To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background, military experience, and ability to work well with people.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Administrator/Help Desk Support Specialist
Focused Management Inc. – USDA Contract
03.2022 - Current
Monitored network traffic world-wide to identify issues and ensure stability.
Troubleshot technical problems to restore service and minimize downtime, according to agency SLAs to fulfill agreed-upon client specifications.
Corrected network faults and malfunctions to restore connectivity to individual users and entire facilities.
Diagnosed and executed resolution or escalation for Med/High/Critical network and server alerts.
Assisted local IT staff on troubleshooting or escalation of issues regarding VPN, Mobile Devices/Tablets, Voip, Servers, and Network Devices.
Coordinated with vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery and setup of network equipment and services.
Utilized network management tools for monitoring, configuration management, and issue resolution.
Server and Network device configuration troubleshooting.
Optimization of WAN Speed.
Phone support for incident reporting, ticket creation, routing, or escalation.
Creation, support, and documentation of Bridge calls for network and server related issues.
Troubleshooting of access issues with Citrix systems.
Troubleshooting of access to databases with Hyperion software.
Office wide Laptop, Windows 7, & Windows 10 Deployment and migration projects.
DELL Laptop Refresh to almost 400 people in a 30 day period.
Ran updates, installed software, and repaired issues with SCCM on customer workstations.
Removal of malware, ransomware and other threats on workstations
Vulnerability remediation and workstation scanning using Tenable.
Created weekly vulnerability reports with Tenable.
Created an extensive library of Powershell scripts for the team to use to help with automation of various troubleshooting tasks, Active Directory account updating and customer group access, and to remediate security vulnerabilities on the USDA network.
Cable running and patch panel work.
Warehouse Associate/Technical Support Intern
Total Hockey Warehouse
01.2011 - 10.2013
Active Directory Support
Exchange Server Support
Hardware installation/Repair (Mac and Microsoft)
Software installation/Troubleshooting
Maintain and operate WMS Database
Remote Access support for all locations Nationwide
Stocks inventory in the proper locations
Checks part numbers, clean and pack inventory items and load for delivery
Inspect inventory for defects, scratches or other damages
Follow all safety and accident procedures while on company premises
Track all inventory in appropriate system
Satellite System Installer
DirecTV
01.2010 - 01.2011
Installation and programming of satellite television, internet, and VOIP equipment
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, replace, and upgrade system components
Coaxial, UTP, and telephone cable creation and installation
Maintenance of company vehicle
Maintain accurate installation, service, and inventory records
Satellite Communications Technician
U.S. Army Signal Corp
01.1998 - 01.2010
Maintenance of up to $2,000,000 worth of satellite communications equipment and associated devices
Installed and maintained VOIP Communications and both non-secure Internet and secure intranet services to up to 15,000 users in remote locations around the globe.
Conduct stressed and unstressed network operations
Prepare system and equipment related forms and reports
Cisco Router & Switch setup
VOIP system setup with Call Manager
Coaxial, UTP, and fiber optic cable creation and installation
Server support
Fiber Optic Cable creation, patching, and running
IT Help Desk Support
Hardware and software support
Printer maintenance and setup
Switchboard and patch panel work
Responsible for Health, Welfare, and Training of a Platoon sized element (roughly 60 people)
Education
Brown Mackie College
Fenton, MO
01.2015
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Art Institute of Austin
Austin, TX
01.2012
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Satellite Communications School
Ft. Gordon, GA
01.1999
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Fort Zumwalt North High School
O'Fallon, MO
01.1997
Skills
Proficient in team leadership
27 years of professional IT experience
Strong verbal and non-verbal communication
Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and clients
Strong customer service skills
A and Net military equivalencies
Powershell & Batch Scripting
Network Troubleshooting Abilities
System testing and Network Vulnerability Remediation
Windows Servers 2008 R2 - Current
Operating Systems: Windows 11,10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, OSX
Software and Systems: SolarWinds, SCOMS, SecureCRT, Putty, MS Office Suite XP - 0365, Hyperion, Remedy, Voss, CUCDM, Cisco Call Manager, MobileIron, Mice & Men, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server
Accomplishments
Ring of Quality Award from Anadarko for excellent customer service and ingenuity while working remotely during COVID 19 crisis
Ring of Quality Award from Anadarko for my hard work during the Large Office Windows 10 migration
Recognized by Anadarko for 5 years of excellent service.
Recognized in the OCIO weekly newsletter for outstanding customer service.
Recognized by Rural Development Agency for excellent customer service during the Disaster Relief testing.
Created an extensive library of Powershell scripts for automation of various troubleshooting tasks, Active Directory account updating and customer group access, and to remediate security vulnerabilities on the USDA network.
Created a OneNote knowledgebase with troubleshooting and system setup information for Team use.
Timeline
Network Administrator/Help Desk Support Specialist
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