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Nicholas Guadgnola

Champaign,IL

Summary

A versatile professional with a multifaceted background in retail management, logistics supervision, manufacturing, and IT. The career journey began in retail management, overseeing department operations and team leadership. This foundation led to a role in logistics, developing further in team supervision and operational efficiency. In the manufacturing sector, experience as a Production Technician and then as a Warehouse Associate deepened technical skills and process optimization abilities. Transitioning to the production field, there was a notable success in team coordination and workflow management. The latter part of the career has been focused in the IT domain, starting from an IT Service Desk Analyst position to System Administrator, and culminating as a Network Administrator. These roles have honed skills in technical troubleshooting, IT infrastructure management, and network operations, highlighting adaptability and a commitment to evolving with technological advancements. Overall, this career path reflects strong adaptability to diverse environments and a continuous pursuit of professional growth across different sectors.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Administrator

Christie Clinic
06.2023 - 12.2023

Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.

Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.

Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.

Monitored system performance and responded to alerts.

System Administrator

Accel Entertainment
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Installed, configured, maintained, and troubleshot Windows and Linux servers and operating systems, including physical and virtual environments.
  • Maintained Active Directory and Group Policy Objects to manage user accounts, security policies, and access controls for servers, desktops, and other IT resources.
  • Deployed and maintained applications, including web servers, email servers, and other business-critical software, and configured them to meet business requirements.

IT Service Desk Analyst

RL Canning Inc
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided first-level technical support to end-users by phone, email, chat, or in-person, resolving issues related to hardware, software, applications, and network connectivity, while logging and tracking all support requests in a ticketing system.

Production Team Member

Hyundai Transys
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Performed assembly, material handling, and rework tasks in a fast-paced, repetitive bench or line operation to produce automotive seat systems in a multi-step processing using a variety of tools and equipment with many parts and details
  • Assemble, performed material handling, and rework using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and jigs.
  • Assembled metal, foam, fabric/leather and electronic components using hand pneumatic, and electric tools, fixtures, and jigs.
  • Performed quality checks and recognized defective parts and any inconsistencies with production flow to assure product meets all specifications and standards.

Warehouse Associate

Caterpillar
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles

Production Technician

Advanced Filtration Systems
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Operated and maintained production equipment and machinery to ensure efficient and safe production of filters
  • Inspected and tested products to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications
  • Coordinated with other production team members and supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve production issues

Small Sort Supervisor

UPS
12.2017 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw the accurate and efficient sorting of packages, enhancing logistical operations.
  • Trained and supervised a team in sorting operations, promoting a safety-first work culture.
  • Monitored and optimized workflow processes to meet daily targets and operational deadlines.

Department Manager

Walmart
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring efficient inventory control and product availability.
  • Led a team of associates, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dwight D Eisenhower High School
Blue Island, IL
05.2017

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Time Management and organizational
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Leadership and management
  • Customer service

Timeline

Network Administrator

Christie Clinic
06.2023 - 12.2023

System Administrator

Accel Entertainment
12.2021 - 06.2023

IT Service Desk Analyst

RL Canning Inc
06.2021 - 12.2021

Production Team Member

Hyundai Transys
12.2019 - 06.2021

Warehouse Associate

Caterpillar
06.2019 - 12.2019

Production Technician

Advanced Filtration Systems
12.2018 - 06.2019

Small Sort Supervisor

UPS
12.2017 - 12.2018

Department Manager

Walmart
01.2017 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Dwight D Eisenhower High School
Nicholas Guadgnola