Theron A. Grant III
*** ******** ****, **************, ** 37075
Phone: 615-***-****
Email: abj4ko@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary:
Solid background in Windows and Systems Administration. Comfortable
working in high stress, fast paced environments. Eager to contribute to
operational excellence through effective IT Systems Administration.
Technical Skills:
Software Experience:
Microsoft Office Applications including 2007
Exchange administration
Microsoft Operating Systems 3.1 to Windows 7
Microsoft 2000 and 2003 Server Administration
Network & Systems Administration
IS500 administration
Oracle Administration
Citrix Administration
Windows Server file back- up and recovery.
Networking Skills:
LAN, WAN, WIFI network support
Juniper and Cisco VPN support
DNS support
Windows Internet Settings adjustments
Aruba Wireless training
Relevant Experience:
Gaylord Entertainment Nashville, Tennessee
6/02 - Present
Application Support Specialist
Administered employee voicemail accounts and conference calls in Nortel
Call Pilot.
Supported Aruba Wireless product.
Administered accounts for AS400, mainframe, Windows, AD and Novell servers.
Resolved guest connections for wired and wireless connections in 4 large
hotels.
Trained STARS in Microsoft Office and other software applications.
Supported printers, laptops, desktops, and servers.
Resolved VPN, LAN, and wireless connection issues.
Published training documents and processes for IT Department and employees.
Managed email message filters in Mailgate.
Identified and repaired network and desktop issues for all systems and
users.
. Maintained 60% to 75% closure rate for employee and guest trouble
calls using remote support and telephone.
. Served as newsletter editor for the local Helpdesk Institute Chapter.
. Completed MCP and HDI certifications.
Lifepoint Hospitals Nashville, Tennessee 1/00 -
11/01
Computer Support
Ordered, maintained, and installed laptops, desktops, and printers.
Supported Windows Server 2000 and network hardware and software.
Administered Nortel phone system.
Trained employees on phone, email, and Outlook applications, and PCs.
Supported Windows 95, 98, 2000 Professional and Office 97 and 2000.
Maintained and updated company website using Windows Front Page 98 and
Adobe Professional.
Managed invoices and purchase orders for software and hardware.
. Supported 70 desktop and network users at corporate headquarters.
TekSystems Inc. Nashville, Tennessee
4/99 - 1/00
Field Engineer
Supported PCs, laptops, and printers for various clients.
Upgraded and repaired computers and network equipment.
Maintained hardware and software as needed.
Revised files and documents as needed for Y2K.
System One Technical Services Atlanta, Georgia 9/97
- 4/99
Field Engineer
Installed Servers and upgraded hardware and software as needed in CVS
stores.
Upgraded computers from Windows 3.1 to Windows NT 4.0 at Bellsouth.
Downloaded company specific software.
Supported laptops, desktops, and printers at MCI.
Additional Experience Atlanta, Georgia _ 1986 -
1997
Additional business experience includes retail operations management and
sales, warehouse work, automotive sales, contract negotiations, and
purchasing.
Education:
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science, 1986
Certifications:
1998 A+ Certification
2005 Help Desk Analyst Certification
2007 MCP Windows Server 2003