The document provides a summary of Derek F. Florence's qualifications and experience in cyber security and information technology. It outlines his education, including a Master's degree in Cyber Security and certifications. It then details his experience in various roles related to cyber security, risk management, and technical support. His experience includes positions at Sprint, Inc., multiple mortgage and lending companies, and Pagenet, Inc.

1. DEREK F. FLORENCE, M.S., MCSE
2439 Ogden Square, Gambrills, MD 21054
Home: 410-721-5525 / Cell: 443-618-7102
derekflorence@verizon.net
INTUITIVE CYBER SECURITY TECHNOLOGIST
EFFICIENCY | SYSTEMATIC EXECUTION | PERFORMANCE
• Instinctively thinks outside the box to determine and apply answers to the most vexing of cyber security problems.
• Thorough understanding of cyber security best practices, tools and technologies, including prevention and protection
strategies, intrusion detection/prevention, cyber crime investigation/digital forensics, E-Commerce System
Vulnerabilities and Trusted Platform Module Security.
• Expertise includes creating solutions to protect networks and systems and information assets in diverse situations.
• Big picture view yet extremely detail oriented, uniquely weaving change-oriented experiences into a dynamic,
forward looking blueprint to reach and exceed goals.
Additional core competencies include:
 Risk Management
 Vulnerability Assessment
 Authentication/Access Control
 System Monitoring
 Regulatory Compliance
 System Integration Planning
 Process Improvements
 Stick-to-itiveness
 Extreme Multitasking
 Flexible & Adaptable
 Internal Controls
 Superior Time Management
ED U C A T I O N & CE R T I F I C A T I O N S
Master of Science, Cyber Security/IT Forensics and Counter Terrorism, University of Maryland University College,
Adelphi, MD: 2013. GPA 3.5.
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Towson University, Towson, MD: 1997.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer | Microsoft Certified Professional | A + Certified Technician | I-Net +
Certification, Ameritrain Institute, Columbia, MD: 2000.
TE C H N I C A L PR OF E S S I O N A L EX P E R I E N C E
SPRINT, INC. TOWSON, MD 1999 - 2000
General Business Account Manger
• Sold dedicated/switched long distance services, high speed Internet services and Wide Area Network and Managed
Network services to businesses throughout the Washington, D.C. / Baltimore region.
• Helped customers develop robust, redundant networks that were managed end-to-end for disaster recovery services.
• Assisted in the design and implementation of WAN and Managed Network Services.
• Helped guide implementation plans from order entry through implementation process.
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2. DE R E K F. FL O R E N CE , M.S., MCSE
410-721-5525
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EBAY SALES BUSINESS, GAMBRILLS, MD
2010 - PRESENT
CEO/Owner of online business with more than $100,000 in yearly sales.
• Owns and operates two successful eBay accounts that sell athletic and casual footwear for all sizes, ages and genders.
EBAY SALES BUSINESS, GAMBRILLS, MD
2010 - PRESENT
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• Designs, develops and implements templates on eBay for the sale of inventory.
• Creates all marketing sales efforts and provides excellent service to all customers.
• Purchases merchandise at affordable prices for resale.
HERITAGE FINANCIAL, INC., ANNAPOLIS, MD
2010 - PRESENT
Senior Loan Officer
• Maintains a database of lenders and the mortgage products they offer.
• Uses expert level understanding of mortgage procedures and products to easily guide clients to loans that best meet
their needs.
• Leads home owners through refinancing process.
APEX LENDING, INC., GAMBRILLS, MD
2008 - 2010
Manager
• Maintained sales pipelines.
• Kept loan officers up to date on the latest changes in mortgage products.
• Assisted clients and loan officers in mortgage originations.
PREMIER MORTGAGE FUNDING / SUMMIT MORTGAGE, LLC, MILLERSVILLE, MD 2000
- 2008
Branch Manager
• Ensured office monthly quotas were met and exceeded by careful supervision of 30 loan officers.
• Superior skill at matching customers with the appropriate lenders to ensure successful mortgage originations.
• In-depth knowledge of Conventional, FHA and VA loans and state and federal mortgage requirements and regulations.
PAGENET, INC., COLLEGE PARK, MD
1997 - 1999
Federal Sales Associate
• High volume sales of pagers and Blackberrys to the U.S. Departments of Defense and Transportation.
• Garnered wide ranging expertise in Federal contract implementation and negotiations.
• Promoted to the federal sales division, the company’s highest sales position.