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Mick Eckert
Realtor® at Keller Williams Realty Plano
Dallas, TX, United States
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Education:
Continuing Education
Real Estate
Collin County Community College
2014 : 2015
Business Management
University of North Texas
1996 : 1997
Business Management
Sam Houston State University
1990 : 1992
Associate of Arts
Mathematics
Blinn College
1987 : 1989
Real Estate
Collin County Community College
2014 : 2015
Business Management
University of North Texas
1996 : 1997
Business Management
Sam Houston State University
1990 : 1992
Associate of Arts
Mathematics
Blinn College
1987 : 1989
Experience:
A home is not a home because of its room dimensions or the color of the walls. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door. And the way you can instantly envision your life unfolding there.
This is about more than real estate. It is about your life and your dreams.
Keller Williams Realty takes a different approach to real estate, one that is built on personal touches, win-win deals and positive results.
With the resources that are available to me, I am utilizing the latest technologies, market research and business strategies to exceed your expectations. More importantly, I listen and that means I find solutions that are tailored to you.
Whether you are in the market to buy or sell real estate or both, I would greatly appreciate your contacting me to start the process. Feel free to reach out to me anytime, or visit http : //mickeckert.realtor to sign up for information on how I can be of service to you.
I appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
2015 : Present
Keller Williams Realty Plano
Realtor®
Converted from contractor status to full time employee, continuing work on the Not Permitted Technologies team. Responsibilities and work include :
• Researching each technology in the bank's enterprise through the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) to identify the CVSS Base Scores of vulnerabilities as well as the possible exploit methods
• Research through vendor documentation on known vulnerabilities to see what steps they've taken to remediate those vulnerabilities. Sometimes this includes identifying the end of life policy and/or date for these technologies.
• Scoring each technology through a patent-pending algorithm that determines an overall risk score, then stack rank these technologies. This allows us to identify which technologies need to be remediated first versus being placed on a list with a longer timeframe
• Perform forecasting to predict when other technologies, not yet classified as a high enough risk, to determine what technologies may become Not Permitted within the next 1-3 years.
• Make recommendations to the bank that these technologies are remediated to newer versions or removed from the enterprise altogether
• Involved in the creation of a SQL database to track all technologies and their vulnerabilities. Data is pulled directly from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Written multiple queries to score technologies and determine level of risk to the bank. Also involved in acquiring a new server for our database. My knowledge of SQL is all self-taught through books and online research I have done on my own. All work is done through MS SQL Server 2012.
• Assisting in remediation of 20+ technologies deemed as Not Permitted based on scoring noted above.
• Additionally, while working on this project, I have put myself through classroom and hands-on training to attain the CompTIA Security+ certification. I have also identified a certification path that I will continue to pursue which aligns with my interests and career goals.
2013 :
Bank of America
VP, Specialist - Information Security Engineer
I am on the Not Permitted Technologies analysis team at Bank of America. My tasks include :
• Researching each technology in the bank's enterprise through the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) to identify the CVSS Base Scores of vulnerabilities as well as the possible exploit methods
• Research through any vendor documentation on known vulnerabilities within their technology, and what steps they've taken to remediate those vulnerabilities. Sometimes this includes identifying the end of life policy and/or date for these technologies.
• Scoring each technology through a patent-pending algorithm created by the Bank that determines an overall risk score and allows us to stack rank these technologies. Categories are assigned to each technology based on these scores and ranks, to identify which technologies need to be remediated first versus being placed on a longer timeframe
• Make recommendations to the bank that these technologies are remediated to newer versions or removed from the enterprise altogether
I have taken a basic introductory class hosted by Qualys on their product, QualysGuard, to aid in my Vulnerability Management skills.
Additionally, while working on this project, I have put myself through classroom and hands-on training to attain the CompTIA Security+ certification. I have also identified a certification path that I will continue to pursue which aligns with my interests and career goals.
My contract with Bank of America on 2/22/13. As a result, the bank converted me to a full-time employee of the bank and I remain on the same project with the same team.
2011 : 2013
TEK Systems
Security Technology Analyst at Bank of America
Hired as National Account Manager for the Jackson Walker LLP account, a regional, Texas-based law firm.
Managed a team of 35-40 employees in five cities within Texas. We provide business process outsourcing services such as document management services, mail/shipping/fax services, hospitality, and consulting on industry trends and technologies in the legal marketplace.
• Provided leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills to direct report managers as well as office staff. My enthusiasm about being a leader, striving to be a source of inspiration, and commitment to excellence resulted in motivating others toward the desired outcome
• My customer service skills and management history allowed us to improve both the quality and perception of the level of service we provide, which resulted in additional positive feedback from the client about our staff
• Regular financial functions included monthly forecasts, long range forecasts (3+9, 6+6), annual budgeting, G/L accrual entries, invoicing, reviewing P&Ls to determine EBITDA, and expense reports reconciliation
• Entrepreneurial skills being applied included trying to find new ways of increasing business and finding new revenue streams or ways to increase current revenues
• I met with vendors of various companies on the client's behalf to negotiate better rates on products and services to cut costs
• Human Resources skills included selecting, hiring, and retaining quality individuals ranging from copy operators to Account Managers for local and remote sites, annual performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations when necessary
• Coordinated and helped plan a training curriculum of core and elective training courses for all levels of associates including customer service, team building, mentoring, leadership development and financial acumen
2008 : 2011
Williams Lea
National Account Manager
Hired to organize the vigorously growing member services department of this 3100 member trade organization of both independent and franchise-affiliated mail and parcel business service centers. Managed a team of 4 Member Service Representatives (2 in Napa, CA and 2 in Dallas). Due to eventual down-sizing, I was named as the Office Manager, Bookkeeper, and sales person along with the Member Services Manager.
• Human Resources skills and experience allowed me to hire, select, and retain staff, as well as build cohesive teams striving for the same common goal of providing outstanding support to our clients
• Utilized financial skills to improve collections, instituting a 90-day invoice period, implementing a proactive collections effort which brought aging current. Eventually assumed role of bookkeeper, handling A/P, A/R, payroll, and forecasting
• Past entrepreneurial skills and experience allowed me to be an asset to the business in consulting store owners on topics ranging from setting up their business, calculating gross margin on their products, taxable items in their state, and hazardous material shipping to name just a few. My enthusiasm and passion for this role was clearly evident not to just my employer but also to my clients
• Relationship building skills allowed me to develop a solid business relationship with the DHL National Retail Program Manager. This allowed us to work with DHL to assist customers in revolving account issues, setting up new DHL accounts, and promoting the use of DHL products to our clients
• Due to strong organizational skills, I was selected by the Business Development Manager to assist in preparations for the annual national convention and several regional road shows. Duties included preparing documentation, set up trade show booths, coordinate registration booth, audit training classes in order to vet the level of expertise of the trainers, and obtain member and vendor feedback on these shows and conventions
2006 : 2008
AMPC / RSA
Member Services Manager / Office Manager / Sales / Bookkeeper
This is about more than real estate. It is about your life and your dreams.
Keller Williams Realty takes a different approach to real estate, one that is built on personal touches, win-win deals and positive results.
With the resources that are available to me, I am utilizing the latest technologies, market research and business strategies to exceed your expectations. More importantly, I listen and that means I find solutions that are tailored to you.
Whether you are in the market to buy or sell real estate or both, I would greatly appreciate your contacting me to start the process. Feel free to reach out to me anytime, or visit http : //mickeckert.realtor to sign up for information on how I can be of service to you.
I appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
2015 : Present
Keller Williams Realty Plano
Realtor®
Converted from contractor status to full time employee, continuing work on the Not Permitted Technologies team. Responsibilities and work include :
• Researching each technology in the bank's enterprise through the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) to identify the CVSS Base Scores of vulnerabilities as well as the possible exploit methods
• Research through vendor documentation on known vulnerabilities to see what steps they've taken to remediate those vulnerabilities. Sometimes this includes identifying the end of life policy and/or date for these technologies.
• Scoring each technology through a patent-pending algorithm that determines an overall risk score, then stack rank these technologies. This allows us to identify which technologies need to be remediated first versus being placed on a list with a longer timeframe
• Perform forecasting to predict when other technologies, not yet classified as a high enough risk, to determine what technologies may become Not Permitted within the next 1-3 years.
• Make recommendations to the bank that these technologies are remediated to newer versions or removed from the enterprise altogether
• Involved in the creation of a SQL database to track all technologies and their vulnerabilities. Data is pulled directly from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Written multiple queries to score technologies and determine level of risk to the bank. Also involved in acquiring a new server for our database. My knowledge of SQL is all self-taught through books and online research I have done on my own. All work is done through MS SQL Server 2012.
• Assisting in remediation of 20+ technologies deemed as Not Permitted based on scoring noted above.
• Additionally, while working on this project, I have put myself through classroom and hands-on training to attain the CompTIA Security+ certification. I have also identified a certification path that I will continue to pursue which aligns with my interests and career goals.
2013 :
Bank of America
VP, Specialist - Information Security Engineer
I am on the Not Permitted Technologies analysis team at Bank of America. My tasks include :
• Researching each technology in the bank's enterprise through the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) to identify the CVSS Base Scores of vulnerabilities as well as the possible exploit methods
• Research through any vendor documentation on known vulnerabilities within their technology, and what steps they've taken to remediate those vulnerabilities. Sometimes this includes identifying the end of life policy and/or date for these technologies.
• Scoring each technology through a patent-pending algorithm created by the Bank that determines an overall risk score and allows us to stack rank these technologies. Categories are assigned to each technology based on these scores and ranks, to identify which technologies need to be remediated first versus being placed on a longer timeframe
• Make recommendations to the bank that these technologies are remediated to newer versions or removed from the enterprise altogether
I have taken a basic introductory class hosted by Qualys on their product, QualysGuard, to aid in my Vulnerability Management skills.
Additionally, while working on this project, I have put myself through classroom and hands-on training to attain the CompTIA Security+ certification. I have also identified a certification path that I will continue to pursue which aligns with my interests and career goals.
My contract with Bank of America on 2/22/13. As a result, the bank converted me to a full-time employee of the bank and I remain on the same project with the same team.
2011 : 2013
TEK Systems
Security Technology Analyst at Bank of America
Hired as National Account Manager for the Jackson Walker LLP account, a regional, Texas-based law firm.
Managed a team of 35-40 employees in five cities within Texas. We provide business process outsourcing services such as document management services, mail/shipping/fax services, hospitality, and consulting on industry trends and technologies in the legal marketplace.
• Provided leadership, managerial, and supervisory skills to direct report managers as well as office staff. My enthusiasm about being a leader, striving to be a source of inspiration, and commitment to excellence resulted in motivating others toward the desired outcome
• My customer service skills and management history allowed us to improve both the quality and perception of the level of service we provide, which resulted in additional positive feedback from the client about our staff
• Regular financial functions included monthly forecasts, long range forecasts (3+9, 6+6), annual budgeting, G/L accrual entries, invoicing, reviewing P&Ls to determine EBITDA, and expense reports reconciliation
• Entrepreneurial skills being applied included trying to find new ways of increasing business and finding new revenue streams or ways to increase current revenues
• I met with vendors of various companies on the client's behalf to negotiate better rates on products and services to cut costs
• Human Resources skills included selecting, hiring, and retaining quality individuals ranging from copy operators to Account Managers for local and remote sites, annual performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations when necessary
• Coordinated and helped plan a training curriculum of core and elective training courses for all levels of associates including customer service, team building, mentoring, leadership development and financial acumen
2008 : 2011
Williams Lea
National Account Manager
Hired to organize the vigorously growing member services department of this 3100 member trade organization of both independent and franchise-affiliated mail and parcel business service centers. Managed a team of 4 Member Service Representatives (2 in Napa, CA and 2 in Dallas). Due to eventual down-sizing, I was named as the Office Manager, Bookkeeper, and sales person along with the Member Services Manager.
• Human Resources skills and experience allowed me to hire, select, and retain staff, as well as build cohesive teams striving for the same common goal of providing outstanding support to our clients
• Utilized financial skills to improve collections, instituting a 90-day invoice period, implementing a proactive collections effort which brought aging current. Eventually assumed role of bookkeeper, handling A/P, A/R, payroll, and forecasting
• Past entrepreneurial skills and experience allowed me to be an asset to the business in consulting store owners on topics ranging from setting up their business, calculating gross margin on their products, taxable items in their state, and hazardous material shipping to name just a few. My enthusiasm and passion for this role was clearly evident not to just my employer but also to my clients
• Relationship building skills allowed me to develop a solid business relationship with the DHL National Retail Program Manager. This allowed us to work with DHL to assist customers in revolving account issues, setting up new DHL accounts, and promoting the use of DHL products to our clients
• Due to strong organizational skills, I was selected by the Business Development Manager to assist in preparations for the annual national convention and several regional road shows. Duties included preparing documentation, set up trade show booths, coordinate registration booth, audit training classes in order to vet the level of expertise of the trainers, and obtain member and vendor feedback on these shows and conventions
2006 : 2008
AMPC / RSA
Member Services Manager / Office Manager / Sales / Bookkeeper
Company:
Keller Williams Realty Plano
Years of Experience:
28
Skills
A+ Certified, Account Management, Business Management, Change Management, Computer Security, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Enterprise Software, Hiring, HTML, Human Relations, Human Resources, Information Security, Internet Savvy, Leadership Development, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Network+, Network Security, People Skills, Performance Management, Problem Solving, Real Estate, Security+, Software Documentation, Team Building, Terminations, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Training, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Visual Basic, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Research
About
Prior to being a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams, I have spent many years in customer service roles and know first-hand what it takes to ensure that my clients receive top-notch service. Having worked in various fields and always ensuring that my clients are happy is a rewarding experience for me. After my kids graduated and left home, I decided to combine what I does well with my passion. My goal now is to assist buyers in finding their dream property and sellers to effectively market theirs.
My specialty is in New Home Construction. I've been through the new construction process three times and have assisted clients with theirs as well. I can make recommendations for changes as needed to ensure that you have the home of your dreams, as well as help you avoid some common pitfalls.
In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, especially if I can go fishing. It’s always more enjoyable if I can take any of my family with me. I loves to talk about Real Estate so if you have something to sell or are looking for that dream property, give me a call, send me an email, or a direct message.
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