Sam LATINETTE
Millstadt,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented IT professional with two years of hands-on experience in networking and routing fundamentals. Skilled in routing and switching with Cisco IOS CLI, troubleshooting Layer 1-3 connectivity issues, and maintaining network operations through precise documentation and topology diagrams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Student Worker - IT Department
Ranken Technical College
08.2025 - Current
- Troubleshot Layer 1-3 network connectivity issues, ensuring reliable communication across switches and network devices
- Installed and routed fiber optic cabling to network closets, supporting enterprise migration projects and enhancing network performance
- Configured network devices for TFTP-based file transfers and provisioning, facilitating efficient software updates and system integration
- Built, terminated, and tested Ethernet patch cables
- Maintained accurate network documentation and change records
Lawn and Garden Associate
Home Depot
Belleville, Illinois
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Guided customers in selecting appropriate plants and gardening supplies to meet their specific needs.
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels of lawn and garden products to ensure availability for customers.
- Operated power tools for landscape and garden projects.
- Arranged displays to improve product visibility and accessibility, enhancing customer shopping experience.
Sales Floor Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Guided customers in selecting athletic equipment and clothing to meet their needs
- Developed customer support skills by addressing inquiries and resolving issues
- Facilitated ship-from-store orders and handled heavy equipment logistics
- Worked in diverse store departments to enhance operational knowledge
Education
Associates in Networking -
Ranken Technical College
St Louis, MO05.2026
Associates in the Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL08.2024
Skills
- Networking configuration
- Cisco IOS CLI
- Security Protocols
- Network analysis
- Network Documentation
- Troubleshooting
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
Projects
- Led the redesign and reorganization of a networking lab, including removal of legacy equipment, improved cable management, switch port configuration, and overall workspace standardization
- Supported faculty across the third floor with IT initiatives, including deploying and imaging operating systems on classroom PCs
- Assembled and configured a display PC for a Ranken Technical College open house, showcasing hardware components and explaining system integration and functionality
Certification
CCNA (Certified Cisco Network Associate)
Accomplishments
Dean's List Recipient (Southwestern Illinois College)
Timeline
Student Worker - IT Department
Ranken Technical College
08.2025 - Current
Lawn and Garden Associate
Home Depot
07.2024 - 06.2025
Sales Floor Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2022 - 05.2024
Associates in Networking -
Ranken Technical College
Associates in the Arts -
Southwestern Illinois College