Daisy Marowanidze
About Me
Profile Summary:
Highly motivated professional with a proven track record in management roles, now transitioning into IT Administration and Security to pursue a longstanding passion for technology. Possessing a strong foundation in leadership, strategic planning, and team collaboration, I bring a unique blend of managerial acumen and technical aptitude to drive excellence in IT operations and cybersecurity initiatives.
Career Objective:
Seeking to leverage my management experience, technical proficiency, and passion for IT Administration and Security in a challenging role where I can contribute to the enhancement of organizational IT infrastructure and safeguard against cyber threats.
Key Strengths:
Leadership & Strategic Planning: Successfully led teams to achieve organizational objectives, demonstrating a keen ability to devise strategic plans and motivate cross-functional teams toward common goals.
Technical Aptitude: Deep-seated passion for IT coupled with a commitment to continuous learning. Proficient in networking fundamentals, system administration, and cybersecurity best practices.
Problem Solving & Adaptability: Adept at identifying challenges, formulating effective solutions, and adapting to dynamic environments to ensure operational efficiency and security resilience.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Thrive in collaborative settings, fostering synergy across departments to drive innovation and achieve optimal outcomes.
Professional Experience:
Leadership, strategic planning, and teamwork.
Technical Skills:
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN
Security: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Vulnerability Assessment
Tools: Wireshark, Metasploit, Nessus
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Science: University of South Africa, 2016
Certifications: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ 900, 2022
Professional Development:Training/Courses related to IT Administration and Security
Google IT Support Professional – In Progress
Next Gen Tech Booster Scholarship (Enterprise Security – Bertelsmann Scholarship) In Progress Google
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Booked exam
Splunk Security Operations and Defense Analyst 09-2023
CISCO Introduction to Cybersecurity Badge 08-2023 Certified Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) 03-2022
IT Service Desk, Customer Service 04-2022
Microsoft Azure Administrator Training (AZ104) 04-2022
Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Training (SC900) 03-2022
Passion Projects:Volunteer projects demonstrating commitment to IT and cybersecurity
SkilledUp Life Support Agent January 2024 – Present
Hands-on labs on Microsoft Azure, where I learnt how to build an Enterprise Network (Enterprise Perimeter & Network Security)
Completed 2 Scrum Challenge Sprints on Slack
TryHackMe
QwikLabs
Education
University of South Africa
Communication, Business Management & Decision Sciences
LinkedIn Learn
IT Service Desk and Customer Service
Microsoft
Cloud Computing
LGIT
Microsoft Azure Administration
LGIT
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Coursera
IT Support
ISC2
Cybersecurity
Splunk
Security Operations & Defense
Work & Experience
Manager
Futuristic Conferences & Events
• Oversee business activity, drive sales productivity, and coordinate outreach and marketing activities including customer service. • Grow events division sales performance through training and marketing promotions. • Organize client seminars, conferences, and health and safety trainings. • Meet and exceed monthly KPIs and quotas. • Manage relationships with key accounts, execute strategic contractual negotiations, and demonstrate products effectively.
Administrator
Accommodation Options
Provide administrative support to senior management and ensure office efficiency. • Coordinate office activities, screening phone calls, and supporting budgeting and bookkeeping procedures. • Interact with suppliers and customers, navigate accounting databases, and process invoices. Plan and coordinate events from start to finish including onsite event administration
Personal Assistant
WaterSpec
• Manage the CEO’s diaries, schedule meetings, and act as an interface between the CEO and staff. • Ensure legal and health & safety requirements are met, book business travel arrangements. • Handle financial matters with confidentiality and support key events. Assisting and directing visitors
