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Fig. 1 — The Seeker of Secure Systems

★ Adventurer's Character Sheet ★

Nicholas Hindman

Level 20 — IT & Cybersecurity Professional

Human · Lawful Good · Norfolk, VA

🛡 Clearance: ACTIVE SECRET ⚔ Open to Permanent, Contract & 100% Telework

"I secure the realm's data, one dungeon at a time."

📜 To Summon 🗺 View Quest Log

⚔ Ability Scores

The six pillars of any true adventurer — and the skills behind them.

STR 16 Data Migration & Large-Scale Systems
DEX 15 SharePoint Site Collection Administration
CON 17 CUI / PII / FINCEN Compliance Endurance
INT 18 Cybersecurity · CEH · Security+
WIS 14 Cross-Functional Leadership & Oversight
CHA 13 SME Consultation & Team Command

📜 Character Background

A results-driven IT and Cybersecurity professional with an active Secret clearance and extensive experience managing secure enterprise data systems, web-hosted environments, and cross-functional teams. Proven track record of spearheading large-scale data migrations, administering critical site collections for DoD components, and optimizing technical workflows.

Combining a strong foundational background in military operations with a B.S. in Cybersecurity and advanced certifications (Security+, CEH) to deliver robust technical administration and system security. Has seen things in SharePoint that would break lesser adventurers.

🏰 Faction: The Ventura Group · USCG LOGCOM 🐉 Bane: Legacy Storage Servers ⚡ Alignment: Lawful Good (Security-First)

🎯 Proficiencies & Feats

Trained skills, tool proficiencies, and the legendary feats earned along the way.

⚙ Systems & Platforms

  • ● Debian / RHEL
  • ● Microsoft 365 & Windows
  • ● SharePoint Online / On-Premise
  • ● PowerApps & PowerAutomate
  • ● Microsoft Access
  • ● Oracle HRMS

🧠 Core Competencies

  • ● Data Migration
  • ● Site Collection Administration
  • ● CUI / PII Compliance
  • ● Access Management
  • ● Database Implementation
  • ● Cross-Functional Leadership

🏅 Feats (Certifications)

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CompTIA Security+
Earned April 2026
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Earned August 2026

🗺 Quest Log — Professional Experience

Completed campaigns, hard-won loot, and experience points earned.

d20

SharePoint Administration Assistant +2,400 XP

The Ventura Group · USCG Operational Logistics Command · Sep 2022 – Jun 2024

  • Enterprise Administration: Primary SME & administrator for hundreds of public and private SharePoint site collections across LOGCOM.
  • System Migration: Managed the complex migration of multiple legacy storage servers into the centralized command SharePoint infrastructure.
  • Custom Development: Built custom PowerApps and automated workflows via PowerAutomate for LOGCOM Command and the LOG-8 Finance Center.
  • Compliance & Security: Enforced strict data security standards — CUI, PII, and Government Finance Center (FINCEN) data.
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Distribution Center Manager +1,800 XP

Wayne's Home Furniture · Nov 2020 – Apr 2022

  • Operations Leadership: Directed ground-up development & launch of a major local distribution center, managing $1.5M–$2M in corporate assets annually.
  • Database Implementation: Spearheaded testing, deployment, and training for the primary inventory management database; wrote custom user macros.
  • Logistics Management: Oversaw HR, payroll, facility physical security, and a 250-mile fleet delivery network.
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Project Control Specialist / SharePoint Administrator +2,100 XP

Imagine One Technology & Management · Jan 2018 – Aug 2020

  • Financial Oversight: Managed $2.5M+ in annual Other Direct Costs (ODCs) for the Navy Maritime Maintenance Enterprise Solution (NMMES PMO-IT) contract.
  • Asset Management & Logistics: Developed and executed corporate IT asset deployment strategy in response to federal telework mandates.
  • Data Administration: Administered critical contract databases — CDRLs, attrition metrics, and executive reports.
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Contractor Lead / Administrative Assistant +1,500 XP

Transtecs Corporation · Director of Maritime Operations · Feb 2016 – Dec 2018

  • Personnel Leadership: Led a team of 6 administrative personnel across 4 military installations supporting Military Sealift Command (MSC).
  • Data Integrity: Monitored confidential manning files, rotation schedules, and security data for 5,500+ civilian mariners and 55 fleet vessels.
  • Web Administration: Site Administrator & Content Manager for high-visibility government sites — secure handling of C2, C3, and C4 CASREPs.

⚓ Service Record — United States Navy

Two tours of duty aboard the USS George H. W. Bush.

Machinist's Mate (E-5) · Reactor Propulsion Assistant

USS George H. W. Bush · Apr 2015 – Nov 2015

  • Supervised 23 personnel in mechanical/electrical repairs, hazmat safety, and critical asset management.
  • Led replacement & testing of $256K in safety-critical equipment; earned a 98% safety rating on a DoN onboard assessment.

Religious Programs Specialist (E-5) · Assistant Work Center Supervisor

USS George H. W. Bush · Apr 2008 – Dec 2014

  • Managed a $330K annual program budget under Title 10 guidelines with zero discrepancies.
  • Coordinated logistics for 220+ events supporting 28,000 service members & families.
  • Earned ESWS qualification 11 months ahead of schedule.

📖 Arcane Studies — Education

B.S. Cybersecurity

ECPI University, Virginia Beach, VA · Graduation: Dec 2026

Spellbook (Relevant Coursework): Network Security · Ethical Hacking · Identity & Access Management · Database Security

📯 To Summon the Adventurer

For quests of a permanent, contract, or fully-remote nature — send word by these channels.

📞 Sending Stone (757) 348-1590 🏰 Current Stronghold 9200 Portal Road, Norfolk, VA 23503
🛡 Clearance Active Secret (U.S. DoD)

⚔ All serious inquiries accepted. Chaotic parties need not apply.

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