Summary
Thomas Woodward is a dependable security professional with 13 years of frontline experience and a diverse background in retail management, small business ownership, and construction supervision. Currently serving as a Security Guard with Securitas and pursuing cybersecurity and networking credentials, he is actively transitioning toward roles in remote security monitoring, cybersecurity, or private investigation. Thomas pairs hands-on incident awareness and team leadership from his assistant manager roles with technical training from Penn Foster, Coursera, and Cisco Networking Academy. He brings practical risk-management instincts honed in fast-paced retail and site-supervision environments, plus entrepreneurial grit from running Woodward's Woodworks LLC. Based in South Boston, Virginia, he combines steady operational experience with a clear, credential-driven path into technical security disciplines. An understated strength is his blend of customer-facing conflict resolution and hands-on technical coursework, making him adaptable across security and IT-focused roles.
13 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
IT Support Specialist, Information Technology, A, IT Support Specialist, Information Technology, A at Coursera
Cisco Certified Network Administrator, System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager, Currently Attending, Cisco Certified Network Administrator, System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager, Currently Attending at Cisco Networking Academy
Certification, Gunsmithing/Gunsmith, Certification, Gunsmithing/Gunsmith at Penn Foster
Associate of Science - AS, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, 3.0 gpa, Associate of Science - AS, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, 3.0 gpa at Penn Foster Group