Junior Information Security Consultant

• Nov 2019 - Present

Associate GRC Implementation Consultant

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

• Implemented cloud-based Governance, Risk, and Compliance software applications such as GDPR, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Third Party Risk, and Incident Managers. • Responsible for independently completing all stages of the implementation process from design through to deployment. • Built strong relationships with stakeholders working on successive implementations, and onsite with one of SureCloud’s longest standing clients twice a week.• Configured out-of-the-box applications and bespoke builds employing JavaScript. On occasion utilised XML for tagging Word extracts.• Manipulated data sets in Excel to facilitate imports into the SureCloud platform.• Independently led internal ISO 27001 audits. Developed questions sets, performed interviews and spot checks, and reported findings to the ISMS Committee which includes C-suite members.• Liaised with onsite client auditors answering questions and where required taking questions away and following up with the relevant personnel. Also facilitated remedial actions.• Developed a Buddy Scheme for the next cohort of graduates to help ease them into the role.

Telephone Interviewer

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

• Called and convinced members of the general public, customers, or business leaders depending on the client to participate in a survey.• Interviews ranged from 10-45 minutes hence building a rapport was essential to maintaining interest. Trust was also key as most surveys necessitated asking for sensitive data.• Awarded for completing among the highest number of surveys across a week.• Consistently achieved high quality scores never failing a check.

Lab Developer

• Jul 2017 - Sep 2017

I developed pre and post lab material with a particular emphasis on assessment and feedback. As a student who had previously completed such labs I was able to develop material which enabled a more valuable, time efficient experience with greater reinforcement of knowledge gained via lectures.