Beth Howard
About Beth Howard
Beth Howard is an Access Management Specialist at Purpose Financial, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in identity and access management, having previously served as an IT Security Analyst and in various administrative roles.
Work at Purpose Financial
Beth Howard has been employed at Purpose Financial as an Access Management Specialist since 2022. In this role, she operates within the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina area. Her responsibilities include assisting the Identity and Access Management Manager with tasks related to SailPoint, which involves managing the onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires, rehires, and terminations. Additionally, she serves as an Okta Administrator, overseeing identity and access management solutions to ensure effective access control.
Previous Experience in IT Security
Prior to her current position, Beth Howard worked at Purpose Financial as an IT Security Analyst from 2018 to 2022. During this four-year tenure, she focused on maintaining security protocols and managing access controls. Before her time at Purpose Financial, she held various roles, including an Information Technology Security Analyst at Advance America from 2009 to 2022, where she contributed to IT security measures for 13 years.
Background in Administrative Roles
Beth Howard has a diverse background in administrative roles. She served as an Executive Assistant to the VP and Director of Foundation at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she worked as an Executive Assistant to the CTO at Advance America from 2009 to 2022. In these positions, she coordinated meetings and demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills.
Education and Expertise
Beth Howard studied at Greenville Technical College, where she focused on Sec Science and Computer Programming, achieving an Associate's degree. She also studied Computer Technology and Business, earning another Associate's degree from the same institution. Her educational background has equipped her with the technical knowledge necessary for her roles in access management and IT security.
Long-term Experience in Program Administration
Beth Howard has extensive experience in program administration, having worked at Earth Tech as a TERC Federal Program Administrator from 1991 to 2004. This 13-year role involved managing federal programs and required strong organizational skills. Her long-term commitment to various organizations has contributed to her expertise in both administrative and technical fields.