Finley Thomas
London
Summary
Versatile professional skilled in intelligence gathering, analysis, and editing, with proven success in high-pressure environments. Experience spans hospitality, social media, and counter-terrorism analysis, showcasing strong problem-solving, adaptability and leadership. Driven to support others and continually learn, I embrace challenges and implement innovative solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
EQC Assistant Team Lead + Analyst/Editor Intern
Counterterrorism Group (CTG)
Washington (Remote), USA
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Serves as an Assistant Team Lead for the Editorial Quality Control Team and Embedded Editor, delivering editorial guidance and expertise throughout the draft development process to final publication, certifying that all reports meet company analytical standards.
- On 24/7 standby to edit Situation Update Reports, Imminent Warnings, Flash Warnings, and other time-sensitive reports that may materialise during the day.
- Provides seamless communication between Senior Editors and the Analytical Team, addressing inquiries with a comprehensive understanding of company editorial standards.
- Guarantees meticulous deadlines are always met precisely whilst ensuring sensitive information is handled with the utmost confidentiality, aligning with the company's core values of integrity and trust.
- Participated in the 2024 US Election Taskforce, employing OSINT to research, write, and edit analytical reports on electoral trends and developments leading up to the election.
- Handpicked and successfully completed Leadership Training.
- Achieved the Intern Excellence Award twice.
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst/Watch Officer
Counterterrorism Group (CTG)
Washington (Remote), USA
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Served as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst/Watch Officer on Election Day for the 2024 US Elections
- Conducted comprehensive monitoring and analysis of security systems, scanners, open-source intelligence, and suspicious activity reports to identify, assess, and mitigate threats to Election Day.
- Monitored local, regional, national, and international news sources/social media in real-time to detect potential threats and address any situations.
- Allowed for a greater understanding of the current threat landscape.
- Remained apolitical, unbiased, and the most factual in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of identified threats reported from the SOC analysts, watch officers, and threat hunters.
- Identified trends, patterns, and potential attack vectors from past incidents to inform threat assessments and support proactive security measures.
- Provided real-time intelligence updates and situational awareness.
- Provided real-time analytical products, while maintaining the integrity of the intelligence cycle steps and CTG's high publishing standards.
- Achieved the Intern Excellence Award for the US Task Force.
OSINT Investigator Manager
Counterterrorism Group (CTG)
Washington (Remote), USA
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Lead a small team of investigators.
- Employ OSINT, SOCMINT tools and techniques.
- Employ methodologies to conduct exhaustive research.
- Create effective queries using Boolean logic and operators on several technical tools to identify disinformation incidents.
- Analyze gathered intelligence and identify links between key pieces of information or indicators.
- Write short and impactful alerts as well as comprehensive reports
- Approve completed background investigations.
Education
MSc - Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism
University College London (UCL)
09.2023 - 09.2024
BSc - Criminology
University of Leicester
09.2020 - 06.2023
Skills
- Proficiency in IBM's i2 Analyst Notebook
- Qualitative Analysis
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- Research Skills
- OSINT
- Statistical Analysis
Timeline
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst/Watch Officer
Counterterrorism Group (CTG)
11.2024 - 11.2024
OSINT Investigator Manager
Counterterrorism Group (CTG)
10.2024 - 10.2024
EQC Assistant Team Lead + Analyst/Editor Intern
Counterterrorism Group (CTG)
07.2024 - 01.2025
MSc - Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism
University College London (UCL)
09.2023 - 09.2024
BSc - Criminology
University of Leicester
09.2020 - 06.2023
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