Rachel Sokol
Cybersecurity Specialist
Washington,DC
Summary
Service-oriented Technical Trainer with more than 3 years of experience translating intricate technology trends and processes to hands-on learning programs. Dedicated approach to bolstering staff knowledge through resourceful documents and training. Key collaboration with colleagues to identify and convey performance initiatives. Cultivated technological knowledge skillset to adapt and maintain technical coursework, adjust instruction methods and provide thorough learner evaluation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Technical Instructor
Per Scholas Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland
05.2019 - Current
- Compiled IT training and assessment resources based on understanding of technical processes and skills-development needs.
- Created courseware using online learning management system tool and various graphics and multimedia software programs.
- Updated training coursework and requirements according to group and technology changes.
- Collaborated with technical manager to identify key areas necessitating training based on software and equipment design.
- Cultivated customized curriculum and course content to address organizational technology training mandates.
- Led syllabus preparation based on detailed breakdowns of technical concepts.
- Led cohorts of up to 40 learners with a 65% success rate
Cybersecurity Student
Per Scholas
Silver Spring, MD
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops Certified
- Proficient in Windows OS, Linux OS, Mac OSX, Apple IOS, Android OS
- SOHO Network Monitoring and Management
- Virtualization Technology Type1, Type 2, Hyper-V, Virtualbox
- Network and systems Security Monitoring
- Network / Edge Firewall Configuration
- NIDS/NIPS configuration and management
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Marketing Specialist
Telenet Marketing
Athens, GA
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development for Dell Enterprise Solutions
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising and website copy.
- Updated CRM database with lead information
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
08.2007 - 12.2012
Skills
Proficient in Operating Systems
Proficient in Networking
Vulnerability Assessment
Performance evaluation
Curriculum Development
Risk Management Framework
Critical Thinking
Implementing security programs
Designing security controls
Wireshark software
PCI Compliance
Deductive reasoning skills
Data security
Developing security plans
Certification
Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops
Timeline
WGU - Master of Science, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
01.2022 - Current
AWS Cloud Practitioner
10-2021
CompTIA Net+
06-2021
CompTIA A+
08-2020
CompTIA CYSA+
10-2019
CompTIA Security+
08-2019
Technical Instructor - Per Scholas Inc.
05.2019 - Current
Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops
05-2019
Cybersecurity Student - Per Scholas
01.2019 - 05.2019
Marketing Specialist - Telenet Marketing
10.2016 - 03.2018
Towson University - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
08.2007 - 12.2012