I am a highly motivated, innovative and hard-working individual with an exemplary academic record. I have achieved undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the fields of Criminology and International Security. I have worked across policing and the private-sector. I am keen to learn, develop and grow and my academic and professional experience demonstrate this.
As part of the management team for a cyber security organisation, I understand the frameworks, processes and procedures critical to successful risk management. My role involves regularly working with SMEs on risk reduction with a focus on cyber risks. As well as this, at my current organisation I am responsible for us adhering to strict data protection regulations which govern Policing.
A stand-out skill of mine is translating complex issues and cyber security issues into an easy to digest format. I regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders from the UK's most senior police officers to owners of local SMEs. Adapting both written and spoken communications to suit my audience is one of reasons I am so successful in my current role.
Following the strengths I bring to the role, I'm also an all rounded individual. I take pride in my work load balancing skills, managing stakeholder expectations and solving problems both individually and as part of a high performing team. I have a positive work ethic, and work well as part of a team and individually.
Progressing my career, I'm excited to continue developing my skills and knowledge within a Risk focused role, whilst bringing real value to a team and learning from my peers.
CMI Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship
In January 2024, I completed this Apprenticeship with distinction. The Course equipped me with the knowledge, skills and behaviours imperative for being an effective operations manager.
IASME Cyber Essentials Implementation Course
To signpost businesses to Cyber Essentials, I completed this course and gained an understanding of the value of the five controls within the scheme and how they can enhance the security of businesses, as well as the contributions it has to Data Protection legislation requirements.
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner Course
On this course, I gained an understanding of how to manage projects effectively and be a successful project manager.
National Police Chief's Council Cybercrime Protect and Prepare
Based around the CompTIA Sec+ accreditation. Relevant modules: Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities, Technologies and Tools, Architecture and Design, Identity and Access Management, Risk Management, Cryptography and PKI.
National Police Chief's Council Cybercrime Foundation Course in Computing and Networking
Relevant modules: Computing Concepts; Encryption; Cyber Attacks and Cyber Offences; Digital Footprints; Principles of Digital Evidence; Cloud and Virtualisation; Network Protocols and Network Security.