To whom it may concern:
I am writing to apply for the Wintel Administrator position. At your
convenience, I'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss the position and my
candidacy with you. You will find my r sum attached to this communication
for your review.
Pertinent experience and skills I have for the position include:
. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Technology and I am
eager to put these learned skills to use in a professional environment.
I also hold an Associate's Degree in Networking Services Technology.
. I am a fast learner and sought after new projects and experiences at my
previous position. I started as a Systems Administrator and quickly
mastered every technology and business practice. I became the only I.T.
person at my company. I understood how to make I.T. more efficient and
profitable so I then took on the role of Systems Analyst with other
responsibilities such as marketing. I made several changes to the
technology in use and business practices resulting in substantial return
on investment.
. I have strong analytical troubleshooting skills. I was known to be able
to quickly look at a situation and come up with a solution to problems
at hand. My quick thinking was also credited with saving the company
during a natural disaster, for which I received an award.
. My college education makes me a strong team player. Much of my college
career has been focused on group projects that require working as a team
to accomplish a task. I am an excellent listener and pay great
attention to detail. I am precise and sharp; I appreciate efficiency
and the pride that comes from accomplishing projects and tasks.
. My college education is further enhanced by solid prior work experience
and a motivated self-starter personality. I have experience working in
a professional environment as a team player. I also have a self-starter
personality and a driven motivation to learn and succeed.
. I am very computer literate with a well rounded education. I have taken
courses ranging from computer programming, project management, sql
databases, and computer forensics.
I'd love to find out more about the position you're looking to fill, and I
would welcome the opportunity to tell you how my skills and ideas can
benefit ERPM. I can be reached at 215-***-**** or *******@*****.***.
Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
John DiNardo
Strong "hands-on" approach with direct involvement in highly varied multi-
disciplinary responsibilities with emphasis on reliability, reduced cost,
use of open source software and quick return on investment.
Education
Digital Forensics - Master of Science In progress
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Information Systems Technology - Bachelor of Science Graduated 2008
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Networking Services Technology - Associate of Science Graduated 2001
Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
General Education - Associate of Science Graduated 2001
Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) - Windows NT Obtained 2000
Cisco Certified Network Associate Expired 2003
Experience
Joomla CMS Goldmine Contact VMWare Server / Sun OpenFire / Spark IM
Management VirtualBox
Windows 2000 Windows XP / Vista / SOHO Routers / Ubuntu / CentOS Linux
Pro/Server 7 / Mac OS X 802.11x
Trixbox VOIP PBX Squid Proxy Server Office 97-2003 / DOS / Windows 3.1 -
StarOffice / 9x
OpenOffice
Ghost / DriveImage MySQL / SQL Server RAID Docman Document
XML 2000 / Access 2003 Management
Apache / LAMP Veritas Backup Exec / RDP / PC Anywhere / Nessus / NMAP / Snort
Cobian Backup VNC / Tripwire
Network Security Cabling / Ethernet / AutoIT Programming / Google Adwords /
Cameras PoE Scripting Microsoft Adcenter
PGP / VPN T1 / Cable / DSL Dialer Management DID / 800 Management
Internet Services
Cat5 Cabling / Ethernet Switches Linux / HP Jetdirect cPanel
Termination Print Servers
Work Experience
Systems Analyst / Systems Administrator 2001-2009
Sterling & King, Inc. Winter Park, FL
Infrastructure - Solutions and Improvements
Evaluated, recommended, purchased and installed information technology equipment
Directly involved with vendors to quickly resolve issues and maintain a problem free
environment
Migrated workstations from Windows 95 to NT then to 2000 Professional and finally to
XP Pro
Kept IT costs low by purchasing off-lease equipment, old licenses, and using open
source software
Increased user productivity with scripting to automate repetitive tasks, creating
small applications to interface disparate systems, creating apps to reduce printing,
installing dual monitors for each user and installed a free open source instant
messaging solution
Oversaw the upgrade, migration and conversion of the outdated business critical
software and hardware
Replaced Cat3 wiring with Cat5 in existing building and ran all cabling for the
company's new office
Installed an electronic document retrieval system reducing spaced needed for file
cabinets
Securing Systems And Company Operations
Performed security audits with Nessus and Nmap as well as system wide use policy
audits
Limited personal web browsing, implemented malware blocking, and allowed for internet
activity reporting with a Squid Proxy Server and managed centralized antivirus
solution
Implemented anti-fraud measures and assisted in the investigation of suspected fraud
Created a disaster recovery plan and was credited for saving the company during three
natural disasters
Implemented, managed and routinely verified in house and off site backup solutions
Installed and configured network security cameras with archived video and remote
viewing ability
Managed a cost effective antivirus solution with AVG Antivirus Network Edition
VOIP and Telephony Experience
Replaced the company's proprietary Toshiba phone system with a free open source
Trixbox VOIP PBX solution based on Linux and Asterisk reducing cost and allowing for
greatly improved functionality
Reduced telephony costs by implementing least cost routing and with flat rate
unlimited use VOIP
Created and administered dialer campaigns for non-sales employees
System Administration And Help Desk
Performed Windows 2000 Server administration including account management, user and
file permissions, auditing, DNS, RAS, WINS, DHCP, Linux print servers and HP
Jetdirect print servers
Provided desktop support to users and assisted with Office 2003, CUBS, and work
related activities
Trained existing and new employees on the use of the system, routinely offering one
on one assistance
Generated custom reports for management, sales, clients and created automated custom
reports
Documented system procedures and policies by creating video and printed documents
Responsible for the credit reporting of accounts and solved problems associated with
them
Performed data manipulation and batch processing of accounts for services such as
skip-tracing
Technology Driven Marketing
Created and maintained the company's website based on Joomla CMS
Created a letter mailing campaign and wrote a website spider for physical address
lead generation
Increased sales 50% with online advertising and SEO; This almost eliminated the need
for cold calling
EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES
Paula Keenan, President
Sterling & King, Inc.
407-***-**** ext 216
Relationship: Manager at Sterling & King, Inc. (2001-2009)
Randy Keenan, Vice-President
Sterling & King, Inc.
407-***-**** ext 219
Relationship: Manager at Sterling & King, Inc. (2001-2009)
David Garcia, Director - Network Support & Telecommunications
Betune Cookman University
Relationship: Former Coworker at Custom Computers (1997-1999)
Milca Rivera
Sterling & King, Inc.
Relationship: Coworker at Sterling & King, Inc. (2001-2009)
Marie Siracuse
Sterling & King, Inc.
Relationship: Coworker at Sterling & King, Inc. (2002-2004)
Jim Milligan
Sterling & King, Inc.
Relationship: Coworker at Sterling & King, Inc. (2002-2004)
Connie Lapham
Relationship: Personal Reference
Christina Gann
Relationship: Personal Reference