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Sarah Lane

Sarah Lane

Federal Government

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Sarah's work combines: Technology, Government, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

IT Specialist

I manage exchange and active directory accounts and assist users with Outlook issues.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Harord Technical High Shcool

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

    University of Maryland-University College

  • Graduate Degree

    Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

    University of Maryland-University College

  • Certification

    Business Administration and Management, General

    University of Maryland University College

  • Vocational

    Associates Degree

    CCBC

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Computer User Support Specialists:

Bachelor's Degree: Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

Graduate Degree: Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

Certification: Business Administration and Management, General

Vocational: Associates Degree

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Daughter @ 19.

  • 2.

    Got married after I graduated with my first Masters degree.

  • 3.

    Stopped going to college at some people before I finished my A.A.

  • 4.

    FINALLY GRADUATED with a degree and started applying to federal government: it took some years, so DONT GIVE UP!!!

  • 5.

    Decided if I couldn't be an R.N., I wanted to help people fix things in other ways.

  • 6.

    Struggled a lot, but thankful to have a support system! I'm here if anyone needs help! :-)

  • 7.

    Bought a house before graduating college.

  • 8.

    Volunteer as much as I can!

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    N/A

  • How I responded:

    "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose" -Dr. Seuss