Brent MacLaren

Experience

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  Target

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Sales Floor Team Member - Electronics

  • Directly contributed to over $12.7 billion in revenue across the company by utilizing department-specific sales tactics• Engaged in cellular data activation processes through the use of Target’s custom information systems and databases• Utilized guest service skills and product knowledge to match guests with electronic products that met their needs • Spread joy to every guest daily by consistently supporting, displaying, and reinforcing Target's guest-first culture

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  Central Michigan University Business Residential College

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2023

  • Assist in role development for seven executive board members and coordinate activities to improve leadership skills.• Synergize with eight other upper-level BRC coordinators to consistently inspire growth and achieve program goals.• Act as a liaison for all branches of the BRC, creating a stable medium of communication and establishing consistency. • Provided guidance and engaged in strategic planning for the continued development of the Business Residential College.• Coordinated professional development events, graduation assistance, and mentorship opportunities for BRC alumni.• Assisted recruitment efforts by serving as an ambassador, streamlining interviews, and developing marketing strategies. • Served as the BRC's first Recruitment Coordinator.• Applied new and improved recruitment efforts to streamline the new member selection process.• Worked as a team with other BRC Executives to efficiently and effectively carry out BRC activities.• Served as a leader to new members, and inspired them to achieve success in the field of business.

  • Coordinator of Leadership Development

    May 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Advisory Board Member

    May 2021 - May 2022

  • Recruitment Coordinator

    May 2020 - May 2021

  • Active Member

    Aug 2019 - May 2020
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  Target

  May 2021 - May 2022

  General Merchandise - Dedicated Business Owner

  • Managed restocking, presentation, pricing, and inventory accuracy for the housewares and domestics departments• Utilized information systems to manage inventory and shelf capacities to maintain a BRLA percentage of at least 98% • Analyzed sales metrics to make various business decisions that consistently beat month-over-month comparative sales• Implemented planograms and sales plans by rebuilding aisles and endcaps to accommodate an influx of new products

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  Plante Moran

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Cybersecurity Consulting Intern

  • Participated in cybersecurity assessments for clients in various industries such as healthcare, financial services, software, etc.• Conducted assessments within the scope of industry-specific security frameworks such as HIPAA, FDICIA, SOX, PCI DSS, etc. • Performed SOC Type 1 and 2 examinations for clients and tested a plethora of security controls to gauge SOC readiness.• Helped clients understand the concept of risk, and engaged in advisory services to help clients mitigate their risks. Show less

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  Plante Moran

  Jun 2023 - now

  Cybersecurity Consultant - Pentester

  • Perform highly technical penetration tests for clients in various industries such as financial services, healthcare, etc.• Specialize in internal and external penetration tests focusing on Microsoft Active Directory and Windows exploitation.• Exploit many different ADCS vulnerabilities including ESC1, ESC8, and the team's first real-world ESC11 exploit.• Carry out social engineering campaigns, including phishing emails, physical impersonations, and red-team exercises.