Edwin Raye 434-***-**** (h)

*** ***** ***** 434-***-**** (m)

Ruckersville, VA 22968

abjapa@r.postjobfree.com

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

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