Jesus Rivera

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Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Communications

An accomplished and result oriented professional with robust experience acquired over the years in delivering optimal results & business value-driving business continuity, disaster recovery, communications management, and training in a high growth environment. Skilled in developing and managing safety and continuity practices, Impact Analysis, risk assessment and mitigation, and disaster recovery practices in US armed forces. Holds credit for implementing comprehensive Continuity of Operations Plan for a highly complex military organization by consulting with all departments ensuring critical functions were maintained and a smooth transition for off-site operations during both short- and long-term business disruptions. Articulate communicator with exceptional mentoring skills in transforming a low performing team to a high caliber workforce coupled with proven abilities to work with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.

Skill Areas: Continuity plans Recovery strategies Policies and standards Project management Requirements analysis Professional presentations Business impact analysis Process Improvement Cross Function Team Leadership Risk assessment Emergency response and operations Training and instruction Customer Service Problem-Solving Strong Interpersonal Skills Analytical Skills Relationship Management Team Management Outstanding Communications Skills Equal Opportunity and Diversion and Inclusion Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ASRC, TSI, Choisys TECHNOLOGY – Augusta, GA (Mar 2021 – Present) Cyber and Electronic Warfare Specialist Implementation Writer Team Lead

Responsible for preparing, writing, and executing material to be presented, and instructed to students in the Cyberspace

Electromagnetic warfare Operations.

Introduce students to Information Advantage, Information Security, and Information Assurance.

Instructed how to manage, install and troubleshoot signal support systems, terminal devices, and integrated signal

devices with wireless signals and or networks. Explained how different government equipment /software (GOTS) and

civilian hardware/software (COTS) can be use side by side to get the best results possible on their assigned duties.

Mentored and provided feedback to other instructors on how to assist the Cyber School Training and Education

Directorate Team in developing better training material.

Prepared and integrated lessons for distant learning using video conferences and interactive programs

Department of Army, Fort Gordon, – Augusta, GA (Jun 2019 - Jan 2021)

Corp Senior Signal Continuity Coordinator and Advisor

Responsible for designing and executing business continuity Disaster Recovery plans for the Cyber and Signal Corp.

Suggested and educated on advancing old and obsolete equipment to Management Group and Senior Management, who endorsed financing.

Created and executed a corporate program to organize a steady process to institute business continuity plans for the Cyber and Signal Departments.

Directed the team responsible for devising and executing business continuity plans for the recovery of the corporate computer data center, hardware, software, and telecommunications.

Developed, actualized, and maintained regular communications with the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) on Operations Plans to guarantee effective activity and support from the EOC team during emergencies.

Instituted teams that executed more than 100 impact analyses and risk evaluations with organization and unit managers to characterize the scope and objectives of business coherence plans and danger relief plans.

Instrumental in designing and establishing Information Protection & Business Continuity Planning Quality Assurance Process resulting in the integrated development of disaster recovery plans and information security controls.

Carried out training at national and local meetings and conferences over business continuity and capabilities development.

Department of Army, Fort Gordon, – Augusta, GA (Jul 2010- Jun 2019)

Capability Development – Information Upgrade / Protection

Oversaw teams that instituted processes and obtained new equipment to execute Data Recovery and Signal foundation to safeguard data processing operations resumption after an emergency.

Conducted Signal and Data Impact Analysis, Customer Requirement evaluation, and Recovery Capability reviews to develop a steady, productive process to recognize Corporation's continuity plan scope and objectives.

Facilitated teams that finished more than 50 of these investigations and risk appraisals.

Created and established Company’s Information and Communication Protection Policy that determined information security requirements for management and employees.

Carried out communication impact analyses and disaster recovery planning for the Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, and Explosives Command to ensure the Army reaction framework was operational during a disaster and have reinforcement frameworks set up if a disruption occurs.

Orchestrated a team of seven internal analysts and worked closely with five external response teams located across the United States.

Arranged, facilitated, and coordinated the development plan for an organization to move to another site while accountable for setting up the information and correspondence frameworks as the move was occurring without losing communications continuity.

Fort Bennings, GA (Aug 2017 – May 2019)

Senior Signal Supervisor and Advisor

Responsible for directing commanding teams by instituting suitable communication models and mentoring the workforce to utilize the communication tools effectively.

Addressed bottlenecks and challenges with communications devices while recommending personnel on offering convenient and appropriate technology to meet the need of military teams best.

Executed interviews and selection process with prospective members of the breakthrough advising committee.

Aberdeen proving ground, MD (Feb 2016 – Aug 2017)

Signal Operations chief

Served as communications chief facilitating and assessing signal data teams across the United States.

Collaborated with nuclear detection teams to conduct effective catastrophic training analysis and aid in scheduling support from external agencies.

Conducted analysis to understand the effectiveness of training and report the finding to higher headquarters.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Senior Support Signal specialist, Fort Stewart, GA Camp Humphreys Jul 2010 – Jan 2016

ESOL Teaching, Puerto Rico (10 years)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science with a Education Minor: Boricua College, New York, NY

Training and Certifications:

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), Falls Church, Virginia

Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) Certified

Udemy, San Francisco, California

Enterprise Risk Management for The Professional (ISO 31000) Certified

United States Logistics University, Fort Lee Virginia

Capabilities Development Certified

Military Advisor Training Academy, Fort Benning, Georgia

Military Advisor Training Program certification

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Internet, Excel, Power Point, Office 365, PowerBI, Share Folder, Shared Site

Affiliations:

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), Member (Dec 2020 – Present)

ABC Business Continuity Association, Member (Jan 2021 – Present)

Awards

Recipient of Bronze Medal (3) and Meritorious Service Medal (3)

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