Dezmond Turner
Moving To Atlanta, GA In March 2024
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter/AEMT (Salaried)
Norfolk Fire-Rescue
07.2020 - Current
- Responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, technical rescue emergencies and other hazardous conditions
- Takes appropriate actions to control the emergency and care for the sick and injured
- Performs associated duties including training, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspection, and public education
- Operates emergency vehicles, systems, and portable equipment
- May act in administrative roll as needed.
Threat Intelligence Intern (Internship)
Flashpoint
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated incident response efforts to effectively mitigate and resolve security breaches
- Conducted in-depth threat research to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop proactive security strategies
- Conducted malware analysis to identify and understand the behavior and impact of malicious software
- Provided comprehensive cybersecurity analysis to assess and enhance the overall security posture of the organization
- Collected and analyzed intelligence from various sources to inform threat detection and response strategies.
Veterinary Assistant (40 hours per week)
Lavista Animal Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Handled animals with care and competence in accordance with standard protocols
- Assisted veterinary surgeons during procedures to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
- Performed laboratory tests accurately and reported results in a timely manner
- Provided basic animal care including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent the outbreak of infectious diseases
- Managed medical records efficiently and ensured confidentiality of sensitive information.
Animal Admissions Specialist (40+ hours per week)
Atlanta Humane Society
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Administered medications/vaccinations daily in order to maintain and/or improve the overall health of all animals
- Effectively and accurately managed information in computer database ensuring data integrity and accessibility
- Collaborated with the team to ensure smooth adoptions.
Education
Certificate of Completion - CompTIA A+
Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX03.2023
Bachelor of Science - psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2019
Skills
- Information Security Policies
- Endpoint Protection Strategies
- Regulatory Compliance Understanding
- Cloud Security
- Malware Analysis
- Data Security
- Threat Detection/Intelligence
Certifications
- CompTIA A+ Certificate of Completion
- compTIA Security+ Certification (exam currently scheduled)
- AEMT Certification
- EMT Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Threat Intelligence Intern (Internship)
Flashpoint
06.2023 - 09.2023
Fire Fighter/AEMT (Salaried)
Norfolk Fire-Rescue
07.2020 - Current
Veterinary Assistant (40 hours per week)
Lavista Animal Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2019
Animal Admissions Specialist (40+ hours per week)
Atlanta Humane Society
09.2018 - 04.2019
Certificate of Completion - CompTIA A+
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - psychology
Georgia State University
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