Ibeeth Garza
Chicago
Summary
Hardworking and professional individual with effective communication, planning, and prioritization skills demonstrated through the last ten years of experience in military and civilian environments. Skilled at drafting reports, interrogations, transcriptions, and organization. Knowledgeable linguist with strong foundation in language translation, interpretation, and cultural sensitivity in multiple languages. Highly collaborative team player with comprehensive background in intelligence collection and analysis. Experienced with gathering and analyzing human intelligence to support operational goals through familiarity of culture and language.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Assistant
University of Illinois, UIC
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in processing admission applications and uploading documentation for prospective students.
- Maintained accurate records in student information systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless integration and communication of new students into the school community.
- Provided translation, transcription, and interpretation for prospective students and their families during the admission and application process.
Human Intelligence Collector
U.S Army
07.2019 - Current
- Obtained Top Secret Security Clearance as a result of enlisting and successfully maintaining MOS.
- Trained in conducting interviews and interrogations in order to analyze and prepare intelligence reports.
- Improved analytical capabilities by translating and transcribing target language materials.
Cashier, waitress, bartender and host
Exotic Thai Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Fostered positive customer relations by resolving complaints and assisting with deescalation of customer dissatisfaction.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Operation Studies
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ05-2023
Associate of Arts - Music Business
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business With A Minor in Russian Studies
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2027
Basic Course Certificate - Russian
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Monterey, CA05-2022
Skills
- Interview techniques
- Intelligence gathering
- Analytical reasoning
- Negotiation
- Security awareness
- Language proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Professional Working
ASL
Limited Working
Timeline
Admissions Assistant
University of Illinois, UIC
08.2024 - Current
Human Intelligence Collector
U.S Army
07.2019 - Current
Cashier, waitress, bartender and host
Exotic Thai Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Operation Studies
Cochise College
Associate of Arts - Music Business
Black Hawk College
Bachelor of Arts - Music Business With A Minor in Russian Studies
University of Illinois At Chicago
Basic Course Certificate - Russian
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
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