IT security specialist with a passion and talent for aligning security architecture, plans, controls, processes, policies and procedures with security standards and operational goals.

Master of Science in Information Security, 2018 Master of Business Administration, 2004

(Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, Missouri) (Maryville University of Saint Louis, Missouri)

SOX Compliance

SAP

SQL

Active Directory

NIST 800-53

Microsoft Exchange

Data management

Windows XP, 7, 10

Azure

SCCM

Sharepoint

Splunk

Fortigate VPN

Microsoft Office 0365

CheckPoint R75/R77

Adobe Acrobat

Process implementation

Quality assurance

Client assessment and analysis

Executive Presentations

Project management

Compliance

Risk management processes

Multi-site management

American Railcar Industries, St. Charles, Missouri Information Security-Intern, July 2018-current

Collaborate within IT department and created IT SOX review document for internal process controls. Ensure secure systems through new 3rd party patching processes.

Provide DLP and security enhancements using MDM. Develop verification processes of updates on all devices.

Review current security policies, future requirements, and how policy changes will affect the end users. Consult with SAP functional analyst to assign roles and authorizations.

Perform identity & access management by ensuring policy & procedure are followed. Member of security team that developed and implemented security policies.

Deployed security awareness training program for 1000+ users.

Self-Employed, St. Charles, Missouri

Business Consultant, 2012- 2017

Developed policies and procedures for compliance.

Researched and wrote grants.

Managed funded projects.

Submitted budgets and required compliance.

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri Grants Manager/Prospect Researcher, 2009- 2012

Created a grant management system to track budgets and compliance.

Managed team at multiple extension sites to complete and submit grants and required reports. Collaborated with key stakeholders developing policies and procedures for the strategic plan.

Presented financial reports to President and Board of Directors.

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