PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

• Over 10 years of experience in project management and web design
• Knowledge of computer information security and communications security
• Knowledge of personnel security concepts and practices
• Familiar with TCP/IP, Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, and Privacy
• Excellent customer service
• Effective communication and written skills
• Mentor professionals, college students and job seekers in media careers

COMPUTER/APPLICATION SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:

• Adobe Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Fireworks - Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Picasa
• Familiar with Joomla, SharePoint (CMS
• Programs: HTML, (X)HTML, CSS, Interactive Java - Familiar: JavaScript, SQL, ASP.Net
• Software: Microsoft Office 2007 - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook-install and configure hardware and software
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Vista, UNIX (Linux)
• Familiar with NIST SP 800-53
• Familiar Federal Government Section 508 Compliance Guidelines for Website
• Familiar Social Networking - Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, LinkedIn

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Exploring and using Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
• Understanding cookies, threats and packets filtering
• Hands - on on experience with VMware, Smooth Wall, Winsnort and Wireshark
• Installed and configured an OpenVPN to connect client to server
• Download and configured firewalls

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Researched and selected the layout of the interface of the website
• Performed updates of the content, look, and creation and functionality of the website
• Communicated with senior IT security experts

Confidential

Security Professional

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in designing the layout of the website
• Responsible in assisting small businesses on security issues
• Worked with computer security techniques, tools and methodologies that professionals apply to a network
• Researched new technologies and IT Security requirements
• Research, writing, and revising website articles

Confidential, Washington, DC

LEASING CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed and reviewed complex contracts and used security databases
• Processed criminal and financial background checks to determine whether to accept or deny
• Knowledge of staffing and new residents requirements
• Brief and debrief new staff and residents
• Experience with the electronic security systems and vulnerable areas of the facility
• Worked with the local law enforcement and fire departments
• Provided security entry keys to residents
• Responsible for the security of the entrance and exit doors of the facility
• Utilized and interpreted the legal policies and procedures of the Confidential Housing Act website
• Wrote daily reports management made recommendations for improvements to management
• Lead the weekend staff and handled critical issues
• Provided new prospects with a tour of the building and vacant units
• Fostered customer loyalty by ensuring that our customers fully utilize the value of our solutions and services

Confidential, Washington, DC

OUTREACH AND DIVERSITY MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Managed and created the content, look, creation and functionality and performed the editing, layout, design, test, codes, and troubleshoot technical issues
• Prepared and executed designs, digital photos, video and other visual materials for the web layouts
• Created site graphics and collaborated with the graphics’ department
• Designed and created the layout interface of the Content Management Service and worked with software developers in the planning, analysis, design, implementation and testing
• Managed and maintained the website for quality assurance and validation of links from definition to launch in a timely manner. Ensured best practices in designing and performed software testing
• Lead efforts to improve performance and stability of the current platform, and informed management of any concerns and issues and recommended new ideas
• Designed and managed online newsletter
• Conducted ongoing research for the latest technology

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed data on new technology and developed solutions on proceeding
• Planned and facilitated training for external and internal users
• Created policies and procedures on using and navigating the database
• Encompassed all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Monitor and compiled website traffic and statistical data for executive report
• Organized focus groups to ensure the effectiveness of the program

Project Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed and evaluated major aspects of substantive, mission - oriented programs.
• Analyzed the effectiveness of programs, operations and the objectives, and the ability to identify risks
• Defined content and determined agendas for organizing conferences, seminars and career programs
• Collaborated with the legal department to create Confidential policies and procedures
• Provided deliverables within the timeline and budget deadlines and lead the planning, organizing, implementation of project tasks and resource requirements
• Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization
• Fostered customer loyalty by ensuring that our customers fully utilize the value of our solutions and services
• Negotiated business contracts for hotels
• Provided Quality Assurance principles and techniques
• Developed credibility, establishing relationship, and communicating with stakeholders at various levels
• Informed management of any concerns and issues and recommended new ideas and improvements
• Prepared strategic and budget planning
• Served as the Liaison and responsible for the recruiting in supervising interns
• Mentored professionals, college students and job seekers and provided professional advice and critique resumes
• Performed administrative duties and assisted with marketing