WHWinston Haywood
@winstonhaywood
Aspiring cybersecurity professional with hands-on IT experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an aspiring cybersecurity professional based in Charlotte, NC, with a solid foundation in IT support and risk compliance. My journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where I earned recognition on the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List. I have hands-on experience in cybersecurity fundamentals, incident response, and risk assessment, which I have applied in various roles, including my current position as a Cybersecurity Analyst.
In my role at Mecklenburg County Pretrial Services, I conduct detailed client assessments and enforce compliance protocols, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. My experience with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets has further honed my skills in IT support, where I installed and maintained point-of-sale systems while applying foundational cybersecurity principles. I am Google-certified and continuously seek to enhance my skills in cybersecurity, including pursuing CompTIA Security+ certification.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT POS Support
Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year)
Installed and maintained IT point-of-sale systems and hardware at Bank of America Stadium and Spectrum Center. Resolved network and system issues in real-time during high-traffic events. Applied foundational cybersecurity principles to ensure secure operation of systems.
Case Manager
Mecklenburg County Pretrial Services
Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)
Conducted detailed client assessments and enforced compliance protocols for justice-involved individuals. Reviewed sensitive personal and legal data while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality. Coordinated with courts and agencies, ensuring procedural compliance and data accuracy.
Criminal Justice Specialist
Mecklenburg County Pretrial Services
Feb 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 9 months)
Performed risk assessments using secure databases and contributed to public safety evaluations. Supported real-time decision-making processes through data analysis and incident evaluation. Delivered briefings to judicial officials on legal eligibility and compliance status.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Activities and societies: Chancellor’s List: Fall 2020 and Spring 2021; Dean’s List: Spring 2020
Achieved Chancellor's List in Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, and Dean's List in Spring 2020, demonstrating consistent academic excellence. Studied criminal justice principles and their application.
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