Marina Arishina
Virginia Beach
Summary
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Corporal
Department of Veterans Affairs
Hampton
08.2020 - Current
- Enforced access controls, restricted-area procedures, and security protocols for critical infrastructure and high-risk situations, applying federal policy, sound judgment, and rapid decision-making.
- Executed court-issued search warrants, facilitating evidence collection and case development.
- Investigated federal criminal cases and collected evidence to support prosecution.
- Conducted investigations into federal crimes and violations of federal laws.
- Interviewed witnesses, victims, and suspects to obtain information related to investigations.
- Conducted incident response, fact-finding, interviews, and documentation review to support operational accountability, case continuity, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports on investigative activities, supporting case tracking and decision-making.
- Trained new officers in procedures, safety protocols, and investigative techniques.
- Coordinated security operations and personnel, ensuring protection of employees and property.
- Partnered with other law enforcement agencies to target violent drug offenders in local communities.
- Analyzed intelligence data to identify patterns, threats, and potential criminal entities.
- Conducted surveillance operations of suspects in a variety of environments.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify patterns related to illegal activity.
- Mitigated risk, accurately analyzing, and evaluating criminal information while processing crime scenes.
- Shortened criminal investigation lead time, executing operational protocol for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Opened investigations into issues brought up by individuals in the community.
- Prepared incident reports, case documentation, and administrative records used for internal review, leadership action, compliance tracking, and audit readiness in a highly regulated federal environment.
- Served as the acting shift supervisor, supervising patrol personnel, assigning work, coordinating operations, reviewing reports, and ensuring safe and effective shift operations.
- Utilized advanced communication systems for coordination during operations and events.
- Coordinated with clinical staff, supervisors, social work, service leadership, and external agencies to resolve incidents, mitigate risk, and maintain operational continuity.
- Applied de-escalation, crisis response, and trauma-informed communication in sensitive environments involving patients, visitors, staff, and behavioral health situations.
- Inspected facilities regulated by federal laws or regulations to ensure safety standards are being met.
- Coordinated with other agencies at the local, state, and federal level regarding investigations.
Program Support Assistant & Timekeeper
Department of Veterans Affairs Environmental Management Services
Hampton
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed workforce timekeeping controls, labor validation, and pay-impacting administrative processes for 135+ employees in a high-volume VA healthcare service, ensuring payroll integrity, staffing accountability, and uninterrupted operations.
- Reviewed and reconciled hours, overtime, premium pay, and leave transactions in VATAS, identifying discrepancies and supporting corrective actions to mitigate payroll and compliance risks.
- Prepared leadership-facing logs, reports, and status updates used for workforce visibility, operational tracking, internal controls, and administrative decision-making.
- Compiled and organized administrative packets, memorandums, and documentation for leadership action, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
- Coordinated with supervisors, service leadership, HR, administrative personnel, and vendors to resolve documentation issues, support operational requirements, and maintain timely administrative workflow execution.
- Maintained records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal controls and federal policy requirements, strengthening audit readiness, accuracy, and compliance reliability.
- Processed various financial documents, including contracts and invoices, to ensure timely payments and compliance with policies.
- Assembled and organized data and program information to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
- Maintained organized filing systems for program-related records to ensure easy access and retrieval of information.
- Facilitated meetings between departments to enhance operational efficiency and communication.
- Supported project planning activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Provided administrative support to program staff and management teams.
- Responded to customer service requests through email or telephone contact.
- Led special projects directed by Program Management personnel.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Processed timecards for payroll in compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated scheduling to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
- Communicated schedule changes promptly to relevant personnel.
- Verified accuracy of timesheets before submitting them for processing.
- Collaborated with Human Resources staff to resolve discrepancies related to payroll issues.
- Participated in meetings with department heads to discuss strategies for improving efficiency within the organization's timekeeping process.
- Investigated any irregularities reported in the system and took corrective action as needed.
- Resolved inquiries from employees concerning their paychecks or other payroll-related matters.
- Processed new hire paperwork and entered information into the payroll system.
- Created day-off schedules and monitored available and used days off for each employee.
- Created training materials for staff members related to timekeeping procedures.
- Conducted research on wage laws, regulations, and best practices for payroll processes.
- Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses.
- Managed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to payroll contractor.
- Handled payroll help desk and answered questions regarding correct and accurate payroll time entry.
- Established employee payroll files and updated existing files with new information.
- Enforced payroll-related policies, procedures, and regulations to adhere to changing company and governmental standards.
- Identified, researched and resolved issues with hours worked.
- Conducted audits of payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Tracked and managed employee leave balances, optimizing records for vacation, sick, and personal leave.
- Prepared reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
- Verified past employment of candidate hires.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
Aviation Machinist Mate
United States Navy
Naval Base, Norfolk
01.2012 - 04.2025
- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions to support aircraft readiness, reliability, and safe mission execution under high-accountability conditions.
- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, enhancing aircraft readiness and reliability for safe mission execution under high-accountability conditions.
- Acted as a Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), reviewing and approving maintenance performed by other technicians to uphold quality assurance and technical compliance.
- Oversaw daily tasking, work quality, personnel accountability, scheduling, training administration, and readiness activities in supervisory and SELRES support roles during Navy Reserve assignments.
- Maintained documentation accuracy and adherence to established standards in secure, performance-driven environments requiring disciplined execution and operational reliability.
- Managed hazardous materials (HAZSMAT) to ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation.
- Trained junior personnel in machining techniques and equipment operation.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on completed machined parts and assemblies.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to aircraft.
- Managed logistics operations, including the receipt, storage, inventory, and accountability of equipment and mission essential assets.
- Planned and coordinated logistical support for daily operations, prioritizing resources and resolving supply and transportation issues to minimize mission impact.
- Coordinated hazardous materials management, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining safety in handling, storage, and documentation.
- Maintained inventory control and accountability using automated tracking systems and conducted routine audits.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and workflow processes.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operational processes, improving workflow efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in all operations related activities.
- Managed the order fulfillment processes, including inventory control, shipping and receiving.
- Resolved any issues related to product returns or damaged shipments promptly.
- Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Operated and maintained precision machining equipment for aircraft components.
Russian Language Interpreter/Translator
The Language Group
Virginia Beach
07.2016 - 09.2020
- Provided Russian-English interpretation and translation services in medical and clinical environments across the Hampton Roads region, supporting accurate communication in sensitive, time-constrained, and high-discretion settings.
- Facilitated clear exchange of medical information between providers and clients while preserving confidentiality, cultural accuracy, and communication integrity.
- Handled complex assignments involving technical terminology, nuanced verbal exchanges, and emotionally sensitive subject matter requiring professionalism, composure, and strong interpersonal judgment.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex legal and medical terminology.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive client information during sessions.
- Researched language usage, regional dialects, and cultural differences.
Police Officer
Fitchburg Police Department
Fitchburg
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Responded to high-risk calls for service and conducted sensitive investigations in rapidly evolving municipal law enforcement incidents, ensuring public safety and effective incident management.
- Secured crime scenes, interviewed witnesses and involved parties, documented evidence, and prepared comprehensive reports and case files to ensure investigative accountability and legal compliance.
- Coordinated with supervisors, detectives, and external agencies to facilitate case progression, enhance victim safety, and maintain operational continuity.
Civilian Service Employee
Fitchburg Police Department
Fitchburg
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Provided administrative support and field response assistance to municipal law enforcement operations, enhancing operational effectiveness through efficient documentation handling.
- Prepared reports and maintained documentation logs while coordinating inventory, supplies, inspections, and maintenance, contributing to streamlined operational processes.
- Managed accurate inventory and ordered parts, generating reports and records to ensure compliance with established procedures in a structured operational environment.
Education
Master's degree - Master of Business Administration, Business Analytics
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 10.2025 - 07.2026
Bachelor's degree - English
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Risk management
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Operational management
- Regulatory compliance
- Crisis management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Team leadership
- Employee supervision
- Mentoring and training
- Change management
- Performance appraisals
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- KPI tracking
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Budget management
- Operations coordination
- Logistics analysis
- Process optimization
- Strategic initiatives
- Strategic sourcing
- Human resources
- Technical writing
- Lean six sigma
- Data modeling
- Tableau expertise
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative support
- Schedule coordination
- Team management
- Employee development
- Employee engagement
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Schedule coordination
- Leadership and change management
- Crisis management
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Coaching and mentoring
Languages
Advanced, Advanced, Advanced, None, None, Novice
Training
Advanced, Advanced, Advanced, None, None, Novice
Timeline
Master's degree - Master of Business Administration, Business Analytics
Regent University
10.2025 - 07.2026
Program Support Assistant & Timekeeper
Department of Veterans Affairs Environmental Management Services
01.2025 - 03.2026
Police Corporal
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2020 - Current
Police Officer
Fitchburg Police Department
05.2018 - 02.2019
Civilian Service Employee
Fitchburg Police Department
03.2018 - 05.2018
Russian Language Interpreter/Translator
The Language Group
07.2016 - 09.2020
Aviation Machinist Mate
United States Navy
01.2012 - 04.2025
Bachelor's degree - English
Jacksonville University