Brooke Boatwright
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Highly analytical and results-driven professional with a strong background in communications, operations, and recruitment, eager to transition into cybersecurity. Recently certified with the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, bringing a fresh perspective on incident response, threat analysis, security operations. Possesses strong communication skills, team-building skills and problem-solving skills, coupled with a genuine passion for digital defense, seeking to contribute to a dynamic security team. Excited and eager to start my long-term journey in the cybersecurity world, enhancing the right company and continuing education in this field. Currently obtaining my CompTIA+.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter
Spotlight Recruitment Corporation
Charlotte, NC
04.2022 - Current
- Led full-cycle recruitment for mid to senior-level roles, including Cybersecurity Engineers, Cybersecurity Analysts, Full-Stack Developers, IT Directors and more throughout the US.
- Designed and executed behavioral-based interview frameworks to assess candidate suitability across cultural, operational, and leadership metrics.
- Forged strategic partnerships with technical executives, group operators, and third-party vendors.
- Delivered tailored recruitment solutions that led to a 90% client retention rate and consistent repeat business.
- Directed recruitment strategy planning, aligning talent pipelines with client timelines and business forecasts.
North Carolina Notary Public
Mobile Notary Express
Charlotte, NC
03.2022 - Current
- Performed notarial acts in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- Performed power of attorney signings.
- Managed, scheduled, and logged all signings in my personal notary journal.
- Performed remote notaries by travel.
Freelance Photographer
Freelance Photographer/Hobby/Career Break
Charlotte, NC
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed maternity photoshoots, family photoshoots, wedding photoshoots and portraits.
- Took on this hobby and career break so I could spend more time with my son for the first couple years after he was born.
Director of Operations
Boatwright & Company (Mechanical Engineering)
Charlotte, NC
07.2018 - 12.2020
- In charge of all in-house operation, including scheduling, administrative and executive duties, payroll, and compliance.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired all employees and contractors.
Staffing Manager
Randstad USA
Gastonia, NC
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Ran and managed a full desk in the manufacturing and logistics recruitment department.
- Completed full-cycle recruitment processes, debriefs and the hirings of entry-mid level candidates, for both temp-hire and direct candidates.
- Managed 30-50 clients at a time.
- Managed 50-80 employees at a time.
- Completed ADP payroll for all employees.
- Completed weekly and monthly compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Communication Studies, Journalism
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
12.2017
Skills
- Threat detection
- Risk management
- Firewall management
- Pen testing
- Intrusion detection systems
- Data analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Incident response
- Linux
- Sequel/SQL
- Python
- Splunk
- Wireshark
- Recruiting
- Operations
Certification
- Notary Public of North Carolina, #202218100079, 03/01/22
- Google Cybersecurity Certification, #3O58PBP7L1UT, 06/01/25
References
- John Velez, Executive at Google, (704) 349-3344, jovelez_2001@yahoo.com
- Brittany Bentivegna, (513) 310-7619
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter
Spotlight Recruitment Corporation
04.2022 - Current
North Carolina Notary Public
Mobile Notary Express
03.2022 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Freelance Photographer/Hobby/Career Break
01.2021 - 02.2023
Director of Operations
Boatwright & Company (Mechanical Engineering)
07.2018 - 12.2020
Staffing Manager
Randstad USA
01.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media Communication Studies, Journalism
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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