DAVID W. GRIGGS
Computer Network Technician
**** **** **** #*** 805-***-****
Simi Valley, CA 93063 *****@******.***
Summary
A highly talented award winning, dedicated, respected, and professional computer network technician, seeking a position in Information Technology that will fully use the knowledge, skills and talents listed below.
Professional Experience
Phoenix Houses of California, Inc.
Information Technology Coordinator for the California Region
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Lake View Terrace, CA 2011-2016
Provided employee orientation and network system onboard and off board
Planned and rolled out Windows 7 to all computers in the California region
Managed Active directory groups and Organizational units on Windows servers
Setup and configured new servers including DNS, DHCP and Active Directory
Reduced new computer overhead costs by 20% annually
Implemented Standardizations for the replacement, ordering, installation, and disposal of computers
Prioritized work order tickets on a priority basis
Provided desktop support for 500 Users throughout 15 locations in California
Created plan to maintain computer compliance and standardization throughout the region
Setup and configured I-OS and Droid devices
Self Employed Computer Technician
Freelance computer consultant Simi Valley, CA 2009 – 2011
Provided computer support for local companies
Trouble shot network issues for individual computer needs
Designed computer networks for new startup companies
Installed phone and fax lines
Configured network printers
Lamps Plus Computer Technician
Lighting manufacturer Chatsworth, CA 2007 – 2009
Installed telephone and network jacks for users
Provided phone support for all stores and locations
Wrote Visual Basic .net programs to increase efficiency
Trouble-shot DSL connection issues for remote locations
Managed work order tickets
Solved complex issues which eluded other staff
BC Insurance Computer Technician
Insurance company Mission Hills CA 2004 – 2007
Managed a 50 node Windows 2003 network
Installed, configured and maintained network printers
Installed telephone and network jacks for new office for 24 computers
Installed, configured & maintained wireless router and VPN for 3 remote locations
Skillset
Outstanding knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
Proficiency in Active Directory and Exchange Console
Understanding of Change, Incident and Problem Management
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Detail-oriented Team Player and a Strong Communicator
Quick Learner of new tasks
Networking
Cisco switches and routers including level 3
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Subnets, Private & Public IP, NAT, Ping, Traceroute
POE Switches, Routers, Network Bridges, Firewalls, VPN
Hardware/Software
All forms of desktop and laptop computers including Macintosh
Hard disk troubleshooting, including data recovery
Network printer configurations, installations, and repairs
Network and phone cables/jacks installation, telephony, VoIP
Microsoft office suite 2003-2013 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access ), Office 365, Visio, Project
Adobe Acrobat, Dame-ware, Tivoli, Norton Ghost, Gimagex, Remedy, Footprints, Putty
Windows 10, 8, 7 Vista, XP,2000, NT4.0, IIs
Windows Server 2012, 2008, 2003, Exchange server 2012
Mac OS X, IOS
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, University of Phoenix, October 2007
Network+ Certified Professional, September 26, 2001
A+ Certified Professional, March 1, 2001
Awards
Customer Service Blue Ribbon Award from USAA for excellent technical phone support at EarthLink, March 2000
Two-time Winner of the Phoenix House Excellence Award, Autumn 2011 and Winter 2013