Sep 2022 – Nov 2022 · 2 mos · United States

• Assisting organizations in safeguarding their infrastructure, data, people, and customers. As a vCISO, I bring extensive security experience to the client organization's cybersecurity program. In this role, I collaborate with existing management and technical teams to secure business strategies.
• Conduct Gap Assessments (NIST CSF, MITTRE, CMMC, etc.)
• Anticipating future security and compliance challenges
• Provide threat analysis and strategy updates in real-time
• Creation of support documentation for support staff and end users.

May 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Addressing the evolving threats to our clients in cyberspace through risk assessment, threat assessment, and mitigation.

Jul 2019 – Nov 2019 · 4 mos · Columbus, Ohio Area

• Managing security risk is a core business function in today's world! We offer a range of cybersecurity services from risk assessments to vCISO. We're able to meet you where you're at in your technology | security journey and guide you in policy drafting, controls mapping, or comprehensive Governance, Risk, & Compliance(GRC) reporting.

Nov 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos · Columbus, Ohio Area

• Five Star Rated Tech providing Business and Consumer IT Consultancy
• Support in...
• Advanced Computer Support
• Advanced Networking
• Business VoIP
• Smart Home
• Internet of Things

May 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 10 mos · United States

• Cybersecurity Advisory focused on GRC, CRQ, and fractional support to reduce organizational risk, and promote resiliency. NIST Cybersecurity Framework | 800-53 | 800-171
• Factor Analysis of Information Risk(FAIR)
• PII | PCI DSS | SOX | GLBA

Aug 2017 – Apr 2018 · 8 mos

• Under the direction of the CIO, I’m responsible for the technical supervision of the enterprise security operations technology portfolio and program. I act as a technologist for all information security platforms and assume responsibility for developing the organization’s information security architecture. In addition, I conduct auditing of information security policies & procedures, and investigate information security events. As a leader within the organization, I take a central role in actively promoting a culture of information security throughout Dark Rhino Security as well as across the enterprise. My scope spans the organization’s technology stack, including software applications, infrastructure, data management, data integration and external vendor solutions.

Aug 2016 – Jan 2017 · 5 mos · Ohio, Indiana

• Provided guidance, facilitation, and support to corporate process owners and location management in their sales and assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. Lead location general managers and account representativesin their self-testing of controls and the remediation of identified deficiencies. Ensured an adequate internal control structure within my 10 location regions business processes and the GM’s regular self-testing of controls is sufficient to support Corporates quarterly and annual certifications. Required knowledge of Sarbanes - Oxley Act, Graham-Leach-Bliley Act, TILA, and CFPB. Participated with executive leadership in Transformation type initiatives to identify new business risks and required controls to mitigate those risks.

Aug 2011 – Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• Provide business customers with key technology solutions and create long-term customers with experiences built on trust. Collaborate with fellow Apple employees and significant business accounts in order to bridge the worlds of retail, corporate, and business development and create future business success for Apple Stores.

Jun 2002 – Nov 2010 · 8 yrs 5 mos

• Responsible for reaching through the entire market to ensure that relationships drive the training and learning necessary to create a superior retail shopping experience through superior vehicle production and reconditioning for the Sawmill and Easton locations. Led and worked with multi-functional teams of exempt and non-exempt associates.
• Selected to lead a new market/store initiative with a focus 'Lean' operations and continuous improvement in 2006.
• Led grand opening employment center Feb-April 2006 with responsibility for hiring 200+ associates, and staffing both locations for grand opening in Columbus, OH.
• Recognized by Columbus, OH BBB for exemplary market customer service & ethics, Integrity Award 2007
• Regional Training Leader-2006-2007 point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for 12 midwest stores enhancing sales training and development for 64 managers, and 600+ Sales Consultants.
• Regional Waste Leader-2008-2009 acted as a SME to 9 locations ensuring their P&L's were profitable in 11 controllable areas.
• Chairman, Nashville Region CarMax Cares Foundation-2009-2010 Led a diverse group of Regional Senior Mangers in the review and selection of nonprofit grant proposals. Managed a quarterly grant budget of $100,000. Marketed & promoted volunteerism in nine Midwest markets.