Deshawn Johnston
**** ***** ***** **** ? McDonough, GA 30253
678-***-**** ? E-mail **********@*****.***
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
. Nine years networking professional experience seeking a position to
improve my skills in the area of Telecommunications and advanced Network
Engineering.
. Proven project management experience in system integration and data
migration for new application systems.
. In depth knowledge in WAN/LAN technologies, TCP/IP, Subnetting, wireless
communication, networking, Active Directory, Group Policy, VMware
Workstation and ESX Server, Windows server NT/2000/2003/2008, Exchange
2003/2007 data management.
. Proven experience in Desktop imaging, PC/laptop assembly, hardware
technical support, printer repair, and enterprise help desk service.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) #CSCO11656953
. Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)-#CSCO11656953
. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist 2008 (MCTS) #6151067
. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 (MCSE) #6151067
. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 (MCSA) #6151067
. A+, Security + #COMP001020058142
. Master of Science in Management Information Systems, University of
Phoenix, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2006
. Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix,
Las Vegas, Nevada, 2004
. Associate of Applied Science in Computer Network Systems, ITT
Technical Institute, Henderson, NV, 2002
EXPERIENCE
ITT Technical Institute ? Atlanta, GA? School Chair of Information
Technology 2008-cuurent
. Manage programs and instructional staff within the school of study at a
campus.
. Ensure proper instruction, delivery of curricula, and learning
environment meets the curricula requirements.
. Communicate performance expectations to academic staff, monitors
performance and evaluation for coaching.
. Assists the Dean in determining classroom equipment and instructional
staffing needs.
. Manage orientation, training and development of faculty.
. Serves as curriculum resource for students and faculty.
. Provide academic and failure advising to students and documents in
student information system.
. Coordinates relevant certification programs and student professional
associations at the campus.
. Promote student enrollment growth in assigned school of study by
implementing retention initiatives for re-entry students.
. Collaboration with Director of Career Services to improve graduate
employment outcomes in school of study.
ITT Technical Institute ? Atlanta, GA? Full Time Instructor 2007-2008
. Teach IT321: Wide Area Service Applications, and IT320: Cisco Routing
and Switching, and VLAN concepts.
. Teach IT250: Linux Operating System, and IT302: Linux Administration.
. Teach IT104: Introduction to Programming using Visual Basics.NET 2003.
. Teach TB 143: Introduction to PC Technologies, and IT220: Networking
Standards and Protocols.
. Teach IT221: Windows Server 2003 Administration utilizing VMware
Workstation and ESX Server.
. Teach ITT 222: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Windows 2003
Active Directory Infrastructure.
. Teach IS 314: Security Architecture of Common IT Platforms.
. Teach IT203: Database Development in SQL Server 2005.
Javelin Technical Training Center ? Morrow, GA ? IT Instructor 2008-
2008
. Teach A+ Core Technologies, Network+, and Windows Administration,
including VMware Workstation/ESX Server.
. Teach Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 2003 objectives and
Exchange 2003.
. Teach Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining Windows 2003 Active
Directory Infrastructure.
. Teach CCNA objectives Cisco Routing and Switching objectives using Cisco
Packet Tracer Simulator.
Sysco Foods Services ? Las Vegas, NV ? IT Administrator 2006-2007
. Designed and administration of LAN, VLAN and WAN and WLAN Network with
Cisco 2960 switches and 2800 routers.
. Wireless support for 300 mobile sales using Sprint EVDO Aircard 850's
through Sprint Managed IP VPN Services.
. Active Directory Services administration of 500 users.
. Server administration of 25 Windows 2000/2003 servers, and SQL Server
2005.
. Exchange 2000/2003 server administration.
. Virtualization of 5 Liberty Electronic Document Imaging System servers
using VMWare ESX server.
. Asset auditing reporting hardware and software compliance for Sarbanes-
Oxley (SOX).
. Defined IT Disaster Recovery Plan for Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) Audit and
Compliance.
. AS400 security and logical control access for Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX) Audit
and Compliance.
. Integrated Belarc Asset Management system with Dell Asset tags for PC
audits and Design 2 year Procurement Plan.
. Management of 2- AS400 9406 I-series systems.
. Scheduling AS400 tape backup/rotation using IBM 3581/3509 tape backup
units.
. AS400 user account administration and security access, SWMS, EIS, and
Windows servers tape backup management.
. Project Lead to coordinate with Sysco Corporate IT the IBM AS400 Hosting
project for Sysco Las Vegas.
. Daily management of HELP Systems Robot/Console and Robot/Reports for
AS400 I-Series.
. Deployment of Microsoft software and patches updates using Systems
Management Server 2.0.
. Implemented Symantec Ghost Server for deployment of the PC/Laptop
systems.
. PC migration of 400 PC systems from Windows 2000 to XP Pro.
College of Southern Nevada ? Las Vegas, NV ? IT Specialist 2005-2006
. Upgraded and support maintenance of LAN and WAN and WLAN Network using
Cisco 2900XL switches/2600 routers.
. Setup VLAN's for academics, HR, Financial Aid, and Admissions and Records
Departments.
. Wireless support for remote instructor carts and student wireless caf .
. Project Lead to install 250 PC systems, data migration, and network setup
for new Health Science Building.
. Managed project to upgrade 150 Faculty PC migrations from Windows 95/98
to Windows XP Pro.
. Project lead to migrate 35 Dental Practice/Lab PC's to XP Pro including
software migration from EagleSoft to Dentrix.
. Migrated 3 Dental servers from Windows NT to Windows 2003 including the
EagleSoft data conversion to Dentrix.
. Project Manager for Hershey Document Imaging System for the HR,
Admissions, Finance, and Financial Aid.
. Server Administrator for Hershey Document Imaging System, Financial Aid,
and Admissions and Records Departments.
. Network administration and desktop support for Financial Aid Department,
Admissions and Records Department.
. Novell account management for Financial Aid Department, Admissions and
Records Department, and Faculty.
. Management of Windows 2000/2003 Server, Novell 6.5, and Novell 3.1
Servers.
. Management of Symantec Ghost Server, Norton Ghost image creation,
scripting, and imaging documentation.
. Network printer technical support for Xerox, HP, Toshiba, Okidata, and
Dell models.
. Network support for classrooms, labs, and smart classrooms.
Milgard Windows ? Henderson, NV ? Network Administrator/ IT Manager 2004-
2005
. Technical support for LAN, LVAN's and WAN and WLAN Network with Cisco
2900XL switches/2600 routers.
. Technical support of WI-FI wireless network for Warehouse centers.
. Provide wireless support, configuration, and repair for Symbol hand held
Scanners.
. User account management of 200 users in Active Directory Services, Novell
Netware 5.1, Snap Server accounts.
. Provided administration and management of Doc-link Database Imaging
System and Doc-link user accounts.
. Asset auditing reporting hardware and software compliance for Sarbanes-
Oxley (SOX).
. Desktop migration of 300 from Windows 95/98 to Windows XP Pro.
. Management of Symantec Ghost Server and deployment to PC systems using
Symantec Console.
. Installation of Microsoft Office Products, Lotus Notes, and customized
manufacturing databases.
. Provided support, configuration, and implementation of Scangate Wireless
Scannners for Windows Software.
. Provide support, and installation of PeopleSoft, ICA Citrix client, and E-
time Payroll software.
. AS 400 Client Access support to resolve printing issues, user profile
issues, and communication errors.
. Created IT security policies.
University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV ? Computer Network Technician
2002 - 2004
. One of the team leaders in rebuilding customer service initiatives for
the help desk.
. Active Directory Services administration for 1,000 users.
. Desktop support, installation, and configuration of Compaq Desk Pro
Series, and Dell computers.
. Installation of Microsoft Office Products, customized databases, clinical
applications, and billing software.
. Migration of 250 Desktops systems from Windows 98 to Windows 2000 using
Symantec Ghost 7.5 Enterprise edition.
. Antivirus migration from Norton Antivirus Corporate edition to Computer
Associates enterprise edition.
. Migration of 100 Medical Record's Department Desktops/ laptops from
Novell 3.3 to Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro.
Mikohn Corporation, Las Vegas, NV ? Operations Technician 2001 - 2002
. Maintenance and support of a Unix-based digital graphics printer.
. Operation and maintenance of digital operated chemical processor.
. File transfers from a Windows NT 4.0 Server to a Unix-based database.
. File management, file backup and transfer using Cheetah Software for Unix
and Windows NT 4.0.
US Broadband Services Inc., Las Vegas, NV ? Field Service Technician
1999 - 2001
. Installation and configuration of digital/analog cable systems.
. Installed commercial and residential homes with F-type Coax cable using
RSG59 and RSG6 cables.
. Installation and Level II support of digital cable modems to residential
areas.
References Available Upon Request