Philip Beresic
Kettering,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented cybersecurity professional dedicated to protecting organizations and people. Knowledgeable about NIST frameworks and able to implement security controls to ensure compliance with international regulations related to data protection. Experience with identifying threats, risks, and vulnerabilities; security hardening: threat modeling: and incident escalation and response. Proficient in the use of Linux command line, SQL, and Python. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Recently completed the Google Cybersecurity and the industry-standard CompTIA Security + certifications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Self Paced Study
Remote
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Navigated and managed the file system using Linux commands via the Bash shell
- Performed queries in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to investigate an event
- Created new, user-defined Python functions
- Used regular expressions to extract information from text stored in logs
- Analyzed data packets
- Identified secure protocols and their respective ports
2nd and 3rd Grade Math Teacher and Intervention Specialist
Dayton Public Schools
Dayton, Ohio
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Designed and implemented engaging digital lessons and activities using tools such as Google Classroom, Kahoot, and Extramath.
- Created and administered student accounts for digital learning applications.
- Ensured the online safety of the students using GoGuardian software to monitor student screen activity and to create a blacklist of prohibited web domains
- Utilized data from formative and summative assessments to plan student instruction, track progress, produce reports, and developed plans of action to achieve academic milestones
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to develop students mathematical reasoning.
- Performed troubleshooting and repaired basic technical issues on student Chromebooks
Amazon Delivery Driver
Fireteam Logistics
Kettering, Ohio
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked in a high-pressure environment during peak sales season ensuring delivery of over 250 packages under time-sensitive deadlines; demonstrated self-reliance in problem-solving to ensure customer satisfaction
- Assisted other team members in the field when the route was completed to ensure everybody on the team delivered 100% of their packages within the delivery window.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using mobile GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Performed daily safety checks of delivery equipment, documenting and referring any necessary repairs to management using the Amazon Flex mobile application
Process Assistant
Amazon Air (KILN)
Wilmington, Ohio
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted aircraft specification compliance assessments to ensure safe aircraft cargo loading during tight air travel timelines
- Coordinated large-scale operations for daily air shipment of essential supplies during a period when cargo traffic increased by 289% during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Performed safety systems compliance checks resulting in the discovery of a carelessly loaded package containing lithium batteries, preventing the destruction of a large cargo plane, 15,000 packages, and aircrew
- Led an 8-member team in compliance checks ensuring no missed packages resulting in the company's achievement of a 5% increase (24) in flights per day during COVID-19.
Choir Director
Laurens County School District 55
Laurens, South Carolina
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Organized musical compositions and choreography, acquired license agreements through Hal Leonard Publishing for 50+ songs, and arranged, directed, and choreographed choral songs in collaboration with orchestra and concert band students for 10 musical performances
- Conducted choir class instruction for 5th through 8th grade students utilizing multiple techniques that improved student performance, and enabled students to perform concert solos
- Created detailed lesson plans in basic music theory for the instruction and tracking of the performance of over 100 students with little to no music background resulting in students meeting the music performance standard for their prospective grade level
- Identified budget estimate required to support seasonal programs and community performances and planned and executed fundraisers in coordination with students and faculty resulting in a sponsorship from the Rotary Club.
Music Teacher
Abbeville School District
Abbeville, South Carolina
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Authored essays and applications for scholarship grants resulting in the award of $3,170 for low-income Title 1 students to have access to new musical instruments
- Taught students using an inclusive approach leading to a 300% increase in participation and the formation and direction of seasonal programs, talent showcases, and two extra-curricular choirs; enabled a fun and safe music enrichment activity for students resulting in a five percent increase in academic scores of participating students.
- Created song mashup of a Christmas carol and a popular dance song using Audacity sound editing software to make music exciting and relevant to students.
Music Teacher
Georgetown County School District
Georgetown, South Carolina
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Arranged, directed, and choreographed choral songs for five musical performances, using public domain and artistic licensing to reduce school education costs and increase contribution to school slush funds
- Created unique lesson plans with multiple learning techniques, collaborating with staff and parents to make music accessible to gifted and talented students as well as Special Education, Emotionally Disturbed, and English Language Learners
- Established connections and sponsorships with Ace Hardware and Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse for resource donations used to teach 500+ students how to drum using five-gallon buckets for drumming.
School Website Administrator/Google Workplace Administrator/Music Teacher
Pawleys Island Christian Academy
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Administered school website, developed digital content for the site, ensured functionality, monitored assets, and reported on website performance making it more user-friendly for parents and school faculty
- Established school Google Workplace, managed user accounts, software suites, databases, and hardware, and delivered capability to enhance teaching methods
- Created detailed lesson plans for music theory instruction, performance, and composition ensuring seven students were ready for state K-11 performance evaluations.
Music Teacher
Laveen Elementary School District
Laveen, Arizona
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Conducted market research, and developed and organized a proposal for the acquisition of $25,000+ for musical instruments and music literacy materials
- Developed solutions to return and exchange misordered equipment resulting in no charge to the school
- Arranged, directed, and choreographed choral songs for 1000+ students to perform five musicals a year for six different grade levels
- Created lessons for music standards and academic concepts, tracked performance, and identified deficiencies and corrective actions to get students back on track to progress to the next grade.
Education
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate -
11.2023
B.A., Applied Instrumental Music -
05.2006
Skills
- Threats, risks, and vulnerabilities
- Incident response
- Security frameworks and controls
- Security hardening
- Linux command line
- SQL
- SIEM tools
- Python
- Interpersonal Communication
- Access Control
- Wireshark Software
- Risk Assessment
- Hardware Installation
- Group Instruction
- Application Installations
- Wireless Networking
- Network Troubleshooting
- Device Installation
Certification
Security +
Google Cybersecurity Professional
Certified in Cybersecurity
Ohio K-12 Music Educator
other experience
- Member of Dayton Vineyard Church Praise and Worship Team, May 2022 to present
- Member of Miami Valley Pipes and Drums as a drummer from July 2023 to present
- Cub Scout Pack 616, Asst Bear Den Leader, May 2023 to present
- Cub Scout Pack 616, Asst Wolf Den Leader, February to May 2023
Timeline
Student - Self Paced Study
08.2023 - 01.2024
2nd and 3rd Grade Math Teacher and Intervention Specialist - Dayton Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
Amazon Delivery Driver - Fireteam Logistics
05.2021 - 08.2021
Process Assistant - Amazon Air (KILN)
11.2019 - 04.2021
Choir Director - Laurens County School District 55
08.2018 - 10.2019
Music Teacher - Abbeville School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
Music Teacher - Georgetown County School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
School Website Administrator/Google Workplace Administrator/Music Teacher - Pawleys Island Christian Academy
08.2013 - 06.2014
Music Teacher - Laveen Elementary School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
Coursera - Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate,
Grand Canyon University - B.A., Applied Instrumental Music,