Johnathan Belcher
Cybersecurity Student | Aspiring IT Professional
Letter of Recommendation
Professional Summary
Cybersecurity student pursuing an Associate Degree with a 3.9 GPA, actively completing CompTIA A+ and Security+ training. Experienced with networking, IT troubleshooting, and incident response and disaster recovery frameworks. Brings high level of academic excellence with experience in compliance-sensitive operations, financial record-keeping, and high-pressure problem solving.
Professional Experience
Customer Service | Smart Choice Tobacco Corp | 2021 - Present
- Use POS systems and digital tools to track sales, verify transactions, and maintain accurate records.
- Follow strict compliance procedures for age-restricted products, lottery regulations, and financial transactions.
- Deliver fast, clear, and professional customer service in a high-pressure, high-volume environment.
- Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate tasks during rush periods.
Case Study Experience
Incident Response Policies and Procedures
Built a structured summary of incident response phases, disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and retention policies, with a focus on how these controls improve resilience and support cybersecurity operations.
Identifying Indicators of a Network Attack
Scanned wireless, DNS, DoS, and malicious script attack indicators using Talos Intelligence, Wireshark, hping3, Yersinia, and Ettercap to better understand how modern threats look in practice.
Education
Associate Degree, Cybersecurity (3.9 GPA)
Certifications & Training
A+ | CompTIA | In Progress
Security+ | CompTIA | In Progress
Leadership, Awards & Activities
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Lackawanna College President's List (x2)
Core Technical Skills
- Python Scripting
- Bash Scripting
- Computer Networking
- Security Operations Fundamentals
- PowerShell / Command-Line Proficiency
- Windows / Linux Troubleshooting