Akaisha Yancy
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in social work and criminology. Proficient in IT management, cloud infrastructure, and vulnerability management. Seeking an entry-level position in cyber security to develop security architectural techniques and mitigate company cyber risks.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist Assistant
Western PA School for Blind Children
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Supported students achieving their maximum potential by working with the Special Education Teacher to meet Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals, increase educationally acceptable behaviors and create a safe, positive learning environment.
- Implemented, tracked and recorded IEP goals, behavior support plans, crisis intervention techniques and any other skill areas needing improvement.
- Implemented behavior support plans, crisis intervention techniques, and proactive/preventative techniques including physical management and positive reinforcement.
- Managed crises according to established policies/procedures/guidelines and effectively communicated, collaborated and coordinated with team members.
Direct Care Worker
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Helped clients achieve the activities of daily living, such as maintaining good hygiene and dressing themselves.
- Assisted with more complicated instrumental activities of daily living, such as shopping, cooking and doing laundry.
- Assisted their clients in securing and managing their health care, obtaining and using transportation, managing their finances, and securing doctor's appointments.
- Assisted clients need to be provided with recreational and social opportunities.
Housing Support Specialist
Transitional Services Inc.
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided housing support, training, and assistance to priority Office of Behavioral Health consumers in the Transition aged Youth Program in order to help them identify, secure, and maintain affordable housing of their choice.
- Provided opportunities for skill development, recreational, and educational activities that support recovery based upon consumer choice.
- Developed and maintains positive, professional working relationships with the land lords, advocacy groups, family members and other member of the individual's support team.
- Completed consumer housing assessments, plans, and reviews of services which meet the standards of funders and accrediting bodies.
Education
Cyber Security
Per Scholas
Pittsburgh, PA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work and Criminology
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05.2012
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Network Troubleshooting
- Routing Protocols
- Client Documentation
- State Regulations Knowledge
- Security Awareness and Training
- Educate users on security best practices
- Social engineering awareness
Certification
Comp TIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Expected 12/2023
Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate 09/2023
Cybersecurity Essentials, 10/2023
Life Insurance License, 09/2022
First Aid/CPR Certified, 08/2021
Certified Non-Profit Professional, 05/2012
Timeline
Behavior Specialist Assistant
Western PA School for Blind Children
08.2017 - 08.2022
Housing Support Specialist
Transitional Services Inc.
03.2015 - 10.2016
Direct Care Worker
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2018
Cyber Security
Per Scholas
Bachelor of Science - Social Work and Criminology
Slippery Rock University
Comp TIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Expected 12/2023
Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate 09/2023
Cybersecurity Essentials, 10/2023
Life Insurance License, 09/2022
First Aid/CPR Certified, 08/2021
Certified Non-Profit Professional, 05/2012
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