Smith R. Poston II
Lexington,NC
Summary
A seasoned IT Professional with in-depth experience with various computing platforms, software applications, network services and hardware, as well as FILM-SPECIFIC digital technologies. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Production System Administrator
UNCSA School of The Arts / Film School
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2012 - Current
- Employed Azure AD alongside Microsoft Intune for server management and PC workstation administration.
- Installed, maintained gigabit ethernet and 10-gigabit switches.
- Conducted routine tape backups on servers and RAID storage arrays.
- Repaired and maintained PC, Macintosh computers and animation render farm.
- Completed workstation preparation through imaging and cloning processes.
- Facilitated operation of software and resolved equipment malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot and instruct on various Mac and PC software applications.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, drones.
- Oversaw procurement and budget management for Post Production Department.
Networking, Mobile Messaging & Level 3 Helpdesk
TEKSystems for Old Dominion Freight Lines
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided phone support for Blackberry, iPad & iPhone users.
- Setup and testing of mobile devices VPN connections.
- Created and administered new accounts for Blackberry users in BES.
- Testing MDM Software for managing large numbers of iOS devices.
- Repaired Blackberry mobile devices when possible.
- Protecting end users by filtering spam emails in the Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall.
- Created Share Point interface for departmental info and updates.
- Daily patch management of all company servers in the Corporate Office and DR Locations.
- Managed email servers and Active Directory user accounts.
Post-Production Technician
UNCSA School of The Arts / Film School
09.2001 - 12.2011
- Performed tape back-ups X-Serve Raid Arrays.
- Repair & maintain both PC & Macintosh Computers.
- Fix, repair and clone workstations for Staff, Faculty and Students.
- Help Desk support for operation of software, equipment troubleshooting & creating instructional aids.
- Setup & administer Fibre Channel Network, Server & Raid Arrays.
- Duplicate & Author DVD’s, sound equipment checkout, maintain student movie & sound database.
Computer Help Desk Supervisor
UNCSA School of The Arts / IT Dept
02.2000 - 09.2001
- Provided Helpdesk Support for Faculty, Staff & Students.
- Configured mail support for Outlook 2000 & Exchange Accounts.
- Managed existing user & group accounts on the MS Server 2000.
- Created users, groups & various objects using Windows 2000 Active Directory.
- Planned & implemented a disaster recovery plan and sound backup practices.
- Diagnosed, troubleshoot, & resolved issues with PC Desktops & Laptops.
- Monitoring & resolution of OS, network, security issues, & ticket que responsibilities.
- Used tools such as nbstat, DHCP, ping & nslookup.
- Fixed & installed new printer shares & created shared network storage drives.
Networking Consultant
Flee-Tech / High Point NC
08.1998 - 12.1999
- Employed Telnet to diagnose and improve client networks.
- Executed firmware updates for router and switch hardware including models like 7201, 7204, and 2811.
- Modernized infrastructure by installing new Multilayer Switch Feature Card.
- Skilled in troubleshooting Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN, MPLS systems.
- Configured and implemented various routing protocols and standards including TCP/IP, FTP, EIGRP, OSPF, IGRP, and RIP.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Management
Ashworth College
Norcross GA07.2019
Computer Upgrade Repair & Cisco Academy -
DCCC Community College
Lexington NC12.1999
No degree acquired - Electronics Engineering
ICS Correspondence School
Scranton PA10-1997
High School Diploma -
Mt. Tabor High School
Winston-Salem NC06.1990
Skills
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Exchange, Share Point
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Server 2012, 2016, 2022
- Microsoft Hyper-V, Virtual Box
- VMware Virtualization Software
- Parallels Virtualization Software
- Apple OSX & OSX Server
- Centos, Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu Linux
- iOS & Android
- Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender
- Blackberry Desktop Administrator
- HelpStar Ticketing Software
- Axle AI Asset Management Software
- Qnap NAS Server
- EMC Retrospect
- LTO Tape Backup / Tandberg, mLogic
- HP Store Easy / MSA SAN / 3 PAR
- HP C7000 Blade Servers, ILO
- Cisco Router, Switch, Netgear 10gb Switch
- WAN, LAN, WLAN, VPN, TCP/IP, FTP
- Atera, ManageEngine, Jamf, ABR
- Microsoft Intune, Cisco Meraki
- Acronis Snap Deploy, AOMEI
- Disaster Recovery, Disc Imaging
- Barracuda Firewall Administration
- Citrix Receiver, GoTo Meeting
- Team Viewer, Any Desk, LogMeIn
- Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- HP Vantage Point Video Walls
- Final Cut Pro / Adobe Premiere
- Black Magic DaVinci Resolve
- Pro Tools, Avid Media Composer
- Avid Nexis Shared Storage Administration
- 3D Printers, Laser Cutters
Certification
- CompTIA Network+ Certificate, United Training, 09/01/21
- CompTIA Security+ Certificate, United Training, 07/01/21
- CompTIA A+ Certification Certificate, United Training, 10/01/20
- Windows 10 Managing, Supporting/Troubleshooting Certificate, New Horizons, 08/01/18
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Administration Certificate, New Horizons, 11/01/16
- Mac OSX Server Essentials Certificate, 07/01/06
- Apple Laptop, Desktop & OS Certified Technician, 12/01/03
- Compu Master Macintosh Troubleshooting & Maintenance Certificate, 06/01/01
- Cisco Networking Boot Camp Completion Certificate, DCCC, 12/01/99
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Post-Production System Administrator
UNCSA School of The Arts / Film School
08.2012 - Current
Networking, Mobile Messaging & Level 3 Helpdesk
TEKSystems for Old Dominion Freight Lines
01.2012 - 08.2012
Post-Production Technician
UNCSA School of The Arts / Film School
09.2001 - 12.2011
Computer Help Desk Supervisor
UNCSA School of The Arts / IT Dept
02.2000 - 09.2001
Networking Consultant
Flee-Tech / High Point NC
08.1998 - 12.1999
- CompTIA Network+ Certificate, United Training, 09/01/21
- CompTIA Security+ Certificate, United Training, 07/01/21
- CompTIA A+ Certification Certificate, United Training, 10/01/20
- Windows 10 Managing, Supporting/Troubleshooting Certificate, New Horizons, 08/01/18
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Administration Certificate, New Horizons, 11/01/16
- Mac OSX Server Essentials Certificate, 07/01/06
- Apple Laptop, Desktop & OS Certified Technician, 12/01/03
- Compu Master Macintosh Troubleshooting & Maintenance Certificate, 06/01/01
- Cisco Networking Boot Camp Completion Certificate, DCCC, 12/01/99
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Management
Ashworth College
Computer Upgrade Repair & Cisco Academy -
DCCC Community College
No degree acquired - Electronics Engineering
ICS Correspondence School
High School Diploma -
Mt. Tabor High School
Similar Profiles
Marcela AndaluzMarcela Andaluz
Teacher Candidate - Grade 2-3 at Toronto District School Board - Faywood Arts-Based Curriculum SchoolTeacher Candidate - Grade 2-3 at Toronto District School Board - Faywood Arts-Based Curriculum School
Amber KobergAmber Koberg
Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Mentor, Leader at Visual Arts, Boise School District And West Ada School DistrictTeacher, Curriculum Developer, Mentor, Leader at Visual Arts, Boise School District And West Ada School District
AUBREY STEWARTAUBREY STEWART
Middle School Classroom Teacher at School District of Philadelphia, Feltonville School of Arts and SciencesMiddle School Classroom Teacher at School District of Philadelphia, Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences