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Resume

Skills Summary

Hard Skills

Penetration Testing

Kali Linux, Powershell 

Technical Writing

Java, Python

Project Network, WBS, Gantt

ISO Auditing (9001)

Soft Skills

Visionary Leadership

Executive Reporting/Presenting

Professional Communication

Team Building

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Adaptability and Resilience

Experience

Oct 2022 - PRESENT

SECURITY CONSULTANT

NetSPI

Remote - Minneapolis

  • Penetration Testing of Web Applications 

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  • Contributions to company blog 

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  • Internal review of tools, checklists, and processes

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  • Continuous skill building in scripting, programming, secure code review, and automation

 

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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

CYBERSECURITY APPRENTICE

Evolve Security Academy

Remote - Chicago

  • Developed skills to harden Linux, Windows, and Cloud networked systems for organizations

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  • Monitored data in motion and associated logs with iptables, Wireshark, Snort, TCPDUMP, Splunk/ELK 

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  • Designed network topology using VLANs, Cisco Packet Tracer, and subnetting

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  • Assessed organizational security audit findings and collaborated to develop and present a suite of tailored solutions

 

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Jun 2021 - Sep 2022

PROJECT MANAGER

Gorge Networks

Hood River, OR

  • Implemented the federal Affordable Connectivity Program by applying for FCC approval, designing internal policies to manage our ACP involvement, and deployed this to all staff company wide

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  • Organized an ITAM program to eliminate EOL hardware and improve square foot cost allocation 

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  • Rolled-out new software for scheduling customer installations to modernize the scheduling process 

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  • Developed staff training for ACP, Cogsworth, and Excel using both Loom and printed materials 

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  • Created WBS, Gantt charts, Project Networks, and resource-driven schedules for various projects

 

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2020 - 2021

PROGRAM MANAGER

Sierra Olympic Technologies

Hood River, OR

  • Conducted internal auditing for ISO 9001 that led to companywide certification

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  • Managed a portfolio of the top 5 clients generating 80% of $25 million in revenue

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  • Led a cross-functional team of customer fulfillment specialists from engineering, sales, manufacturing, and finance to ensure customer priorities were met and exceeded whenever possible

2018 - 2019

OFFICE MANAGER

Jeff Nichols, CPA

The Dalles, OR

  • Overseeing general office operation

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  • Coordinating meetings with clientele

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  • Drafting and revising contracts

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  • Conducting reconciliation of client accounts

  • Preparing financial reports through collection, analysis, and summation of data

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  • Interpreting and applying accounting policies, rules, and regulations to ensure compliance

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  • Tax preparation and research
     

2018 - Present

OWNER

Dalles City Bookkeeping

The Dalles, OR

  • Migrating company financial information to cloud-based software for improved access and security

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  • Auditing and correcting erroneous records for small business clients and preparing financial reports

Education

Sep - Dec 2021 

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Project Management Certificate

Global Campus

I chose to further deepen my project management skillset by pursuing training through Cornell.

 

The certificate program covered project scope, setting key milestones, improving time budgeting and resource allocation, agile methodologies, and earned value management (EVM).

Aug - Dec 2020

EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY

Master's Level Courses

Worldwide

The following graduate level courses have been completed with a 4.0 grade point average:

  • Decision Making for Leaders

  • Planning and Execution of Strategy

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2018 - 2020

WESTERN GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY

BSAcc

Salt Lake City, UT

After taking a break in 2005 from prerequisite studies at Portland Community College to start a family, I completed my degree through WGU in accounting. 

 

Courses included: financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, accounting information systems, process, logistics, operations, business law, IT fundamentals, organizational behavior, business ethics, and financial reporting

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