
Network and Server Administrator
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Network and Server Administrator
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Network and server administrator with experience in MS-SQL, PowerShell, VB scripting, VMware, VPN, and Windows Server. Certified by Microsoft with a MCSA: Messaging on Windows Server 2003 certification. Interested in the project-side of information technology. Goal is to move to more of a project management, senior network administrator role.
Active Directory, Apache, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Break fix, Cisco, CSS, DFS, Disaster Recovery, ESXi, Exchange, Group Policy, IIS, Inter‐Tel, Linux, MCP, MCSA: Messaging on Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Office, Microsoft System Center, MS‐SQL, NetApp, Netbotz, Networking, PHP, PowerShell, SAN, Server, Social Media, Ubuntu, Virtualization, VB Scripting, VMware, VPN, WDS, Web 2.0, Windows
(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)
October 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)
-Developed a fully-automated PowerShell script that creates new user accounts based on data it pulls from the HR database.
-Developed a Windows Vista image and set up a Windows Deployment Server (WDS) to deploy corporate images.
-Worked in a small team to plan and execute a full network migration for another company that paid Easter Seals UCP for IT services.
-Helped the department evolve as the company grew and merged with other companies.
-After a large company merge, worked with team to support two separate networks, while also working on and migrating users to a new, startup network.
-Daily responsibilities included reporting and administration of: Server health of over 80 servers, network equipment, SAN, Backups and SnapMirror, and VPN tunnels throughout the 73 offices spread across the state.
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
September 2005 — October 2007 (2 years 2 months)
-Worked on an internal IT help desk.
-Supported over 2500 employees throughout 73 different offices in the state of North Carolina.
-Involved hardware and software support as well as inventory management.
-Promoted to Networked Systems Specialist in October 2007
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2000 — September 2007 (7 years)
-New clients were by referral only.
-Work load and tasks changed constantly.
-Supported home users and small to medium-sized businesses.
-Services included: hardware support, networking, reselling, software support, and web-development.
(Computer Games industry)
March 2005 — January 2006 (11 months)
-Worked directly with the CEO and marketing team to redesign many parts of the company's website.
-Created a secure e-commerce website to sell products and accessories from Unique Logic + Technology.
-Introduced and trained the technical support team to use a newly-implemented remote-assistance tool based on VNC.
-Helped open a second office and create a VPN to link both offices and several remote employees throughout the country.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CC; Retail industry)
May 2004 — March 2005 (11 months)
-Worked at Circuit City while the company was transitioning to a new marketing campaign.
-Served as a Product Specialist trained in computers, digital cameras and small electronics.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Accounting industry)
September 2003 — January 2005 (1 year 5 months)
-Primarily worked with an accounting software called QuickBooks.
-Was introduced to managing payrolls, reconciling bank accounts and company expenses, and state and national tax forms.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
August 2004 — December 2004 (5 months)
Internship through Asheville High School with a networking company that served clients throughout Western North Carolina. The internship introduced the basics of networking and the Windows server operating system.
Business Managment , 2008 — 2011 (expected)
Currently taking classes through ECU's distance education program while still working full time. On schedule to complete in May 2011.
2005 — 2007
Bicycling, Computers and Technology, Environmental Issues and Sustainability, Photography, Politics, Travel
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA): Messaging on Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)