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

Wayne state university
2011 - 2015Bachelor of arts (b.a.) psychologyActivities and Societies: Army ROTC

Wayne state university
2019 - 2024Master of education - m.ed. learning design and technology
Experience

Young detroit builders
Jan 2012 - Feb 2014Mentor/ advisor
Wayne state university
Jan 2013 - Dec 2021Working 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 2021Student Assistant in Undergraduate Admissions
Oct 2011 - Aug 2015Student Assistant in Marketing and Communications
Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

Portugal u9 soccer team
Apr 2013 - Mar 2014CoachI 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 2014Security professionalAs 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 2018Political candidateI'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 2023Oversee 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 2023Army Battalion Signal and Communications Officer-- S6
May 2015 - Oct 2021Project Officer
Nov 2019 - Sept 2020

Michigan army national guard
Mar 2023 - nowCompany commanderCommander 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 usaJul 2016- View certificate

Comptia security+
ComptiaFeb 2016
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
Associated with Nicholas Rivera, M.Ed.
Languages
- enEnglish
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