PAULA BUEHRER

12060 Co Rd L, Wauseon, OH 43567 | H: 419-335-4186 | C: 419-340-8288 | halterhorse@yahoo.com

Professional Summary

Information Technology Professional with over 30 plus years of exceptional technical acumen and proven ability to manage

and maintain core organizational data systems. An experienced team leader, adept at supervising and training multiple levels

of organizational personnel in software applications and IT safety policies/procedures. An exceptional project manager with

demonstrated experience: from the inception phase, through detailed planning to the final execution/ implementation

of IT projects. U.S. Naval Officer who is well versed in information assurance, operational security over classified

documentation protection and control processes.

Core Qualifications

Research & Analysis

Intelligence Systems/Databases

Installation & Configuration

Email & Network Account Management

Experience

O3/ LT – Cryptologic Warfare Officer

Troubleshooting

Training & Development

System Upgrades

End-user Support

Project Management

Client/customer relations

Information Security

Reporting/ Briefing Skills

Oct 2008 to Current

United States Navy Reserves Officer O3/LT - Dayton, OH

  · Cleared for Top Secret information based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed by

OPM on 12/6/14 and favorably adjudicated for SCI by DOD CAF on 12/16/14.

  · Current CI Polygraph.

  · Administrative Officer (N1) responsible for the management and coordination of all administrative

functions of a 29 member unit. Directly supervising 4 enlisted personnel.

  · Mentors junior enlisted cyber analysts in agency and Information Dominance community policies,

standards, and procedures.

  · Supervises the maintenance of records for all unit members ensuring 100% compliance with reporting

requirements and personally identifiable information (PII) protection.

  · Serves as the administrative liaison to the parent command, supervising the mustering, pay, and berthing

(logistical) arrangements.

  · Creates, maintains, and distributes monthly plan of operations.

  · Provides training, fosters retention and contributes to growth of mission members, resulting in 98% unit

mobilization readiness.

  · Provides operational guidelines, standard operating procedures, and analytic reporting in support of Unit

mission.

  · Key participant in standing up new, stand-alone, Information Dominance Corp NIOC Unit at National Air &

Space Intelligence Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base and served one year as the units interim

Executive Officer (XO).

  · Assists in technical development and strategic implementation of various new information warfare

initiatives.

  · Awarded two Navy Achievement Medals

IT Specialist

Jul 1997 to Current

Lucas County Board of DD - Toledo, OH

  · Provides maintenance and support of a Microsoft local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) network consisting

of 500+ users and 4 locations.

  · Provides planning, implementation, management and maintenance of data communications and network

capabilities.

  · Provides support, configuration and training of Windows 8 & Windows 7 OS, and Microsoft Office

Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).

  · Collaborates with third party vendors and support personnel to resolve problems related to a multiplatform,

client/server and virtual (VMware) networking environment as well as organizational

telecommunications.

  · Serves as primary database administration and support for all third party software (Gatekeeper, EPICOR

HR, Versa Trans, ShoreTel, & Intellivue Document Imaging).

  · Evaluates, requests, designs, and implements IT solutions.

  · Reviews, recommends, plans, and performs upgrades to existing technology.

  · Provides installation and technical support to end users on all hardware, software, and peripheral equipment

issues.

  · Provides user account administration through Active Directory.

  · Plans, creates and delivers on-site training for all end-user application software utilizing MS

PowerPoint and other presentation software.

  · Develops implements and enforces Organizational IT policies and procedures.

  · Provides project planning, development, implementation and management.

  · Monitors, tracks and documents security incidents and breaches.

  · Hand-selected to serve as the organizations HIPAA Security Officer.

Intelligence Analyst

Mar 1991 to Oct 2008

United States Navy Reserves - Dayton, OH

  · Mission-driven Intelligence Analyst with over 12 years of experience and expertise in conducting allsource

intelligence analysis to directly support more than 1,500 military personnel and government

employees at EUCOM JAC Molesworth, UK and direct theater support. Served two years with CT

team providing threat analysis.

  · Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) responsible for leading and developing of junior sailors through

training, counseling and mentoring.

  · Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of 25-member, joint service detachment.

  · Administrative liaison to the parent command, supervising the maintenance of personnel records,

muster, pay, and berthing (logistical) arrangements.

  · Proven record of applying advanced intelligence analytic skills to assess, interpret, report potential

threats, and briefing senior leadership.

  · While deployed as an Individual Augmentee (IA) to Baghdad, Iraq, served as NCOIC of the C2

Security section, managing 4 joint military enlisted members and responsible for utilizing JPAS to

verify security clearances for all military, contract, and civilian personnel.

  · Developed and implemented records archival procedures and performance tracking system.

  · Streamlined sections security, clearance and badging functions resulting in a 45% increase in

performance and a 50% decrease in time requirements and wait.

  · Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

Human Resources Department Secretary

Feb 1995 to Jul 1997

Lucas County Board of DD - Toledo, OH

  · Reviewed and provided comments on the adequacy of documents and took necessary steps to cure

any deficiencies.

  · Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis.

  · Developed a program to maintain logs and files of all infractions and union grievances.

  · Prepared the agenda and monthly meeting minutes for Mentor Council and labor/management

meetings.

  · Managed Department Directors schedule, calendar and correspondence.

  · Prepared confidential response packages for Ohio Civil Rights Commission complaints.

  · Developed and coordinated new program and schedule for purging and storage of archived

department files and records.

  · Coordinated and lead in developing full utilization of computer hardware and software in the

department within annual budget.

  · Coordinated with the IT Department to maintain department's computer hardware and software

systems to current technological standards.

  · Recommended and coordinated acquisition of new hardware, software and peripherals for the HR

Department.

Office Manager

Harris Health Trends - Toledo, OH

  · Administered employee insurance program.

  · Maintained all aspects of employee records.

  · Processed biweekly payroll for 30 employees.

  · Processed accounts payables/ receivables.

  · Managed company’s enterprise database system.

  · Transcribed and prepared all organizational correspondence.

  · Provided computer and technical support to all employees.

  · Assisted with management of computer network.

  · Operated and maintained multi-line phone system.

Education

Biology Pre-Med

May 2006

Lourdes University - Sylvania, OH

GPA: 3.82 Magna Cum Laude

162 Semester Hours: General Chemistry I & II; Anatomy & Physiology I & II; Organic Chemistry I & II;

Invertebrate Zoology; Introduction to Research; Immunology; Basic Biochemistry; General Microbiology; Cell

Biology; Immunology; College Physics I & II; Genetics; Research Writing; Philosophy; and Ecology.

Data Processing Technology Computer Programming

June 1994

University of Toledo - Toledo, OH

GPA: 3.647 High Honors

117 Quarter Hours: Database development and implementation; Cobol Programming I and II; RPG III

Programming; Basic and Advanced Computer Operations; Business Systems Design; Advanced Programming

Concepts; Data Communications and Distributive Programming; Advanced Concepts in Systems Analysis;

Design; Media Analysis and Report Writing; Accounting; Political Processes; Psychology; and Economics.

Mar 1994 to Feb 1995

Professional Affiliations

Member, Lourdes University Alumni Association

Founding Member of Sigma Alpha Pi – Lourdes University Chapter

Accomplishments

Documentation

  · Wrote the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities first ever Strategic IT Plan in

preparation of CARF Accreditation which received accolades from inspection team.

Design

  · Designed, created and maintains several organizational websites including Palomino Exhibitors

Association of Ohio and the Fulton County Saddle Club.

Skills

People Skills:

  · Communication,

  · Advanced problem-solving,

  · Collaboration,

  · Help-desk,

  · Training

Enterprise Software:

  · Gatekeeper,

  · ShoreTel,

  · Epicor,

  · ManageEngine

Intelligence Analysis:

  · All-source Intelligence,

  · CT,

  · Imagery Analysis,

  · Research & Analysis,

  · Reporting & Briefing

Microsoft proficiency:

  · Microsoft Office Suite & Operating Systems,

  · Windows Server 2008 R2 management (intermediate level)