Valette Sene
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
I'm a dedicated full-time Cybersecurity student working toward my Bachelor's degree, expected to graduate in September 2025. Along with my studies, I work as a Direct Support Professional, where I bring the same level of seriousness and dedication to everything I do. Whether it’s ensuring digital security or providing compassionate care, I focus on delivering quality results with attention to detail. I'm eager to start my career in cybersecurity and am actively looking for an internship to gain hands-on experience and continue growing in my field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Viaquesthomehealth
Canal Winchester, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored individuals’ behaviors and documented observations, demonstrating attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills, which are crucial for incident tracking in cybersecurity.
- Reported changes or concerns to supervisors, highlighting my ability to identify potential issues, and communicate them effectively.
- Encouraged positive behavior by modeling appropriate responses, reinforcing desired actions, and fostering a proactive approach to challenges, similar to promoting security best practices in a team.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities, emphasizing empathy, patience, and the importance of understanding user needs.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy to foster autonomy, showcasing my ability to educate and empower others.
- Monitored clients’ well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining safety and security in high-stakes environments.
- Transported clients to appointments, showcasing reliability and trustworthiness.
School Labs
Franklin University
Canal Winchester, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Password Cracking: Conducted hands-on labs using John the Ripper and Hashcat to analyze password security and break hashed passwords, gaining valuable experience in password management and cryptography techniques.
- Network Scanning: Utilized Nmap and Zenmap to perform network discovery and vulnerability assessments, identifying open ports, services, and potential security risks within network infrastructures.
- Gained hands-on experience implementing the Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern in PHP to structure dynamic web applications, ensuring a clean separation of concerns for maintainability and scalability.
Shift Supervisor
KFC
Canal Winchester, OH
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Effectively communicated expectations, responsibilities, and policies to team members, ensuring clarity and alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed opening and closing operations, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to handle responsibilities efficiently.
- Resolved customer complaints and escalated critical issues to senior management, honing problem-solving and escalation skills relevant to incident response.
- Proactively identified and addressed issues, reinforcing my ability to manage and mitigate potential risks under pressure.
- Performed cash handling duties, including balancing registers and preparing deposits, showcasing accuracy and trustworthiness in sensitive transactions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement training and performance improvements, highlighting teamwork, leadership, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Enforced policies consistently and fairly, while maintaining a supportive environment for staff feedback, reflecting my focus on security compliance and user trust.
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Tester
Columbus State Community college
Columbus, ND
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Franklin University
Columbus, OH09-2025
Associate of Science - Cybersecurity
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05-2023
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Professionalism
- Information Protection
- Reporting and Documentation
- Task Prioritization
- Network Security
- Application Security
- Data Security
- Decision-Making
- Penetration Testing
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Wolof
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- I've been on the Dean's List every semester, showing my commitment to excelling in my Cybersecurity studies.
- Currently working toward my Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, with graduation expected in September 2025.
- I've been recognized for my strong work ethic and dedication at every job I’ve had, proving that I always give my best and go above and beyond what's expected.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Viaquesthomehealth
01.2024 - Current
School Labs
Franklin University
08.2023 - Current
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Tester
Columbus State Community college
03.2023 - 05.2023
Shift Supervisor
KFC
08.2019 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Franklin University
Associate of Science - Cybersecurity
Columbus State Community College
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