# Resume — Johnathan Belcher

> Cybersecurity Student | Aspiring IT Professional. Contact: contact@johnbelcher.dev | [GitHub](https://github.com/JohnB-LWF) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbelcher88/)

## 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 a 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](https://johnbelcher.dev/portfolio/case-study-2.html.md): 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](https://johnbelcher.dev/portfolio/case-study-4.html.md): 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)** — Lackawanna College | 2025 - 2027 (in progress)

## Certifications & Training

- CCNA | Cisco Systems | 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.