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Kristen V. Lurry, MBA, PMP, CSM
Investigator. Strategist. Innovator. Leader.
Memphis, TN, United States
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Education:
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
MBA, Leadership
Christian Brothers University
2013 : 2015
Master of Arts - MA
Criminology/ Criminal Justice
The University of Memphis
2005 : 2006
Bachelor of Arts
Criminology/ Criminal Justice
The University of Memphis
2001 : 2004
MBA, Leadership
Christian Brothers University
2013 : 2015
Master of Arts - MA
Criminology/ Criminal Justice
The University of Memphis
2005 : 2006
Bachelor of Arts
Criminology/ Criminal Justice
The University of Memphis
2001 : 2004
Experience:
Oversee the development of projects and programs that support Security Operations teams, including Tooling, Threat Management and Education. Facilitate prioritization of projects that align with company goals and department objectives. Communicate detailed project statuses with stakeholders and project managers. Coordinate cross-project collaboration to mitigate risk and proactively outline solutions to strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
2023 : Present
The New York Times
Program Manager, Cybersecurity
Served as principal advisor for Governance, Risk and Compliance team supporting cybersecurity. Identified opportunities, suggested proactive solutions, and continuously implemented process improvements. Aided in compliance with NIST, SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements. Compiled metrics on a regular cadence for leadership and compile status reports on projects in flight. Implemented new third party risk management tool from configuration to deployment. Collaborated with stakeholders and contributors from multiple teams across the organizations to move projects forward.
2022 : 2023
The New York Times
Program Manager, GRC
Serve as a strategic advisor and leader for public policy development on cybersecurity/resiliency issues, including topics such as federal privacy regulations, collaboration with federal governmental agencies and entities. Represent Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and advocate for the company’s cybersecurity policy positions on issues affecting strategy and posture, while leveraging existing lobbying practices. InfoSec liaison with Department of Homeland Security’s newest agency CISA, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency.
2019 : 2022
FedEx Services
Strategy Planning Principal
Managed a comprehensive and efficient process to establish priorities and milestones for assigning programs/projects by conducting priority setting sessions and informing all parties of milestones. Participated on committees and task forces to ensure that enterprise-wide needs are considered. Provided leadership briefings regarding proposed projects involving Learning & Development. Designed, developed, and deployed solutions in collaboration with subject matter experts and project teams.
2019 : 2019
FedEx Freight
Project Management Advisor
Successfully mitigated over $2.1M in potential civil penalties from federal regulatory agencies. Analyzed and coordinated aviation security policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Planned, organized, lead, and controlled tasks related to enforcement investigative reports, immediate corrective actions, and further mitigation tactics. Acted as FedEx Express liaison for Transportation Security Administration, Transport Canada, and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
2016 : 2019
FedEx Express
Aviation Security Specialist, International Aviation & Regulatory Security
2023 : Present
The New York Times
Program Manager, Cybersecurity
Served as principal advisor for Governance, Risk and Compliance team supporting cybersecurity. Identified opportunities, suggested proactive solutions, and continuously implemented process improvements. Aided in compliance with NIST, SOX, PCI, and other regulatory requirements. Compiled metrics on a regular cadence for leadership and compile status reports on projects in flight. Implemented new third party risk management tool from configuration to deployment. Collaborated with stakeholders and contributors from multiple teams across the organizations to move projects forward.
2022 : 2023
The New York Times
Program Manager, GRC
Serve as a strategic advisor and leader for public policy development on cybersecurity/resiliency issues, including topics such as federal privacy regulations, collaboration with federal governmental agencies and entities. Represent Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and advocate for the company’s cybersecurity policy positions on issues affecting strategy and posture, while leveraging existing lobbying practices. InfoSec liaison with Department of Homeland Security’s newest agency CISA, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency.
2019 : 2022
FedEx Services
Strategy Planning Principal
Managed a comprehensive and efficient process to establish priorities and milestones for assigning programs/projects by conducting priority setting sessions and informing all parties of milestones. Participated on committees and task forces to ensure that enterprise-wide needs are considered. Provided leadership briefings regarding proposed projects involving Learning & Development. Designed, developed, and deployed solutions in collaboration with subject matter experts and project teams.
2019 : 2019
FedEx Freight
Project Management Advisor
Successfully mitigated over $2.1M in potential civil penalties from federal regulatory agencies. Analyzed and coordinated aviation security policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. Planned, organized, lead, and controlled tasks related to enforcement investigative reports, immediate corrective actions, and further mitigation tactics. Acted as FedEx Express liaison for Transportation Security Administration, Transport Canada, and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
2016 : 2019
FedEx Express
Aviation Security Specialist, International Aviation & Regulatory Security
Company:
The New York Times
Years of Experience:
11
Skills
Crisis Management, Cybersecurity Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, Process Improvement, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning
About
Results driven business professional with expertise in directing highly complex, highly confidential projects that build/optimize organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to maximize business results. Added bonus: government affairs aficionado with strong executive communication skills and keen situational awareness. DoD security clearance holder and certified Project Management Professional and Scrum Master with an MBA and Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Left-handed. Right-brained.
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