Allen Harris, A+, Net+, MCTS
**** ***** ***** **.+ Columbus, Ohio 43219 +614-***-**** +
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SYSTEMS/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR - Production Support
Versatile systems and network management professional offering over 7
years of diverse industry and consulting experience. Resourceful leader
in systems, network and operations management with a successful track
record of leading change management and systems implementation, Industry
certified with academic background in IT, combined with fortune 500
experience. Consistently recognized for technical troubleshooting
abilities, proficient in a wide range of computer systems, languages,
tools and testing methodologies. Excellent communicator with emphasis on
building strong professional relationships at all levels. Consistently
exceeding organizational goals, performs well individually or within a
collaborative team environment while adapting quickly to new and ever
changing industry standards and trends.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
++ Systems Administration + Network Administration
+ Desktop Management
+ Project Planning & Scheduling + Requirements Gathering
+ Scope & Risk Management
+ Product Lifecycle Development + Budget and Cost Management
+ Process Improvement
+ Client Relationships + Team Development & Mentoring
+ Operations Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Contractor - Freelance Columbus, Ohio
12/09 - Current
. Provided outstanding customer service when interacting with Clients and
other Technicians.
. Performed Installs of workstations, servers, printers and network
components
. Performed server, workstation, printer and network troubleshooting.
. Provided asset management assurance by maintaining inventory of site
equipment on hand levels and returning unneeded/unused equipment.
. Familiar with various project management techniques to complete task on
time and on budget.
Anu Resources - JPMorgan Chase Polaris, Ohio
09/09 - 2 Month contract
Tier 2 Technicians - Merger & Acquisitions Technical Team
The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for
consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction
processing, asset management, and private equity
. Provided tier 2 for all branch components including: networking, desktop,
printer support. Products are used throughout JP Morgan Chase including
over 5,000 branches.
. Provided outstanding customer service when interacting with business
bankers and other branch team members when trouble shouting branch
issues.
. Performed restages, component troubleshooting, and dispatching vendor for
resolution and follow-up.
. Experience using critical production supporting systems such as:
Peregrine, Eagle, Radia.
. Familiar with production support process used to drive quick resolution
of retail issues.
. Trained through formal process for support of retail branches in
troubleshooting of all aspects.
. Performed new workstation installations using standard build image with
supported LOB applications.
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FedexOffice - Whitehall, Ohio
7/05 - 6/09
General Manager
Office and print solutions provider serving print and banner needs to
businesses and individuals
. Managed all facets of the office branch including: Network
Administration, Server Administration, and Security.
. Provided customer service through the daily interactions with clients as
well as fellow team members.
. Served as technical and operations escalation for surrounding three
offices. Mentored other support staff on corporate process and
procedures being recognized as a regional leader.
. Experienced server administrator based on Windows 2003 server technology
with Active Directory tree. Supported enterprise solutions: Backup/
Restore, Anti-Virus, Spam filters, and server remote tools.
. Increased remote virtual support for area offices, increasing staff
efficiency and server availability.
. Provided top tier asset management through functions of the standard
operating procedure manual.
. Responsible for developing staff team, hire/terminations, and year end
performance and salary reviews. Responsible for training on all corporate
equipment and updating related documentation.
Dunkins' Diamonds - Heath, Ohio
6/99 - 11/05
Directed daily operations of location with security and sales being the
primary focus
. Managed center, maintaining network availability, trouble shooting, break
fix, maintenance, server, software upgrades and support, training on
order taking system, security, authorizations, hardware installations,
P&L responsibility and generating revenue.
. Responsible for training on software programs utilized in center on daily
basis.
. Upgraded POS systems from legacy DOS based operating systems to a windows
based product which increased productivity and allowed business to
provide additional levels of operations.
. Maintained a $3.6 million inventory with a .005% shrinkage, recognized
regionally for efforts in inventory and asset management.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Hardware: Dell Power Edge & Blade Servers; HP ProLiant rack mounted
servers; Dell desktops; Dell, Compaq & Toshiba laptops; Workstations;
Cisco hubs and switches; HP, Epson, and Tektronix printers.
Operating Systems/tools: Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP; Active Directory; DHCP,
WINS and DNS; Microsoft Office; Microsoft Exchange 2003; Visio; PC
Anywhere; Norton Ghost.
Networking: Ethernet 802.3, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, WINS, ARP, FTP, Telnet,
DSL/Cable, hubs, routers (Cisco IOS), cabling, SMTP, POP3, NAT, VPN, VLAN,
RIP, Ethernet 802.11, LAN/WAN.
Enterprise Software: Veritas Backup Exec; Norton Ghost Backup; Checkpoint
Security.
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
Education:
TechSkills - Columbus, Ohio
School of Information Technology
Certifications:
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Net+
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist -Vista