Meet The CEBI Team: Lana Van Doren

Professional Highlights

· What is your role, and what do you enjoy most about it?

I am Ann’s assistant and pre-employment processor. What Ienjoy most about this job is the wide range of work we do for each client. Providingemployers with detailed layouts on their future employee’s criminal history canbe quite a compelling and interesting part of my job that I do not take lightly!My favorite aspect of my position is speaking to applicant’s references!Understanding an applicant on a personal and professional level is always a partof the job I cherish, hearing what people have to say about someone is whatbrings real humanity to the job that I enjoy most.

· How long have you been in this field/with our company?

I have been working with Cutting Edge since 2016!

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· What inspired you to choose this career?

I was inspired by watching Ann run this company. I havealways enjoyed working on computers as I am a millennial. Once I knew thiscareer choice included technology and investigating; regardless of if it is aperson or not, I was hooked by the opportunity! Not only did I choose thiscareer, but it also indeed found and chose me!

· What’s one accomplishment you’re most proud of at work?

One accomplishment I am proud of is being a part of thegrowth of Cutting Edge.

·  What’s one skill you think every professional in this fieldshould have?

Knowing when to think outside the box, since this joboffers so much nuance!

Personal Insights

· What motivates you to do your best work?

What motivates me is understanding the importance ofaccuracy, I understand that I must keep my head on a swivel when dissectingsensitive information.

· What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?

I deeply enjoy poetry and writing personal essays!

· How would your coworkers describe you in three words?

Chatty, outgoing, optimistic

·  What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?

Trying out a new restaurant!

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· Who has been a major influence in your life or career?

Miss Ann Beecher! She has truly paved the way not only forme to have a successful career, but she has been a personal inspiration. Shehas taught me through not only explanation, but action in how to be patient,considerate, use my critical thinking skills, and make informed decisions withlife and with work! Those are skills that I hope to better each day.

Just For Fun

· If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

I would love to have the ability to fly, I would save moneyon gas and car insurance!

· What’s one thing on your bucket list?

Skydiving!

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