Faith Stokes
Columbus
Summary
Motivated Cybersecurity student with hands-on experience in firewall configuration, packet capture analysis, Linux (Kali) operations, and Oracle-based database concepts. Strong foundation in SQL, transaction processing, concurrency control, and network troubleshooting. Recognized for leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills developed through several years of management and customer-facing roles. Seeking a cybersecurity internship to apply technical knowledge while continuing to grow in security operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Manager / Floater Manager
CVS
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Supervised daily store operations including opening/closing, asset security, and workflow coordination.
- Reconciled cash drawers, balanced store funds, and prepared deposits with high accuracy.
- Led scheduling, task assignments, and staffing adjustments based on customer flow.
- Trained employees on POS systems, compliance, safety, and customer service expectations.
- Handled escalated customer issues professionally and ensured resolution.
- Managed payouts, reimbursements, and mileage compensation for floater employees.
- Enforced store safety and loss prevention protocols while collaborating with pharmacy teams.
- Adapted quickly when assigned to multiple locations with varying operational demands.
Cashier / Lawn & Garden / Lumber / Online Orders
Lowe’s
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Processed transactions for cash, card, and business accounts with accuracy.
- Assisted customers across multiple departments and recommended product solutions.
- Prepared invoices, verified bulk orders, and coordinated contractor deliveries.
- Pulled, packaged, and staged online orders for shipment or pickup.
- Managed returns, exchanges, price corrections, and billing adjustments.
- Performed inventory checks, product lookups, and pricing verifications.
- Supported seasonal displays and assisted with outdoor merchandise.
- Facilitated special tool and equipment rentals.
Cashier / Trainer
McDonald’s
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided fast, accurate service across front-counter and drive-through.
- Maintained low service times and high accuracy during peak periods.
- Delivered excellent customer service and resolved concerns quickly.
- Trained new employees on POS systems, safety procedures, and operational tasks.
- Monitored trainee progress and ensured proper onboarding.
Cashier
Walmart
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Processed customer purchases using POS systems and maintained accuracy.
- Assisted customers with product location, price verification, returns, and discounts.
- Organized and restocked the checkout area.
- Supported front-end operations by helping manage long lines.
Education
B.S. - Cybersecurity
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05.2027
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Networking
- Linux
- Nmap
- Netcat
- Recon tools
- Terminal navigation
- Wireshark
- Packet capture
- Traffic analysis
- Firewall configuration
- UFW
- Network troubleshooting
- IP addressing
- Routing fundamentals
- Building/testing Cat6 Ethernet cables
- Diagnosing connectivity issues
- Star/mesh topologies
- Communication flow
- Python
- Data structures
- Functions
- Loops
- Conditionals
- File handling
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- Binary code basics
- Oracle SQL
- Writing queries
- ERD design
- Relational modeling
- Normalization
- ACID properties
- Transaction processing
- Concurrency control
- Shared/exclusive locks
- Two-phase locking
- Recovery methods
- Transaction logs
- Checkpoints
- Rollback/commit
- Distributed database concepts
- Fragmentation
- Replication
- Multi-site processing
- Stored procedures
- Triggers
- Client–server architecture
- ODBC
- JDBC
- Data warehousing
- BI concepts
- Windows OS
- Linux OS
- RAM
- ROM
- CPU
- Storage devices
- Motherboards
- Power supplies
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Component replacement
- Analytical problem-solving
- Communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Employee training
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
Websites
Projects
Firewall Configuration Project, Configured Linux firewall rule sets using UFW and Firewall. Implemented inbound/outbound restrictions and deny-by-default rules. Tested configurations using Nmap scans and documented all results., GitHub Packet Capture & Network Analysis, Captured and analyzed network traffic using Wireshark. Identified suspicious behavior, port scans, and protocol patterns. Wrote a clear analysis explaining findings and connecting them to cybersecurity concepts., GitHub Database Fundamentals Projects, Designed ERDs and relational schemas from business rules. Wrote SQL queries and normalized tables (1NF–3NF) to improve structure. Demonstrated transaction behavior (COMMIT/ROLLBACK), transaction logs, and concurrency control. Completed distributed database exercises including fragmentation and replication scenarios.
Foundational Technical Experience
- Competed in Business Professionals of America (BPA) regional networking competition.
- Designed a pseudo-business network including IP addressing, basic routing, and workstation configuration.
- Placed Top 3 for clarity, organization, and technical accuracy.
- Created and tested Cat6 Ethernet cables; identified and resolved connectivity issues.
- Performed basic hardware troubleshooting and component replacement.
- Gained early understanding of how network structure and hardware influence system security.
Certification
Communications
Accomplishments
Dean's List Summer 2025
Timeline
Shift Manager / Floater Manager
CVS
09.2021 - 04.2023
Cashier / Lawn & Garden / Lumber / Online Orders
Lowe’s
03.2020 - 03.2021
Cashier / Trainer
McDonald’s
07.2019 - 02.2020
Cashier
Walmart
08.2017 - 02.2018
B.S. - Cybersecurity
Franklin University