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Jeffrey Michael Givens
Objective
To obtain a full time position in the computer
technology/data networking field with a premium on
Networking and Security.
Education
Associate of Science Degree in Computer Networking
Systems, ITT Technical Institute, December 2005
Currently pursuing A+ and Network + Certification
Computer
Experience Proficient in all Microsoft Operating systems
including Windows 7 and server 2008.
Knowledge in MAC OS Implementation
Skilled in the implementation of Linux
Proficient in Microsoft Applications including the
Office 2007 & 2010
Implementation of Active Directory Users and
Computers
Skilled with Microsoft DNS and DHCP setup
Versed in the area of hardware and PC repair.
Implementation of CISCO routers and switches and
other network hardware
Versed in the CSG/ASCR, DOCSIS and DHCT Diagnostic
software
Work experience
IT Consultant
Suncoast Data Solutions: March 2008 - Present
Provided Remote and Onsite support for small
business clients in the areas of Network setup
and maintenance, malware and virus removal. In
charge of the setup and implementation of remote
internet backup software. Responsible for
pro-active server maintenance including NT Backup
and Symantec Backup Exec software checks.
Responsible for troubleshooting server event log
errors and all user issues.
Network Administrator
Ott-Lite Technologies: November 2007 - February
2008
Responsible for administration and maintenance of
the network including all servers and printers.
Tasks included troubleshooting user issues,
installation and maintenance of software.
Maintenance and user setup of the MAS 200
software. Responsible for all system tape-based
backups and implementation of Symantec Backup
Exec products. Maintained Microsoft DNS and
DHCP servers.
Customer Support Specialist Level IV
Bright House Networks: March 2006 - November 2007
Promoted to Level IV Customer Service/Support
Representative handling customer's more complex
service issues related to Broadband Digital
Phones, High-speed Internet and Digital Cable TV
service. Tasks include trouble shooting,
scheduling trouble and installation appointments,
identifying service interruptions and monitoring
and diagnosing area and system wide problems and
trends
Technical Support Representative/Customer
Service/Sales
Bright House Networks: June 2005 - March 2006
Customer Service Representative handling customer
inquires/issues related to billing, installation
appointments, trouble call appointments, service
interruptions. Dealt with a variety of cable
related issues involving High-Definition
television, Digital cable, On Demand Programming
and Internet Cable.
Due to high customer satisfaction feedback was
appointed to Special Bright House Retention team
for existing/new customers.
IT Consultant
Suncoast Data Solutions: 2003-2005
Customer Support technician for data networking
company supporting small business network
environments. Responsible for installing data
networks and troubleshooting user problems.
Provided Network Administration using Active
Directory. Managed and maintained network
servers including scheduling backups with Veritas
backup Software
Support Technician/Sales Representative
Internet Junction (ISP): 2000-2002
Customer Service/Support Technician handling
customer inquiries/problem calls related to
internet services (DSL/ISDN/Dial-Up and Web
Hosting)
Inside Sales Representative selling internet
services and features to installed customer base
Awards received
Graduated ITT with Honors and overall GPA
of 3.55
Finalist for Distinguished Graduate Award
for CNS at ITT Tech
Deans List ITT Tech 2005
Academic Honors ITT Tech Summer 2005
Honor Roll all 4 years of High School
Interests Computers, Guitar, Ice Hockey, Golf