Kristopher Smith
Summary
Cyber Security Analyst enthusiastic about solving security issues and mitigating risks within the constantly evolving cyber security landscape and protecting company and personal information vital to the growth of such organizations. I strive to uphold a strong security posture and ethically uphold standards to protect companies and individuals against risks, threats and vulnerabilities. While technology advances by the millisecond, it is vital for me to stay abreast of the attacks that take place in order to be preventative and be a master in eliminating immediate threats to sensitive information
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Placement Manager
KIPP NJ
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed the college access process for students resulting in 93% 4-year university acceptance
- Lead 75 high school seniors annually through post-secondary pathways
- Researched financial opportunities for underrepresented, low-income students matriculating to college
- Coached team members on FAFSA and EOF procedures and completion
- Developed strong relationships with college admissions and financial aid officers at various universities
- Crafted a college-readiness culture; building opportunities for students to be academically prepared for college
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders daily to ensure organizational policies, standards and procedures were met
Founding Student and Alumni Engagement Manager
KIPP NJ
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Established the KIPP To College program, crafting the foundation of success for college matriculating scholars
- Served as the College Advisor for a caseload including grade 9-11 students
- Advised 130 students ensuring they have the tools necessary to be academically successful in high school
- Counseled students individually based on scholastic needs raising average Q1 GPA from 1.7 to Q4 3.0
- Created and hosted monthly college programs raising college awareness and interest to students
- Assisted families and students in IEP, disciplinary and academic meetings with fellow counselors
- Mentored students on best practices and protocols to maximize scholastic opportunities
Community School Coordinator
Camden City School District
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Supported the implementation of new trends and best practices in community and family engagement
- Organized the logistics and facilitation of school-based parental involvement committees
- Coordinated events implementing programs and activities aimed at increasing educational opportunities
- Generated relationships with reputable organizations in Camden, NJ providing additional resources to parents
- Oversaw the planning and execution of parental involvement within MetEast High School
Assistant Buyer
Burlington Coat Factoy
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Established relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures
- Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment
- Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate efficient and timely product delivery
- Reduced operational expenses and supported profitability by implementing cost-saving initiatives
Lead Education Ambassador
Center For College Access, Rutgers University
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Assisted 175 inner-city high school children yearly with FAFSA and college application completion
- Increased college acceptance in the Camden community by 180% in 2014
- Interviewed and scouted prospective staff members that embody the corporation’s foundation
- Liaison between office, affiliate schools and organizations for future professional partnerships
- Curated college readiness, business professionalism and entrepreneurship presentations daily
- Delivered high-quality, personal service to prospective students in support of university admissions department
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/Media Studies
Rutgers University, College of Arts & Sciences
Camden, NJ12.2014
Skills
- Splunk SIEM
- IDS Integration
- Event Security Monitoring
- Incident Response Management
- Linux Server
- Threat Detection
- Python
- Operational Management
- SQL
- Chronicle
- Information Security
- Communication
Certification
Google Cyber Security Professional Certificate
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Affiliations
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated (March 2012-Present)
Timeline
College Placement Manager
KIPP NJ
07.2018 - 06.2022
Founding Student and Alumni Engagement Manager
KIPP NJ
07.2016 - 07.2018
Community School Coordinator
Camden City School District
01.2016 - 07.2016
Assistant Buyer
Burlington Coat Factoy
01.2015 - 11.2015
Lead Education Ambassador
Center For College Access, Rutgers University
10.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English/Media Studies
Rutgers University, College of Arts & Sciences
Google Cyber Security Professional Certificate
CompTIA Security+ Certification
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