DREW KINDER
Email: ********@**************.***
Address:
City: Fayetteville,
State: NC
Zip: 28304
Country: USA
Phone: 520-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Self-motivated Computer and Network Support Specialist with 6 years experience. Willing and able to learn new systems and adapt with changing corporate environments. Completing Military career in December 2012 and look forward to advancing my abilities, opportunities, and education in Information Technology. Currently working on Bachelor's degree.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from University of Phoenix, NC 1/2001 to 10/2012 (Information Technology)
High School Dipolma from United States Army, NC 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Career Focus
Self-motivated Computer and Network Support Specialist with 6 years experience. Willing and able to learn new systems and adapt with changing corporate environments. Completing Military career in December 2012 and look forward to advancing my abilities, opportunities, and education in Information Technology. Currently working on Bachelor's degree.
Core Qualifications
Business systems, networking, and project management
Hardware components, software applications, operating systems, database, programming, security, privacy and safety issues
Microsoft Office applications
Computer software configuration, file management, performance monitoring, optimization, maintenance and recovery
Critical thinking
Time management
Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
Managed over 300 computers on the network
Responsible for multiple systems, managing information, formats, wipes, network configuration and software updates
Team building/collaboration/ leadership
Excellent communication skills
Education and Training
2012 University of Phoenix Fayetteville, NC
Associate of Arts Information Technology
Focus on Information Systems Management, PC applications, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Enterprise Computer Support, Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting
United States Army Fort Bragg, NC
Battalion Command Post Node
Network Management, Voice Switching, Satellite Transportable Terminal, TELNET, Hyper Terminal, Router, Firewall, Switch and TACLANE Configuration
Accomplishments
Successfully graduated Advanced Individual Training with an overview of A, Network and Security .
Served in the 82nd Airborne Division with deployments to Haiti, Afghanistan and Iraq supporting all radio, computer and network operations for over 600 users.
Completed Blue Force Tracker, Battalion Command Post Node and Warrior Leader courses.
Promoted to Sergeant.
Work Experience
January 2009 to Current
United States Army Fort Bragg, NC
Signal Support Systems Specialist
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircrafts, and other remote operations.
Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories.
Project Coordinator - Review and plan military activity.
Manage backup, security and user help systems.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
Train and supervise staff on multiple radios, computer systems and Satellite equipment.
Responsible for managing equipment worth more than $4 million.
Obtained Secret Security Clearance.
11/11/2012 12:00:00 AM
Willing to relocate
May 2008 to October 2008
Comcast Tucson, AZ
Technical Support
Provided customer support resolving network related issues by troubleshooting various types of computers and networking equipment.
July 2007 to April 2008
OfficeMax Tucson, AZ
Electronics Specialist
Promoted to Electronics Specialist to improve, organize and maintain computers and peripherals while working sales and building customer rapport.