Network Maintenance

THOMAS W. CLOVER

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Denville, NJ *****

973-***-**** *******@*******.***

Network/Systems Administrator

Envisioning and implementing technology solutions to meet user needs

Forward-thinking IT professional with broad-based knowledge of network and

systems administration. Proven record of success in developing and

implementing strategic plans to improve corporate computing environments.

Effective at assessing business needs and recommending appropriate

technology solutions. Resourceful, take-charge leader recognized for

ability to step into any situation and get results. Valued as versatile

team player who is quick to pick up new ideas and who thrives on challenge.

Technology Skills

Software: Access, FrontPage, Excel, ISA Proxy, ADP, Etime, Veritas,

Citrix Metaframe 1.8 and Presentation 4.5, Websense,

Symantec Antivirus Corp, Cisco VPN, HP OpenView, Mdaemon

email, GroupWise, MS Exchange, MS Office, IIS

Hardware: Bridges, LANs, WANs, IBM computers and laptops, HP

JetDirect, Cisco routers, Cisco firewalls, Managed switches

and AS400

Operating MS Windows Nt4, 2000, 2003, 2008 Active Directory, VMS,

Systems: ULTRIX, IBM V5R4, AIX, Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, 5.x,

Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adesa (KAR Holdings), Manville, NJ 8/2009 - 4/2013

Field Systems Administrator

Responsible for maintaining day-to-day operations within a local auction

facility of 12 auction lanes and 351 users.

. Provide support within the auction for local help desk, server

installation/maintenance, system/personal computers, telephone system

maintenance, audio/video systems, and Live Block systems.

. Proactively seek solutions to recurring problems while troubleshooting

ways to build efficiencies in processes.

. Minimized the number of computers and network downtime.

. Improved wireless coverage by determining proper location of access

points resulting in additional coverage and productivity.

. Project leader for reducing building maintenance costs resulting in

energy efficiency.

TECHALLOY COMPANY (a Central Wire group), Mahwah, NJ 11/2002 - 10/2008

Network Administrator

Managed network operations during period of frequent organizational change.

Drove network upgrades/modifications to meet constantly changing needs.

Implemented $300,000 network administration budget, capably oversaw company

networks and servers, providing reliable computing environment to meet the

needs of 250 users on 17 servers in 9 locations.

Technology Expertise

. Led complex network integration project that consisted of separating

networks of two sister companies and realigning them according to new

organizational structures. Developed and executed plans for new

network on schedule and within established budget.

. As part of merger activities, set up environment for and integrated

customer applications across four sites in the US and Canada.

. Envisioned and designed new computer room, developing plan to

accommodate future expansion. Relocated computers to new room,

implementing plan that achieved full operability over a single

weekend.

. Initiated migration of servers from Novell to Windows 2003 soon after

hire. Established firewalls and enabled file sharing for first time,

enhancing security while providing opportunity for improved

efficiency.

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Cost Cutting and Other Improvement Initiatives

. Consolidated WAN services, negotiating volume discounts that saved

$121,000 per year.

. Initiated RFP that identified alternate vendor for contracted network

services, a change that saved $30,000 over two years. Negotiated new

contract for telephone services that saved as much as $12,000 per

year.

. Saved $45,000 in new website development costs by gaining rights to

capture and modify existing website of parent company. Adapted site

to allow user updates, reducing load on technical resources.

CWI CORPORATION, Saddle Brook, NJ 1/1999 - 11/2002

Systems and Network Analyst

Provided outstanding systems and network support to small businesses.

Drove internal changes that improved overall operations and service to

clients.

Oversaw computer installations and upgrades for clients. Configured

software. Maintained servers and networks.

. Effectively assessed client needs and recommended appropriate hardware

and software solutions, developing strong relationships based on

trust. Leveraged relationships to promote new sales.

. Developed well-received recommendations to improve business and reduce

service calls. For example, suggested incorporation of surge

protectors in all computer systems sold. Persuaded management of

benefits and cost-effectiveness of selling name brand parts that came

with manufacturer warranties.

EDUCATION

Electronics Certificate, Access Level I and II, FrontPage, MS Office,

Novell

Metropolitan Technical Institute, Fairfield, NJ - Two Years

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