Ethan Bryant
Chicago
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Banquet Server
Hampton Social
Chicago
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-pressure dining environment, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Processed guest orders accurately and efficiently through POS systems, ensuring smooth service flow.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely food delivery, improving overall dining experience.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items and service standards.
Server
McCormick & Schmick's
Chicago
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided attentive service to guests in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Memorized menu items and specials to enhance guest dining experience.
- Recommended daily specials and discounts to enhance guest experience and drive sales
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Reviewed banquet event orders for accuracy, ensuring seamless event execution
Telecommunications Technician
Air802
Oswego
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Configured and tested routers, access points, and PoE equipment to ensure optimal signal strength and performance
- Supported infrastructure builds by routing cable, crimping connectors, and assisting with physical LAN/WAN setup to ensure reliable connectivity
- Assembled and installed custom RF connectors, coaxial cables, antennas, and wireless enclosures for client deployments
- Conducted quality control checks and diagnostics on telecommunications hardware prior to shipping to maintain high quality standards
- Delivered technical support for customers implementing Air802 products in enterprise environments
Education
B.S. - Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Finance
DePaul University
Chicago, IL12-2025
Skills
- Technical support
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Project planning
- Network management
- Network security
- IT compliance auditing
Projects
CDC Cyber Defense Challenge, Hackathon, 02/2024, Developed blue-team defense strategy for simulated enterprise infrastructure, Configured and optimized Windows Server 2007 firewall policies to block unauthorized inbound/outbound traffic, Created and applied custom firewall rules to segment network traffic between departments, Monitored firewall logs to detect suspicious activity and adapt firewall rules during the competition Cybersecurity Infrastructure Implementation, Personal Project, 12/2025, 04/2025, Built and secured a multi-site enterprise network with Hyper-V, Windows Server, Ubuntu, and Palo Alto firewalls; integrating active directory and VPN for secure access, Deployed email, file sharing, and GitLab services with network segmentation, Implemented vulnerability management, automated patching, centralized logging, and custom detection rules
Leadership Experience
Treasurer, Depaul SecDaemons, DePaul University, 08/2023, 04/2025, Managed club budget, organized events and collaborated with faculty for tech talks, Organized workshops, competitions, and guest speaker events, including logistics, scheduling, and promotion, Delivered an educational talk on the Dark Web, covering its structure, legitimate uses, and common misconceptions to promote informed and ethical research
Timeline
Server/Banquet Server
Hampton Social
01.2024 - Current
Server
McCormick & Schmick's
02.2022 - 11.2023
Telecommunications Technician
Air802
07.2016 - 12.2021
B.S. - Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Finance
DePaul University