Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Penetration Tester position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Eager to learn and build a career in offensive security.
Thrives in fast-paced environments where clear deadlines and opportunities for growth drive efficient and focused work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Information Security Volunteer (IAM Administrator)
Believe In Me Foundation
11.2022 - Current
Provided services for a team consisting of X volunteers and 4 employees.
Delivered secure access controls (federated logins, SSO, user provisioning/de-provisioning) on time or ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong project management skills.
Collaborated with IT and Security teams to design, manage, and enforce user access policies across platforms, fostering a culture of teamwork and security awareness.
Identified and mitigated access risks through log monitoring and compliance reports, ensuring the security and integrity of the system.
Streamlined user access change processes through departmental coordination, improving efficiency and user experience.
Provided comprehensive IAM system training and support, ensuring team members have the necessary skills to utilize the system effectively.
Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
System Administrator/Operations Manager
Two Brothers Deli
11.2021 - 12.2022
Systems Administrator
Maintained secure POS systems and network devices, prioritizing uptime and data security.
Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
Operations Manager
Prioritized ensuring financial stability by significantly lowering overhead costs, reducing business debt, streamlining cash flow operations
Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering on time and within financial constraints.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best pricing and terms.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations efficiently.
Increased profit by refining daily business operations.
Implemented quality control measures to maintain consistent service and product standards, emphasizing a focus on customer satisfaction.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training of team members.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Directed initiatives to improve the work environment, company culture, or overall business strategy.
Reduced product waste by 24% by ensuring facility maintenance, optimal functionality of equipment, and infrastructure at all times.
Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
Implemented policies and procedures to maintain compliance with brand standards and local regulations.
Led a team by providing effective training and fostering clear communication, promoting teamwork for success.
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
Mentored and trained new hires, fostering a supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth.
Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department.
Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for a smoother guest experience.
Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure rooms were ready on time.
Resolved guest complaints by promptly addressing issues with rooms.
Developed strong relationships with corporate clients, securing long-term contracts for group bookings.
Reduced overtime pay by 30%, advising management to staff the hotel appropriately to meet consumer demand.
Administrative Assistant I
City Of Las Vegas Police Department
01.2020 - 06.2020
Answered multi-line phone system, routed calls, delivered messages to staff, and greeted visitors.
Screened visitors to maintain building security.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
Established digital and physical file management systems to improve information security and ensure data redundancy.
Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to public inquiries (including IPRA/FOIA requests), addressing concerns effectively, and building solid relationships with the public and city employees.
Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital department information.
Collaborated with the department's command staff, Human Resources, Finance, and Grants Administration to seek spending approvals from the City Council.
Organized, coordinated, and managed the approval process for the continued education of over 40 law enforcement, and dispatch officers.
Published a monthly internal department-wide newsletter that provided department performance metrics and acknowledged the substantial achievements of fellow employees.
Fulfilled the duties of a Notary Public in the State of New Mexico.
Collaborated with Dispatch Officers to perform background checks on individuals seeking the use of department resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2025
Skills
IT Fundamentals
Security Technologies
Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Time Management
Communication
Customer Service
Office Administration
Attention to Detail
Recordkeeping and File Management
Certification
Completed
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
In Progress
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (In-progress)
CompTIA Network Security Professional
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
CompTIA PenTest+
Linux Essentials Certification
(ISC)² SSCP Certification
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Information Security Volunteer (IAM Administrator)
Believe In Me Foundation
11.2022 - Current
System Administrator/Operations Manager
Two Brothers Deli
11.2021 - 12.2022
Front Desk Manager
Best Western Plus
08.2020 - 11.2021
Administrative Assistant I
City Of Las Vegas Police Department
01.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Deputy Director - CSR and Sustainability at YouthBuild Foundation (Formerly Mitcon Foundation)Deputy Director - CSR and Sustainability at YouthBuild Foundation (Formerly Mitcon Foundation)
Director of Sales Operations and Customer Service at Far Bank Enterprises (Sage, Redington, RIO)Director of Sales Operations and Customer Service at Far Bank Enterprises (Sage, Redington, RIO)