Kayla Johnson
Senior Network Administrator/Supervisor
Charleston,SC
Summary
Communicative and motivated leader with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Knowledgeable about maintaining current software and hardware to meet user needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Lead/Supervisor
United States Navy, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated within department and Newport News Shipyard organizations and contractors to ensure maximum network operability
- Provided oversight for approximately 50 preventive and corrective maintenance items
- Coordinated and implemented 3 Patch Management Revisions.
- Established reliable backup systems and disaster recovery plans in place.
- Reduced network downtime with proactive monitoring and swift issue resolution.
- Trained 10 junior staff members on operations and best practices, improving overall team competency
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Administrator
United States Navy, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
08.2022 - Current
- Expertise in Windows 10, vCenter/vROPS/ESXi, Active Directory, SQL servers, SolarWinds, Microsoft, Firewall Policies, CAT5 Ethernet
- Collaborated in team of 10 administrators responsible for LAN
- Troubleshot and maintained LAN for over 500 sailors within department
- Communicated with outside entities using IT Help Desk Ticket process as necessary for troubleshooting
- Coordinated and performed multiple LAN shutdowns/start-ups throughout shipyard availability
- Supported and configured LAN patch update installations
- Performed day-to-day LAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Identified and swiftly resolved issues with network devices in a high-stress and high-demand environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior University
Albany, NY 11.2021 - 07.2025
Skills
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Network troubleshooting
- Excellent communication
- Disaster recovery planning
- Helpdesk administration
- Time management
Timeline
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Lead/Supervisor
United States Navy, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
05.2024 - Current
Propulsion Plant Local Area Network Administrator
United States Navy, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Engineering Technology
Excelsior University
11.2021 - 07.2025
Accomplishments
- Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for completing a LAN shutdown and restoration with accuracy and efficiency, and supporting and implementing a temporary LAN configuration to maintain maximum operability for all users.
Clearance
Active Secret
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