Project Manager Technician
Resume:
IT* Earl Nida
Leland, NC *****
****.****@****.***
Completed Education:
Piedmont Baptist College Winston-Salem, NC Bachelor of Arts, June 2000
Naval Postgraduate School, (Distance Learning) Post Graduate Information Sys Technology (IST) Cert. -Dec 2011
Post Graduate Information Operations Tech. (ISO) Cert.-Dec 2012
Current Education:
Naval Postgraduate School (Distance Learning) Master of Computing Technology (MCT) Degree DL Program
Target Graduation date (depends on School funding) May 2015
Earned Certifications:
CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA CDIA+ CompTIA Security+
Certification Working on:
CISCO CCNA Target test date – Sept 18, 2013
Military Earned Specialties:
US Navy NEC 2790 US Navy 90ca US Army 13B10(Cannoneer) US Army Signal Specialist
US Navy NEC 2791 US Navy Security Reaction Force/Armed Sentry
Current Active Security Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI Fully Adjudicated Feb 2011
Leadership:
Military – President of White Hat Association, NOSC Wilmington NC
Assistant Lead Petty Officer in US Navy Reserve Operation Support Unit (63 members)
Civilian - Area Coordinator for 4 technicians managing 11 schools at Brunswick County Schools
Professional Experiences:
Technology Technician Level 2 / Technology Coordinator for East area schools Jan 2011 - Present
Brunswick County Schools – Bolivia, NC
Major Duties/Responsibilities : The school district has 19 schools (k5-12) and the Central Services. The district is divided
into two areas, East and West. I manage the East area encompassing 11 schools and 4 techs besides myself. I am personally
in charge of 2 schools, share responsibility of 3 schools with another tech, and manage the other techs and their 7 schools.
We are in charge of over 6,000 devices/assets in the inventory, manage the cabling and infrastructure, and provide end-user
support for facility, staff and students. My daily duties include imaging desktops and laptops using Symantec Ghost 11, anti-
virus and anti-malware removal, Novell Netware user account maintenance, advance computer, printer, projector and LCD
repair, Cisco Wired and Wireless (b/g/n) system maintenance, troubleshooting TCP/IP, internet browser, and infrastructure
issues and basic maintenance, as well as open, close and route trouble tickets in iSupport, and Schooldude, operate and train
users in use of Tandeberg AV conference system, provide remote End User Support using RDP, UltraVNC, TeamViewer and
Logmein, and provide VOIP Tier 1 support.
IT Solutions /IT Network Technician Feb 12, 2004 to Jan 2011
COECO (Carolina Office Equipment) – Wilmington, NC (Office Solution Provider with 11 branches in SE Virginia, and
Eastern NC for 86 years)
Major Duties/Responsibilities: Prior to going to Iraq in Oct 2006 for a mobilization, I was the digital service technician, and
then upon returning from mobilization, I transitioned into a Technology sales position where I served as an expert in
Managed Print Service (which Analyzed, and Implemented measures to a client for Cost Savings and Optimal Utilization of
various output technology assets). I also marketed to current customers IT Solutions to deepen Customer Relationship with
COECO, and I was in charge of developing market strategies to reach the 5 county area of Southeastern NC. I created 5
brochures and 11 Sales Flyers for Sales Rep to distribute detailing COECO IT Solutions resulting in $100k in sales.
JFCOM GNCC System Control Officer July 22, 2010 to Nov 19, 2010
US Joint Forces Command – Norfolk, Va (US Navy Temporary Active Duty Orders)
Major Duties/Responsibilities: I volunteered to fill in manning shortages to stand watch on the GNCC (GLOBAL
NETWORK COORDINATION CENTER). I served for 5 months where I completed the qualifications of Watchstander and
was awarded Military Member of the Quarter. I also became DoD IAT Level 1 Certified ( DoDD 8570.01-M) by earning my
Security+ certification. My duties included working with Computer Network Defense/CERT and Information Assurance
personnel to gather information on possible viruses and spillage (Classified material on Nonclassified networks) issues,
manage the GNCC watch floor with operational supervising of up to 12 people. I troubleshoot issues with JFCOM web
portal, issued 21 Informational Advisories and 9 System Advisories, worked with System Administrator to maintain Network
Up-time for Classified and Unclassified Networks, read STIGS and ensure IAVA/CAM/FRAGO/WARNO/CTO compliance,
provide end user technical support for more than 7,000 users across multiple networks, and trouble-shooted user profiles and
permission rights, and recreated user profiles where appropriate as well as provided account maintenance (unlock/reset
passwords/expiration dates/correct ad groups) in Active Directory. I was recognized for my Customer Relationship skills and
initiative, as well as my military bearing and leadership.
Computer Analyst Oct 13, 2006 to Mar 20, 2008
Baghdad, Iraq (US Navy Reserve Mobilized to serve with US Army 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion)
Major Duties / Responsibilities: I was mobilized for 18 months, with 12 months “Boots on Ground” in Iraq. I had two distinct
roles. Inside the garrison, I served as System Administrator and Computer Analyst, as well as served as the Civil Information
Management Technician with duties of training users, providing expert technical support and acting as an information source
to Battalion Command staff for subordinate company capabilities and needs. I also installed, upgraded, maintained and
taught the use of C4I systems such as CPOF, and Blue Force Tracker (BFT) to ensure combat readiness of both unit and the
convoy vehicles. I was the Project Manager for a $230,000 specialized computer system. I also served in the Battalion S6
shop as end-user tech support and radio COMSEC technician. Some of my other duties as part of the S6 shop were the
Active Directory and Exchange server tech for Battalion, managed the Lifecycle Replacement Program, Compiled CIM,
Radio and IT continuity books, managed DCO, and VTC video/audio communication tools, dealt with network spillage
issues and security calls by taking user information and contacting the watch. My biggest accomplishment was for 2.5 weeks,
the Battalion S6 shop (which was normally 6 individuals) was manned only by myself. I kept the whole shop running,
supported 5 convoy missions, and managed to provide Battalion level end user support. I then trained the replacement Air
Force personnel, many of them out ranking me. For my hard work and outstanding demonstration of personal skills, and
working under pressure, I was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
My duties “outside the wire” was as a M240 machine gun gunner, driver and PSD (Personnel Security Detail). I also served
as the Communication technician for the convoys that I was on, working with AN/PRC-148 MBITR, SINCGARS, and PRC-
5 Delta Terminals.
Military Service:
Field Artillery Howitzer Operator Jan 19, 1994 to Jan 19, 2000
US WV Army National Guard – Ronceverte, WV
Information Technician 1st Class Petty Officer Oct 28, 2004 to Present
US Navy Reserves – NOSC Wilmington, NC
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