Larry W. Bowers

**** ******** *****

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Cell: 770-***-****

E-mail: acgr3h@r.postjobfree.com

November 18, 2014

Advertised Position

Systems Administrator

Dear Recruiter:

Inquiring of your need for an experienced systems admin, I am enclosing my resume for your

review.

I have fifteen years of experience as a Microsoft network engineer. My previous position for the

past 9 years has been a regional systems administrator. I was the sole person responsible for 6

branch offices in 4 states supporting a total of 500 employees.

Some of my core competencies are:

Server replacements, including hardware upgrades and data backup.

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Major migrations (XP to Windows 7, Lotus Notes to Outlook, Nortel to Avaya).

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Imaging of PCs customized for specific job titles using Altiris and SCCM.

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Upgrade of all Cisco switches to newer POE models (cabling and rack mounting).

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Resolving help desk requests for end users throughout a large environment.

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My IT background also includes technical support of non standard proprietary software applications

that are critical to business customers. The support of these applications is key to keeping the

employees billable and on the job. The applications supported included functions such as:

Building controls related to HVAC

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Card key access and camera surveillance

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Construction estimating

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I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you, in person, to discuss this position. Thank you

for your time and consideration. I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,

Larry W. Bowers

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Larry W. Bowers

1981 Fernwood Drive

Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Cell: 770-***-****

E-mail: acgr3h@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Built, configured and installed Windows servers (2003, 2008R2 and 2012) for regional offices.

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Data center build-outs, including UPS installs, rack mounting and cable management.

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Led project for migration of Windows XP to Windows 7 and Windows 7 to Windows 8.

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Active Directory and Group Policy administrator for multiple domains.

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Ensured data backup integrity using Tivoli (for servers) and Synology NAS units (for PC’s).

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Directed migration from Nortel phone system to Avaya VOIP for 6 branch offices.

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Top level support for SQL server applications, printing and VOIP issues.

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CERTIFICATIONS

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• MCSE, MCP, A+ Technician, MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Johnson Controls, Inc. Roswell, GA October, 2005 - September 2014

Regional Systems Administrator. Responsible for deploying all servers, printers, software and

PCs for 6 offices in the southeast region. In addition, I was the first call support for all IT issues for

500 employees in 4 states.

Led major IT migration projects in the region, including XP to Windows 7, Lotus Notes to

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Outlook and Nortel phone system to Avaya VOIP.

Implemented a complete rebuild of all data centers in each office, including replacement of all

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Cisco switches and routers, new cabling and rack mounting, backup power, climate control and

wireless access points.

Imaging of all local PC’s for specific job titles, using Altiris and/or SCCM.

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Built and deployed all Windows servers for the 6 branch offices.

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Administrator for Active Directory over multiple domains.

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EDUCATION

Certifications: MCSE, MCP, A+ Technician, MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer)

Towson State University, Towson MD Four Years, Music Degree Program

Interactive Intelligence, Indianapolis, IN VOIP Server Installation certification

Extreme Logic, Atlanta, GA Exchange 2000, SQL Server 2000, Train the Trainer

Gwinnett Tech, Lawrenceville, GA A + Certification Program

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