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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
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Clinton Hefele

Trust And Safety Specialist 1 (Cybersecurity Blue Team)
Cape Town
Clinton  Hefele

Summary

Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Trust and Safety position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Language

Work History

Amazon Web Services
Cape Town

Trust & Safety Specialist1(Cyber Security Analyst)
12.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Led training course for employees at all levels.
  • Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
  • Act as a high-judgement decision maker for escalated situations where there may be no
    established SOP.
  • Work with AWS service teams, account managers, and customers to ensure a consistent and
    high-quality level of support.
  • Investigate the details of abuse reports and develop processes and responses to help resolve the
    issue.
  • Manage queues effectively by working and moving cases/tickets to relevant departments and providing required follow-up
  • Provides feedback on policies, procedures and tools that need improvement or creation.
  • Own escalated AWS customer issues.

Amazon Web Services
Cape Town

Seconded Manager (Trust and Safety Team)
03.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Organized, prioritized and scheduled work assignments to meet business need.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground with effective conflict resolution via coaching and mentoring .
  • Monitored and analyzed team performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Amazon’s policies and procedures
  • Communicated policies to associates and is the primary information source for staff.
  • Screening new potential candidates for positions.
  • Drove projects that improved support-related processes.
  • Performed ambiguous tasks without guidance and support. Completed tasks without having all the information.

Amazon Web Services
Cape Town

Trust & Safety Associate (Cyber Security Analyst)
11.2019 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Called out incidents and trends to Senior Abuse Investigation & Prevention team members and/or Security stakeholders
  • Investigated reported abuse such as Spam Email, Port Scanning, DoS, Phishing and Malware, Intrusion Attempts etc.
  • Took action on abusive/non-responsive customers by applying mitigation when applicable.
  • Investigated abuse reports in accordance with defined Amazon Abuse procedure.
  • Implemented security measures to reduce threats and damage related to cyber attacks.
  • Managed relationships with third-party intrusion detection system providers.
  • Created and contributed to the improvement of policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed network traffic and system logs to detect malicious activities.

Amazon Web Services
Cape Town

Technical Customer Service Associate
10.2019 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Managed customer issues and enhanced satisfaction by matching optimal solutions to individual customer needs.
  • Boosted productivity by offering skilled administrative assistance and client support.
  • Investigate and resolve billing, tax, reseller and account queries regarding Amazon’s services
    and accounts.
  • First point of contact for customers by answering their requests through phone, chat, and/or email, and use a variety of tools to analyze and troubleshoot issues in real-time, investigate solutions, and communicate effectively with customers.
  • Escalated relevent issues

Amazon Web Services
Cape Town

Technical Customer Service Associate (Accounts)
01.2016 - 11.2017

Job overview

  • Managed customer issues and enhanced satisfaction by matching optimal solutions to individual customer needs.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Investigate and resolve billing and account queries regarding Amazon’s services and accounts.
  • First point of contact for customers by answering their requests through phone, chat, and/or email, and use a variety of tools to analyze and troubleshoot issues in real-time, investigate solutions, and communicate effectively with customers.

Long Life Lettering
Cape Town

Buyer /Estimator & Stock Controller
01.2016 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Tracked inventory deliveries and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
  • Provided quotes and costing to sales representatives.
  • Estimated materials required for the various jobs.

Long Life Lettering
Cape Town

Assistant Manager
06.2015 - 12.2015

Job overview


  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Researched and tested new materials for production.
  • Successfully managed production activities to achieve on-time delivery of orders.
  • Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in labor and inventory.
  • Identified and planned for resources needed to accomplish production objectives.
  • Oversaw scheduling and job backlogs to properly allocate personnel and material resources.
  • Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
  • Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
  • Contributed to company growth by delivering quality customer service to foster growth and retention.
  • Led quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and boost profits.
  • Coordinate work between printers, designers and sales reps.

Long life Lettering
Cape Town

Senior Printer Operator
11.2006 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Maintained Mimaki printing equipment and performed minor repairs to reduce production downtime.
  • Reviewed customer job specifications and document proofs to obtain printing project instructions.
  • Organized printing supplies in stockroom to facilitate easier retrieval for production operations.
  • Colour matching prints to pantone colours.
  • Preparing artwork for printing on the apple Macintosh.
  • Printing on the Mimaki SP260s, Arizona 50, Mimaki JV5 and the Mimaki 2500, Swiss q flatbed, Mimaki SWJ320 S4.

Education

Infoskill
Cape Town South Africa

No Degree from Computer Networking

University of South Africa
Cape Town South Africa

No Degree from Computer Programming

Skills

    Administrative support

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Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Handled and resolved the largest Number of reporting discrepancies in [time period].
  • Generated a [Number]% reduction in month-end close.
  • Promoted to [Job title ] and assisted with training and supervision of press operators.
  • Increased profits by [Number]% without reducing customer satisfaction rates.

Software

Adobe PhotoShop

Illustrator Cs6

CorelDraw 16

VMware

VNC (android & windows)

Teamviewer (android & windows)

Linux

Windows server 2008

Certification

[Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

[Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

03-2023

Trust & Safety Specialist1(Cyber Security Analyst)

Amazon Web Services
12.2021 - 04.2023

Seconded Manager (Trust and Safety Team)

Amazon Web Services
03.2021 - 12.2021

Trust & Safety Associate (Cyber Security Analyst)

Amazon Web Services
11.2019 - 03.2021

Technical Customer Service Associate

Amazon Web Services
10.2019 - 11.2019

Technical Customer Service Associate (Accounts)

Amazon Web Services
01.2016 - 11.2017

Buyer /Estimator & Stock Controller

Long Life Lettering
01.2016 - 11.2016

Assistant Manager

Long Life Lettering
06.2015 - 12.2015

Senior Printer Operator

Long life Lettering
11.2006 - 12.2015

Infoskill

No Degree from Computer Networking

University of South Africa

No Degree from Computer Programming
Clinton HefeleTrust And Safety Specialist 1 (Cybersecurity Blue Team)