Ashleigh Cook
Summary
High-performing performer with substantial experience. Adept at executing choreography with precision, grace, and enthusiasm. Skilled at connecting with audience through excellent stage presence and projection.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Risk Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
07.2023 - Current
- Working on the Information Risk Management Team, performing and creating documentation for Third-Party Risk Assessments
- Is the lead Policy Management Manager, handling over 200 different Information Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures to be reviewed annually in order to maintain compliance
- Created standard operating procedures and user guides for other associates within BCBSMA
- Works with the Information Risk Management Team to improve GRC and Information Security risk assessment processes, education, and project coordination
- Research, updates, and inputs risks and vulnerabilities; provides informed knowledge to assist in risk assessments and with mapping vulnerabilities to assets to update and report using GRC systems
- Creates and updates storyboards, dashboards, and presentations to effectively communicate information security and enterprise risks to teams and stakeholders
- Works with Third-Party Vendors in identifying potential breaches.
Emergency Operations Management Intern
City of Prescott, Prescott Police Department, Prescott Fire Department
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Editing the existing Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan with plans to present to the city council for approval and implementation
- Led and managed aspects of emergency operations including planning, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement
- Coordinates with government agencies, first responders, community organizations, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective emergency response and resource allocation.
Senior Campus Ambassador, Campus Ambassador
ERAU Office of Admissions
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted in giving daily tours and providing families with support and information regarding our university, ensured smooth transitions for new and incoming students, displayed strong interpersonal and communication skills in answering questions regarding admissions
- Traveled around the United States talking with potential and accepted students and presenting about the University as a campus representative
- Managed and participated in Open House and Admissions briefs and activities
- Served as a Senior Campus Ambassador for eleven months where I oversaw organizing and overseeing the Campus Ambassadors, managing VIP and Group Tours, and traveling with admissions to represent the university.
Governance Risk Compliance Analysis Intern
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked across Risk Management, Information Security Risk, and GRC Teams to improve GRC and Information Security risk assessment processes, education, and project coordination
- Developed and implemented scripting capabilities to improve data gathering from our GRC system and streamline the reporting process; build reports using data with Microsoft Report Builder
- Researched, updated, and input risks and vulnerabilities; provided informed knowledge to assist in risk assessments and with mapping vulnerabilities to assets to update and report using GRC systems
- Worked with a team, evaluated, and improved the security controls database to provide increased efficiency, usability, and functionality
- Worked in the vendor risk assessment process; update and input vendor assessment information to GRC platform, discuss and evaluate risks with a seasoned team
- Created and update storyboards, dashboards, and presentations to effectively communicate information security and enterprise risks to teams and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Intelligence And Security
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Prescott, AZ05.2023
Skills
- Hip Hop Dance Style
- Jazz Dance Style
- Problem Solving and Judgment
- Stage Performance
- Competition Preparation
- Stage Presence
- Audience Engagement
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Teamwork
- General Business & Customer Relations
- Confidence Building
- Motivational Leadership
Accomplishments
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dance Team Member 2018-2021
Sorority Woman of the Year 2021-2022 Award Recipient
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Outstanding Senior Award 2022-2023 Nominee
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Outstanding Senior Leader 2022-2023 Nominee
global security courses
- Security Operations Management Practicum
- Studies in Global Intelligence I
- Security Fundamentals
- Modern US Foreign Policy
- International Relations Theory
- Government of the US
- Intro to the US Legal System
- Intro to Global Security
- US Military History
- Intelligence Report Writing
- Mandarin Chinese I-IV
organizational leadership
- Theta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta, ERAU, Chapter Life Vice President, Prescott, AZ, Responsible for all risk management policies, enforce chapter bylaws and guidelines, and ensure safety at all events. Plan and coordinate large event catering, venue, and logistics. Supported member wellbeing and stood as a mediator in conflict.
- Theta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta, ERAU, Finance and Operations Vice President, Prescott, AZ, Responsible for managing all finances and operations such as probation and storage. Make sure all members pay dues on time and follow strict guidelines as set by the chapter bylaws. Ensure monthly financial reports are balanced in accordance with the bank statements. File chapter taxes once a year as a non-profit business.
- CI 490 Cyber Capstone Project, ERAU, Project Manager, Prescott, AZ, Responsible for project management for team of four in the Cyber Security Senior Capstone Project, responsible for overseeing group progress, organizing, and delegating tasks, correspondence with school officials, testing design, testing, testing analysis, communication with the professor, and other miscellaneous tasks as needed for the project.
honors awards
- Woman of Excellence Scholarship
- Sorority Woman of the Year 2021-2022 Award Recipient
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Outstanding Senior Award 2022-2023 Nominee
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Outstanding Senior Leader 2022-2023 Nominee
cyber security courses
- Cyber Capstone Project
- Operating Systems
- Aviation Cyber Security
- Intro to Computer Forensics
- Computer Forensics II
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning
- Malware Analysis
- Database System Security
- Software Security
- Ethical Hacker- Pen Testing
- Intro to Computer Networks
- Computer Science I
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- Securing Computer Networks
- Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance
- Intro to Linux/Unix/Windows/Scripting
- Linear Algebra and Statistics
Timeline
Information Risk Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Operations Management Intern
City of Prescott, Prescott Police Department, Prescott Fire Department
05.2023 - 01.2024
Governance Risk Compliance Analysis Intern
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
06.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Campus Ambassador, Campus Ambassador
ERAU Office of Admissions
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Intelligence And Security
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)