Brenda Brown-Paul

About Brenda Brown-Paul

I am a Virtual Continuity Management Consultant and the owner of Be Perpetual, a company that helps businesses prepare for and recover from disruptive events. With over 20 years of experience and credentials such as CBCP and FEMA certification, I offer people-focused resilience management solutions for various clients, especially in the financial and government sectors.My core competencies include conducting business impact analysis, tabletop testing and exercises, safety drills, BC strategy, and executive training. I have successfully implemented continuity plans and programs for multiple organizations, improving their readiness and response capabilities. I have also contributed to the publications and leadership of the Association of Contingency Planners, DC Chapter. My mission is to leverage my MBA in Virtual and Global Business Management to help businesses thrive in the digital age.

Experience

1. Owner Virtual Business Continuity Management Consultant

   Be Perpetual

   Jan 2017 — Present · Hyattsville, MD, US

   I work with clients to build resilient organizations.Current: Providing consultant services to Paradigm Solutions, providing varied work in all aspects of BC Management, specifically focusing on Business Impact Analysis, Tabletop Testing & Exercises, safety drills, BC Strategy, and executive training. Ninety percent of my client\'s primary customer base involves small and medium-sized financial institutions. This requires knowledge of FINRA, NCUA, and SEC requirements and a high-level understanding of industry-specific SaaS offerings. Have worked with OpsPlanner as an expert administrator and planner since 2021.Certified Business Continuity Planner (CBCP)FEMA Certified Continuity of Operations PlannerMember - International Association of Writers and Editors (IAPWE)

Education

• Howard University

  BFA, Visual Art

  1977 — 1981

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  MBA, Virtual and Global Business Management

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Government
• Team Leadership
• Software Documentation
• Business Operations
• Program Management
• Training
• New Business Development
• Security
• Business Continuity Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Exercises
• System Administration
• Data Center
• Integration
• Project Planning
• Analysis
• Information Assurance
• Change Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Emergency Management
• Itil
• Information Security
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Proposal Writing
• Cbcp
• Information Technology
• Security Clearance
• Crisis Management
• Business Strategy
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Business Process
• Operational Planning
• Project Management
• Board of Director Experience