Ethan Wood
Palmyra,NY
Summary
Hardworking, coachable, eager to learn. I joined the Marine Corps to gain discipline and opportunities. I have good leadership skills that have led to the success of multiple missions and projects. I held a position as a Network Chief a position that higher than my pay-grade, with the challenge of planning network communications in Marine Air Control Squadron 2.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Administrator
United States Marine Corps
08.2021 - Current
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Designed scalable network architecture that allowed for seamless integration of new technologies as the mission of an operation changes.
- Recommended development of plans for systems development and operations.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Maximized uptime by performing routine maintenance on servers, switches, routers, and other networking equipment.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Implemented network security measures to minimize data loss.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Monitored system performance and responded to alerts.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of IT issues.
- Improved network efficiency by implementing and managing system updates and patches.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Meritoriously Promoted to the rank of Corporal a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Completed a unit wide technology refresh, deploying and replacing workstations with little to no supervision.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Cook
Marks Pizzeria
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2025
High School Diploma -
Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School
Palmyra, NY06.2021
Skills
- Specifications understanding
- Network Architecture
- Network performance monitoring
- VoIP Systems
- System updates
- Network Troubleshooting
- Infrastructure Planning
- Wireless Networking
- Port security knowledge
- End point configurations
- System Upgrades
- IP Addressing and Subnetting
- USMC Network
Certification
Upon graduation I will have the following certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network +
- CompTIA Security +
- CompTIA Project +
- CompTIA CySA +
- CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional
- CompTIA Network Security Professional
- CompTIA Security Analytics Professional
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
- LPI Linux Essentials
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
Timeline
Network Administrator
United States Marine Corps
08.2021 - Current
Cook
Marks Pizzeria
12.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Palmyra-Macedon Senior High School
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