Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Amanda Morris

Griffin,GA

Summary

Systems Administrator with an excellent reputation for resolving problems, managing projects, administering high availability systems and critical infrastructure, supporting the helpdesk, training end-users, and improving customer satisfaction. Demonstrated history of high ticket closure and low response time, and a willingness to take on added responsibilities. An eager and enthusiastic learner with a passion for Systems Administration. CompTIA A+, Net+, Sec+ certified; VMware VCTA and VCP certified. Currently working on Microsoft Azure certifications; Certified SCADA Security Engineer certification to follow.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Systems Administrator

City Of Griffin
Griffin, GA
01.2022 - Current

Manage and maintain physical and virtual infrastructure, including high availability systems, Public Safety systems, SCADA systems, Disaster Recovery systems, and online payment systems. Assist with maintaining city databases. Provide support for and administer company network. Provide day-to-day support and maintenance to all end-user systems and cloud applications. Provide day-to-day support for VOIP system. Provide support to all Public Safety mobile and wireless devices. Manage all Apple devices through JAMF. Manage assigned projects. Provide IT support and administration to users and other department personnel. Administer and maintain end-user accounts, permissions, and access rights through Active Directory. Maintain helpdesk support systems. Provide guidance to helpdesk administrators. Provide streaming A/V support for bimonthly commission meetings. Perform email and other data searches. Facilitate Open Records Requests.

Senior Help Desk Administrator

City Of Griffin
Griffin, GA
07.2021 - 01.2022

Responded to help desk tickets via Lansweeper help desk platform; responded to non-ticketed assistance requests via email and phone; resolved hardware and software issues, network issues, and city surveillance/camera system issues; removed old hardware at end-of-life and replaced with new hardware; transferred user files as requested; managed end-user hardware, including desktops and both Windows and Mac laptops; created training documentation for end-users; assisted with end-user mobile phone issues; onboarded new employees, creating new user accounts across multiple platforms; trained end-users as needed; supported Zoom meetings for multiple departments; provided audio/video support for the Board of Commissioners and the Planning & Zoning Board; edited and posted recorded commission meetings to organization YouTube channel; migrated print server from previous to current organizational domain; oversaw EOL replacement of 50+ printers and facilitated go-live for replacements; wrote Powershell scripts to assist in administration of new printers and modified group policies as necessary; assisted Senior Systems Administrator with separation of AD OUs, modifying Active Directory and Group Policy as necessary.

Help Desk Administrator

City Of Griffin
Griffin, GA
02.2021 - 07.2021

PC/Network Technician

Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Griffin, GA
12.2018 - 02.2021

Responded to help desk requests, emails, and phone calls from assigned schools' end-users; resolved hardware and software issues; assisted with resolution of wired and wireless network issues; resolved classroom surveillance system issues; removed old hardware at end-of-life and installed new hardware; backed-up user files as needed; managed end-user hardware, including desktops, Windows and Mac laptops, and Chromebooks; created training documentation for end-users; assisted with end-user mobile phone issues; trained end-users as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University
Online
10.2017

Skills

  • Windows, MacOS, Linux operating systems
  • Android and iOS mobile phones
  • Jamf Mobile Device Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • G-Suite
  • Inventory management
  • Network support
  • Desktop support
  • Application support
  • Virtualization support
  • SCADA systems support
  • Public Safety systems support
  • Online payment systems support
  • Remote assistance
  • End-user training
  • Staff education and training
  • Account management
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • Help Desk management
  • VMware

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Systems Administrator within 11 months of hire
  • Promoted to Senior Help Desk Administrator within six months of hire
  • GSCS Classified Employee of the Year/Tech of the Year 2020

Certification

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

VMware VCTA

VMware VCP

Timeline

Systems Administrator

City Of Griffin
01.2022 - Current

Senior Help Desk Administrator

City Of Griffin
07.2021 - 01.2022

Help Desk Administrator

City Of Griffin
02.2021 - 07.2021

PC/Network Technician

Griffin-Spalding County Schools
12.2018 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry University
Amanda Morris