TYRONE A. JOHNSON
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NETWORK ANALYST / TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Results driven IT Professional with in-depth knowledge in
telecommunications, networking and systems
integration with proven ability to lead and motivate project
teams to ensure success.
> Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN network technology and support under
Windows 2003/07, Cisco and UNIX
Environments. Organized, take-charge professional with
exceptional follow-through abilities and detail orientation, able
to
plan and oversee projects from conception to successful
conclusions.
> Excellent communication skills, interfaces effectively with upper
management, vendors, peers and users.
> Strong diverse technical background with a solid history of
delivering outstanding customer service and
commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Cisco Catalyst 2960, 3000, Switches, Cisco 2621, 2811 Routers, Lucent
Hardware: 5ESS, Fluke Network Analyzer, Panduit Cable Management, Gigabit
Ethernet Cabling, Dell Desktops/Laptops, Cisco 1200 Access Points, T1,
Cisco 3560G POE - 24 Port, Smart Phones: Windows Mobile, Androids,
iPhones, RF Handheld Devices
Systems: Windows 2003/07 Server, XP/Vista, Active Directory, UNIX, Linux Red
Hat
SNMP, IGRP, EIGRP, TCP/IP, DHCP, Fast Ethernet, DNS, RIP, OSPF, ISDN,
Protocols: 802.11
MS Office 2007, Norton/Symantec Anti Virus, Install Shield, Visio, HP
Software: Open View, SQL, Flash, MSI
Packaging, Enterprise Locator System, (ELS),
Currently pursing CCNA Certification, Hammond Innovation Center,
Purdue Calumet
Completion July, 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Macys State Street, Sales Associate Specialist, Chicago, IL March
2010 - Present
Partner with expeditors and support teams to maintain accuracy of
display labels and audits using RF Handheld devices and
Enterprise Locator System Inventory Management.
. Double sales goals by 200 % daily, achieved #1 & 2 Sales
Associate 3 consecutive months.
. Received customer service recognition for outstanding service 4
consecutive times.
. Achieved annual sales of 368,000 for the year 2011. Achieved
number 1 Sales Associate for 2012, annual sales of 425,000.
Hudson, Pittsburgh, PA Network Analyst, Consultant March 2008 -
Nov. 2008
PROJECT: ArcelorMittal Steel Corporation, Burn Harbor, IN
Provided first-level technical support for global IT infrastructure
supporting 5,000+ employees for the ArcelorMittal Steel
Burns Harbor Plant. Monitored and supported internal network security,
including adding/deleting users and shared permission.
. Installed Cisco 2600 Video Surveillance IP Cameras to 20 + Slab
Haulers supporting safety prevention.
. Testing and conducted site surveys to determine Wi-Fi coverage
for Cisco Access Points.
. Installed and integrated Panduit cable rack management for the
Blast Furnace and 160 Plate Mill production
Which reduce cost up to 30% and improved system productivity.
. Upgraded and installed Fiber Optic and Gigabit Ethernet backbone
that increased productivity up to 50 %.
Information Gateways Inc, Southfield, MI Desktop Technician,
Consultant July 2007- Jan. 2008
PROJECT: US Army, Hewlett Packard Data Migration, Rock Island
Arsenal, Rock Island, IL
Administered back-up recovery and re-imaging solutions utilizing
VERITAS Backup, Install Shield and Ghost. Provided
support to internal users on all hardware and software issues.
. Assembled a Virtual/Client Server infrastructure supporting
1,500 users enabling desktop virtualization for the
Network Technology Enterprise Command, using VMware Workstation.
. Deployed 1500 Windows XP Laptops using Ghosts to integrate with
the Army 902D Military Intelligence Network.
. Setup a user interface supporting internal users for creating
Virtual PC'S for the Installation Command Center.
Marshall Fields, Sales Associate - Part Time Oakbrook, IL Sept.
2002 - July 2007
Sold women's high-end quality merchandise, Coach, Gucci, Calvin
Klein. Participated in year - end inventory and cycle
counts. Scanned and recorded prices, markdowns of quantity of
merchandise using handheld data terminal devices.
. Successfully achieved annual sales of $250.000 in merchandise in 6
months increasing sales commission up
from 7% to 12%. Outstanding Customer Service Associate - 3
consecutive years.
Teksystems, Wi-Fi Engineer, Consultant Downers Grove, IL Dec. 2004 -
June 2005
PROJECT: SBC /AT&T
Integrated and designed Cisco Wi-Fi network architect for SBC
Freedom Link Hot Spots. Contributed to product
Management on detailed product requirements and provided direction
to the development team in the architecture
Designed and developed new features and services.
. Designed Wi-Fi network topology drawings for hotels, conventions
centers and sports arenas using Visio and
Auto CAD.
. Selected as technical advisor to design Wi-Fi network
infrastructure for the Ohio Turnpike Commission.
. Recommended purchases and upgrades of existing network
infrastructures of Cisco products for clients.
Computer Merchant, Desktop Technician, Consultant Norwell, MA Feb.
2003 - Oct. 2004
PROJECT: Bank One Data Migration
Provided first-level technical support for Bank IT infrastructure
supporting 3 locations and 2500 users.
Troubleshot hardware, software and connectivity issues for Windows
2000 and Active Directory during upgrades.
Leveraged extensive experience in multiple operating environment
including network connectivity and security.
. Upgraded 350+ Dell Desktops and laptops in a Windows 2000
environment using the latest versions.
. Escalated issues as needed and maintained communication with
customer and technical teams.
Comsys, Project Manager, Consultant Waltham, MA Jan. 2002 - Feb.
2003
PROJECT: MCI WORLDCOM
Managed Global projects for BP Amoco Europe and Asia involving Cisco
router upgrades. Communicated
Effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluated alternative
business solutions.
. Directed a team of 5 engineers remotely via Europe, while
managing all project design aspects to assure
specification compliance and timeline adherence.
. Demonstrated exceptional skills in professionalism and
responsiveness across a variety of areas.
Lucent Technologies, Software Engineer, R&D Naperville, IL July 2000
- Sept. 2001
Installed and provisioned Web Base applications on Sun Solaris and
SQL servers, analyzed test results and prepared
Comprehensive subsystem and /or system level evaluation reports
which verified and validated systems performance.
. Established standardized testing methodology for UNIX platform
integration, providing well defined tested procedures that
allowed team members to execute testing functions freeing the
engineering team to focus on test planning, and problem
analysis and resolution.
. Managed projects that involved software deployments and
testing of 3rd Party Proprietary software.
3COM Corporation, Software Engineer, R&D Mount Prospect, IL Feb.
1999 - June 2000
Managed and analyzed data including generating reports for debug
analysis and test cases. Tested RADIUS
Client/Servers to authenticate dial in users for authorization to
the requested test platforms.
. Created testing methodology for UNIX platforms
Implemented and monitor best - practice metrics and streamline
quality assurance to increase efficiency
and maximize resources.
. Installed a Network Management System (SNMP), to monitor Layers
2 and 3 error detections during
performance and protocol testing.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Northern Illinois University, Naperville, IL
National University, San Diego CA
Bachelor of Business Administration, (BBA) Concentration:
Information Systems