Elijah Shinaba
1275 Harpers Grove Court, Columbus,OH
Summary
Motivated cybersecurity student at the University of Cincinnati with hands-on experience in IT support, network troubleshooting, and web development. Proven leader with strong technical and problem-solving skills, supported by roles in IT, brand development, and athletics. Currently pursuing Security+ and Google Cybersecurity certifications to enhance industry readiness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Support Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
Columbus, OH
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored and analyzed real-time security alerts using SIEM tools, such as Splunk and Chronicle, to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Documented issues and solutions in a centralized knowledge base to streamline future troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with senior IT staff to support classroom technology setups and system rollouts.
Stocker/Cashier
Walmart, Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Efficiently managed inventory and ensured timely product placement, improving team operational efficiency by 15%.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Operated point-of-sale systems, ensuring 99% accuracy in transactions.
Intern
Columbus Fashion Alliance
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led a team of production interns in a 4-month program to conceptualize, design, and launch the streetwear brand 'HUE', managing a $50K budget to optimize product development and supply chain efficiency.
- Participated in workshops related to business analysis, contributing ideas for improving operational efficiency.
- Managed end-to-end logistics for a successful pop-up event in Downtown Columbus, driving a sell-out of high-quality garments and securing media coverage across various news outlets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity (Minor in Finance)
University of Cincinnati, College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and IT
Cincinnati, Ohio05.2027
Skills
- Network security and ethical hacking
- Software development and programming
- Security awareness and data privacy
- SQL, HTML, CSS, Java, Python, C
- Understanding encryption protocols
- Firewall configurations and management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Adaptability and creativity
- Business analysis and communication skills
- Data analysis and cybersecurity principles
- Network troubleshooting and technical support
- Project management expertise
Certification
- Intuit Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification – May 27, 2022
- CompTIA Security+ (In progress)
- Microsoft Excel Certification - May 27, 2023
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate (In progress)
Projects
Disparate HTML Project (2023), Designed and developed a fully functional e-commerce website for a personal clothing brand, Implemented HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure responsiveness and smooth user experience.
Affiliations
- Team Captain, Varsity Boys Basketball – Aug 2022 - May 2023
- CECH Dean’s List Student - Fall 2024
- Class President, Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Aug 2021 - May 2022
- SouthWestern Career Academy Diversity Club – 2022 - 2023
- University of Cincinnati UCASA Member – 2023 - Present
- University of Cincinnati NSBE Member – 2023 - Present
Timeline
IT Support Specialist
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2025 - 08.2025
Intern
Columbus Fashion Alliance
06.2022 - 08.2022
Stocker/Cashier
Walmart, Columbus, OH
02.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity (Minor in Finance)
University of Cincinnati, College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and IT
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