JOHN D. ERVIN,
** ******** ****, ********, ** ***88
Phone: 434-***-****
E-mail: ****.*****@*******.***,
Summary: Computer Information Systems and Business specialist, with over 25 years of systems engineering experience serving multiple clients from small to large.
Over 20 years of business experience, including supervision (2 to 12 people), inventory management, sales, and project creation, and implementation, and follow up of projects and work orders.
Strengths:
Complex systems integration - Building, Troubleshooting, Maintaining computer systems for
Schools, Banks, Businesses, Manufacturing plants, Corporations, and Computer training centers
Complex software installation – Including batch installations, network installations, custom configurations,
Workstation, Server, Printer Repair, Network installation and troubleshooting,
Network troubleshooting – System security software / hardware integration and troubleshooting
Hardware:
Network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Ethernet related products.
Experienced in servicing, installing, troubleshooting 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Copper and Fiber Ethernet cabling - long run and short run
Familiar with installation, troubleshooting, and servicing Ethernet Hubs and switches (10/100/1000)
Installation and troubleshooting of DSL routers, ISDN routers, Cisco routers/switches/firewalls
Print servers, Thin Clients, Workstations, SAN/WAN Computer Servers, Electronic Cash Registers
Scanners and Imaging products, Digital Cameras, Smart phones, LCD projection systems
Combination environments of mixed network types; including Apple/Mac, PC, and mainframe systems.
Software:
Advanced installation (including automated and custom CD based), configuration, troubleshooting
MS Windows 2003/2008 Server Software, MS Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 Workstation Software
Microsoft Office Corporate/Professional/University Software from 95 to 2016
ERP software: IBM AS400, SAP, and many others.
Enterprise and workstation backup software – Symantec/Norton/Ghost, IBM Tivoli, Acronis, and others
E-mail software: Outlook, Lotus Notes, Eudora, and many others
Familiar with many brands of Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware software (Norton, McAfee, AVG, Trend, Microsoft)
Experienced at hard drive imaging (many different products) and Remote Control Desktop Products
Supporting Engineering Design software – Pro E, Solid Works, Auto Cad (2D and 3D).
Supporting Image editing programs (Adobe Photoshop, L-view Pro, Nero/Kodak./Olympus/Nikon software)
Familiar with creating and distribution of electronic forms, and document control, in a variety of formats
Education, Certifications, and Special Training:
Serve Safe Manager Certification, 12/2018 – 12/2023
Central Virginia Community College, 12/13/2013, Associate Applied Science Degree - Computer Networking,
COMP TIA Certifications – A+ (1996), Network + (2007), Server + (2007)
Dell Warranty Parts Direct – Warranty technician - 2000-2015, Desktops, Notebooks, Servers, Printers
HP Accredited Platform Specialist, LaserJet Solutions [2006], Desktops, Workstations, Notebooks, Servers
Lenovo/IBM Certified - Warranty Basics for Technicians, Lenovo/IBM Desktop technician
Xerox Printer Certifications - Printing Basics, Solid Ink Basics, Phaser printer model 8400, 8500, 8550, 8560
Lexmark Printer Certification - 4059 Optra S, 4069 Optra T (614, 630, 640 models)
Kodak AV certified - slide projectors, Sharp Certified - LCD Projection Systems, hand held/ceiling mount
USAF 4 years Active Duty, 2 years USAF Reserves, 2 Honorable discharges (1989, 1992)
NATO DOD Secret Security Clearance (84-92 exp 2002),
Public Trust Clearance – 2005 – Social Security Project - The Chip Merchant, California company
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John's Enterprises, Rustburg, VA, 2/03 to present (Full time position) Internet business, E-bay Store
Achieved 99% positive rating on 6000+ transactions on E-bay
** Top Rated, Power Seller 2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021**
Averaged $18 to $40,000 per year with e-bay store, Started Store level selling in 2016
Familiar with transaction security, payments via the internet, and electronic payment systems
Assistant Manager, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Madison Heights, Virginia 2/2021 to 5/2021
Completed Assistant Manager training, set new sales records for store, worked 2 additional stores as Manager
#1 in store sales for several months, Sales increase for March 30%,April 28%, 5 year sales increase record for store
Managed returns and inventory for store, scanned inventory/returns Jan to March
Minor service including air filters, wipers, fluid top off, battery replacement, ODBII computer readings
Assistant Manager, Dollar Tree, Lynchburg, VA 11/2020 to 2/2021 (Full Time Seasonal Position)
Completed Assistant Manager training, set new sales records for store
Inventory Specialist, Cunningham Brothers, Rustburg, VA 6/2019 to 10/2019 (summer position)
Inventoried and photographed incoming cars for Full Service and Pick N Save yards
Averaged 10-12 Full service cars or 15-20 Pick N Save cars per day, 200-500 photos per day
Uploaded photos and data into computer systems for publication on variety of web sites
Minor service on cars, starting, removing hinges, glass, sheet metal to survey damage
Shift Manager, Taco Bell, Lynchburg, VA 06/2018 – 02/2019, and 5/2012 -7/2012
Supervised staff of 4 to 10 people during shifts, at 3 different stores, Sometimes managed 2 other stores
Consistently rated 100% in customer feedback – 12 weeks in a row – never a negative review
Consistently increased sales when worked front counter, generally 10 to 15% increase over projected sales
Consistently met labor/food usage/paper usage costs,
Trained new crew including food prep, food assembly, food frying, and register usage
Completed Crew, Team Trainer, and Shift manager training. Serve Safe Manager certified 11/2024
Desktop Engineer, Iron Systems/Abbott Labs, Alta Vista, VA, 4/2018 – 6/2018 – IT Contract work
Imaged, Installed, and Supervised installation of over 155 Desktop and Laptop Computers
Windows 10 Enterprise, Office 2016, Office 365 Software, plus local software
Tested Zscaler internet accelerator, Inventoried, and palletized all old machines
Disposal included hard disk wiping, inventory management (Sharepoint), and packing on pallets for disposal.
Student, Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, VA, 7/2012 to 12/2013
AAS in Computer Networking Degree – Graduated 12/15/2013 - GPA 3.954 out of 4.0
VRAP Veterans Administration Grant recipient (1 of 99,000 chosen to participate)
Classes in Cisco Networking and Security, C++ programming, Microsoft Office 2010, and General College Classes
Cisco technologies: VLAN, STP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Security, CCNA/CCNP technologies
Tutored and supervised students on lab projects and exams
Computer Tech / Site IT Manager, Thomasville Furniture/Furniture Brands Inc, Appomattox, VA
Consultant position, 11/15/2010 to 3/16/2011 (company out of business)
Repaired Gateway and Dell computers – covering over 15 years of different models of computers
Upgraded various segments of network from 10BT hubs to 10/100 BT switches
Managed network of 180 computers, 20 printers, and 3 servers, and various network gear
Built 2 computer training classrooms - consisting of 10 computers per classroom
Field Service Contractor, 4/17/2009 to 11/15/2010
Onforce.com, Fieldsolutions.com, FieldNation.com, Workmarket.com - (economic downturn ended work)
Contract IT work for IBM Info Print division, Compaq/HP Warranty, Western Union (over 20 locations)
Wells Fargo Bank Server Repairs, SunTrust Bank printer repairs, HP and Lexmark Printer repairs (various sites)
Virginia ABC stores – troubleshooting, upgrades, and repairs in 335 different locations
Troubleshooting, and repairing of networks, routers, servers, workstations, POS machines, and Kiosks
Technical Support Tech / Field Engineer/ Field Service Tech,
Getronics/KPN, 5/22/06 to 8/24/08, CompuCom 8/24/08 to 4/17/09 (buyout = position ended)
Many clients serviced – retail stores, banks, warehouses, large and small sites – over 1,000 different clients
Warranty support, parts replacement for Dell/EMC, IBM, HP/Compaq, Xerox, Cisco, Hitachi storage systems
Serviced Cash registers (NCR/IBM), workstations (many brands), networked and local printers (many brands)
Network servers (Dell/Compaq), Network peripherals (many different devices), security systems and video systems,
Provided network troubleshooting for networks or 2 to 1200 computers – wide variety of configuration and settings
Supervised and worked with 4 other techs as needed.