Nicholas Rivera, M.Ed.

Nicholas rivera, m.ed.

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location of Nicholas Rivera, M.Ed.Keego Harbor, Michigan, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    An IT professional specializing in 'IRL' connections to build teams towards mutual trust and common goals.

  • Education

    • Wayne state university

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of arts (b.a.) psychology

      Activities and Societies: Army ROTC

    • Wayne state university

      2019 - 2024
      Master of education - m.ed. learning design and technology
  • Experience

    • Young detroit builders

      Jan 2012 - Feb 2014
      Mentor/ advisor
    • Wayne state university

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2021

      Working as a Student Assistant in Wayne State's Undergraduate Admissions Office gave me the opportunity to work with high school students from all over the world. My primary function was to give campus tours to prospective students but my other duties included data input into Salesforce for prospect tracking, visiting high schools and various facilities to speak at fairs and open houses, and answer questions at various student panels. Working at the UGA office at Wayne State has improved my public speaking and presentation skills immensely. Show less

      • Admissions Counselor

        Aug 2015 - Dec 2021
      • Student Assistant in Undergraduate Admissions

        Oct 2011 - Aug 2015
      • Student Assistant in Marketing and Communications

        Jan 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Portugal u9 soccer team

      Apr 2013 - Mar 2014
      Coach

      I was part of a team of three college students who collectively managed 5 little league soccer teams. We had one U9 team, one U12 team, one U13 team, and two U15 teams. We have coached teams across three leagues including DetroitPAL, Charro's League, and Chato's Indoor League.

    • Alliedbarton security services

      Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
      Security professional

      As a contracted security professional with AlliedBarton my main focus was to provide exemplary service to our clients. My job was not only to protect life, limb, and property, but to ensure that my clients feel safe and secure while they are busy at work. I tracked personnel who entered the property and maintained a vigilant watch over the activities that take place on or near the campus.

    • Michigan state senate, district 1

      Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
      Political candidate

      I'm a young professional running for the District 1 Senate seat in Michigan trying to imbue positive change in our current political climate.

    • Army national guard

      Nov 2019 - Mar 2023

      Oversee technical aspects of tactical and strategic network designs and architecture. Design, plan, and implement network hardening and system configuration techniques to ensure compliance with DoD standards. Articulate and document requirements to subordinate organizations and publish directives and orders to ensure synergy and continuity throughout the business structure.I also supervised and directed actions involving Army Space Operations, Communications and Transmission Security, and Radio Spectrum and Frequency Management (HF - AEHF) throughout the Middle East and North America. Show less I am tasked with organizing, securing, and employing the Battalion's Communications assets to include computers, tacticle radios with very high frequencies and high frequencies, digital compasses, and several satellite communication platforms. I train others on how to effectively use these systems to ensure they can accomplish their missions. I supervise 9 Soldiers who work to maintain the equipment and ensure their readiness at all times. Other duties include information management which makes me an expert in the Microsoft suite to include, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint. Show less

      • Network Operations Manager

        Sept 2021 - Mar 2023
      • Army Battalion Signal and Communications Officer-- S6

        May 2015 - Oct 2021
      • Project Officer

        Nov 2019 - Sept 2020
    • Michigan army national guard

      Mar 2023 - now
      Company commander

      Commander of Bravo Company, Recruiting and Retention Battalion for the Michigan Army National Guard. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. Ask me how to get there!

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Asist- suicide first aid

      Livingworks education usa
      Jul 2016
    • Comptia security+

      Comptia
      Feb 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicholas Rivera, M.Ed.
      Great Security Officer of the Month Award AlliedBarton Security Services May 2014 In recognition of outstanding performance.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Rivera, M.Ed.
      Army GRFD Scholarship -
    • Awarded to Nicholas Rivera, M.Ed.
      Henry M. Seldon Scholarship -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Float Driver/ Guide

      Issued by The Parade Company
      The Parade CompanyAssociated with Nicholas Rivera, M.Ed.