Work with Seraphim
About
Seasoned Threat Intelligence Analyst trained by the US Army, CIA, and FBI in Washington, DC, and Salt Lake City Division with twelve years of experience in inter-agency strategic and tactical operations; liaison; research; analysis; writing; coordination and dissemination; and seven years as a Russian linguist/translator/analyst/interrogator/debriefer. Russian 4/4 (tested 2009), Ukrainian 2/2+ (estimated).
Seraphim’s Public Service & Administration Qualifications
Experience level: Vice President
I am a seasoned Threat Intelligence Analyst trained by the US Army, CIA, and FBI in Washington, DC, and Salt Lake City Division, with twelve years of experience in inter-agency strategic and tactical operations; liaison; research; analysis; writing; coordination and dissemination; and seven years as a Russian linguist/translator/analyst/interrogator/debriefer with the FBI and Army Reserve.
Seraphim can help with:
Government Relations
Policy Analysis
Public Service
Why do I coach?
I gain a huge sense of fulfilment by sharing my knowledge, skills, and experience with those who can benefit from them to continue the work that I did for more than 17 years to protect and serve those at risk from individuals and groups who would do them harm.
Work Experience
Senior Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
2009 - 2015
Responded to high-priority, time-sensitive requests from law enforcement agencies with a primary focus on the United States, while upholding internal protocols and legal standards Researched, analyzed, performed liaison, and reported threat information related to large public events using databases and linking tools such as Palantir Investigated, analyzed, and validated information to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the FBI’s operational guidelines Conducted open-source and internal research to support assessments, contributing to clear, well-documented outcomes that informed decision-making
Intelligence Analyst
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
2006 - 2009
Subject matter expert for terrorist threat reporting from Central Asia, the Caucasus region, Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey Facilitated clear and professional communication across domestic and international law enforcement channels, navigating various time zones when needed Wrote and coordinated several Intelligence Bulletins, background pieces, and analytical reports for the National Terrorism Bulletin (NTB) and the Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) Gave travel overview and safety briefings to FBI Deputy Assistant Director Joe Pistole on five Central Asian and Eastern European countries. Presented to a NATO conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, in 2007 Presented to the European Union's Counterterrorism Group in Paris, France, in 2008. Presented to a conference of FBI Legal Attaches in Budapest, Hungary, in 2008 Represented the FBI and provided interpretation assistance at a NATO conference in Yalta, Ukraine, in 2008 Analytical Skills, Russian and +2 skills
Intelligence Analyst
National Counterterrorism Center
2003 - 2006
Subject matter expert for US Homeland threat reporting on terrorist groups and affiliates from Central Asia and Eastern Europe Wrote and coordinated several analytical reports for TTIC's Presidential Terrorism Threat Report (PTTR) and NCTC's National Terrorism Bulletin (NTB) Traveled to Philadelphia on multiple occasions to provide liaison and to participate in threat analysis meetings regarding local investigations. Traveled to New York City to provide liaison and threat analysis during the 2004 Republican National Convention Provided orientation and training to new intelligence analysts Analytical Skills, Russian and +2 skills
Language and Data specialist
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
1999 - 2003
Analyzed, translated, reported, and disseminated intelligence reports on Russian criminal and counterintelligence investigations Translated numerous documents and websites from Russian to English and provided analysis Provided orientation and training to new Language Specialists Analytical Skills, Russian and +2 skills
Public Information Assistant
World Bank
1997 - 1999
Cataloged and digitally input Bank documents and reports into a searchable electronic database Provided training to managers and consultants on utilizing the new database Compiled and disseminated electronic news reports on various geographic regions for managers
Strategic Finance
Us Army Reserves
1996 - 1999
Completed the Army Reserve's Strategic Debriefer qualification course Acted as an interrogee role player for students and provided instruction Served as a role player/instructor for students at the Strategic Debriefer qualification course Analytical Skills, Russian and +1 skill
Education
Coursera
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
2024 - 2025
Analytical Skills, Network Security and +3 skills
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Graduate magna cum laude, Russian
1989 - 1990
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Acted and sang in Russian plays and performances. Selected to represent BYU on its first African study abroad program in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Kenya. Russian