{"id":195,"date":"2025-12-05T02:39:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T02:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2025-12-05T02:39:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T02:39:27","slug":"resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Makyah Harper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Norfolk, Virginia | Makyahharper@gmail.com | LinkedIn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associates of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Norfolk,V<\/strong>A<br>Tidewater Community College | GPA 3.8\/4.0 | Presidents List December, 2024<br>\u25cf Relevant Coursework: Software Design, Unix, Micro-operating Systems, Calculus, Network attacks,<br>Comp Crime and Hack, Server Administration in Windows (2022).<br>Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity Norfolk, VA<br>Old Dominion University December, 2026<br>\u25cf Relevant Coursework: Internet\/Intranet Firewalls, Cyber Law, Threat Intelligence<br>Deep Creek High School Chesapeake,Va<br>\u25cf GPA 3.9 | Honors Graduate | President of Key Club June, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Work Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allied Universal Norfolk, VA<br>Security Surveillance Specialist January 2022 \u2013 January 2024<\/strong><br>\u25cf Collaborated effectively with the Virginia Port Police to enhance security measures, overseeing the<br>operation and maintenance of advanced security technologies such as CCTV, access control systems, and<br>specialized security software to ensure coverage and safety.<br>\u25cf Assisted in incident response by detecting and escalating security breaches to appropriate authorities.<br>\u25cf Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop and execute customized security strategies, addressing<br>unique operational requirements and potential threats to ensure optimal safety and risk management.<br>\u25cf Provided technical support and troubleshooting for security software and systems.<br><strong>Hope House Foundation Norfolk, VA<br>Direct Support Professional October 2020 \u2013 Current<\/strong><br>\u25cf Managed data entry and record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data privacy<br>regulations.<br>\u25cf Maintained current CPR and First Aid certifications, ensuring readiness to respond swiftly and<br>effectively to medical emergencies, providing critical assistance when necessary.<br>\u25cf Provided technology support to residents, helping them navigate digital tools securely.<br>\u25cf Assisted in the implementation of security protocols to protect sensitive information with related clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children\u2019s Hospital of the Kings Daughters (CHKD) Norfolk, VA<br>Patient Information Security Specialist July 2025- Current<\/strong><br>\u25cf Manage and verify patient access through secure hospital information systems and digital check-in<br>platforms.<br>\u25cf Maintain data accuracy and protect patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA and internal<br>cybersecurity protocols.<br>\u25cf Utilize hospital databases and visitor management software to issue access badges and monitor facility<br>entry points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf Troubleshoot system access issues and coordinate with IT and Security teams to ensure system uptime<br>and data integrity.<br>\u25cf Respond to patient and visitor inquiries using secure communication channels, ensuring information<br>confidentiality.<br>\u25cf Support overall information security by monitoring activity logs, reporting system irregularities, and<br>enforcing digital access policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills &amp; Interests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Computer: Python, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint).<br>Skills: Python Scripting, Programming, Data Analytics.<br>Certifications: CompTia A+, Pursuing CompTIA Security+<br>Interests: Journaling, Podcasts, Youtube, Roller Skating, Traveling, Working Out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Makyah Harper Norfolk, Virginia | Makyahharper@gmail.com | LinkedIn Education Associates of Applied Science in Cybersecurity Norfolk,VATidewater Community College | GPA 3.8\/4.0 | Presidents List December, 2024\u25cf Relevant Coursework: Software Design, Unix, Micro-operating Systems, Calculus, Network attacks,Comp Crime and Hack, Server Administration in Windows (2022).Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity Norfolk, VAOld Dominion University December, 2026\u25cf Relevant &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/resume\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Resume<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31325,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/195"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31325"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=195"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/195\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":196,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/195\/revisions\/196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/makyahharper493\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}