Toni S.

Toni S. has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles.

They began their career as a Climbing Arborist Trainee at The Davey Tree Expert Company in 2023.

In 2018, Toni joined Team Rubicon as a Greyshirt- Volunteer Disaster Responder Field Ops/ Sawyer - Chainsaw Operator. In this role, they assisted in disaster response operations, including muck-out and mold mitigation, roof tarping, chainsaw operations, and general debris removal. They also provided support in incident management, disaster mapping, and work-order management. Toni was certified as a Sawyer 1 chainsaw operator and repair technician.

Starting in 2020, Toni served as a Volunteer Field OPS TECH 2 at the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC). They provided technical support for SOC and NOC, configuring various vendors and specializing in areas such as VoIP, network security, privacy, and bandwidth management.

Toni also has experience as a Security Agent at Top Tier Safety Inc and as a Remote Intern at Mossé Security, where they developed practical skills in the cybersecurity industry.

They volunteered with the American Red Cross as a DCS: Disaster Response Volunteer from December 2020 to May 2021. During this time, they provided disaster response support.

Toni's work experience also includes being an Americorps Member at Public Allies Chicago, where they addressed critical community needs and acquired leadership, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.

Lastly, they served as a Marketing Communications Manager at WorldChicago, where they developed organizational guidelines, assisted in event coordination and management, and supported the organization's mission of promoting cultural understanding.

Overall, Toni S. has a diverse skill set and a strong background in disaster response, technical support, and community service.

Toni S. has an extensive education history in various fields. In 2005-2006, Toni obtained a degree in Cosmetology from PIVOT POINT ACADEMY Dresden. Moving forward, Toni pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity from the American Public University System, starting in 2019 and expected to graduate in 2024. Toni also earned a Certificate in Intelligence Analysis from the American Military University in 2021.

In the same year, Toni received two certificates in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. The first certificate was obtained from the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), and the second certificate was earned from the National Emergency Training Center. Additionally, Toni completed several certificate programs in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management from The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and FEMA EMI Independent Study in 2018.

Toni diversified their education by undertaking a Certificate program in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the Louisiana State University - National Center of Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) - DHS in 2021. They also obtained a Certificate in BSAFE from the United Nations Department of Safety and Security.

In terms of online courses, Toni completed a MOOC on EDx from the Institute for Applied Computational Science (IACS) at Harvard University in 2017. The following year, Toni pursued MITx Courses in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. In 2018, Toni earned certificates from edX in INF29x Threat Detection: Planning for a Secure Enterprise and from the Rochester Institute of Technology for the edX Cybersecurity Fundamentals MicroMasters.

To further enhance their knowledge and skills, Toni acquired several additional certifications. The certifications include Ignition Hacks 2022 Certificate from Certopus in 2022, L0102 Science of Disasters from FEMA in 2021, BSAFE from the United Nations in 2021, and MGT-902-V7 Communicating Effectively in an Emergency from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness in 2020, among others.

Overall, Toni S. has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing their education and acquiring expertise in various fields such as cybersecurity, crisis/emergency/disaster management, and intelligence analysis.