BENJAMIN D. HAUT

** *. **** **., ***. A

Knox, IN 46534

Cell: 574-***-****

acdrwi@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To begin a career in the IT field as a network administrator, computer technician or web programmer.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified in A+ Hardware/Software and as a Cisco Networking Associate

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Well experienced in HTML, PHP+MySQL, Python, C++

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Experienced in working with Windows OS, Mac OS, and multiple Linux OS including Elastix

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(Asterisk PBX).

Maintained, upgraded and expanded local WISP

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Upgraded POS systems for nearly 100 Dollar General stores

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Maintained and replaced digital ad displays at Southlake Mall, coordinated

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Cisco Networking Associate, Crossroads Academy, Plymouth, Indiana, 2008.

A+ Hardware/Software, Crossroads Academy, Plymouth, Indiana, 2009.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kankakee Valley Broadcasting (WKVI FM), Knox, October 2010 – March 2014

Assistant Chief Operator/IT Technician/News Editor, Writer, Reporter

Maintained corporate network and minimized network downtime

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Maintained, updated WKVI.com

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Facilitated station wide system replacement/upgrade to support NexGen

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Wrote numerous batch, Python, PHP scripts to accomplish automated tasks

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Interviewed contacts, wrote and edited news articles, reported news live on air

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Main Street Communications, Knox, June 2009 – March 2011

Computer Technician/Head Office Manager/Webmaster

Update, design, develop website for Main Street Communications

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Troubleshoot, correct, and document malfunctioning computers

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Interact with clients and handle complaints and work orders

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Carry out on site work orders at various large and small businesses

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McDonalds Restaurant, Knox, August 2007 – October 2009

Crew Trainer

Train new employees on restaurant policies and procedures

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Assist employees/managers during rushes

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Handle emergency situations and coordinate fellow employees

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Interact with customers and provide customer service

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Main Street Communications, Knox, 2005 – August 2007

Website Developer/Computer Technician

Develop websites for Main Street Communications and clients

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Program necessary scripts in order to carry out required tasks

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Troubleshoot, correct, and document malfunctioning computers

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Interact with clients and handle complaints and work orders

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PORTFOLIO & REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1st Place for Cisco Networking at BPA District & State Competitions ‘08

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4th Place for Cisco Networking at BPA National Competition ‘08

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3rd Place for Computer Troubleshooting/Repair at BPA State Competition ‘09

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2nd Place for Computer Troubleshooting/Repair at BPA District Comp. ‘09

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