Security-minded IT Transitioner with Veteran Discipline

Summary

Versatile Professional and Army Veteran with a Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (v.2) and a Bachelor’s in Social Studies. Combines 20+ years of operational discipline, high-level asset management, and a "mission-first" mentality. Proven ability to manage complex databases and adhere to strict security protocols.

Professional Experience

Parts Department Manager JT Cycle May 2022 - Present

Asset Management: Inventory auditing and lifecycle tracking.

Compliance: Following regulatory standards (PCI-DSS for credit cards).

Reporting: Creating technical and financial status reports for stakeholders.

Operations Manager Eagle Hardwoods November 2016 - May 2019

Technical Specification Adherence: Interpreted complex technical diagrams and blueprints to oversee the production of components to a precision tolerance of 0.05 mm, demonstrating extreme attention to detail and technical accuracy.

Systems Configuration & Calibration: Calibrated and maintained industrial machinery, ensuring all systems operated within defined safety and operational parameters.

Quality Assurance (QA) & Auditing: Conducted rigorous quality control audits on finished products to ensure 100% compliance with client specifications and industry standards.

Workflow Optimization: Managed the end-to-end production lifecycle, from raw material processing to final product, focusing on reducing "downtime" and maximizing operational efficiency.

Motor Transport Operator (88M) Sergeant E-5 US Army & Michigan Army National Guard September 2005 – September 2011

Communications Security (COMSEC) Lead: Handled sensitive cryptographic equipment during a combat deployment to Iraq; utilized an ANCD (Automated Net Control Device) to load and manage encryption keys for secure tactical radio networks.

Network Operations (Blue Force Tracker): Configured, maintained, and troubleshot the Blue Force Tracker (BFT) system, ensuring secure, real-time data transmission and situational awareness across the unit.

Operational Security (OPSEC): Executed high-stakes missions under strict security protocols to mitigate risks to personnel and mission-critical hardware in hostile environments.

Hardware Diagnostics: Performed routine maintenance and technical diagnostics on specialized communication hardware, maintaining a high state of mission readiness and system "uptime”.

Security Clearance: Previously held Secret (U.S. Army); Eligible for reinstatement/re-investigation.

Education & Certification

Olivet College January 2010 – December 2013

Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies

Minor in Mathematics

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (v.2) February 2026

Continuing Education Present

Coursera: Actively enrolled in IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.

Coursera: Actively enrolled in Packt CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course Specialization.

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