Project Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

Project Manager

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2023

Highly adaptable relationship builder, communicator, problem-solver, and cross-functional organizational leader with a career narrative of driving business outcomes through effective project management. Regularly called upon to rescue and deliver projects across the finish line by engaging with key stakeholders, understanding business objectives, aligning project resources, while planning and executing strategic and tactical priorities. Proven leadership skills and strong technical background with a reputation for quickly troubleshooting, isolating, and resolving operational setbacks and cost issues. Effective communicator who builds strong cross-functional partnerships which facilitate achieving business goals. • Track record directing operations, administration, estimating, controlling expenses, boosting efficiency & productivity. Successfully completing projects on time and ahead of schedule. • Overseeing design, construction, quality, & safety of commercial construction glazing projects. Heading small to large-scale projects. Typically ranging from $50k-$2M. • Manage scheduling & coordinating with vendors & subcontractors. Maintaining all contract, safety, billing, and warranty documentation. Controlling profit/loss margins through constant review. • Coaching & mentoring team members in the field, resulting in greater productivity & efficiency. Supervise workforce to ensure productivity helping problem solve & work through issues arising in the field to maintain efficiency. • Execute corrective action plans to mitigate unnecessary delays in work related weather, vendor delays, & emergencies. • Effectively negotiate contracts to create mutually beneficial agreements of savings $ in construction costs. Reducing budgets from 10-20% by offering value engineering alternatives. • Building lucrative, long-term client relations by building trust through highly effective communication skills. Show less

Cyber Security Student ~ Game Theory

• Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

Intro to Game TheoryGame Theory Application in Cyber Security

Cyber Security Student ~ Digital Forensics & Incident Response

• May 2022 - Jun 2022

Introduction to Digital Forensics & Incident ResponseIncident Response PreparationIncident Response ImplementationData AcquisitionWindows Live AnalysisWindows Dead AnalysisMemory AnalysisLinux ForensicsLog Analysis & TimelineDFIR SimulationThreat HuntingStatic Malware AnalysisDynamic Malware AnalysisNetwork ForensicsMalware Defense & Persistence

Cyber Security Student ~ Ethical Hacking Bootcamp

• Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

Introduction to Ethical HackingNetwork ScanningMITM AttacksBrute-ForceSocial EngineeringInfrastructure AttacksWindows Privilege EscalationLinux Privilege EscalationWeb Application Security FundamentalsXSS & File InclusionSQL InjectionVulnerability Scanners & Reporting

Cyber Security Student ~ Python Programming Bootcamp

• Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

Introduction to ProgrammingData Types & ConditionsLoopsFile System & Error HandlingFunctionsNetwork CommunicationPython for Security

Cyber Security Student ~ Cyber Infrastructure & Technology Bootcamp

• Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

Endpoint Security MeasuresHoneypotsData Loss PreventionMail SecurityIntroduction to Advanced SIEMSIEM & SOARIIoT & ICSPhysical SecuritySecure Architecture

Cyber Security Student ~ Network Security Bootcamp

• Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

Network Security Systems & ArchitectureSecure Management & AccessNetwork Attacks & MitigationNetwork Traffic AnalysisPractical CryptographyFirewall FundamentalsVPN TechnologiesNetwork MonitoringIPS & IDS Concepts

Cyber Security Student ~ Linux Security Bootcamp

• Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

Introduction to LinuxCLI FundamentalsUsers and PermissionsNetworking and System ManagementServices and HardeningBash ScriptingHost SecurityNetwork Security

Cyber Security Student ~ Cloud Security Bootcamp

• Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

Cloud FundamentalsVirtualization and ContainersSecuring the CloudAdvanced Cloud Computing

Cyber Security Student ~ Computer Networking Bootcamp

• Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

Introduction to NetworksNetwork FundamentalsIOS FundamentalsSwitch SecurityIP & Routing ConceptsSubnettingIPv4 & IPv6 Static RoutingDynamic RoutingVLAN & TrunkDiagnostics & Troubleshooting Access Control List Infrastructure Services

Cyber Security Student ~ Microsoft Security Bootcamp

• Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

Introduction to Windows ClientWindows Server 2012 & Enterprise CreationDomain Name SystemActive DirectoryPowerShellGroup PolicyShares and PermissionsDHCPDisk ManagementMicrosoft Endpoint SecuritySecurity Policies & Authentication

Cyber Security Student ~ Intro to Cyber Security Bootcamp

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

Introduction to Cyber SecurityCybersecurity ResearchNetworking FundamentalsWindows OS FundamentalsLinux OS FundamentalsNetwork AttacksCyber Attack CycleCountermeasures & Defense

Senior Sales & Project Manager

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2017

YKK AP is a global architectural metal manufacturer, producing commercial fenestration systems. As the Senior Sales & Project Manager I was responsible for managing daily orders and large commercial projects through manufacturing and shipping process to ensure timely and correct fulfillment. • Collaborated with Production Team, Quality Control Personnel, as well as Inventory Control to ensure customer satisfaction. • Experience in resolving escalated calls from external customers and assisting internal team members in navigating through internal care systems. • Helped educate customers on product lines, navigate available materials, and pricing to ensure the customer’s needs are met and fulfilled to establish a customer base that is not just satisfied but loyal. Show less

Project Manager

• Aug 2001 - Aug 2011

Vitro America is a global commercial glass manufacturer. As a Project Manager I was responsible for managing large commercial glazing projects through estimating, production, and delivery. • Creative problem solver, using quick reflexes to resolve issues requiring immediate attention. • Proactively established key relationships and liaised with management, clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure streamline, high-quality execution of projects. • Collaborated with plant & production managers to support the successful development and implementation of project schedules. • Facilitated on-time and efficient completion of large scale projects by understanding critical activities and alerts, by implementing applications to track production requirements and shipping schedules, on which daily production meetings were focused. Show less

Online Sales Shipping Lead

• Apr 1998 - Aug 2001

Iomega was a producer of external, portable, and networked storage products. As the Online Sales Shipping Lead, I was responsible for 14 employees, overseeing End User and Online Sales Shipping Departments. • Interfaced with out of state Call Centers, International Companies, Vice President of Customer Satisfaction, ADC Quality Control Personnel & Inventory Control to ensure customer satisfaction. • Experience in resolving escalated calls from external customers and assisting internal customers in navigating through internal care systems. • Facilitated meetings to train and update employees on policy, procedure, and important changes effecting daily activities and customer satisfaction. • Maintained a 98% weekly on time shipping rate (with 24-hour turnaround) • Assisted in maintaining 99.86% inventory accuracy of over $5 million in inventory. • Streamlined shipping process and decrease number of employees required from 22 to 14. • Helped with transition of Iomega from NC to Ingram Micro in Memphis, TN. Show less