Christian Riccio
Buffalo,New York
Summary
Junior cybersecurity student at Purdue University with hands-on experience in leadership and service delivery. Proven ability to manage philanthropy initiatives for a large campus organization and excel in high-pressure environments, such as a busy restaurant. Skilled in Java programming and knowledgeable in basic Linux and Windows administration. Actively seeking Summer 2026 internships in cybersecurity, IT, and security operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Server
Cole's
Buffalo, New York
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered attentive, friendly service in high-volume settings, managing tables end-to-end with precision.
- Coordinated efficiently with kitchen and bar to meet guest timelines and resolve issues.
- Maintained cash and POS accuracy, adhering to closing procedures for financial integrity.
- Trained new staff on table service flow and sanitation standards to ensure compliance.
Head Of Philanthropy
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
West Lafayette, Indiana
08.2024 - Current
- Lead chapter charitable initiatives and events supporting Hunter's Fund – Safe Driving.
- Raised approximately $500 per semester since Fall 2024 through sponsorships, events, and campus outreach.
- Coordinate volunteers, budgets, venues, marketing, and approvals; track donations, and submit post-event reports.
- Collaborated with teams to align fundraising goals with organizational strategy.
- Trained staff on best practices in donor engagement and stewardship.
- Assisted in planning board meetings by providing updates on progress towards fundraising goals.
Lead Fence Installer
Blake Fencing
Buffalo, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Lead small crews, assign tasks, organize job schedules, and coordinate material pickups and deliveries.
- Read site plans, measure/layout lines, and install residential/commercial fencing to specifications.
- Operate augers and power tools; mix and set concrete, align posts, hang gates, and perform quality checks.
- Communicate with homeowners on timelines and changes, enforce safety practices, and maintain clean worksites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecutiy
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2027
Skills
- Cybersecurity principles
- Risk assessment and management
- Incident response planning
- Customer service excellence
- Security and networking: TCP/IP, subnets/VLAN basics, Wireshark packet capture, basic Nmap, endpoint hardening fundamentals
- Systems: Windows 10/11, Windows Server basics, Linux CLI (Ubuntu/Rocky), virtualization familiarity (VMware/VirtualBox)
Timeline
Restaurant Server
Cole's
05.2025 - Current
Head Of Philanthropy
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
08.2024 - Current
Lead Fence Installer
Blake Fencing
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecutiy
Purdue University
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