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BERNADETTE D. WISHOM
Baltimore,MD
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Summary
Accomplished leader in cybersecurity and operational planning, driving significant defense initiatives and enhancing bilateral partnerships. Proven ability to align strategic objectives with operational execution, resulting in improved national security outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern, Records Clerk
Annapolis Police Department
Annapolis, MD
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Scanned and organized police incident reports in Records Department to maintain accurate documentation
- Shadowed police officers during patrols to gain insight into law enforcement operations
Branch Chief, Plans and Exercise
Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, MD
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Led planning and coordination of Defense Support Plans with six military and government civilians, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
- Integrated DISA Support Plans into Combatant Commands Contingency Plans
- Coordinated strategic engagement with United Kingdom's Defense Digital leader to enhance bilateral collaboration on defense initiatives.
- Managed visit details that facilitated establishment of new U.S. and U.K. bilateral cyberspace strategic agreement.
Branch Chief, C4 Interoperability Security Cooperation Command
Directorate, Headquarters European Command
Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Germany
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Executed bilateral agreements and military-to-military engagements supporting NATO and European Command missions for 46 partner nations and allied countries, facilitating $2B in foreign military sales.
- Executed command and control missions and Partnership for Peace initiatives, enhancing multinational cooperation.
- Led nine military personnel, government civilians, and contractors to enable command and control for European Command AOR operations.
Division Chief, Current and Future Operations
United States Forces Korea
Seoul, South Korea
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Led operational and exercise planning of cyber operations with 16 military, government civilians, and contractors, ensuring coordinated response to cyber threats
- Authored Cyber Flexible Response Options for two POTUS-directed operations in the Pacific Theater
- Planned defensive cyber operations and orchestrated the Joint Cyber Center embedded FBI agreement
- Facilitated intelligence sharing with FBI during Seoul 2018 Winter Olympics, enhancing national security collaboration
Deputy Director, Cyber Systems Directorate
24th Air Force
San Antonio, TX
08.2014 - 04.2017
- Developed and integrated 42 offensive and defensive capabilities, enhancing Air Force Integrated Network's operational effectiveness
- Led 17 military personnel, government civilians, and contractors to synchronize cyber capabilities into operational frameworks
- Co-chaired $38M contract consolidation effort for 24th Air Force and 624th Operations Center, streamlining operational resources
Branch Chief, Cyber Plans and Readiness Branch
United States Transportation Command (USTC)
Scott Air Force Base, IL
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Led 87 military, government civilians, and contractors to monitor and defend USTC data networks, ensuring operational integrity and security
- Defended and maintained U.S. Transportation Command's data networks, 46 audio-visual and video teleconference rooms, and 103 web applications, supporting mission-critical communications
- Coordinated purchase, certification, and accreditation of U.S. Transportation Commander's airplane communications kit, enhancing operational readiness
Education
Master of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12-2027
Legal Assistant Program -
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD05-2024
Master of Science - IT Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05-2005
Skills
- Records management
- Information management
- File organization
- Documentation support
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Research and analysis
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
Professional Licenses And Memberships
Notary, Maryland, 03/01/24
Timeline
Intern, Records Clerk
Annapolis Police Department
03.2024 - 05.2024
Branch Chief, Plans and Exercise
Defense Information Systems Agency
04.2021 - 05.2023
Branch Chief, C4 Interoperability Security Cooperation Command
Directorate, Headquarters European Command
04.2019 - 04.2021
Division Chief, Current and Future Operations
United States Forces Korea
04.2017 - 04.2019
Deputy Director, Cyber Systems Directorate
24th Air Force
08.2014 - 04.2017
Branch Chief, Cyber Plans and Readiness Branch
United States Transportation Command (USTC)
06.2011 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Legal Studies
University of Baltimore
Legal Assistant Program -
Baltimore City Community College
Master of Science - IT Management
Colorado Technical University