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Stephen Brantley

Repairman
Garland,TX

Summary

Adept Systems Administrator with a proven track record at Sherwin-Williams, enhancing data security and network protocols, leading to a significant improvement in system efficiency. Skilled in hardware troubleshooting and organizational leadership, I excel in deploying program installations and system upgrades, ensuring robust technical support and system monitoring.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Administrator

Sherwin-Williams
03.2005 - 09.2023
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
  • Corrected connectivity faults to restore user access to local networks, cloud-based storage and public web.
  • Set up PCs, projectors, and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
  • Monitored server room, wireless network and other server infrastructure, keeping systems running smoothly.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as office printers, scanners, check-weigher, barcode scanners, RADAR level probes, and industrial printers.
  • Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
  • Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
  • Conducted routine and emergency maintenance of assigned data center equipment.
  • Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX or Windows operating systems.
  • Attended meetings to deliver status reports to key stakeholders.

Inventory Control Specialist

Sherwin-Williams
03.1997 - 03.2005
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise, and tracked paperwork.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.

Paint Mixer

Sherwin-Williams
03.1996 - 03.1997
    • Maintained 100% mixing accuracy by closely weighing materials and ingredients.
    • Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
    • Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
    • Monitored production equipment and mixers for efficient and safe operation.
    • Accurately recorded operational practices and production data.

Fire Sprinkler Installer

Out Of Business
08.1995 - 03.1996
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
  • Installed PVC pipe and sprinkler heads.

Electronics Repair Technician

SAWTRE (Out of Business)
09.1994 - 08.1995
    • Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
    • Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
    • Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems.
    • Calibrated electrical components and systems to optimize performance.
    • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
    • Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.

Communication and Navigation Systems Craftsman

USAF
05.1981 - 10.1994

    Performs and manages avionics test station functions and activities. Operates, inspects, maintains, programs, and calibrates computer and manually operated avionics test equipment, support equipment (SE), and aircraft avionics systems components. Shredouts: P Avionics Sensor Systems and Electronic Warfare Systems S Avionics Systems

    Analyzes performance and isolates malfunctions of avionics test equipment, SE, and aircraft components. Performs operational tests on test equipment, SE, and aircraft components to determine condition, analyze performance, and isolate malfunctions in the radar, sensors, communications, weapons control, electronic warfare (EW), and flight control and engine control systems. Traces logic, schematic, test flow, and wiring diagrams. Uses self-test and software functions, computer and manually operated avionics test equipment, SE, and test measurement and diagnostic equipment to determine the scope of repair and adjustment required. Inspects, maintains, programs, and calibrates avionics equipment, SE, and aircraft components. Removes and replaces assembly components using hand tools, soldering devices, and electronic instruments. Repairs EW systems and pods, sensor systems and components, wiring harnesses and interconnecting cables. Services, replaces, and cleans filtration and cooling components, and performs maintenance on test stations and avionics SE. Repairs amplifier and logic circuits; microwave equipment; servomechanisms; radio frequency circuits; video displays; and power supply circuits. Loads computer programs. Aligns, calibrates, and modifies avionics test equipment, SE, and aircraft components. Manages integrated avionics activities and complies with directives, policies, and procedures. Complies with maintenance standards. Initiates deficiency reports, maintenance analysis documents, technical data changes, and equipment records. Interprets, establishes, and complies with training, security, and safety standards. Ensures compliance with directives governing handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and material. Records information on data collection forms and automated systems. Directs and controls maintenance, calibration, and inspection of integrated avionics test stations and aircraft components. Plans and organizes integrated avionics activities. Plans and organizes integrated avionics equipment assembly, calibration, repair, modification, and maintenance activities. Plans physical layout of facilities, and ensures SE and spare parts availability.

    Experience in functions such as identifying performance and isolating malfunctions encountered with avionic components; using and repairing avionic electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment; or aligning and calibrating avionic test stations and SE. Also, experience performing or supervising functions such as installing, inspecting, repairing, or overhauling avionic test stations and SE

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Maintenance Data Collection

Core Automated Maintenance Systems Course
Abilene, TX

No Degree - Soldering

Basic Soldering Techniques
Clark Air Base, Republic Of The Philippines
09.1990

No Degree - Identification, Friend Or Foe Equipment Maintenance

Avionics Navigation System Tech. IFF Maintenance
Clark Air Base, Republic Of The Philippines
06.1990

No Degree - Leadership

NCO Leadership School
Clark Air Base, Republic Of The Philippines
11.1989

No Degree - Classified Equipment Custodian

Block III Equipment Custodian Training
Taegu Air Base, South Korea
10.1987

No Degree - Maintenance Documentation

Core Automated Maintenance System, Staff/Supervisor
Taegu Air Base, South Korea
10.1987

No Degree - Aircraft Emergency Egress Systems

Aircrew Egress Systems Technician Course
Clark Air Base, Republic Of The Philippines
09.1987

No Degree - Leadership/Supervision/Trainer

OJT Trainer/Supervisor Familiarization Course
Taegu Air Force Base, South Korea
10.1986

No Degree - Avionics Electronics

Avionic Navigation Systems Technician Course
Homestead Air Force Base, Florida
01.1984

No Degree - Leadership

NCO Orientation Course
Fort Worth, TX
10.1983

No Degree - Avionics Electronics

Avionic Navigation Systems Specialist Course
Biloxi, MS
12.1981

No Degree - Military

Basic Military Training School
San Antonio, TX
08.1981

No Degree - Aircraft Secure Communications

TSEC/KY-57/58 Limited Maintenance
Clark Air Base, Republic Of The Philippines
03.1992

No Degree - Process Improvement

Process Improvement Team Training
Clark Air Base, Republic Of The Philippines
04.1992

No Degree - Technology Management

Amberton University
Garland, TX

Skills

    • Data Security
    • Program installations
    • System Upgrades
    • Network protocols
    • System monitoring
    • Hardware troubleshooting
      • Organizational Leadership
      • Technical Support
      • PC diagnostics
      • Network performance monitoring
      • Software Installation
      • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Systems Administrator

Sherwin-Williams
03.2005 - 09.2023

Inventory Control Specialist

Sherwin-Williams
03.1997 - 03.2005

Paint Mixer

Sherwin-Williams
03.1996 - 03.1997

Fire Sprinkler Installer

Out Of Business
08.1995 - 03.1996

Electronics Repair Technician

SAWTRE (Out of Business)
09.1994 - 08.1995

Communication and Navigation Systems Craftsman

USAF
05.1981 - 10.1994

Some College (No Degree) - Maintenance Data Collection

Core Automated Maintenance Systems Course

No Degree - Soldering

Basic Soldering Techniques

No Degree - Identification, Friend Or Foe Equipment Maintenance

Avionics Navigation System Tech. IFF Maintenance

No Degree - Leadership

NCO Leadership School

No Degree - Classified Equipment Custodian

Block III Equipment Custodian Training

No Degree - Maintenance Documentation

Core Automated Maintenance System, Staff/Supervisor

No Degree - Aircraft Emergency Egress Systems

Aircrew Egress Systems Technician Course

No Degree - Leadership/Supervision/Trainer

OJT Trainer/Supervisor Familiarization Course

No Degree - Avionics Electronics

Avionic Navigation Systems Technician Course

No Degree - Leadership

NCO Orientation Course

No Degree - Avionics Electronics

Avionic Navigation Systems Specialist Course

No Degree - Military

Basic Military Training School

No Degree - Aircraft Secure Communications

TSEC/KY-57/58 Limited Maintenance

No Degree - Process Improvement

Process Improvement Team Training

No Degree - Technology Management

Amberton University
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