ERIK R. FENTER, GCFA
*** **** ****** > Hamel, IL > 618-***-**** > 419-***-****
Email: **********@********.***
Computer forensics specialist with a strong understanding of a variety of
digital forensics applications, computer networking, operating systems,
computer programming, and a wide variety of windows applications. Seeking
full time employment in a computer science/information technology related
field. Works well with or without direction.
EDUCATION
Defiance College Defiance, Ohio
Bachelors of Science, May 2008
Major: Computer Forensics
GPA: 3.51/4.00
Dean's List all semesters attended. Recipient of the Ohio Foundation of
Independent Colleges Scholarship for averaging a 3.50 GPA or better.
Northwest State Community College Archbold,
Ohio
Associates of Science, June 2002
Major: Network Administration
Knowledge Base Includes
Seizure & Forensic Examination Data Recovery & Analysis PC Systems
Software
Operating Systems Intrusion Detection Network
Forensics
Network Fundamentals C++ Programming Visual Basic
Operating Systems Computer Maintenance Cisco Networking
Microsoft Networking Business Law Criminal Law
Microsoft Applications Information Technology Ethics
RELATED EXPERIENCE
ESS Data Recovery, Inc. 12/2008 to
08/2010
Edwardsville, IL
Computer Forensics Specialist / Digital Forensics Consultant
Conducted digital investigations to produce findings in court.
Worked alone on all projects in forensic investigations and data recovery
for clients.
In charge of updating website data and presentations that would advertise
our services to other companies.
Considered the "go to guy" for various projects and reports.
Cincinnati Insurance Company 04/2008
Internship
Fairfield, OH
Computer Forensics Specialist
Special Investigation Unit
Gathered digital evidence to support county prosecutor's court case
involving an internal fraud investigation.
Provided full report on investigation and methods used to prove the results
were valid.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company 02/2008 to 04/2008
Okolona, Ohio
ISP Assistant Intern
Worked with ISP, installing and setting up modems for customers, and aided
in configuring and running network devices, troubleshooting, and performed
general office assistant work upon request.
Performed backups of internal systems and stored on remote server.
Secure deletion of hard drives, installation of operating systems and user
restrictions.
Ohio Peace Officer Training Association 11/2007
Internship
London, Ohio
Computer Forensic/Data Recovery Coach
Trained police officers on how to gather digital information from various
media to be able to present in court.
Assisted in keeping police officers up to date with the training courses
and offered advice outside of class.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Keck's Market 06/2000 to
11/2008
Defiance, Ohio
Assistant Manager
Hired new employees, stocking and ordering products sold, security camera
monitoring, customer service, clerk/cashier.
Handled instances with credit card problems, bouncing checks, and
counterfeit bills, while reporting extreme circumstances to local police
department.
Defiance Metal Products 06/2004 to
06/2005
Defiance, Ohio
Break Press Operator/Programmer, General Labor
Made sure parts were precise to specifications in order to meet quality
control standards.
Programmed machine to form metal parts and performed manual labor in a
timely manner.
Tow Motor/Fork lift driver on production floor of factory.
ACQUIRED SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Headed the computer forensics department at ESS Data Recovery, Inc working
with clients needing digital forensic investigations performed for a
variety of reasons.
GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA) - the only ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024
accredited certification in the field.
Advanced educational training with a variety of computer forensic programs
used in both Windows and Linux environments, including AccessData's
Forensic Toolkit, AccessData's Password Recovery Toolkit, Helix, WinHex and
The Sleuth Kit (TSK).
Microsoft Office suite experience.
Excellent customer service and computer skills.