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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

•Infrastructure Management and Security Enhancement: Assisted with the management and implementation of mission-critical infrastructure, including programming and maintaining intrusion detection (IDS) and prevention systems (IPS). Troubleshoot networking issues to ensure devices remained online and connected to the main server. Participated in the analysis of environments, providing suggestions for improvements and ongoing feedback on processes to enhance security best practices.•Incident Investigation and Access Control: Conducted investigations into past and ongoing incidents to determine the root causes of various security breaches or damaged goods. Managed access control list (ACL) for files, buildings, and documentation on an as-needed basis. Documented incidents and prepared detailed reports outlining steps to resolve incidents and prevent future occurrences.•Team Collaboration, Training, and Tool Optimization: Acted as a point of escalation for SOC analysts and provided mentorship to support security analysis and investigations. Developed a Microsoft Excel sheet to track and manage over 1,000 devices across facilities. Used Microsoft Teams for effective communication on ongoing and upcoming projects. Trained team members and delegated tasks to ensure timely and professional completion, and assisted in piloting new tools to enhance team efficiency.

San Diego, California, United States

•Leveraged Salesforce to efficiently manage a high volume of customer inquiries, creating and resolving tickets while ensuring proactive handling of complaints and troubleshooting software issues as needed.•Maintained precise and accurate records, expertly managing confidential guest information including card numbers and other Personally Identifiable Information (PII), showcasing exceptional attention to detail and data integrity.•Utilized advanced Property Management Systems (PMS) to seamlessly manage bookings, check-ins, and check-outs, demonstrating technical proficiency and operational expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Libreville, Gabon

• Administered meetings to advise diplomats and senior military personnel on current and future events including local threats, collateral duties and applicable security policies.• Create and implement new processes to streamline security operations and increase productivity. Develop and manage Marines using Microsoft Teams to electronically monitor projects, assignments, progress, schedules, and take meeting notes.• Created templates using Microsoft Excel to manage projects and collaborate with colleagues to automate tasks, decrease entry errors and improve functionality. • Advised the Detachment Commander on all Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear threats, response procedures, and decontamination procedures• Monitor radio communication, maintain operational logs, and provides immediate security of the Embassy building in the event of an emergency.• Monitor an array of security equipment to control access into and out of the Embassy building; provide escort for all non-cleared personnel.• Perform daily facility inspections and monitor premises to ensure compliance with safety and security policies. Execute weekly security equipment testing and maintain equipment to ensure proper functionality.• Conduct training on equipment setup and resolve equipment issues in a timely manner.

Islamabad, Pakistan

• Acted as Communication Strategist managing social media for Detachment Islamabad. Photographed award ceremonies and meetings with diplomatic personnel. Created and edited promotional videos to motivate recruitment and provide preparatory information to incoming personnel to the Marine Security Guard program. • Developed and implemented a process to track location of more than $500,000 worth of Military and Department of State equipment.• Coordinate teams greater than 30 personnel during security exercises and communicated updates with live information to accomplish goals, eliminate security threats, cordon off bombs, and evacuate the embassy. Analyze results and provide feedback to improve processes. • Developed and implemented spreadsheets to manage intradepartmental issuance and return of equipment.• Conducted inventory of equipment and proposed a solution that saved the Marine Corps over $10,000.• Provide armed internal security for U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan, a critical threat post, ensuring the protection of the U.S. Embassy buildings, confidential documents, equipment containing sensitive information and up to 1,000 people including dignitaries, military personnel, civilian employees, and visitors.

Bucharest, Romania

• Executed various community and diplomatic events within budget and time constraints while maintaining compliance with COVID regulations. Manage workforce schedules and delegate tasks based on skills and strengths of individual team members. • Create and implement marketing campaigns to raise the Marine Welfare and Sustainment Fund. Analyzed past records to predict the future sales of marine themed merchandise and introduced new items to be sold in the US Embassy• Applied a business mentality approach to management of the Marine Welfare and Recreation billet to include profit margins, advertisement campaign, new merchandise acquisition, maintaining stock levels, and inventory control.• Created template to eliminate errors in tracking funds and inventory. Conduct bimonthly audits to verify all funds and inventory was accounted for.• Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure the safe transport and storage of COVID vaccines and critical life-saving equipment.• Report alarms and investigate disturbances. Recognize and appropriately respond to evolving situations. Complete incident reports for security breach events to inform the security team of the issue and how it was resolved.

Camp Pendleton, California, United States

• Installed cryptography into computers and established links to satellites to ensure long range communications. Connected devices access vast ranges to share data securely. Took hourly radio and data checks of equipment to ensure that a stable link was maintained.• Performed maintenance on radio, computer, and automobile equipment to ensure proper functioning. Troubleshoot technical problems to correct a wide range of issues.• Directed and trained Marines on use of transmission systems. Delegated tasks to set up and maintain strategic locations.• Coordinated military vehicles to transport and deliver mass amounts of materials, products and equipment in an efficient manner.• Ensured cleanliness and serviceability of equipment needed for work operations. Delivered damaged equipment to the proper section for repairs.