Daniel Afful
Cybersecurity Intern
Gloucester,Gloucestershire
Summary
Skilled professional with expertise in network security, IT project management, and cyber operations planning. Proficient in CRM software utilisation, Data management, strategic selling techniques and empathic listening. Demonstrates strong capabilities in Windows security, network configuration and server security. Adept at crisis management and conflict resolution with a keen understanding of data privacy policies and ITIL framework. Career goal includes leveraging technical skills to enhance organisational cybersecurity measures while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Field Sales Executive
Youfiber
London, United Kingdom
2024.12 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions and interactions with customers.
- Conducted market research for understanding consumer behaviour.
- Focused reporting, sales strategies and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) targets to promote future objectives and wider strategy.
- Composed sales reports to submit to management for strategic decision-making.
Support Worker
Halcyon Care
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
2024.10 - 2025.04
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
Volunteer Telephone Assistant
British Heart Foundation
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2024.10 - 2025.03
- Assisted in budget planning to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Processed invoices, ensuring timely payments.
- Managed schedules for improved daily workflow.
- Maintained digital database, enhancing ease of access to information.
- Answered phone calls and emails for management team during busy periods.
- Collected customer information for new orders, verified details and obtained missing data to meet project requirements.
- Demonstrated open communication and collaborated with various teams.
Scrub Nurse
Winfield Hospital
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2023.11 - 2024.12
- Assisted surgeons during operations for improved patient outcomes.
- Checked surgical instruments for sterility, contributing to a safer environment.
- Countered potential complications by efficiently handling surgical equipment during procedures.
- Maintained patient records accurately, aiding in post-operative care and follow-up appointments.
- Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
- Prepared endoscopes, microscopes and lasers for surgeons to utilise during surgery.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
Staff Nurse
Gloucester Royal Hospital
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2021.09 - 2023.11
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
Nurse
Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale, Ghana
Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
Education
A-Levels - Networking and Cybersecurity
B2W Group
United Kingdom 2025.04 -
GCSEs - Digital and IT Skills
United Kingdom 2025.02 - 2025.04
Certificate of Higher Education - Google Data Analytics
Online 2022.02 - 2022.05
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing
Tamale Nurses and Midwifery College
Ghana 2013.09 - 2016.12
Skills
- CRM software utilisation
- Strategic selling techniques
- Empathic listening
- Windows security
- Network configuration
- Password management practices
- Server security
- Network troubleshooting
- Network security strategy
- Crisis management
- Cyber operations planning
- Virus protection
- Data privacy policies knowledge
- Network protocols knowledge
- ITIL framework
- IT project management
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Wide area network implementation
- LAN and WAN knowledge
- Malware identification and removal
- Wireless network security
- Programming languages
- Cultural awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Database management
- Critical-thinking
- Self-motivation
- Persuasive communication
Timeline
A-Levels - Networking and Cybersecurity
B2W Group
2025.04 -
GCSEs - Digital and IT Skills
2025.02 - 2025.04
Field Sales Executive
Youfiber
2024.12 - Current
Support Worker
Halcyon Care
2024.10 - 2025.04
Volunteer Telephone Assistant
British Heart Foundation
2024.10 - 2025.03
Scrub Nurse
Winfield Hospital
2023.11 - 2024.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Google Data Analytics
2022.02 - 2022.05
Staff Nurse
Gloucester Royal Hospital
2021.09 - 2023.11
Nurse
Tamale Teaching Hospital
Apr 2019 - Jul 2021
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing
Tamale Nurses and Midwifery College
2013.09 - 2016.12