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SEAN VENEZIA

EDGEWOOD,WA

Summary

Results-driven professional with a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Leadership from the University of Washington (2023) and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science - Cybersecurity and Networking from Green River College (2021). A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with extensive leadership experience, including combat deployment to Afghanistan. Proficient in decision-making under pressure, conflict resolution, and team management. Experienced in designing, creating, and instructing educational courses in leadership and technical fields. Certified in ISC2 Cybersecurity, with additional certifications including IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate (2024), Project Management Fundamentals (2024), and Agile Explorer (2024). Known for self-motivation, honesty, and logical thinking, with a passion for leveraging military and academic expertise to create impactful educational programs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Fire Fighter

Judice Fire Dept.
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Responded to emergency & non-emergency calls
  • Inspect, test, clean and maintain station facility, property, fire suppression, and vehicles
  • Directed traffic and controlled crowd at accident scenes
  • Worked with other volunteers to control fire situations
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
  • Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.

Rifleman

USMC
03.2008 - 10.2012
  • Designed and delivered education programs
  • Supervised application of education programs
  • Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments
  • Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
  • Completed Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course and Combat Marksmanship Trainers Course
  • Established defensive positions during hostile engagements.
  • Instructed squad members on proper use of weapons and equipment.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Deployed countermeasures to repel enemy assaults.
  • Utilized advanced tactics to engage and neutralize enemy combatants.
  • Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.

Education

Masters in Cybersecurity Leadership - Cyber Security Business Leadership

University of Washington
Tacoma, WA
06.2023

Bachelor of Applied Science -IT - Cyber Security and Networking

Green River College
Auburn, WA
12.2021

Associate in Arts DTA - Fine Arts Ceramic Technology

Green River College
Auburn, WA
06.2019

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Honesty
  • Conflict resolution
  • Logical thinking
  • Operations management
  • Emergency response
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Disaster recovery
  • Risk management

Activities

  • Competed for the ALL-Marine cycling and track team from 2012-2016.
  • Retired from competition after winning a gold medal in the 4X100 relay representing the US team in 2016.
  • Completed studies in cyber security and networking from Green River College attending from 2017-2021 graduating Cum Laude.
  • Completed a Masters of Cybersecurity and Leadership from University Washington Tacoma, graduating with honors UPE.

Certification

CERTIFICATIONS
  • ISC2 Cybersecurity Certificate | November 2023
  • IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate | 2024
  • IBM SkillsBuild Project Management Fundamentals | 2024
  • IBM SkillsBuild Agile Explorer | 2024
  • Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course | U.S. Marine Corps
  • Combat Marksmanship Trainers Course | U.S. Marine Corps

Timeline

Volunteer Fire Fighter

Judice Fire Dept.
01.2013 - 12.2015

Rifleman

USMC
03.2008 - 10.2012

Masters in Cybersecurity Leadership - Cyber Security Business Leadership

University of Washington

Bachelor of Applied Science -IT - Cyber Security and Networking

Green River College

Associate in Arts DTA - Fine Arts Ceramic Technology

Green River College
SEAN VENEZIA