{"id":262,"date":"2025-10-17T00:51:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T00:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dtibb002\/?page_id=262"},"modified":"2025-12-06T01:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T01:55:10","slug":"resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dtibb002\/resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DONOVAN TIBBS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcde 571-269-3256 | \u2709\ufe0f dtibbs2004@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OBJECTIVE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EDUCATION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Dominion University \u2014 B.S. in Information Technology \/ Cybersecurity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>August 2024 \u2013 Present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Northern Virginia Community College \u2014 A.S. in Information Technology \/ Cybersecurity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>August 2022 \u2013 May 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Battlefield High School \u2014 High School Diploma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2019 \u2013 2022 | GPA: 3.7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projects<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Website Cloning &amp; Phishing Simulation: Used Setoolkit to clone a website and capture credentials in a controlled lab environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password Cracking: Extracted password hashes from a protected ZIP file and cracked them using John the Ripper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wireless Security Testing: Applied Aircrack-ng for Wi-Fi penetration testing and GoPhish for phishing campaign simulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penetration Testing Tools: Worked with Metasploit and Maltego for vulnerability analysis and reconnaissance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a link to a Ethical Hacking Projects I have Completed: <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dtibb002\/projects\/\">Projects | Donovan Tibbs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RELEVANT EXPERIENCE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Operation Specialist \u2013 Live Nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 2023 \u2013 September 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; Coordinated logistics and technical setup for live events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Worked with risk management to ensure safety and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Troubleshot operational issues and supported tech teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipper \u2013 NCS Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>September 2023 \u2013 August 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; Managed inventory and shipping documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Collaborated across departments to resolve logistics issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8211; Gained exposure to IT hardware and systems in a tech-focused environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Experience (Condensed)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Cashier \u2013 BJ\u2019s Wholesale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2021 \u2013 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; Delivered customer service and handled membership systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivery Driver \u2013 ARS \/ Rescue Rooter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 \u2013 Present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; Managed logistics and customer interactions professionally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cover Letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Donovan Tibbs<\/strong><br>571-269-3256 | dtibbs2004@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subject: Application for Cybersecurity Internship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To whom it may concern,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <strong>Setoolkit<\/strong>, <strong>Metasploit<\/strong>, and <strong>Maltego<\/strong>, and have conducted exercises involving password cracking with <strong>John the Ripper<\/strong> and wireless security testing using <strong>Aircrack-ng<\/strong>. These experiences have allowed me to develop practical skills in ethical hacking, vulnerability analysis, and phishing simulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<br><strong>Donovan Tibbs<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DONOVAN TIBBS \ud83d\udcde 571-269-3256 | \u2709\ufe0f dtibbs2004@gmail.com 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. 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