Susan Barron

Lumberton, North Carolina, United States

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Summary

Dedicated and versatile cybersecurity, IT professional with over 10 years of experience as an Account Manager and new graduate of Cybersecurity CompTIA A+ Bootcamp (UMGC Global Campus). With a solid foundation in cybersecurity and a commitment to staying abreast of the latest industry trends, I bring a strategic mindset and technical acumen to contribute to the organization's cybersecurity resilience and ensure a proactive defense against cyber threats.

Key skills and characteristics

· Threat Detection and Analysis

· Incident Response

· Vulnerability Assessment

· Security Monitoring

· Risk Analysis

· Security Policy Implementation

· Log Analysis

· See LinkedIn Profile for additional skills

Experience

Client Services Associate

Polaris Financial Services

Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 (4 years 1 month)

Client Services Associate

"Client Services Associates in the Financial Services industry are key players in managing client relationships. They serve as primary points of contact, handle account management tasks, resolve client issues, possess product knowledge, maintain documentation, educate clients, and ensure compliance. Their role varies based on the financial services offered and seniority level. Interpersonal skills are crucial for building trust and fostering positive client relationships."

CEO

WorldLynxx, LLC

Jan 2004 - Present (20 years 2 months)

CEO, WorldLynxx, LLC Founder and Sole Member of a Limited Liability Company providing pet care and boutique services to a customer base of 500+ customers leveraging five 1099 independent contractor service providers.

Solely responsible for P&L to include business development, pricing, contract negotiations/renewals, accounting functions, payroll, service delivery and customer relationship management.

Architect of sales strategy, campaigns, and territory planning.

Client Development- Maintain strategic relationships to include participation in industry functions to promote branding, drive new client capture and return customer renewals.

Executive Client Account Manager

UltraB2B

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years 1 month)

Senior International/Domestic Executive Account/Sales Manager providing the full range of sales account management services and support

Account Manager

Network Solutions

Jan 1998 - Jan 2005 (7 years 1 month)

Domain Name Account Management for 35 ISP's across the globe: India, Pakistan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Client Acquisition: Identify and acquire new ISPs by presenting domain names services.

Relationship Building: Cultivate Strong relationships with existing ISPs ensuring satisfaction and understanding evolving trends.

Sales Presentations: C-Level presentations highlighting the value of domain names services and competitive advantages.

Negotiation and Contract Management: Negotiate terms, pricing, and agreements with a focus on mutual benefit.

Upselling and Cross-selling: Identify opportunities to upsell additional domain-related services or cross sell complementary products.

Technical Support Responsibilities: Troubleshoot issues, integration, building shells, IP resolution, and interface with engineers to resolve issues

Training and Onboarding ISPs: Assist ISPs with onboarding, ensuring familiarity with domain names services.

Account Management: Main point of contact, managing queries, requests, and ensuring satisfaction.

Renewals and Retention: Manage renewal processes and implement strategies for long-term client retention.

This role demanded a dual focus on client acquisition and retention, with effective communication, technical proficiency, and strategic blend of business understanding as key drivers off success.

Operations Shift Manager-Technical Support

VERISIGN

Jan 1996 - Jan 1998 (2 years 1 month)

Education

University of Maryland Global Campus

Comp TIA Security +, Computer Science

May 2023 - Dec 2023

Averett University

Business Administration and Management, General

Thomas Nelson Community College

Business / Science

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