Edwin Raye 434-***-**** (h)
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Ruckersville, VA 22968
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Professional Summary
Solutions-focused, team oriented IT support professional with broad-based
experience and hands-on skill in the successful administration of corporate
networks, servers, workstations and related technologies. Ability to
provide technical training to staff and students in areas of expertise.
Proven ability to effectively determine and communicate business goal and
policies throughout the organization, from end users to upper management.
Experience analyzing an organization's critical support requirements,
identifying deficiencies and potential opportunities, and developing
innovative solutions for increasing reliability and improving productivity.
A broad understanding of computer hardware and software, including
installation, configuration, management, troubleshooting, and support. I
currently hold Secret government clearance.
. Experience with telephone PBX systems and voicemail systems.
. Extensive experience with Zephyrs, Comrex, Conex, POTS lines and ISDN
lines.
. Knowledge of Windows NT and Windows server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008R2, XP,
Vista and Windows 7 operating system and administration activities.
Microsoft NT, 95, 98, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008R2 XP, Vista and Windows 7.
. Worked with Cisco Cisco Catalyst 6500 series.
. Worked with APC products and other power backup solutions.
. Dell Poweredge servers 1850, 1950, 2650, 2850, 2950 and R710.
. Managed and maintained programs including Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010,
McAfee Antivirus ePO 3.6 and 4.0, Vipre Antivirus, Symantec Antivirus,
Arbitron Suite of programs, Tapscan (sales accounting), Audiovault (on-
air program), AirForce (on-air program) and VoxPro (production).
Selected Accomplishments
Awarded Radio Support Person (2002), and Employee of the Year (2001)
Professional Experience
Crutchfield :: Systems Administrator 09/2009 - 04/2010
. Supported servers running Window Server 2000, 2008 and 2008R2.
. Worked with Active Directory.
. Installed, configured and managed Dell Poweredge servers 1850, 1950,
2650, 2850, 2950 and R710.
. Utilized SCCM and MOM Alerts.
. Worked with Windows Clustering, Network Load Balancing and the Systems
Center Suite of tools (Operations Manager, Configuration Manager, Virtual
Machine Manager, and Data Protection Manager).
. Responsible for writing rules and policies for Vipre antivirus as well as
mass deployment.
. Helped manage Cisco Catalyst 6500 series.
. Working knowledge of Sharepoint program.
Lotus Broadcasting :: Chief Engineer's Assistant/IT Manager 02/2007 -
09/2009
. Established a domain, tightened network security.
. Successfully increased productivity through batch files for replication
for all on-air systems as well as streaming live audio for 4 radio
stations.
. Responsible for maintenance and stability issues for six radio stations.
Managed Dell Poweredge servers 1950, 2650, 2850 and 2950.
. Dell Dimension series operating Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
from sales to engineering.
. Managed and maintained licenses for multiple programs such as Microsoft
Office 2007, X-Ray, Arbitron Suite of programs, Tapscan (sales
accounting), AirForce (on-air program) Photoshop and Illustrator.
. Accountable for managing and training new broadcast engineers.
. Acted as lead for installing and maintaining remote sites, which included
all remote equipment such as 2 watt, 30 watt transmitters and T1 lines.
. Managed and maintained routers and switches such as WRT series of routers
to Netgear ProSafe 48-Port and 24-Port Managed and Unmanaged Gigabit
Smart Switch.
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. : Engineer's Assistant/IT Manager 03/2006
- 02/2007
. Assisted the Chief Engineer on all maintenance and stability of four
radio stations.
. Managed Dell Poweredge servers 1950, 2650 and 2850.
. Managed and configured computers from sales to engineering Operating
systems include Windows XP and Windows Vista.
. Acted as lead for installing and maintaining remote sites, which included
all remote equipment such as 2 watt, 30 watt transmitters and T1 lines.
. Managed and maintained licenses for multiple programs such as Microsoft
Office 2007, X-Ray, Arbitron Suite of programs, Tapscan (sales
accounting) and Audiovault (on-air program).
Infinity Broadcasting/CBS Radio :: Broadcast Eng./Promotion Asst. 04/2005
- 03/2006
. Responsible for testing all broadcast and network related hardware before
deployment.
. Accountable for managing and training new broadcast engineers.
. Responsible for evaluating remote sites and coordinating the setup of
site with clients.
Raytheon :: Technical Support Engineer (Quality Assurance) 01/2004 -
04/2005
. Tested and certified IT solutions for the military.
. Responsible for troubleshooting software issues and developing a working
solution with engineers.
. Developed test cases/plans.
Infinity Broadcasting/Viacom :: Broadcast Eng./Promotion Asst. 12/1996
- 12/2003
. Responsible for testing all broadcast and network related hardware before
deployment
. Accountable for managing and training new broadcast engineers.
. Evaluated remote sites and coordinated the setup of site with clients.
. Awarded Radio Support Person (2002) and Employee of the Year (2001).
Education
Currently pursuing Associates of Arts Degree in Information Technology /
Networking
Architectural Diploma. Dynamics Institute, 1993
Independent Study. Active Directory, IIS 7, Hyper-V Technology