
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, 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 or senior network administrator role.
Active Directory, Apache, 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, SAN, Server, Ubuntu, Virtualization, VB Scripting, VMware, VPN, Windows
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
October 2007 — Present (1 year 2 months)
-Setup monitoring software that would watch other locations and servers throughout the state and alert when there were problems.
-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.
-Worked with the team to develop the official, company-wide computer-use policies.
-Daily responsibilities included reporting and administration of: Server health of over 30 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 — 2010 (expected)
Currently taking classes through ECU's distance education program while still working full time. Should be completed by 2010.
2005 — 2007
Bicycling, Computers and Technology, Environmental Issues and Sustainability, Photography, Politics, Travel
Ride Without Limits North Carolina
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA): Messaging on Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)