{"id":218,"date":"2023-09-13T16:15:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T16:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.odu.edu\/cyberimpact-template\/?page_id=218"},"modified":"2026-07-01T04:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T04:12:01","slug":"skills-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/skills-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Transferrable Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communicating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_7810-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-424\" style=\"width:412px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_7810-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_7810-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_7810-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_7810-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_7810-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_7810-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_7810-945x709.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As an aspiring professional and college student, I have had many opportunities to strengthen my communication skills, perhaps one of the best opportunities was during my time in the COVA CCI Cyber Clinic, where I was able to present various projects alongside my teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2025-09-22-100239.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-422\" style=\"width:416px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2025-09-22-100239.png 717w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2025-09-22-100239-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2025-09-22-100239-600x418.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been able to practice my skills in programming throughout several classes, starting in high school. I have experience in python, java, and html languages. Furthermore, I was able to train and evaluate machine learning models as seen in the example above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filing<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/SET-Student-Org-File-Project-Google-Sheets.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">SET-Student-Org-File-Project-Google-Sheets<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During my work experience in the Student Engagement and Traditions Office, we collectively worked on a filing project which involved the reorganization, scanning, and shredding of old records. I took it upon myself to create a tracking document to record progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem Solving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many situations in and out of the classroom, I have been presented with opportunities to problem solve. Perhaps most frequently is during my time as a front desk receptionist for Webb Center. In this role, we receive many phone calls from students, parents, and other patrons of the university who need assistance. We are expected to analyze their situation, understand what they need and direct them to the correct office. Problem solving can be key to this role, especially when it may be unclear who&#8217;s help the individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analyzing<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/Strategy-and-Policy-paper-2.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">Strategy-and-Policy-paper-2<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a class setting, I was tasked with analyzing a selected cybersecurity policy from an ethical, political, and social perspective. These exercises strengthened my analysis skills and offered deeper insight into the selected policy to be researched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk Assessing<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2025\/05\/COVA-CCI-Team-CM-Tech-Final-Reflection-compressed.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">COVA-CCI-Team-CM-Tech-Final-Reflection-compressed<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through my participation in the COVA CCI Cyber Clinic I gained valuable hands-on experience and strengthened my skills in risk assessment with the company CM Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-414\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/06\/IMG_6313-edited-945x709.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of my high school career, I had the opportunity to volunteer in a 4th grade classroom. I participated in group exercises, helping strengthen math skills and assist students in understanding the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IMG_3590-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-434\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IMG_3590-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IMG_3590-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IMG_3590-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IMG_3590-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IMG_3590-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IMG_3590-945x1260.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IMG_3590-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have several years of customer service experience in different settings. I have worked in food service, waited tables and provided reception and help line customer service. This is a honed skill of mine that I have spent many years working to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/team-lead-page.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">team-lead-page<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my internship with the COVA CCI Cyber Clinic I was offered the opportunity to act as team lead for our group. This included helping establish a schedule and maintaining communication with our client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34192\/2026\/07\/IDS-300W-Research-Paper.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">IDS-300W-Research-Paper<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been offered many opportunities to conduct research throughout my school career, and this particular study on algorithmic bias in cybercrime detection was particularly enlightening. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Communicating As an aspiring professional and college student, I have had many opportunities to strengthen my communication skills, perhaps one of the best opportunities was during my time in the COVA CCI Cyber Clinic, where I was able to present&#8230; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/skills-2\/\">Continue Reading &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27491,"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\/mrbcyber\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/218"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27491"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=218"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":437,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/218\/revisions\/437"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mrbcyber\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}