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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Over 20 years of successful experience in the development and
installation of customized servers and work stations, desktop support,
network printers/faxes installation and support, network support,
software and hardware roll-out, PC troubleshooting and repair, cable
installation.
. Extensive experience troubleshooting and correcting computer,
printers/faxes, scanners, and network problems.
. Significant experience in team leadership and management.
. Proven ability to communicate effectively with all clients to ensure the
viable resolutions to business and technical issues.
. Technical Expertise: Windows 98, Pro 2000, XP, Windows Server 2000 &
2003, Access, Publisher Power Point, Excel, Word, Symantec Anti-Virus &
Ghost, Backup Exec 8, Adobe PageMaker 6.5 to 7.0, Indesign 2.0, Roxio
Easy Media Creator 7.0, Omni Form 5.0, Pc Anywhere, Wired and wireless
networks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE________________________________________________
Networking Desktop Support Technician
Compuware Corporation
Detroit, Michigan, 2000 - 2008
. Provided technical assistance to 1125 Detroit Board of Education staff
members in 23 schools, assisting them with network access, printing,
and application software operation.
. Worked with the IT Coordinator in the administration of a network of
more than 5000 workstations for 26 elementary, middle, and high
schools locations.
. Performed detailed analysis and maintenance of work stations and
network printers to determine their health and stability. Resulted in
a net reduction of office down time.
. Backed up users data files and re-imaged work stations as needed
. Performed routine maintenance and users' files backup.
. Analyzed, diagnosed, installed, upgraded, configured, and repaired
computers and network systems components.
Principal Computer Network Analyst-Level 3
Detroit Public Schools
Detroit, MI., May 1979 to April 2000
. Installed and maintained various computer operating systems on
multiple platforms.
. Diagnosed and resolved technical problems pertaining to Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers for Internet addressing in
schools and offices.
. Redesigned networks to support and provide a high level of
availability and security for PC/Mac networks using Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
. Tested, evaluated and maintained PC/Macs, Cisco routers, hubs, and
switches connected to Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN).
Resulted in a smooth running, trouble-free network system.
. Provided leadership and training for other employees in the
responsibilities and procedures for using various hardware and
software.
. Directed a team in the deployment of a large-scale contingent of Cisco
Routers, Dell DHCP Servers, and AS/400 Software in twenty six
elementary, middle, and high schools.
. Evaluated laptops, desktop stations, printers, and various computer
components to determine working condition. Repaired and or
reconditioned equipment diagnosed to be defective including
reinstalling software and hardware.
. Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic evaluation of network system
components, and installed, upgraded, configured, and repaired network
system.
. Upgraded, installed, and interfaced computer hardware including
multimedia, memory, and video components.
. Administered all desktop related functions for twenty six schools
including hardware and software set-up and configuration.
. Performed troubleshooting on network connectivity, desktop
configuration, printer connectivity, and network access issues
regarding permissions.
. Responsible for software and hardware installation on end-users
laptops, and provided support, and training for schools principals
using Virtual Private Network, (VPN) access.
. Maintained all CAT-5 ports in twenty six schools using the punch down
tool and other related equipment and serviced all racks in each
school's Main Distribution Frame (MDF) and Immediate Distribution
Frame (IDF).
. As requested, provided technical support to identify and correct
problems with sound, video, network, and modems cards, hard drives,
controllers, and Peripheral Component Interconnect, (PCI) bridges.
. Experienced and proficient at replacing mother boards and changing
jumper settings.
. Knowledgeable and experienced in upgrading computer systems. P
. Experienced at setting up computer networks using Ethernet topology,
and splicing and laying cables.
Education and Training:
Northeastern High School, Diploma, Detroit, Michigan, 1966
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and
Operating
Systems Essentials, Livonia, Michigan
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000
Server
and Professional Server
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server
2003
Environment
Computer/Technical Skills:
Networking, TCP/IP, Ethernet, Microsoft Office 1997-2003, Windows 2000
Server, Windows
2000 Pro, Windows XP Pro, Apple MAC, Cisco, Network Hardware, Network,
Hardware and
Software Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Printer Support and
Installation,
Network Support, Software Roll-Out, Hardware Roll-Out and Computers Repair,
Symantec
Anti-Virus, Back-up Exec, and Ghost.