Shana N Shell
Cybersecurity/ Risk
Management
***************@*****.*** • +1-678-***-**** (US)
LinkedIn • Atlanta, GA, US
Highly resourceful, military veteran, detail-oriented, and well-grounded insightful cybersecurity specialist with experience in information technology, automation and compliance through proven hands-on experience in due diligence, corporate governance & ethics, enforcement & litigation, automation and enhancing documentation. Proven track record of delivering expert-level and business-minded support on strategic as well as operational initiatives associated with Technology, Legal Compliance, Contracts, and Investigative Research. Demonstrated success in managing and reducing security risks and advising clients, company, and cross-functional team on resolving existing access problems while navigating complex business transactions with the best possible bottom-line results. Instrumental in implementing compliance programs, managing corporate governance, offering expertise in system administration, providing solid technical support, and leading complex cross-functional projects in information security. ü Expert at monitoring the performance of computer systems and networks through coordination of computer network access and end user monitoriing
ü Adept at spearheading due diligence, in-depth research & analysis, facilitating the planning and delivery of information technology services, supporting in installation, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of hardware and software while ensuring compliance.
ü Capable of installing software, performing backups, file recovery and imaging through optimization of system operations
ü Demonstrative ability to execute innovative automated systems, productivity enhancement, and technologies/techniques to identify illicit practices and reduce potential risks for breach. EDUCATION
Certification Cybersecurity & Information
Security (Oct 2022)
Consort Institute Emory University, Atlanta,
Georgia
Subject Areas: Cybersecurity, Information
Systems Security, IS Frameworks, Risk
Management & Recovery Operations
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies (May 2021)
Clayton State University, Morrow, Georgia
Subject Areas: Corporate Law, Computer
Science, Legal Issues in Homeland Security, Legal
Technology, Environmental Law, Legal Issues in
Technology, Grant Proposal Writing,
Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property Law
Associate of Applied Science (Dec 2018)
Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, Georgia
Subject Areas: Compliance Law, Administrative
Law, Legal Research and Writing, HTML, CSS,
Java Script, Windows 10/11, SQL Server
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
ü Software Testing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Analyst GC Services, Alpharetta, GA (Nov 2022 to Present) ü Analyse current HRIS systems, architecture roadmaps and processes. Identify risks and provide solutions to imporove company efficiencies. Data Analyst Spectraforce Technologies, Atlanta, GA (Sep 2021 to June 2022)
ü Submitted legal data into SuccessFactors portal and provided expertise to the legal team to create settings, generate reports, and process purchase orders through reconfigured SF database on behalf of the purchasing department.
Legal Officer Robert Half Legal, Atlanta, GA (Sep 2020 to Apr 2022) ü Provide exception risk management expertise to the State adjudication team to review, determine, and validate multiple claims through creation and submission of inclusive statements.
Business Analyst Exaserv, Dunwoody, GA (Jan 2019 to Feb 2020) ü Executed security inspections for employer site to ensure the validity and safety of all technical operations.
ü Managed and created rules and policies for end users in the data protection area facilitating the efficiency and ease of operations. Legal Assistant McKenney’s Construction, Atlanta, GA (Apr 2018 to Dec 2018)
ü Enhanced organization effectiveness and operational excellence by transforming cloud filing system from physical to 100% online share point access while constructing document templates to elevate efficacy. Page 2 of 2
ü Functional Software Management
ü SAP SuccessFactors
ü Network Security
ü Vulnerability Assessment
ü Incident Response
ü Cloud Security
ü Legal Consultation & Advisory
ü Operations & Compliance Management
L ICENSES & AFFILIATIONS
Cybersecurity & Information Security (2022)
Mediation and Conflict Training (2019)
Certified Paralegal American Bar Association
(2018)
Atlanta Paralegal Association (2017)
Georgia Association of Paralegals (2016)
State of Georgia Notary Public (2009)
LEGAL & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Drafting, Compliance, Discovery Packages, Lexis
Nexis, Westlaw, Legal Research & Writing,
Mediation Training, Type 70 WP, Front End
Development, Back End Development, Cloud
Data Management, One Drive/SharePoint E-
Filing, Document Preparation, DocuSign & Adobe
Sign, Employee Manuals, User Guides, Microsoft
Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES
American English (native)
CULTURAL & SOCIAL INTERESTS
Automation Technology, Cryptocurrency, NFT
Marketplace, World Traveling, Legal Matters,
Entertainment Law, Property Rights, Intellectual
Property Protection
ü Authorized to automate general contracts, rationalize corporate confidentiality agreements, and update non-compete verbiage on all sales agreements in line with predefined terms and conditions. Paralegal Supervisor Earth Law Center, Sacramento, CA (Mar 2018 to Nov 2018)
ü Provided directional leadership support and positive guidance to performance-driven team of six junior paralegals while motivating to achieve set deadlines for research and memoranda submissions. ü Leveraged exceptional legal drafting expertise to create frameworks, contracts, proposals, and other legal documents with precision for environmental law within stipulated deadlines.
Administrative Analyst City of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (Mar 2017 to Oct 2017) Cultivated effective partnerships with ethics team to coordinate and supervise ongoing investigations associated with employee morale and corporate governance matters. Utilized outstanding multitasking and time management skills to organize and schedule meetings, prepare department agendas, and summarize reports.
ü Applied legal expertise to facilitate District Managers in directing & streamlining employment law issues and administrative operations. ü Drove outstanding administrative support by performing cross-functional assignments, including but not limited to multiple data entry functions, drafting letters, memos, and proactive e-mail correspondence. Business Analyst SAI Global, Alpharetta, GA (Nov 2015 to Mar 2017) Produced remarkable supportive services to Global Director of HR by spearheading and coordinating merger & acquisition projects for multiple companies situated in Mexico, Canada & U.S. Developed and accomplished special assignments to ensure employee handbook compliance in line with company’s mission statement.
ü Recognized for professional dedication and consistently completing special projects and assignments through strategic planning, objective development, priorities determination, and cross-functional team collaboration.