Conducts security due diligence for all potential new mergers and acquisitions globally, working with the Information Security Officers (ISO) from the acquiring business unit, to insure necessary security controls are reviewed, gaps identified, and remediation costs are included in the official report. Lead security due diligence review for $1.8-billion purchase of the leading credit bureau in Australia and New Zealand. Established $2-million security budget to integrate and normalize tools and procedures with Equifax. After closing on the acquisition, managing security integration, which remains on schedule and on budget. Coordinating security integration with IT integration to minimize impact on acquired company resources, provide rapid network, computer and device visibility, and insure the integrity and security of consumer data. Successfully managed security integration for all mergers and acquisitions internationally and in North America in coordination with the various stake holders in Equifax and the newly acquired organization. Coordinated with the Information Technology and Human Resources teams to integrate controls at the appropriate time in the process. Administers three-tier architecture Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) providing internal certificates to users, computers and network devices globally. Conducts proofs of concept for new security technologies.

Managed voting on Election Day for a precinct with more than 6,000 registered voters. Hired and supervised precinct staff which varied from six to 15, depending on the expected voter turnout. Set up precinct with voting machines, Express Polls and certificate area. Insured the security and integrity of all election equipment and supplies, including sensitive ballot materials. Accurately completed all election documentation for the precinct, and made sure all legal requirements were met. Assisted voters with the voting process, insuring they were in the correct precinct, and answering their procedural and equipment questions.

Chief, Network Security for the US Army Forces Command and Fort McPherson as a government contractor supporting the Army’s largest major command. As security manager, responsible for insuring the information systems and network security for a Four-Star Army headquarters, including managing day-to-day operational security requirements.

Information Assurance contractor responsible for Network Security for Forts McPherson and Gillem and HQ FORSCOM.Information security program manager and technical project officer for the classified and unclassified computer networks for the U.S. Army's largest major command, providing high-level technical customer service for more than 4,500 users and 6,000 Windows and UNIX systems on two Army installations. As security manager, responsible for insuring the information systems and network security for a Four-Star Army headquarters, including managing day-to-day operational security requirements.Managed developing, implementing and administering network information security (INFOSEC) and privacy policy and programs in compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. Achieved successful DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) accreditation of automation systems on both networks, including all servers, workstations and network infrastructure. Identified problems and used sound judgment in generating and evaluating alternative courses of action to prepare recommendations. I was valued by senior management for my ability to provide direction to translate broad security objectives and concepts into clearly defined projects having significant impact on the entire organization. Formulated strategy using innovative problem solving approaches to meet or exceed requirements while remaining within the project’s budget and timelines.FORSCOM Webmaster from 1995-1998.

Wrote and coordinated communications annex for the United Nations Command and US Forces Korea War Plans. Built bilingual relational database tables on a secure, wide-area network, including automatic translation between Korean and English of standardized reports. Integrated database with desk-top publishing to automate preparation of Korea-wide American forces military phone book. Managed planning, installation and integration of complex communications networks and systems in the Pacific Rim ranging from non-secure voice to secure satellite communications. Pioneered "Purple Pipes" concept of sharing long-haul transmissions media among the joint military services. Prepared and presented numerous multimedia briefings for top ranking defense personnel ranging from general officers to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence. Managed global operations at the Army Broadcasting Service in Washington, DC during Desert Shield/Desert Storm conflict as the Chief of Operations, Plans and Policy. Designed initial computer network for military broadcast network, integrating existing stand-alone equipment with new acquisitions, maximizing productivity, minimizing confusion, and making best use of limited resources. Automated personnel and property management for overseas military broadcast network, resulting in more efficient operations and improved property accountability. Commanded an Army headquarters unit with overall responsibility for the training, health, welfare, morale, and discipline of 250 soldiers and officers. Responsible for planning and executing individual training of the soldiers and collective training of the unit towards full mission readiness in support of potential war-time missions. Maintained accountability and operational readiness for more than $16 million of vehicles, weapons and support equipment.Trained and supervised from 30 to 250 personnel in a wide array of communications, security and automat

Trained in all areas of broadcasting while working on projects at WTBS, CNN and Headline News.

Photographer for Television News.Staff Announcer for sign-on classical radio show Monday through Saturday.Host "Viewpoint" weekly public affairs talk show.