Paul J. Woodlyn Jr.
Philadelphia, PA 19142
acw8d4@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
A well trained IT professional seeking a position where I can utilize my technical and customer service skill set and expertise.
Relevant Skills
ØA+ and NET+ trained
ØInstall and troubleshoot hardware components
ØHands on experience with help desk ticketing software
ØImplement and support Windows Server Enterprise 2000 – 2012
ØProficient in Windows XP, Vista; Win 7-10
ØKnowledgeable of Mac, iOS, OSX
ØAdminister a Windows 2000-2012 Network Infrastructure (WINS, DNS, DHCP), TCP/IP, Routing, and Remote Access
ØMobile Device Solutions (Android, iOS, Windows, Blackberry)
ØBackup Solutions (Symantec Backup-Exec)
ØExchange Server 2003-2007 Enterprise
ØSuccessfully completed Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 at New Horizons
ØMS Office Suite 2003 – 2013 as well as MS Office for MAC
ØTrained in HIPPA Laws
Education
4/07 - 10/08 CHI Institute Philadelphia, PA.
Associate Degree - Network Engineering
Coursework includes: A+, NET+, Windows Server 2000-2003 Enterprise, Active
Directory, Operating Systems, Desktop Applications, Exchange Server 2003,
Cisco Routing, Infrastructure - Infrastructure Design
9/02 - 6/06 Jules E. Mastbaum A.V.T.S. Philadelphia, PA.
Academic Diploma
(CAD)- Computer Aided Design
Employment Highlights
01/16/16 - 01/17/16 Robert Half Tech/ Henderson Global Investors Philadelphia, PA.
Contract/ Smart Hands Engineer
Acted as an integral piece during a major building maintenance and power down of the BNY Melon Building in Philadelphia
This was a team based project; working amongst 9 other IT professionals including the Building Engineer (Philadelphia), (Chicago) Client Technology Engineer, Deskside Services Manager; as well as the (London) Server, Network and Voice Engineers. All working remotely via video and phone conferencing
Worked directly with the Chicago project leads as well as the Network and Server Engineers at their London site
As the center piece I was to work in tandem, corresponding with all Techs to ensure all servers (Print, VOIP, Exchange, WAAS, Firewall); desktops and voice systems were all properly disconnected and powered down as instructed. Additionally, meeting the time-stamped deadlines according to the building engineers’ instruction of the power-down sequence
Repeating the process in reverse, my tasks included testing and trouble-shooting any desktop, printer or voice system issue
While only running into a few voice system issues; the project was a success. The IT Director of Henderson Global Philadelphia handled the VOIP issues with some of my assistance as this was his role in the project
03/15 – 9/15 Unique Advantage/University of Pennsylvania/VPULTS Philadelphia, PA.
Contract/ Desktop Support Technician
ØDaily tasks include but not limited to monitoring help desk ticketing system and providing support for 200+ users; supervisors and staff a like via email, emergency phone line, personal contact, and remote desktop technology
ØNormal operations and support includes password resets; desktop repair; OS and software repair; virus removal; PC reimaging
ØProjects include reconfiguring of Deployment server for reimaging to match new software technologies and security software and protocols throughout the UPenn organization
ØFurthermore, deployment and replacement of older technologies including Win 7/8 tablets and software, iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices
ØSupport for these technologies include limited configuration for students and necessary operational needs. In addition to implementing Wi-Fi internet access, organizational email services and limited outside client access
ØMany other tasks included maintenance of systems, laptops, PCs, MACs, Zero Clients, mobile devices, printers and All-in-one copiers (Networked and local) according to each department’s corresponding OU (about 20 Depts.) within the network and the departments functioning needs within the organization
12/13 – 3/15 Volunteer/Consultant Philadelphia, PA.
Offering my professional skill set to neighbors friends and family alike
Typical tasks were simple OS reinstalling and repair; hardware diagnosis and repair; OS and hardware upgrades; virus removal quarantine and repair
Other tasks include password reset and removal; user profile recovery; Android/iOS OS recovery, reinstallation and setup as well as tablet hardware replacement
Additionally, I have provided education in keeping the PC clean of unwanted cookies and temporary browser files, security practices, and virus prevention
10/12 - 11/13 Axion LLC/ Central Montgomery MH/MR Norristown, PA.
IT Assistant/ Help Desk Support
ØDaily tasks consisted of managing and supporting 150+ users via Help Desk ticketing system; phone, or e-mail
ØTickets varied from 20-100+ a day with a range of issues such as managing Exchange Server 2008/2010; creating, editing and removing/archiving user profiles, folder permissions, passwords and roaming profiles upon request within a Windows Server 2008 domain and mixed Windows 7/XP environment; migrating slowly into Windows 7
ØOther tasks include swapping PCs for hardware replacement or full refurbishment and OS re-install for spares; minor to moderate repairs and replacements for HP, Lexmark and Kyocera all-in-one copiers (Maintenance Kit, Fuser Kit, Power supply) including trouble-shooting fax, networking and print server issues; running Windows Server 2008
ØAdditional tasks were trouble-shooting LAN-WLAN issues including all said duties above across 5 different sites within a 1-4 block radius
8/11 - 10/12 Volunteer/Consultant Philadelphia, PA.
ØPerformed and fixed various typical PC issues and installations for family, friends, and colleagues
ØTypical PC issues such as hardware repair/installations; software repair/installations; OS reinstallations/upgrades; PC clean up and diagnostics/back-ups/restores; virus removal using AVG
Free or Avast; printer installations
ØConsulting for PC and software maintenance recommendations and upgrades as well as peripheral upgrades and recommendations on retailers to save money
ØThis past winter I assisted in creating a small network of 4 Xbox 360s with my cousins.
Ø2 in one house and 2 in another house spanning just down the street from each other all on the same WiFi connection using a WiFi signal booster or range extender by Netgear; the Netgear WN2000RPT vastly extends the range
4/09 - 7/11 Family Planning Council Philadelphia, PA. Sr. Administrator/ Help Desk Support
ØAssisted in the maintenance and support of (3) Domain Controllers and (2) Exchange Servers (Exchange Server Enterprise 2003 on Windows Server 2003) containing over 150 users
ØAdministered user profiles in an Exchange environment; creating new user profiles with the proper permissions and security needed per supervisor’s request
ØAdministered existing user profiles for common changes such as password reset; profile unlock; system permissions; folder permissions; group permissions; and profile/account removal
ØProvided help desk support through-out the company via e-mail, phone or Remote Access; supporting multiple users all while working to meet deadlines for time sensitive projects
ØManaged daily, bi-weekly, and monthly backups using Symantec Backup Exec 12.5-9 on Windows Servers 2000-2003
12/08 - 4/09 Robert Half Technology Philadelphia, PA.
IT Consultant/Jr. Administrator
ØWorked for Family Planning Council as an Jr. Administrator under contract to hire through Robert Half Technology
ØManaged daily, bi-weekly, and monthly and backups using Symantec Backup Exec 12.5-9 on Windows Servers 2000-2003
ØProvided on-site help desk support via phone and e-mail for 150+ users
ØMaintained the companies phone system, print server (Windows Server 2003), and office printers and copiers making necessary calls to keep up with maintenance and inventory
ØCreated and managed user profiles for existing, incoming and outgoing users using Exchange Server 2003 Enterprise
8/08 - 10/08 Kaplan/CHI Institute Philadelphia, PA. PC Technician
ØMaintain school computers, student and faculty
ØTroubleshoot hardware or software problems with computers
ØInstall and cable computer rooms