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JUANITA G. JONES

King George,VA

Summary

Offering solid foundation in data analysis and project coordination, coupled with readiness to learn and grow in field. Delivers analytical and problem-solving capabilities, ensuring effective data-driven decision-making. Ready to use and develop analytical and critical thinking skills in a position as a program analyst role.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Analyst, Targeting and Analysis Unit, HQ

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
08.2013 - Current

Serve as a technical expert in research, evaluations, analytical and statistical drug studies for controlled substances

  • Operates as informational resource component for all matters regarding domestic manufacture and distribution of legal drugs and/or concomitant substances identified as major ingredients used in the production of illicit drugs
  • Analysis and research findings through written materials
  • Providing oversight, guidance and best practices to programs for gathering drug abuse and diversion-related data; these programs intend to monitor patterns and trends which aid in ongoing investigations
  • Plan, organize, monitor, manage, research and evaluate the analytical data, and or statistical study for investigative needs of field personnel by proactively developing leads to target the potential diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances by way of suspicious sales, purchases and reporting, untoward prescribing and malfeasant business activity
  • Develop, guide, and document reports of controlled substance distribution for retail-level registrants for requested timeframe
  • Prepare reports using excel and PowerPoint showing the sales and purchasers of registrants in their county, zip code, and state, in support of Agency investigation
  • Frequently travel to multiple field offices to provide training to DEA Agents, Diversion Investigators, Task Force Officers and State Police regarding the analytical data for COGNOS and ARCOS updates, and the most recent investigative tools and technology, which provide criterion for take downs of pharmacies, hospitals and practitioners in their area of responsibility
  • Prepare a total of 25 to 30 routine and ad hoc requests to provide investigative data to prepare comprehensive analysis, utilizing database reporting systems in preparing reports, charts, graphs, pivot tables and PowerPoint presentations regarding drug distribution patterns on national, regional, state and local levels on a monthly basis.
  • Participate in the formulation of new legislation and changes to existing legislation relative to diversion of controlled substances
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of administrative or operational data related to various analyses for the state and registrant.
  • Managed approximately 75 RX abuse complaints on a monthly basis. Submit letters to management do discuss my findings.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of administrative or operational data related to various analyses for the state and registrant
  • Providing profiles and creating drug use/abuse/diversion data and general statistics through a variety of special reports and on-line queries, to Headquarters, field staff, other Federal and state agencies, and medical and educational organizations

Paralegal Specialist, HQ

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
03.2003 - 08.2013
  • Served as subject matter expert for the entire district of St
  • Louis, Florida and Atlanta Field Division
  • This charge included a conglomerate of over20 staff members comprised of Special Agents, Secretaries, Task Force Officers and executive personnel
  • I oversaw the mission of the attorneys, group leaders and supervisors in Atlanta by providing advisory support with the training of staff in varies roles, ensuring that all parties remain informed of DEA Headquarters standards and Department of Justice criterion
  • Analyzed existing property / asset procedures to streamline methodologies applied to office objectives such as: the processing of all seizures in the Consolidated Asset Tracking system (CATS), the intake, storage, maintenance and disposal of land transport vehicles, sea vessels, aircraft, jewelry, fine art property, and real property
  • Managed multiple programs by delegating tasks and areas of duty
  • Regularly evaluated deliverables and performance of specialists and subordinate staff
  • Prepared petitions, plea agreements, declarations of forfeiture and abandonment letters for assets valued at up to $8M, in CATS, and ensured all appropriate documentation was prepared and submitted to exact forfeiture
  • Made final decisions necessary to orchestrate the return of assets seized for forfeiture, in cases where these proceedings were determined to return to person seized from; this included custom drafting of return-of-property memos to whence the assets were seized, as well as to the U.S
  • Marshal Services
  • Ushered the seizure process from inception, through fruition and to official file resolution, to include such benchmarks as ensuring notification correspondences were delivered to all parties of interest; the publication of advertisements in the Wall Street Journal, and the successful filing of concomitant probable cause documentation by the DEA agent assigned
  • Moderated a variety of legal and administrative processes, assisted with trial preparation tasks, Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) requests, file version control, and proofed litigation materials for accuracy

Supervisory Legal Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Executive Office of Immigration Review
09.1997 - 03.2003
  • Implemented business process improvement to process file and eliminate backlog
  • I received a cash award of $2500 and this system is still being used today
  • Served as the primary contact between the immigration judges, attorneys and board members for each appeal on my team
  • Managed routine and technical research and evaluation of immigration files for immigrants filing for an appeal
  • Evaluated staff and production daily to assess skillsets and capabilities, set priorities, and depute assignments according to difficulty, staff availability and range of knowledge
  • Managed multiple deadline-driven projects while keeping shareholders abreast of progress and any unforeseen developments
  • Facilitated contract negotiations by reviewing technical requirements, statements of work, missions, staffing requirements, award schedules, and other government contracting contingencies
  • Participated in the complete processing of new hires including the conducting of interviews, suitability screening and background investigations and the appropriation of all human resources documentation
  • Managed fiscal budgets and spending, employee records and supplies for attorneys, board members and legal assistants
  • Edited all proposed Immigration Judge’s decisions, briefing schedules and charges on Orders to Show Cause for my team
  • Served as the point of contact for the office during inventory, including computers, typewriters, photocopier supplies and all deliveries
  • Exercise budgetary to ensure funds for training, supplies, and travel for staffers
  • Performed various liaison duties, including preparing top secret media for senior management, and promoting the integration and collaboration of activities across Board of Immigration Appeals
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis and made recommendations on substantive operating programs within the Board of Immigrations Appeals and several partnering organizations
  • Processed a high volume of invoices each year
  • Provided high level project analysis regarding productivity improvement, management controls, and long-range planning
  • Met objectives included: Engendering clear guidance for improved management techniques
  • Consulting and advising on proposed program reorganizations or realignment of undertakings and responsibilities
  • Performance Work Plans (PWP) quarterly; conducted mid-cycle and final performance evaluations and exit interviews
  • I interviewed and selected legal assistants, Stay-In-School applicants and contractors
  • Coordinated office move; briefed my staff of procedures and requirements expected of each employee; upon relocation, ensured all work areas and environments were equip with technology, furniture, supplies, and devices necessary to the mission of the migrated personnel
  • Counseled supervisor on technical facets of office administration to include procurement procedures, budget, talent management, office automation, staff training, timekeeping and travel

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies

PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Largo, MD

Legal Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Business process improvement
  • Requirements gathering
  • Risk assessments

Interests

  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations

Timeline

Program Analyst, Targeting and Analysis Unit, HQ

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
08.2013 - Current

Paralegal Specialist, HQ

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
03.2003 - 08.2013

Supervisory Legal Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, Executive Office of Immigration Review
09.1997 - 03.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies

PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Legal Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
JUANITA G. JONES