Tom Black
Web Director & Linux *** Riverwood Avenue
Administrator West Fork, AR 72774
************@*****.***
Experience
Web Director & Linux Systems Administrator, University of Arkansas School
of Law; Fayetteville, AR (2007-Present)
Redesigned and successfully implemented Red Hat Enterprise Linux web
servers for automated maintenance, ease of use, and expandability, with an
uptime of over 1,100 days to date. Services include Apache, MySQL, (S)FTP,
LDAP, Samba, iSCSI NAS, and cloud-based backup.
Junior Linux Systems Administrator, HereToHost, LLC; Woodstock, GA (2007-
2009)
Assisted daily maintenance for dedicated Red Hat Enterprise Linux web
server. Managed 50+ web client accounts and email list software. Provided
24/7 emergency support as needed.
IT Operations Manager, Leather Specialties Co.; Pisgah Forest, NC (2004-
2010)
Installed and configured a CentOS Linux file server and intranet for
several Windows XP clients. Built and stabilized SOHO infrastructure;
streamlined product management systems and internal operations; and
automated customer-to-business solutions.
Founder, Blackbins.com; Pisgah Forest, NC (2005-2006)
Managed dedicated Red Hat Enterprise Linux web server with virtual web
hosting for multiple clients. Provided web site design, e-commerce
consulting, and web site hosting solutions for local businesses and non-
profit organizations.
Education
University of Georgia, Athens, GA: B.A. in Digital Media, 2002
North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem, NC, 1996
Skills
Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems administration; Solaris installation and
configuration; network and systems security; Cost-effective
software/hardware solutions planning; E-commerce management and consulting;
Business protocol development and training.
Certifications & Accomplishments
Red Hat Certified Technician, 2008
CompTIA A+ IT Technician, 2007
Cisco IT Essential I, 2007
Eagle Scout, 1994