
Seasoned Windows Systems Administrator and Web Developer
Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Seasoned Windows Systems Administrator and Web Developer
Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
Windows Systems Administrator with experience in all Microsoft workstation and server operating systems. Extensive background in Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0/2003 and Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007. Interested in engineering and developing remote software installation and system management solutions. Would like to transition into a project management role after completing college degree.
Moderate level of experience with KACE KBox system management platform. Currently manage software updates and inventory information for Windows, Linux, Unix, and Macintosh KBox clients on two separate networks.
XHTML/CSS web designer with multiple commercial business clients, two non-profit clients, and multiple personally owned and developed web pages. Interested in gaining more experience with PHP based content management systems like Joomla and Drupal.
Systems Management Server 2.0/2003, System Center Configuration Manager 2007, KACE KBox, Microsoft Windows, XHTML, CSS, PHPbb, Joomla, WordPress, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Wireless Networking, WiFi, Wireless Security, Web Design, Microsoft Expression Web Designer
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for:
Troubleshooting centralized/distributed Windows systems and providing system administration support on multiple LAN/WAN networks.
Providing technical expertise to organizations in the area of system upgrades, process improvements, security requirements, infrastructure improvements, etc.
Configuring and Maintaining SCCM 2007 Site and Virtual KBox Appliances which includes duties such as: packaging/distributing software/patches, managing assets, and reporting of collected software/hardware inventory. SCCM site has over 17K clients and spans both a local and an interstate wide area network.
GAITS replaced ASAP, LLC during a contract change in June of 2008.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Owner of GIT Consulting, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business focused on information technology consulting.
Primary focus is web design, site maintenance, site hosting, online advertising and search engine optimization.
Secondary focus is IT consulting and planning for small to medium sized projects.
My clients include:
Designated Drivers, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
Designated Drivers, Inc. of Las Vegas
Designated Drivers, Inc. of Phoenix
Designated Drivers, Inc. of Tucson
Designated Drivers, Inc. of Albuquerque
Designated Drivers Foundation
Monsoon Services, Inc.
Nevada Seat Belt Coalition
Mr. B's Paint and Body
AV-Optimal Defense Consultancy Service (company dissolved)
Hammer Graphics
Sheroz Jewelers
BMC Tactical
Ian Anderson Racing
New Mexico Renewable Energy Alliance (alliance dissolved)
New Mexico Biodiesel Alliance (alliance dissolved)
Meagan Boll Charity Website (charity dissolved)
Veteran Health Forum
(Information Technology and Services industry)
September 2007 — June 2008 (10 months)
Responsible for:
Troubleshooting centralized/distributed Windows systems and providing system administration support on multiple networks.
Providing technical expertise to organizations in the area of system upgrades, process improvements, security requirements, infrastructure improvements, etc.
GAITS (see most recent experience) replaced ASAP, LLC during a contract change in June of 2008.
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
September 2001 — September 2007 (6 years 1 month)
Active Duty Enlisted military member, left USAF with the rank of E-5, Staff Sergeant.
Duties included Windows systems administration, Communications Security (COMSEC) program management and implementation, Operations Security (OPSEC) program management, Systems Management Server 2.0 and 2003 engineering, Exchange 5.5 and 2000 administration, NT and Active Directory Domain administration, procurement of supplies and equipment with Government Purchase Card, and leadership/mentoring of subordinate military members.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
November 2002 — June 2006 (3 years 8 months)
Independent contract driver, responsible for greeting and chauffeuring impaired clients to their residence. Provided support and supervision for on-site private and corporate events. Responsible for customer care from initial contact through completion of ride, to include defensive and careful driving of various customer vehicles, monitoring of customer health, and assisting customer with walking to and from their vehicle.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BBY; Retail industry)
October 2005 — February 2006 (5 months)
Responsible for detecting, reporting and resolving matters in the area of safety, inventory shortage, cash handling and theft, and for providing customer service as per Company standards.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)
September 2002 — February 2004 (1 year 6 months)
Sales agent for T-Mobile and ATT Wireless phones, plans, and accessories.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
August 2000 — August 2001 (1 year 1 month)
Performed duties as a waiter in a small cafe. Duties included taking customers orders, cash register and credit card machine operation, assisting the cook, and washing dishes.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Farming industry)
August 1997 — August 2001 (4 years 1 month)
Performed duties as a farmhand for a locally owned timothy and alfalfa farm. Duties included operating heavy equipment, outbuilding construction, irrigation, weed control, and equipment maintenance.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Fishery industry)
June 2000 — July 2000 (2 months)
Performed duties as a commercial salmon fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Duties included setting gill-nets into the ocean, removing gill-nets from the ocean, clearing gill-nets of fish, placing fish into refrigerated holds, attaching fish containers to crane at delivery, cleaning fish holds, preparing meals, and assisting with boat repairs and maintenance. Was responsible for knowing and following all local and national wildlife and maritime regulations.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Market Research industry)
November 1999 — May 2000 (7 months)
Performed duties as a telephone marketing researcher. Duties included conducting survey and interviews for private and governmental agencies using random and pre-selected calling lists.
BS , Information Technology Management , 2007 — 2009
I finished my Bachelors of Science in IT Management degree in May, 2009.
AAS , Information Systems Technology , 2001 — 2007
Systems Management Server, SMS 2003, SMS, SCCM, IT, Systems Administration, Personnel Management, Industrial Security, IT Management, Project Management, Web Design, Photography, Landscaping, Gardening, Vermicomposting, Gourmet Cooking, Human and Animal Psychology
CompTIA A+ Certified Professional
CompTIA Network+ Certification (In Progress)
CompTIA Security+ Certification (In Progress)
CompTIA Server+ Certification (In Progress)
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Airman of the Year - 2004 - 505th Command and Control Wing
Valedictorian - Cambridge High School, Idaho
Two time recipient of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Two time recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom Veteran