Brenda Fairfax, Ed.D.
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Angela Grantham, CMPS,CMP,CFCE,CFLMS
Brenda is a true professional that pays close attention to details to make sure she upholds the highest customer service level possible for her clients. She is a person of integrity and compassion for her clients, and will go that extra mile to make sure they have the best possible experience. She operates under a strict code of ethics and values aimed at building customer trust and loyalty. Brenda is very knowledgeable about the travel industry. I highly recommend her services to everyone looking to have the best possible experience when traveling.
Gene Tyler
Brenda is a focused leader and possesses the technical acumen to do anything she wants. I have had the pleasant opportunity to observe Brenda for over 12 years...and she is dedicated, smart, and a solid leader. Over time her performance has led to gaining a Harvard Fellowship and becoming the IA lead for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). I often sought Brenda's advice and counsel...truly a leader of the highest caliber and a person I want to be associated with.
Angela Grantham, CMPS,CMP,CFCE,CFLMS
Brenda is a true professional that pays close attention to details to make sure she upholds the highest customer service level possible for her clients. She is a person of integrity and compassion for her clients, and will go that extra mile to make sure they have the best possible experience. She operates under a strict code of ethics and values aimed at building customer trust and loyalty. Brenda is very knowledgeable about the travel industry. I highly recommend her services to everyone looking to have the best possible experience when traveling.
Gene Tyler
Brenda is a focused leader and possesses the technical acumen to do anything she wants. I have had the pleasant opportunity to observe Brenda for over 12 years...and she is dedicated, smart, and a solid leader. Over time her performance has led to gaining a Harvard Fellowship and becoming the IA lead for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). I often sought Brenda's advice and counsel...truly a leader of the highest caliber and a person I want to be associated with.
Angela Grantham, CMPS,CMP,CFCE,CFLMS
Brenda is a true professional that pays close attention to details to make sure she upholds the highest customer service level possible for her clients. She is a person of integrity and compassion for her clients, and will go that extra mile to make sure they have the best possible experience. She operates under a strict code of ethics and values aimed at building customer trust and loyalty. Brenda is very knowledgeable about the travel industry. I highly recommend her services to everyone looking to have the best possible experience when traveling.
Gene Tyler
Brenda is a focused leader and possesses the technical acumen to do anything she wants. I have had the pleasant opportunity to observe Brenda for over 12 years...and she is dedicated, smart, and a solid leader. Over time her performance has led to gaining a Harvard Fellowship and becoming the IA lead for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). I often sought Brenda's advice and counsel...truly a leader of the highest caliber and a person I want to be associated with.
Angela Grantham, CMPS,CMP,CFCE,CFLMS
Brenda is a true professional that pays close attention to details to make sure she upholds the highest customer service level possible for her clients. She is a person of integrity and compassion for her clients, and will go that extra mile to make sure they have the best possible experience. She operates under a strict code of ethics and values aimed at building customer trust and loyalty. Brenda is very knowledgeable about the travel industry. I highly recommend her services to everyone looking to have the best possible experience when traveling.
Gene Tyler
Brenda is a focused leader and possesses the technical acumen to do anything she wants. I have had the pleasant opportunity to observe Brenda for over 12 years...and she is dedicated, smart, and a solid leader. Over time her performance has led to gaining a Harvard Fellowship and becoming the IA lead for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). I often sought Brenda's advice and counsel...truly a leader of the highest caliber and a person I want to be associated with.
Credentials
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Advanced Program Management
Defense Systems Management College
Experience
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Nomadic Star Travel, LLC
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Nov 2006 - Present
Nomadic Star Travel, LLC "Your Passport to Adventure", is a full service travel agency. In addition to travel, we offer theater tickets (Broadway, Las Vegas, London and more), tickets to group sporting events, and assistance with passport preparation. Travel consultants are certified and have travelled extensively throughout the United States, and all continents to date, except Antartica. We book tours for middle, high school, college students, churches, fraternal organizations, and celebrations of all types. Membership includes the Cruise Line International Association, Inc., Travel Leaders Network, and the American Society of Travel Advisors. Agency is licensed to sell travel, accident and baggage insurance. CLIA certified agents are passionate and eager to share their experiences and provide top notch service to their clients.
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Women Professional Association
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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Member
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2010 - 2011
Served as Chairwoman, Speaker Procurement Served as Chairwoman, Speaker Procurement
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Defense Logistics Agency
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief, Information Assurance
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Dec 2004 - Jan 2008
Managed the information assurance awareness, training and education program for approximately 5000 employees located at Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency. Developed, implemented and provided training to approximately 100 Terminal Area Security Officers in the Agency. Investigated all computer related incidents working with the Agency's Computer Emergency Response Team and Defense Criminal Investigative Service/Agency. Developed and maintained information assurance budgets. Presented oral address on Conflict Resolution Management hosted by the Agency for Women's Leadership Symposium. Retired as Chief, Information Assurance in January 2008 (33 years as civil servant).
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Defense Information Systems Agency
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information Technology Specialist
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Oct 2001 - Dec 2003
Evaluated operational, technical, and management controls of information systems for the various bureaus that comprise the Department of Commerce. Wrote portion of Semi and Annual Reports that are sent to Office of Management and Budget and Congress. Served as member of the National Institute of Technology and Standards Working Group for Certification and Accreditation. Assisted in writing the first special publication that replaced FIPS 102 (NIST Federal Information Processing Standards). Publication serves as guideline for all federal agencies to use for certification and accreditation process of information systems.
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Leadership -
2005 - 2005
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
Certificate, Program for Senior Executive Fellows -
2005 - 2005
Information Resources Management College - Fort Leslie J. McNair, Washington, DC
Level III, Communications-Computer Systems -
2000 - 2002
Webster University
Master of Arts, Computer Resources and Information Management -
1996 - 2000
Park University
Bachelor of Science, Management/Computer Information Systems -
1996 - 1996
Defense Systems Management College
Level III in Program Management, Advanced Program Management
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