Brenda Gentry
About Brenda Gentry
Brenda Gentry is the Manager of the Project Resource Management Office at Coalfire, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in project management and security, with previous roles at IBM, Sun Microsystems, and McKesson.
Current Role at Coalfire
Brenda Gentry serves as the Manager of the Project Resource Management Office at Coalfire, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees project resource allocation and management, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals. Her tenure at Coalfire reflects her commitment to enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness within the company.
Previous Experience at Coalfire
Prior to her current role, Brenda Gentry worked as a Senior Project Manager at Coalfire from 2016 to 2023. During this time, she managed multiple projects, contributing to the company's operational success. Her experience in this capacity laid a strong foundation for her current managerial responsibilities.
Professional Background
Brenda Gentry has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles at IBM and Sun Microsystems. At IBM, she held positions such as Director Security Focal and Program Manager - Analyst from 2003 to 2016. Her work involved maintaining compliance and training employees on security protocols. At Sun Microsystems, she served as a Program Manager for one year, further enhancing her project management skills.
Educational Qualifications
Brenda Gentry studied Registered Nursing at Concorde Career College-Aurora, where she earned an Associate's degree. Additionally, she pursued Computer Science at the University of Phoenix. Her educational background supports her analytical and management capabilities in her professional roles.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Brenda Gentry has made notable contributions, such as developing an internal audit scorecard for reviews on accounts and maintaining a 97% compliance rate across 600 employees with the Workstation Security Tool. She also trained 1500 employees on SAP modules, achieving a 98% satisfaction rate, and was part of a team that consolidated 118 Global Help Desks to streamline customer support.