OBJECTIVE

Motivated senior IT/Cybersecurity student seeking a hands-on internship to apply academic knowledge, develop technical skills, and contribute to a secure and efficient IT environment.

EDUCATION

Old Dominion University — B.S. in Information Technology / Cybersecurity

August 2024 – Present

Northern Virginia Community College — A.S. in Information Technology / Cybersecurity

August 2022 – May 2024

Battlefield High School — High School Diploma

2019 – 2022 | GPA: 3.7

Projects

Website Cloning & Phishing Simulation: Used Setoolkit to clone a website and capture credentials in a controlled lab environment.
Password Cracking: Extracted password hashes from a protected ZIP file and cracked them using John the Ripper.
Wireless Security Testing: Applied Aircrack-ng for Wi-Fi penetration testing and GoPhish for phishing campaign simulations.
Penetration Testing Tools: Worked with Metasploit and Maltego for vulnerability analysis and reconnaissance.

Here is a link to a Ethical Hacking Projects I have Completed: Projects | Donovan Tibbs

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Operation Specialist – Live Nation

June 2023 – September 2023

– Coordinated logistics and technical setup for live events
– Worked with risk management to ensure safety and compliance
– Troubleshot operational issues and supported tech teams

Shipper – NCS Technologies

September 2023 – August 2024

– Managed inventory and shipping documentation
– Collaborated across departments to resolve logistics issues
– Gained exposure to IT hardware and systems in a tech-focused environment

Additional Experience (Condensed)

Cashier – BJ’s Wholesale

2021 – 2023

– Delivered customer service and handled membership systems

Delivery Driver – ARS / Rescue Rooter

2025 – Present

– Managed logistics and customer interactions professionally

Cover Letter

Donovan Tibbs
571-269-3256 | dtibbs2004@gmail.com

Subject: Application for Cybersecurity Internship

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to express my interest in this Cybersecurity Internship position. As a senior Information Technology and Cybersecurity student at Old Dominion University, I am passionate about building a career in cybersecurity and eager to apply my academic knowledge in a real-world environment.

In addition to my coursework, I actively engage in hands-on labs and projects to strengthen my technical skills. I have worked with penetration testing tools such as Setoolkit, Metasploit, and Maltego, and have conducted exercises involving password cracking with John the Ripper and wireless security testing using Aircrack-ng. These experiences have allowed me to develop practical skills in ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis, and phishing simulations.

While I have prior knowledge in ethical hacking and penetration testing, I am open to expanding into different areas of cybersecurity to gain a broader perspective and more hands-on experience. I believe that exploring various domains will make me a more well-rounded professional and better equipped to tackle complex security challenges.

I am also pursuing industry certifications to deepen my expertise and stay current with evolving security practices. My commitment to continuous learning and challenging myself ensures that I am prepared to contribute effectively to your team.

I am excited about the opportunity to bring my enthusiasm, technical foundation, and problem-solving mindset to this company. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can support your cybersecurity initiatives.

Sincerely,
Donovan Tibbs

Donovan Tibbs

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