Marquita Barfield
About Marquita Barfield
Marquita Barfield serves as the vGSOC Supervisor at HiveWatch, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in emergency dispatch and scheduling, she has over a decade of experience in security operations and is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management.
Current Role at HiveWatch
Marquita Barfield serves as the vGSOC Supervisor at HiveWatch, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing security operations and managing crisis events that affect customers on a global scale. Barfield collaborates with the Emergency Operations Center and the security leadership team to ensure effective responses to incidents. Her work involves utilizing various internal and external resources to gather intelligence on events impacting customers' personnel, property, and brand.
Previous Experience at Spectrum
Prior to her current role, Marquita Barfield worked at Spectrum for nine years, from 2007 to 2016, in El Segundo, California. She held multiple positions, including Scheduler/Opening Router and PAC Coordinator/Sales Support Agent. In these roles, she contributed to operational efficiency and customer support. After leaving Spectrum, she continued her career in the security sector as an Emergency Dispatcher at HKA Enterprises for five months in 2019.
Education and Professional Development
Marquita Barfield is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration at Long Beach City College, which she is expected to complete in 2023. Her educational background includes studying at Lynwood High School from 1998 to 2001. Barfield's academic pursuits complement her professional experience, enhancing her skills in personnel management and operational oversight.
Crisis Management and Security Operations
In her role as vGSOC Supervisor, Marquita Barfield is responsible for maintaining records of communications and events related to security operations. She plays a key role in crisis management by coordinating with various teams to address security challenges. Her ability to gather and analyze intelligence on security events is crucial for protecting customers' interests and ensuring effective incident response.