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Address: **** ******** ****, *** ******, Wisconsin 54703
Phone Number: 715-***-**** E-mail: *************@*****.***
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Work Location preference: Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls/Menomonie area, Wisconsin
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Extensively skilled IT Professional, with strong background in managing technical support, network and
communications infrastructure, software administration, telephony, and database support operations. Highly proficient
in leading technology experts, with proven abilities in process flow and work optimization, customer relationship
management, project management, capacity planning, and technology integration. Possess broad technical knowledge,
troubleshooting expertise, excellent interpersonal abilities and skills in relating technology on a non-technical level.
Background includes consulting, business management, and administration.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Network administration for both Windows, Mac OS X, and Novell
Full network infrastructure setup/maintenance
Web site creation/administration
Database development
Workstation/Laptop/Desktop setup/administration
Completed UW-Stout Leadership Academy Training
CAD software setup/administration
PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
MicroHelp, Eau Claire, WI
OWNER 1993-PRESENT
Provide consultation and recommendations on purchasing equipment
Set up and maintain Windows 2000-2003, Mac OS X and Novell server systems, as well as Windows and
Macintosh PC desktops and laptops
Guarantee customer satisfaction by addressing each client’s needs and by ensuring quality of service
Phillips Plastics, Eau Claire, WI
SENIOR IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 2000-2008
Manage and resolve issues by providing computer support for multiple facilities and remote sales staff
Set up, repair, and maintain desktop/laptop/workstation computers (Windows and Macintosh Operating
Systems)
Oversee a Novell and Windows network, GroupWise e-mail system, server backups and restores
Set up and ensure efficient functions of CAD/CAM software and license servers, printers, telephony systems,
and networking equipment
Conduct complete installation of network cabling, develop and maintain databases, as well as create
ZENworks applications to provide assistance in the user management of the network
Coordinate with various Phillips Plastics teams and direct the company on what technologies could streamline
manufacturing operations
3M/Imation/Metatec, Dublin, OH
DESKTOP PUBLISHER / MACINTOSH I T TECHNICIAN 1994-2000
Developed and implemented Electronic Publishing Department for 3M/Imation CD-ROM Manufacturing
Modified thousands of files from Macintosh and IBM/PC applilcations to comply with specifications of printing
presses
Streamlined working process of artwork production by establishing procedures
Trained and ensured technical growth of employees in the department
Maintained and suggested purchase of new equipment or technology solutions in order to increase production
Functioned as Macintosh System Analyst and collaborated with the Information Technology Department
Established strategic procedures to enable the electronic publishing departments of Metatec to process
customer files on an international business level
Hetzel Care Center, Bloomer, WI
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1992-1994
Simultaneously handled a variety of administrative tasks including processing of monthly payroll
Streamlined ordering procedures through the development of more efficient ordering methods which reduced
costs
Created written documentation of accounting procedures and developed publishing materials for marketing
purposes of the nursing home
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, M AJOR IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI, 1989
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
Novell Systems Administrator Training University of Wisconsin-Stout Leadership Academy