Third Party & Vendor Risk Management professional with experience supporting enterprise security programs, performing vendor due diligence, assessing cybersecurity and compliance posture, and partnering with cross-functional teams (Security, Legal, Procurement, IT). Skilled in building and maturing TPRM processes, conducting security reviews, managing vendor inventories, and supporting organizational compliance requirements. Strength in translating risk findings into clear, actionable recommendations and guiding internal stakeholders through risk-based decisions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Security Coordinator
The North Carolina Education Lottery
11.2023 - Current
Vendor Risk Management & Security Assessments
Perform cybersecurity and compliance assessments for new and existing vendors, reviewing SOC 2, ISO 27001, penetration tests, privacy policies, DR/BCP plans, and internal controls.
Conduct risk tiering to determine appropriate level of scrutiny and ensure consistent, risk-based decisions across the vendor portfolio.
Complete due diligence reviews using tools such as UpGuard, self-assessment questionnaires, and internal vetting workflows.
Identify gaps, document findings, and recommend mitigation plans in alignment with organizational security standards.
Track remediation activities, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams until risk is appropriately addressed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Legal, Procurement, Network Security, MIS, and business owners to ensure vendor contracts include security, privacy, and data protection requirements.
Support internal stakeholders in evaluating third-party technical integrations, data flows, and risk implications.
Serve as a liaison between business units and Information Security during vendor onboarding and renewal cycles.
Program Development & Governance
Maintain a complete and accurate vendor inventory, ensuring correct tiering, documentation, and annual reviews.
Assist in developing internal TPRM workflows, standards, checklists, and escalation procedures to mature program effectiveness.
Contribute to organizational risk register, documenting risks and tracking mitigation status.
Support audits and compliance efforts, including lottery requirements, state regulations, and internal governance requirements.
Physical Security & CPTED
Conduct CPTED reviews for new and existing office sites, including public-facing lobbies, LAN rooms, warehouse areas, and secure spaces.
Provide recommendations aligned with national standards (e.g., ISO physical security domains, Crime Prevention guidelines).
Collaborate with security systems administrators on camera systems, access control, and environmental design improvements.
Security Systems Administrator
North Carolina Education Lottery
02.2017 - 11.2023
Performs troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems. Serves as tier 2 support for NCEL Security Division.
Installs and maintains various types of security systems such as access control, alarms and video surveillance systems.
Supported system access control reviews, user permissions audits, and least-privilege security principles.
Maintained security documentation, internal reports, and compliance evidence for audits and reviews
Interim Program Director/Program Manager at Elevate, College of Education, North Carolina State UniversityInterim Program Director/Program Manager at Elevate, College of Education, North Carolina State University