Melissa Harvey
Worthington,Ohio
Summary
Motivated cybersecurity professional with a B.S. in Cybersecurity and a solid foundation in vulnerability management, threat analysis, network security, incident response, and risk mitigation. Over five years of experience managing sensitive information in high-security environments, including court operations and financial services, where accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance are paramount. Strong background in ACH operations, legal documentation, and court systems enhances skills in security awareness, access control, data integrity, and process verification—skills directly applicable to cybersecurity roles. Passionate about transitioning into positions that support security operations, GRC, SOC analysis, and cyber defense to effectively combine technical training with practical experience in safeguarding people, data, and systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bailiff
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Columbus, OH
12.2023 - Current
- Sworn Officer of the Court
- Maintained courtroom order and security, monitored proceedings, and identified potential threats.
- Ensured safety of judges, witnesses, detainees, staff, and the public.
- Assisted magistrates and judges by managing documents and facilitating communication during hearings.
- Researched FCJS and JJIS databases for prior court involvement.
- Supported trial logistics including evidence handling and directing witnesses.
- Scheduled hearings, managed dockets, and prepared legal documents (capias, show cause, summons, court orders).
- Maintained accurate case files and coordinated with attorneys, jail personnel, and deputies.
CPO Liaison
Franklin County Domestic Court
Columbus, OH
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Sworn Officer of the Court
- Assisted petitioners with CPO and JPO filings, entering cases, preparing documents, and supporting court proceedings.
- Screened and guided individuals to appropriate services while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Sat in on hearings, updated dispositions, and filed orders with the Clerk’s Office.
- Conducted database searches (OCN, CIO, FCMC, FCJS) to provide background information for judicial review.
- Collaborated with Capital Law Center and Nationwide Children’s Advocacy Center to connect individuals with resources.
- Performed daily operations including data entry, phone support, document requests, and customer assistance.
- Supported team development by sharing knowledge and best practices.
Victim Witness Advocate
Petersburg Victim Witness
Petersburg, VA
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided trauma-informed support to victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process.
- Coordinated court dates, maintained case records, and communicated case status and dispositions.
- Conducted daily rounds to police departments and courts as needed.
- Notarized documents and maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Demonstrated strong conflict resolution skills and professionalism under stressful circumstances.
- Proficient in CIMS, OCRA, JSVS, and Vine link
Deputy Clerk
Prince George Combined Courts
Prince George, VA
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Sworn Officer of the Court
- Processed legal documents, administered oaths, and managed civil, criminal, traffic, and juvenile case updates.
- Created daily court schedules and coordinated dockets for judges, attorneys, and litigants.
- Processed protective order petitions, initiated case files, and updated final dispositions.
- Managed DCSE dockets, scheduled paternity testing, prepared support orders, and processed electronic filings.
- Performed data entry, customer assistance, payment processing, and garnishment handling.
- Prepared legal documents including capias, show cause orders, summonses, and court orders.
- Ensured accuracy and availability of case files for judges, attorneys, deputies, and litigants.
ACH Clerk / Deposit Operations
Virginia Commonwealth Bank
Petersburg, VA
08.2012 - 01.2018
- Set up online banking agreements and provided troubleshooting for online bill pay, RDC, and ACH files.
- Processed unauthorized ACH claims, ACH reclamations, stop-payment requests, garnishments, and levies.
- Reviewed and processed return deposit items, daily exception reports, and file maintenance reports.
- Handled daily monetary transactions, including Fed adjustments for duplicate paid claims and encoding errors.
- Worked daily load errors and rejects for ACH and in-clearing items.
- Issued collection letters for NSF return deposited items and charge-off balances.
- Provided backup support for debit card requests and verification.
- Maintained strict customer confidentiality and ensured clear communication with management and team members.
Education
BS - Cyber Security
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12.2025
Human Resources Certificate -
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06.2023
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment
- Network protection strategies
- Incident management
- Web-based solution, ACH transaction oversight
- Research and investigation
- Regulatory adjustment coordination
- Evaluating exception report findings
- Experienced with MS Office 365 applications
- Web development using HTML
- Data entry and documentation oversight
- Process optimization
- Effective time management
- Task prioritization
- Strategic issue analysis maintaining privacy standards
- Effective communication, Attentive listening ability
- Employee engagement strategies
- Conflict resolution upholding integrity
- Emotional resilience
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Organizational culture improvement
- Defensive tactics training
Certification
- NOTARY State of Ohio Public Commission Columbus, OH
- PHARMACIST TECHNICIAN Virginia Board of Pharmacy Petersburg, VA
Timeline
Bailiff
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
12.2023 - Current
CPO Liaison
Franklin County Domestic Court
07.2022 - 12.2023
Victim Witness Advocate
Petersburg Victim Witness
05.2022 - 07.2022
Deputy Clerk
Prince George Combined Courts
01.2018 - 05.2022
ACH Clerk / Deposit Operations
Virginia Commonwealth Bank
08.2012 - 01.2018
BS - Cyber Security
Wilmington University
Human Resources Certificate -
Wilmington University