ARIEL JOHNSON
Thomaston,GA
Summary
Navy Veteran and Administrative Assistant, leveraging 8 years of proven experience providing excellent customer service in planning professional and personal development, and assisting with special talent requirements. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (expected completion: December 2026), strengthening technical knowledge in network security, digital forensics, and ethical hacking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Student
National University
01.2023 - Current
- Configured and secured Windows and Linux operating systems while analyzing core architecture and functions.
- Implemented and managed network configurations (LAN, WAN, wireless) with a focus on router security.
- Applied cybersecurity principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad), policy, and compliance with ethical/legal standards.
- Developed and automated security tasks using PowerShell, scripting, and Python.
- Administered and hardened Linux-based systems by applying and assessing standards-based security measures.
- Executed incident response procedures, including preparation, analysis, evidence preservation, and recovery.
- Performed digital forensic investigations using Electronic Evidence Examiner, Autopsy, and FTK Imager, ensuring evidence integrity and admissibility.
Administrative Assistant
United States Navy
05.2015 - 05.2023
- Coordinated and managed the command calendar, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, events, and deadlines to optimize team workflow and resource allocation.
- Successfully managed seven conference rooms, booking over 500 briefs supporting various staff training events, leadership engagements, and exercises.
- Maintained operational control and training of forces within the Pacific area and participated in large-scale exercises and unit training operations.
- Ensured timely processing of all personnel requirements for the department, utilizing innovative methods and forward-thinking to ensure safe evolutions.
- Provided dependable administrative assistance in personnel policies and procedures, assigned as the critical link between individuals and the supporting pay and personnel organization, ensuring all documentation and information was relayed correctly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upson-Lee
01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
National University
11-2026
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Systematic Organization
- Process Improvement
- Time Management
- Training and Documentation
- Human Resource Management
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Customer Care
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Cybersecurity Student
National University
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
United States Navy
05.2015 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Upson-Lee
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
National University