Lead the Information Assurance Risk, Vulnerability Management and Compliance team by providing forward looking vision and guidance. Applying a risk-focused mentality to all areas of Information Assurance and IT. Establishing a formal IT Risk Management Program. Provide continued support for social engineering and anti-phishing training across the enterprise.

Key focus: Leading the development and execution of CMMC compliance program at an enterprise level at General Atomics.Leads the design, development and implementation of programs, procedures and systems for secure facilities and ensures compliance with DoD requirements for information system processing. Serves as security and compliance project lead for Microsoft 365 implementation. Maintains knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and compliance documents related to unclassified computing assets and environments. Continues to enhance risk assessment procedures to include identifying and researching risks, including supplier and supply chain risk, and making recommendations for improvements. Represents the organization as a primary contact with internal and external representatives. Leads the recommendation of resource allocation to ensure secure operation and requirements are met. Continues to provide cybersecurity awareness and training, and participates in the development of curriculum and course content.

Key accomplishment: Facilitated a Ransomware Tabletop Exercise (TTX) with the IT Incident Response Team that yielded valuable and actionable lessons, along with revised and strengthened Incident Response procedures.Key accomplishment: Developed and instituted a new cybersecurity vendor questionnaire, along with an integrative and cross-functional assessment process, to bolster IT supply chain security. Managed the development and sustainment of end-user cybersecurity training and awareness programs. Training and awareness programs included instituting and providing content for a monthly enterprise-wide cybersecurity newsletter, facilitating key updates to the anti-phishing program, updating the annual general cybersecurity training curriculum, and ad-hoc awareness campaigns. Continued to coordinate and lead external and internal assessments of IT networks, along with frequent updates and reviews of System Security Plans, Information Security Procedures, and company policies. Performed gap analyses and developed implementation plans to address emerging DoD compliance requirements such as CMMC Levels 1-5 and NIST SP 800-172. Consulted on a variety of IT-led projects and initiatives as a key cybersecurity policy and compliance subject matter expert, ensuring that security considerations were included throughout project lifecycles. Participated in year-long mentorship program at General Atomics to enhance leadership capabilities.

Key accomplishment: Coordinated and led the external DCMA Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC) assessment with General Atomics’ IT teams In August 2019. The assessment was an onsite verification of NIST 800-171 compliance and ensured that all technical, administrative, and physical controls were in place, and accurately documented, for safeguarding the confidentiality of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on our Enterprise network. Supported the development of end-user cybersecurity training and awareness programs. Monitored and reported system compliance with DoD regulatory requirements such as NIST SP 800-171. Evaluated system compliance with emerging compliance requirements such as CMMC Levels 1-5 and NIST SP 800-172. Developed, distributed, and maintained System Security Plans, Information Security Procedures, and company policies to provide the organization with updated security guidelines and frameworks.

Designed and implemented software implementation plans, ensuring milestones and delivery requirements were met, and that key stakeholders were advised and kept up to date. Administered daily operational aspects of multiple ongoing implementation projects and participated in project plan development. Sustained enterprise-wide software implementations through robust error and enhancement tracking processes, quality assurance testing, and effective communication with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and IT developers. Acted as intermediary between IT department and stakeholders to ensure that all project deadlines were met and processes and requirements were clearly defined. Responded to inquiries, identified gaps, and guided the development of innovative solutions to address diverse challenges concerning a variety of business processes. Planned, designed, and developed strategic reports to measure key performance indicators and supported business teams and leaders in decision making. Managed various applications, including access control, report development, and coordination with IT department support for maintenance support and development projects. Collaborated with HR Department and cross-functional team members to design an internal internship program, including event coordination, and developed a group project plan to increase inter-dependencies among interns.

Coordinated and tracked activities on software projects in conjunction with lead project manager and business process analyst. Routinely documented and communicated project status and strategic recommendations to senior management and team members. Designed and developed automated reporting solutions using both out-of-the-box solutions, as well as SQL Server Reporting Services, to enable senior management to make effective business decisions.

Maintained client records in Kipu database and submitted daily reports to staff, ensuring effective communication between all departments. Trained new employees on new client database functions and data organization. Supervised and supported clients in daily tasks and activity scheduling. Developed weekly client agendas and ensured that all deadlines and appointments were met in a timely manner.

Led a team of five middle-school students in collaboration with the Boys and Girls club educating them on the STEM field. Assisted in executing the team’s vision for a STEM-related Android app by delegating tasks to each team member. Tracked progress of app development and held frequent status meetings to ensure deadlines were met. Facilitated team-building exercises and organized team presentation of their finalized Android app.

Built and managed a VIP client database to ensure the greatest visibility of top clientele and art purchases, resulting in an increase in productivity in all departments. Drafted procedures outlining a company-wide cleanup initiative of database and files, resulting in the successful recovery of over 3,000 lost clients. Performed research on dormant clients during company-wide cleanup effort and reestablished connections that dramatically boosted overall company sales. Assisted Promotional Director in public relations and sales initiatives, customer service, organized artist appearances and special events, and led gallery tours.

Emmy recognition for Production Work on "Back at the Barnyard": June 2009Modeling & Visual FX Coordinator: May – August 2009Digital, Art & Lighting Coordinator: July 2008 – May 2009Art & Assets Production Assistant: October 2007 – July 2008 Receptionist: July – October 2007Researched and developed plans to lower episode costs and shorten delivery times, hosted weekly meetings and presented results to Directors, Executives, Producers, and Production Teams. Coordinated receipt of artwork from artists through the approval process to final approved artwork. Routinely reviewed task assignments and approval status to ensure each episode remained on track for on-time network delivery. Worked closely with the IT department to streamline the implementation of the company asset tracking database system, continuously improving the process according to departmental needs.