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Kalema Zagre

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dedicated professional with 7+ years of experience in delivering high-quality hospitality services and a recent certification in cybersecurity, showcasing expertise in maintaining exceptional cleanliness, customer satisfaction, and implementing secure operational practices.

Recognized for strong leadership, attention to detail, and mitigating cybersecurity risk. Excels in both individual and team environments, with a commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring data security in dynamic settings.

Core Competencies

Hospitality & Operations:

  • Expert in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
  • Exceptional time management and multitasking skills.
  • Leadership and team mentorship in collaborative environments.
  • Eco-friendly cleaning practises and cost management.

Cybersecurity:

  • Network security & Intrusion Detection
  • Risk Assessment & Theat Mitigation
  • Data Privacy & Information Protection
  • Cybersecurity tools (Wireshark, Nssus, VPN Configuration)
  • Cyber Hygiene (password policies, system updates, encryption)
  • Incident Response & Basic Ethical Hacking Knowledge.

Work History

Housekeeper

The Mayflower hotel (Marriott)
Washington , DC
06.2017 - Current
  • Maintained guest rooms and public areas to exceed luxury cleanliness standards, receiving consistent praise from management and guests
  • Improved customer satisfaction by delivering personalized services and proactively resolving complaints.
  • Mentored new team members, enhancing overall team productivity and efficiency in a high-pressure environment.
  • Spearheaded the use of eco-friendly cleaning solutions, reducing environmental impact by 15%.
  • Optimized daily workflows through time management and task prioritazation, consistenly meeting deadlines.
  • Partnered with management to introduce operational efficiencies, including implementing digital tools to track cleaning schedules.

Cybersecurity Knowledge & Projects

  • Network Security: Designed and Implement firewall configurations to secure small business networks during coursework.
  • Data Protection: Applied encryption and VPNs to safeguard sensitive information in simulated environments.
  • Risk Mitigation: Conducted vulnerability scans amd recommended actionable steps to improve system security.
  • Incident Response: Developed incident response plans for data breaches and practiced in sandbox environments.
  • Ethical Hacking Basic: Identified phising and malware threats in practical simulations using tools like wireshark.
  • Practical Application: Demonstrated ability to integrate cybersecurity principles into daily operations, such as protecting sensitive guest data in hotel management systems.

Skills

  • Organization
  • Quick learning
  • Leadership
  • Creativity

Additiona skills

  • Technical Proficiency: Microsoft Office suite, wireshark, Nessus, VPN setup
  • Languages: English and French
  • Other skills: Customer service excellence, effective communication, attention to detail

Education

Certificate in Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity

Montgomery College
Germantown, MD
01.2023 - 04.2023
Kalema Zagre