Entry-Level Cybersecurity Analyst | GRC | SOC | Ethical Hacking
📧 [email protected]
🌐 graphicdesigner.dev
🔗 LinkedIn
🎓 Education
- M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (In Progress, WGU – Expected 2026)
Planned Certifications: CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, CISM - B.S. Information Technology & Cybersecurity (Strayer University, 2024)
- A.S. Digital Graphic Arts (International Academy of Design and Technology, 2003–2006)
📜 Certifications
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- CIS332: Network Server Admin I (uCertify)
- Upcoming: CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, CISM
🛠 Technical Skills
- Security: CIA Triad, IAM, Access Controls, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, NIST
- Tools: Splunk, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, VirtualBox, Azure
- Programming & Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress
- Creative: Adobe Creative Suite, UI/UX Design
- OSINT & GRC: Threat investigation, social engineering awareness, ISO/IEC 27001 familiarity
🔬 Projects
- WGU Cybersecurity Labs
Hands-on labs with vulnerability scanning, ethical hacking, network defense - OSINT & Threat Investigation (Personal)
Tracked online scams, compiled digital footprints, educated victims on fraud prevention
🧠 Soft Skills
- Analytical thinker • Ethical & focused • Strong communicator • Detail-oriented • Creative problem solver
💼 Experience
- USAA – Intern, Tech Support (Credit Card Dept.)
Customer support, fraud prevention tools, digital troubleshooting - CenturyLink – Sales & Support
Technical support, CRM, connectivity troubleshooting, customer education
🌐 Web Projects
- GraphicDesigner.dev – Cybersecurity + Creative Portfolio
- photohacklovers.com – Digital assets + creative downloads
- graphicdesigner4hire.com – Freelance web/design work
🏅 Affiliations
- ISC2 Member
- NSA Codebreaker Challenge Participant
- Active in WGU Cybersecurity Student Community
- Hack The Box + CTF Participant
💡 Driven by curiosity, precision, and a passion for security, I bridge design and tech to solve complex problems. Looking to contribute to a high-impact cybersecurity team.