investigations industries.
 Skilled in data privacy & compliance, technical & report writing and background investigations.

▪ Cellular Mapping ▪ Excel, Sheets, PowerPoint, SQL ▪ Expert Testimony; Mobile County
▪ Investigative Analysis ▪ Agile Methodology; Monday US District/Circuit Court of Alabama
▪ OSINT ▪ Research and Technical Writing ▪ Cellebrite
▪ Digital Forensics ▪ GDPR and Data Privacy ▪ ViCAP Authorized User

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GULF COAST TECHNOLOGY CENTER, Mobile, AL 07/16 to Present
A multi-agency collaboration partnership Cyber Intelligence/Digital Forensics Lab/Fusion Center
Sr. Cyber Specialist
 Map and analyze criminal intelligence data based on cellular towers and call detail records of suspects and contacts
 Create historical cellular reconstruction (HCR) Analysis Reports with mapping visualizations.
 Supervise and trained team of 3 on creating HCR Analysis Reports with technical writing emphasis on interpreting call detail records, mapping and analytics.
 Created various operational slide decks and QRGs (quick reference guides) employee usability of core products and methods.
 Prepare Search Warrant/Court Order requests for records on target numbers, social media accounts and/or confiscated devices.
 Research and analyze raw intelligence data in order to predict patterns, trends, and movement of criminal groups or individuals through various social media profiles and criminal record databases and implement actionable intelligence.
 Developed and implemented Potential for Violence Indicator (PVI) criteria and resulting Top 10 List used for weekly updates in mission sets used across multiple departments and agencies.
 Entrusted to access and submit behavioral and investigative information on serial violent and sexual crimes cases to the FBI’s ViCAP (Violent Criminal Apprehension Program) database.
 GCTC Internship Coordinator tasked to facilitate Interns’ observation and project participation of key GCTC partners in core areas including Digital Media Forensics, Cyber Operations, Video Resource Management and Technology-based Aviation Program

JONES WALKER, LLP, Mobile, AL 08/2015 to 03/2016
Legal Assistant (*an interim position while transitioning to the intelligence industry)
 Drafted legal pleadings, documents and correspondence
 E-filing legal documents to various courts
 Legal research

KEYPOINT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, Fort Bragg, NC/Mobile, AL 10/2012 to 08/2015
Special Investigator
 Independently and remotely, conducted comprehensive federal background investigations on behalf of OPM (U.S. Office of Personnel Management) for suitability and security clearance determinations.
 Maintained confidentiality of highly sensitive and proprietary personal identifiable information (PII)
 Conducted interviews with subject, neighbors, coworkers, references and associates.
 Performed record searches at law enforcement agencies, courthouses and mental health, financial and educational institutions relative to the subject of investigation.
 Compiled information gathered from investigations and writing clear, concise reports which were provided to the government for adjudication within a strict timeline.

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OMNIPLEX WORLD SERVICES CORP., Fayetteville/Fort Bragg, NC 10/2011-10/2012
Special Investigator (Independent Contractor)
 Conducted federal background investigations for ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) and CBP (Customs & Border Protection) contracts for suitability and security clearance.

USIS, Fayetteville/Fort Bragg, NC 02/2010 to 09/2011
Special Investigator
 Conducted federal background investigations on behalf of OPM for suitability and security clearance determinations.

EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Arts, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Political Science and English

NCIC Full Certification (ALEA, 2021)
Forensics Video Analysis; (MotionDSP Ikena Forensic)
Digital Evidence Investigations; (NCFI)
Social Networking Investigations; (NCFI)
Open Source Intelligence Analysis; (Homeland Security)

Public Trust Clearance with Polygraph; Mobile Police Dept; 7/2016
Top-Secret Clearance (SSBI); OPM; 03/2010
Special Investigator Credentials for OPM; 03/2010
Special Investigator Credentials for ICE; Dept. of Homeland Security; 01/2012
Special Investigator Credentials for CBP; Dept. of Homeland Security; 12/2011