SUMMARY:

Open to Recruitment/Talent Acquisition opportunities as Information Systems Security degree is completed but primarily interested in IT positions related to Cyber Security or Network Engineering. Primarily targeting Incident Response, Cyber Analyst, System Admin, and NOC roles. Willing to start in Helpdesk or Desktop Support functions as well.As a lifelong learner, it is exciting to transition into a challenging career in Cyber Security. My previous career experience has equipped me with many of the soft skills crucial for success as a tech professional such as effective communication, attention to detail, consistent documentation, adaptability, and functioning well as part of a team.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Cisco Router & Switch Configuration
• Network Troubleshooting
• System Hardening
• PC Building & Repair
• TCP/IP
• RIP
• NAT
• PAT
• Wifi
• LAN
• WAN
• VLAN
• ACL
• SSH
• Telnet
• Wireshark nmap/zenmap
• DHCP
• DNS
• Active Directory
• Group Policy
• Winhex
• FTK Imager
• Bit stream Imaging/Forensic Copy
• Write Blockers
• Metasploit
• Windows XP - 10
• Windows Server 2012
• Backtrack/Kali.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Towson, MD

Technical Recruiter

Responsibilities:

• Primarily focus on placement of IT professionals in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Some work on support roles such as contract managers, buyers, technical writers, administrators, etc.
• On occasion work with consultant vendors for positions open to H1B candidates.
• Clients include Government Contracting companies for Federal Agencies (CBP, DoJ, DoD, DISA, GSA, DoI, IRS, TSA etc.) often requiring clearances of various levels (up to Top Secret). Work closely with FSO to confirm needed clearances were active or likely to be obtained.
• Other clients include large Healthcare/Insurance Organizations, Local and State Government Departments, and midsized technology companies.
• Provide candidates for wide range of positions including; Help Desk, Network, Systems, Infrastructure, Database, Software Engineering, Testing/QA, Data Analysis, Data Visualization and other roles. Positions range from Entry/Senior/Lead Level and Project/Program Management.
• Utilize Dice and involved on MeetUp, Google+, and Twitter. Expand LinkedIn network to 7K+ connections. Convinced our Owner to upgrade me to a LinkedIn Recruiter Basic account to more effectively reach passive candidates. Success has resulted in now teaching other recruiters how to utilize LinkedIn and train them as Recruiter Lite accounts are purchased. Role in our team is focused on sourcing and recruiting top passive candidates for clients.
• Research technology, economic, and hiring trends to stay informed and act as a resource/consultant for team and clients. For example; have become well informed regarding Big Data/Data Science in order to capitalize on current and future needs of quantitative analysts as the field continues to expand in coming years.
• Often point of contact between office and our IT Service Management company to explain user problems more clearly and assist in troubleshooting. Would regularly resolve file recovery and software usage problems for co - workers so helpdesk tickets need not be opened.

Technologies and methodologies include: Java, JavaScript, J2EE, ASP.Net, VB.NET, PHP, C#, C++, Python, Django, XML, SQL, Informatica, Tivoli, Unix/Linus, Windows, ETL, R, SAS, Hadoop, Pig, Hive, Mapreduce, SAN, LAN, WAN, Oracle, DB2, Sybase, Redhat, Apache, MS SQL, MySQL, NoSQL, WebSphere, WebLogic, PeopleSoft, Pega Rules, Oracle EBS and HCM, HP Exstream, FPGA, DSP, SOA, REST, Agile, Waterfall, etc.

Confidential, Hunt Valley, MD

Sourcing Specialist & Recruiter

Responsibilities:

• Created job ads to post on various boards and websites. Utilized resume databases to create effective candidate searches.
• Performed Boolean searches to narrow candidate pool.
• Cold called and e - mailed job seekers to present job opportunities
• Sought out and connected with passive candidates in my fields of focus using personal and social media networking (LinkedIn created and expanded to 3.5K+ professionals in my region in last 4 months).
• Presented qualified candidates to our clients for temporary (contract) or permanent (direct hire) positions. Coordinated interviews with clients and candidates.
• Performed drug screens, background checks, and reference checks. Finalized placements, confirmed start dates, and negotiated pay rates.
• Generated sales leads for branch manager, identified, researched, and sent literature to prospective clients in absence of sales person.
• Promoted from Sourcing Specialist to Recruiter.
• Consistently top ranked firm wide in metrics for activity in calls/emails among new hires.
• Convinced corporate to transition sales/client tracking (GoldMine) into our Applicant Tracking System (ATS - SmartSearch) to end redundancy.
• Trained office members on basic use of new ATS functions.
• Entrusted with sourcing and initial screening for replacement branch manager.

Confidential, La Mirada, CA

Responsibilities:

• Prepared homes for next tenants including painting, cleaning, and basic repairs.
• At times supervise small crew on site and hire students.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities:

• Dispatched calls to drivers, mapped service calls, prepared invoices, and assisted with towing duties in the field.
• Volunteer positions and mission trips while pursuing degree.