Python - Beginner Level
Sheriff Kargbo
Information Security Analyst
Laurel,MD
Summary
Driven student leveraging studies in Computer Networks and Cyber Security seeks real-world experience as an Information Security Analyst. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills, with a keen eye for details.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Case Manager
Project ReDirect Inc
Washington, DC
12.2018 - Current
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with Clients and Service Providers.
- Identified Program needs of individuals and designed goal oriented activities based on their needs and interests.
- Supervised and mentored Direct Support Professionals to ensure efficient implementation Individual Program Plans of each client.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support clients with interest in seeking paid employment.
- Collected and analyzed program data to generate statistic reporting on their progress toward set goals.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet program goals and care needs of students.
Case Manager
Progressive Habilitative Services Inc
Washington, DC
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with Clients and Service Providers.
- Identified Program needs of individuals and designed goal oriented activities based on their needs and interests.
- Supervised and mentored Direct Support Professionals to ensure efficient implementation Individual Program Plans of each client.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support clients with interest in seeking paid employment.
- Collected and analyzed program data to generate statistic reporting on their progress toward set goals.
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet program goals and care needs of students.
Procurement Officer
Child Fund International
Freetown
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Property and Casualty Insurance Agent
Brown Insurance Group
Silver Spring, MD
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
- Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
- Conducted research on insurance packages and investment options to generate client recommendations.
- Explained advantages, features and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of plans, boosting overall sales.
- Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.
- Sold auto, home, commercial and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
- Handled approximately 100 outbound and inbound sales-related calls per week to qualify individuals interested in purchasing insurance coverage.
- Quoted and calculated premium rates for policies, using rate book, EZ Links software and calculator.
- Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage.
- Identified and solicited sales prospects in agency databases.
- Conducted annual reviews of existing policies to update information.
Grade Control Geologist
African Minerals Ltd
Freetown
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Collected, reviewed and interpreted real-time and long-term geological data gleaned from various locations for use in generating grade control maps.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Proficiently leveraged Datamine Studio 3 to maximize ore production and ore quality.
- Maintained optimal safety practices on every job site by implementing company safety guidelines.
- Used geological knowledge and expertise in mining to characterize iron ore into various grades.
- Supervised work of sampling Technicians to keep on task for timely completion pit sampling.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD 05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone
Freetown 10.2003 - 07.2007
Skills
Developing security plans
undefinedCertification
CompTIA Security+
Software
Nessus Essentials - Beginner Level
Wireshark-Beginner Level
Nmap-Beginner Level
Timeline
CompTIA Security+
01-2022
CSIS- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
01-2022
CompTIA Network+
07-2021
CIOS -CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
07-2021
CompTIA A+
06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks And Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - University College
05.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Project ReDirect Inc
12.2018 - Current
Case Manager
Progressive Habilitative Services Inc
05.2016 - 12.2018
Procurement Officer
Child Fund International
05.2015 - 01.2016
Property and Casualty Insurance Agent
Brown Insurance Group
04.2013 - 09.2014
Grade Control Geologist
African Minerals Ltd
05.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
Fourah Bay College University of Sierra Leone
10.2003 - 07.2007
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