C LEVELAND RHODES
PROFESSIONAL SUM MARY:
• Currently pursing Master in Business Administration with 10+ years of experience
w ith computer network systems/network security and networking/inter-networking
technologies.
• Solid demonstration of skills necessary to manage various operating systems and
databases. Exceptional knowledge of and expertise in hardware, software, and a
m ulti tude of applications.
SUM MARY SKILLS / TOOLS:
Operating Systems: Knowledgeable of all M icrosoft products and services &
L inuxOperating Systems. Experience to survey on typical
i nternal function of generic computer operating systems; able
t o manage such resources as memory, device, I/O, and user
i nterface; resemble the UN IX environment, directory and file
m anagement
P rogramming: Knowledgeable in Visual Basic 6.0 and GUI Applications.
E xperience onan entry-level programming competencies in a
g iven language environment incorporating principles in
G raphic User Interface
D atabase Systems: Knowledgeable in M icrosoft SQL Database Design,
I mplementation& Management. Experience on the database
h istory, structure, installation and maintenance
N etwork Standards / Protocols: Knowledgeable in Microsoft Window Server2003 (Network
I nfrastructure, Active Directory & Environment). Experience in
computer networking technologies: OSI and TCP/IP models,
network media specifications and functions; LAN/WAN
P rotocols, topologies and capabilities
V i rtual Machine Technology: Extended-hours t raining course focuses on
i nstalling,configuring, managing, and t roubleshooting
V Mware® vSphere™. I t combines the content of the VMware
vSphere 4: Install, Configure, Manage course with advanced
t asks and skills for configuring a highly available and scalable
v ir tual infrastructure.
Systems Development: Knowledgeable in M icrosoft Dynamics 3.0.7 for the
D isplayMicrosoft Dynamics CRM essential data on a dashboard
using SharePoint Portal Server and Microsoft Office FrontPage
of TaxCut Software; Customize M icrosoft Dynamics CRM 3.0
forms using our customization features to include an IF rame;
and Build a M icrosoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Web Part Dashboard
for use in a M icrosoft SharePoint site so you can retrieve and
d isplay M icrosoft Dynamics CRM data.
P ROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE:
U MB Bank (K-Force Contract) -Kansas City, MO March 2014 – April 2014
Computer Technician
• Install and M igrate Windows Server 2012 R2 into IB M Hyper-V Cloud Server to
support the Cloud Network.
• Install and t roubleshoot web-services (Blue Zone) for connectivity to U MB’s Mainframe
and AS400 for each user from the remote banks.
• Implement, upgrade, and deployed 336 Windows 7 desktop computers to remote UMB
Banks within Kansas City and surrounding areas.
• Configure and Network IBM, HP and RICOH printers from over 19 U MB banks.
• Install and configure IBM Network Cloud Server for connectivity to the 19 UMB banks
locations that Windows 7 workstations were deployed.
CoSent ry -Kansas City, MO November 2012 – April 2013
Network/System Administrator
• Install, configure and deployed Windows Server 2010 and 2012 to Cloud Services with
V MWare vSphere for 750+ clients with varying specifications in both stand alone and
clustered environments
• Install, configure, and t roubleshoot Exchange, FTP, DNS, and I IS Servers, Administer
G roup Policy
• Install and support multi-domain Active Directory environments, remotely access end-
users t roubled systems and networks with Windows Server 2012 Active Directory and
I BM server Cloud Services using VPN for 40+ hosting clients.
• Configure, t roubleshoot, and support NAS Storage Solutions (EMC)
• Monitoring and t roubleshooting of IBM Cloud Servers, VMWare Network Cloud and
Hosting Networks that maintain various client servers and environments.
• Analyzes, designs, tests and evaluates Secure Colocation using N IST Compliance for
t he clients of CoSentry.
Metropolitan Community College -Kansas City, MO July 2011 – October 2011
Computer Lab Specialist (part time)
• Providing user’s support with various computers tasks, as well as facilitates digital
l i teracy online courses through MCC Blackboard.
• Ability to use computer word processing, access internet for research and emails, use of
other classroom technology (projector, smart board, computer, copy machine, etc.).
H & R B LOCK - Kansas City, MO January 2008 – July 2011
I T Support Specialist–Escalation Team
• Work in call center maintaining all technical software and database servers during the
t ax season using Microsoft Dynamic CRM 3.0
• Perform technical support for incoming calls and online chats in the call center.
• Perform escalation support as Tier 2.5 level for the technical support on software
(TaxCut) and online (TaxCut Online) tax software for clients and agents.
Aerotek a t Solectron - M emphis, TN February 2006 – May 2007
Laptop Repai r Technician
• Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate
performance and determine need for adjustment for Dell, IBM, Sony, Toshiba and Acer.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems for Dell,
I BM, Sony, Toshiba and Acer.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field
representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts for Dell, IBM, Sony, Toshiba
and Acer.
• Assemble, test, and maintain circuit ry or electronic components according to
engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics, using hand
and power tools for Dell, IBM, Sony, Toshiba and Acer.
ManpowerGroup -Memphis, TN February 1996 – January 2006
Computer and Mainframe Programmer / Computer Operations Coordinator
• Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating
t he program.
• Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data
and to produce reports.
• Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee
loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
• Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and
peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
• Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
EDUCAT ION:
ITT-TECHNICAL I NSTITUTE, Kansas City, MO, 2010,GPA: 3.56
B.S. Information Systems Security
ITT-TECHNICAL I NSTITUTE, Memphis, TN, 2006,GPA: 3.67
A.A.S. Computer Networking Systems
RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
• Communications
• M icrosoft & Linux Operating Systems
• Visual Basic 6.0 and GUI Applications
• M icrosoft SQL Database Design, Implementation & Management
• M icrosoft Window Server 2003, Network Infrastructure, Active Directory &
E nvironment
• UN IX environment, directory and file management
• LAN/WAN Protocols, topologies and capabilities
• Computer operating systems
• VMware vSphere: Fast Track
• VMware vSphere: Manage Availability
• VMware vSphere: Manage Scalability
• VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting
• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage