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Norwalk, Ia, Us

Johnston, Iowa, United States

New York City, Ny

Cybersecurity mentor for online adult cybersecurity students

Coralville, Iowa, United States

Launched cybersecurity education program creating engaging security trainings for clientsCollaborated with customers, SMEs, sales, PMO, and GRC teams to develop and present unique and engaging trainings to meet customer needs including security awareness, security best practices, cyber insurance, and even an escape room game

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

Online instructor for Work Based Learning course - Exploring Careers

Curriculum designer and instructor for cybersecurity, work-based learning, and technology integration courses on a variety of learning management systems as onsite, hybrid, and onlineDesigner and instructor of technology integration and formative assessment courses for Iowa teachers

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Assessor and mentor for online adult cybersecurity students

Central Campus

Instructor of college courses in cybersecurity & computer programming, instructional team leader, building leaderUpskilled and established the first Iowa high school technology U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Creator and project manager of Central Con cybersecurity convention to grow the cybersecurity workforcePartnered with local company leaders to integrate work-based learning solutions into curriculum including Ruan, Casey’s, Pratum, and ACSBuilding leadership team member and PLC leader, creating and implementing 5-year strategic plan, planning and delivering teacher professional development in instruction, DEI, technology integration and student supportCollaborated with SMEs and diverse stakeholders to build cybersecurity 2-year program as a DMACC talent pipelineLeader of soft skills training for Employee Essentials course from Drake University’s Ray CenterTracked training and performance effectiveness through formative, summative, certification, and post-trainingBuilt strong relationships across all levels of the organization and external partners

Instructor for undergraduate course CS 195 - CybersecurityInstructor and content developer for online graduate course IS 298 - Cybersecurity Management

Teacher extern in cybersecurity departments for creating project-based learning experiences for studentsMonitored and analyzed security logs and threats

Emeryville, California, United States

Subject matter expert and course developer for online adult cybersecurity program

Ankeny, Ia

Teacher extern in cybersecurity departments for creating project-based learning experiences for studentsDeveloped business impact analysis, business continuity plan, and disaster recovery plan with governance, risk, and compliance software based on NIST Framework & payment card industry complianceVetted vendors to implement a new email gateway solution

Statewide Leader of HyperStream program supporting Iowa middle school and high school technology learningAligned with program goals, created and delivered train-the-trainer teacher and business partner programming for hundreds of technology clubs influencing thousands of middle school and high school studentsCoordinated the IT Olympic’s annual HyperStream event at the Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University including cyber defense, robotics, and application development competitions for hundreds of Iowa students

Director of school district technology and technology education integrationExecuted a $800,000 1:1 initiative providing students grades 6-12 with computers. Managed and restructured the technology department. Improved technology infrastructure.Planned and implemented district-wide training for teachers, students and administrators. Coordinated with Apple, parents, the school board, and community to meet educational objectives.Directed and managed technology needs for 1,100 students including setting up and maintaining devices, network infrastructure, servers, and ensuring operational excellence in six schools and administrative buildingsWrote successful applications for over $30,000 in grants for district technology improvements

Director of school district technology and technology education integrationManaged and maintained hundreds of devices in seven buildings

Ran device and operating system workshops and trainingsSales of Apple devices and services

Directed middle school concert, marching, and jazz bands. Conducted honor bands and contests.

Directed high school and middle school concert, marching, and jazz bands. Hosted and conducted honor bands and contests. Organized band trips and band boosters meetings. Conference host and presenter.

Master’S Degree, M.S. Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Masters Courses: Forensics & Network Intrusion Current & Emerging Technologies Cyberlaw, Regulations, & Compliance Cyberwarfare Disaster.

Master’S Degree, Master Of Arts/Teaching

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Arts Degree In K-12 Instrumental Music Education