Cyber Security Criminal Justice

Ashley Lopes

Bridgewater, MA ***** 508-***-**** **************@*****.*** www.llinkdin.com/in/ashleylopes

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly driven and dedicated cybersecurity professional, I am preparing to graduate from Suffolk University's Cyber Security Bootcamp program and am seeking a role as a Cyber Security Specialist, Network System Analyst, or Threat Intelligence professional. Passionate about protecting data and mitigating cyber threats, I bring strong technical expertise in conducting ethical hacking and managing network and security systems, along with valuable soft skills that enhance collaboration and problem-solving in fast-paced environments

TECHNICAL SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Linux System Administration

User and Group Management

Filesystem Permissions

Disk Management

Firewalld

DNS and DHCP using Linux

Network Administration

TCP/IP Model

Logical and Physical Networks

Cisco Hardware Administration

Information Security Systems

CIA Triad

Cryptography

OpenLDAP

Ethical Hacking

OpenVas

Nmap

Metasploit

Wireshark

Knowledge of Security Operations

Incident Response

Forensics

Additional Tools

MS Office Tools

Additional Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Creativity

Problem Solving

Research

Technology and Crime Control; Gender, Crime and Justice; Ethics and Criminal Justice System; Applied Theory and Crime Policy; Research Method in Criminal Justice; Analyzing Criminal Justice Data; Courts and Criminal Law; Police Community; Society

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Suffolk University, Boston, MA March 2024

Cyber Security Bootcamp

Expected graduation: September 2024

Comprehensive review of IT assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; install and configure network security devices; perform penetration testing.

Management and analysis of cyber-attack incidents in compliance with standard incident response and security ops procedures

Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA

Major: Criminal Justice, Mass Transfer September 2017

Completed coursework in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Procedure, focusing on the legal framework of the criminal justice system.

Gained foundational knowledge in policing, corrections, and the judicial process, with a strong emphasis on ethical decision-making and community relations.

Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Minor: Psychology May 2020

Gained in-depth knowledge of criminology, criminal law, and forensic psychology, focusing on understanding criminal behavior and the justice system's response.

Completed advanced coursework in criminal investigations, corrections, and psychological profiling, with an emphasis on applying psychological principles to law enforcement and rehabilitation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Boston, MA September 2024- Present

Security Specialist l

Enhancing existing security with password protection, firewall and other tools

Running tests and assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities

August 2020- 2024

Campus Police Officer

Ensured the safety and security of over 500 patients, visitors, and staff members daily by monitoring premises and enforcing campus regulations.

Managed access control systems, reducing unauthorized entries by 15% through proactive monitoring and intervention.

Accurately completed and maintained detailed incident reports and daily log books, contributing to a 20% improvement in case resolution time.

Responded promptly to emergency codes, including medical and security alerts, maintaining an average response time of under 3 minutes

Conducted regular patrols of a 50,000-square-foot campus building, enhancing visible security presence and reducing reported incidents by 10%.

Old Colony YMCA, Brockton, MA October 2016 –2017

Youth Care Advocate

Maintained safe and secure unit for YMCA-based detention facility

Intervened to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

Monitored up to 10 residents during shift including showers, bathroom and laundry washing

Completed and maintained accurate records or reports regarding clients’ day to day activities

Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts, Stoughton, MA November 2014-2019

PCA Worker

Maintained a safe and secure environment for a YMCA-based detention facility, ensuring compliance with all security protocols and reducing incident reports by 15%.

Successfully intervened in over 20 crisis situations, resolving conflicts and emergencies to protect residents and staff.

Monitored up to 10 residents per shift, including supervision during high-risk activities such as showers, bathroom use, and laundry, maintaining 100% adherence to safety standards.

Accurately completed and maintained daily records and reports for residents’ activities, contributing to a 98% compliance rate in administrative audits.

Skills

Training: License to Carry Firearms (LTC), September 2019-2025

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, Prevention Institute (CPI), June 2017-2018

Languages: Bilingual in Cape Verdean Creole and English

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Security+

Cyber Security, StackRoute September 2024

Date of completion September 16,2024

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