Elante Clark
La Vergne,Tennessee
Summary
Passionate about technology with a strong foundation in systems administration and network security gained through academic projects, personal experience, and military service. Seeking to apply my IT knowledge and problem-solving skills in an IT Systems Administrator internship or related role. Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Volunteer
Nashville State Community College
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues for staff, students and volunteers
- Provided hands-on training for basic computer use and cybersecurity best practices
- Collaborated with fellow students, fostering a supportive and cohesive team environment to better serve clients.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating respect for all individuals involved in the project.
- Exemplified leadership qualities while coordinating group activities, delegating tasks effectively, and maintaining open lines of communication among team members.
Aviation Ordnanceman, Third Class (E4)
United States Navy
05.2012 - 12.2020
- Stationed in Japan on CVN 73 USS George Washington and CVN 76 USS Ronald Reagan, completing 4 deployments between 2012-2017
- Stationed at Coronado Island, California Navy Base from 2017-2020
- Operated and maintained ordnance systems aboard MH-60 helicopters, focusing on armament and explosive systems
- Supervised air-launched weapons ordnance activities, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe handling
- Managed inventory, maintenance documentation, and readiness of weapons support equipment
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols including Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO)
- Trained and certified in various aviation and ordnance-related qualifications, including H-60 Plane Captain and M-2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun Operator
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Maintained high levels of readiness by participating in regular training exercises simulating real-world combat scenarios involving aviation ordnance usage.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
- Increased accuracy in munitions tracking by maintaining detailed records of all ordnance received, stored, issued, and expended.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05.2025
Skills
- Windows Server
- UNIX/Linux
- Microsoft Desktop OS
- Cisco CCNA
- Network Security
- T1 WAN
- TCP/IP
- IP Addressing
- Microsoft Visio
- SQL
- Cloud Computing
- AWS
- Azure
- Help Desk Software
- Python
- Basic SQL
- Gantt Chart creation
- Network Topology Design
- Troubleshooting
- System updates
- System monitoring
- Software Installation
- Desktop troubleshooting
- Network Troubleshooting
Certification
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CCNA Certification, in progress
- Cloud Essentials Certification, Spring 2024
- CompTIA A+
- CCNA (in progress)
Accomplishments
- Consistently recognized on the President's List and Dean's List for academic excellence.
- Maintained a strong GPA while excelling in both technical and general education courses.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in group projects, especially in networking and system management tasks.
Militaryexperience
Aviation Ordnanceman, Third Class (E4), United States Navy, 2012-2020, Stationed in Japan on CVN 73 USS George Washington and CVN 76 USS Ronald Reagan, completing 4 deployments between 2012-2017., Stationed at Coronado Island, California Navy Base from 2017-2020., Operated and maintained ordnance systems aboard MH-60 helicopters, focusing on armament and explosive systems., Supervised air-launched weapons ordnance activities, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe handling., Managed inventory, maintenance documentation, and readiness of weapons support equipment., Ensured compliance with safety protocols including Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO)., Trained and certified in various aviation and ordnance-related qualifications, including H-60 Plane Captain and M-2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun Operator.
Projectscapstoneexperience
- Capstone Project: CIT Capstone, Fall 2024, Designed and implemented network infrastructure for a multi-office startup as a student at Nashville State Community College., Configured routers, switches, servers, and workstations to establish secure LANs at headquarters and branch offices, connecting them via a T1 leased WAN line., Utilized Microsoft Visio to create detailed network topology diagrams and managed IP addressing.
- Cloud Essentials Project, Spring 2024, Assisted in migrating legacy systems to the cloud, focusing on Azure and AWS services., Ensured data security and integrity while minimizing downtime during the migration process.
Volunteer Experience
Tech Support Volunteer, Nashville Local Non-Profit Organization, 2022-Present, Assisted with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues for staff, family, and volunteers., Provided hands-on training for basic computer use and cybersecurity best practices.
References
Available upon request.
Certificationstraining
- DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge (multiple versions)
- DoD Information Assurance Awareness (multiple versions)
- Domestic Violence Awareness Training
- DoN Annual Privacy Training
- Driving for Life (multiple versions)
- Ergonomic Awareness Training
- Explosives Safety Management/Supervisor Orientation
- Fall Protection Awareness for End Users
- HAZCOM Initial and Supervisor Training
- Hearing Conservation Training (multiple sessions)
- Laser Safety Fundamentals
- MH-60S Aviation Ordnance Pipeline
- CPR/AED Qualified
- Egress/Explosive Systems Qualification (MH-60R/S and HH-60H)
- Fuel Surveillance (MH-60R/S, HH-60H)
- Advanced Damage Control (DC) Team Leader
- M-2 .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun Operator
- Plane Captain (H-60S) Designation
- Maintenance Person and Repair Parts/Supply Petty Officer
- EAWS Unit Specific for CV/CVN
- Craftsman Qualification (H-60 AO Journeyman)
- Noise Physical Stressor Qualification
- Periodic Health Assessment (multiple years)
- NAMP Indoctrination
- Mobile Electric Power Plant (NC-10A/B/C, A/M32A-108)
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Nashville State Community College
01.2022 - Current
Aviation Ordnanceman, Third Class (E4)
United States Navy
05.2012 - 12.2020
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CCNA Certification, in progress
- Cloud Essentials Certification, Spring 2024
- CompTIA A+
- CCNA (in progress)
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Technology
Nashville State Community College
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