RALPH CRIDER
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
ablw18@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Obtain a professional IT position where my multiple skills can be utilized
and advanced. Skills, education and experience include:
. Network + Certified
. A + Certified
. Microsoft Certified Professional
. Dell DMS Client Softskills Certification
. Installed and Maintained Shop and business computer systems
. Downloaded and Customized Programming for High Speed Injection
Machines
Work Experience
Independent Consultant
2002 -
current
. Support, install and maintain Windows OS from 98SE to Windows 7
. Roll out and image systems using Norton ghost
. Set up and maintain including break/fix support for small business
network including POS support and printers
. Set up and provide technical assistance for consumer email accounts
. Virus removal and mitigation.
Machine Mechanic - Barth Industries, Cleveland, OH
2005 - 2007
. Assisted shop programmer in maintaining shop and office computers
. Built specialized machinery and modified components, documenting all
deviations from blueprint specifications
Temporary Staffing Positions through Nesco, Area Temps and RG Staffing
2003 - 2005
Assignments included:
. Machine Builder - WireLab/Rockport Machine, Cleveland, OH
. Machine and Building Maintenance - Parker Hannifin Cleveland Wheel &
Brake, Avon, OH - Implemented Preventative Maintenance program using
Excel and Word to document repairs and work schedule to adhere to FAA
requirements; Maintained shop machines (primarily CNC equipment)
. Machine Mechanic - Pines Manufacturing, Westlake, OH
Machine Electrician/Machinist - Techno Industrial Machine, Columbia
Station, OH 2003
Machine Electrician/Machine Rebuilder - Kieffer Industries, Cleveland, OH
2000 - 2003
. Downloaded and adjusted machine programming and computer system to
meet customer specifications
Locomotive Shop Electrician - Industrial Railway Switching & Services,
Lorain, OH 1999 - 2000
. Maintained/ built shop and office computer systems
. Scheduled work and managed shop workforce to maintain 15 unit
locomotive fleet
Education / Training
Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH
IT Fast Track Program - Certificate of completion and Industry
certifications A+, Net+, MCP ( XP and Server 2003)
Cleveland Machining Institute, Cleveland, OH
Certificate of completion - Precision Machining
ConRail - Cleveland, OH
Locomotive Electrical Systems Training (200+ hours classroom instruction)
U.S. Marine Corps - Twentynine Palms, CA
Electronics Training (400+ hours)