PAUL A. DEMARAIS
Shoreview, Minnesota 55126
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Network Administrator with over fourteen years experience in handling the
day-to-day responsibilities of all areas of information technology
including planning, architecture, standards, documentation, deployment,
operational and capital spending. Self-starter with ability to work
independently, and/or contribute to team success.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Vice President of Technology
Master Logistics Hudson, WI 2010 -
Present
. Configure and maintain Server Operating Systems, DNS, Active
Directory, Windows Updates, Print Servers, Virus, SPAM, and
Firewall software and hardware.
. Responsible for daily backup of all network files, security and
rights.
. Communicate constantly with co-workers and clients to ensure that
all network related expectations are met and exceeded.
. Ensure that network infrastructure is healthy, stable and
configured with accepted IT best practices.
. Provide Information Technology expertise to company's leadership.
. Developed and manage the IT budget.
. Provide primary support for the company's network and PC/LAN
servers which include implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting
network and system hardware.
. Responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining all systems,
PC hardware and software products, database systems and network and
systems security.
Director of Information Technology
Transport Distribution Services North Oaks, MN
2003 - 2010
. Dealt with clients from novice computer users to experts.
. Analyzed and resolved all client desktop hardware and software
problems.
. Setup and maintained company network (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP,
WAN)
. Responsible for maintaining and upgrading servers, routers,
switches, firewalls, printers, faxes, scanners, cabling and battery
backups.
. Implemented and maintained company CRP system (Sales Logix)
. Configured SQL Server 2008 to take orders received from customers
and sends them to a web service to automatically enter in freight
management software.
. Upgraded all network and client software when new releases were
available.
ERP/Network Administrator
1996 - 2003
Barry Blower/Lau Industries Fridley, MN
. Was responsible for ERP (TCM or EMS) implementation, support and
optimization.
. Upgraded network and client software when new releases were
available.
. Responsible for troubleshooting all problems dealing with company's
NT network.
. Setup and maintained all network servers, printers, plotter and
scanners.
. Coordinated with management for needed repairs and outside support.
. Analyzed and resolved all client desktop hardware and software
problems.