CEDRIC ETHERIDGE II
Entry-Level IT Professional
Atlanta, GA 678-***-**** ********.****@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-etheridge-059492a0/ Objective
A highly motivated IT professional seeking an entry-level position in a challenging and dynamic organization, where I can utilize my technical skills and knowledge to contribute to the company’s success.
Education and Certifications
● Valdosta State University - Valdosta, GA
2008 - 2011
● IT Support Professional, March GOOGLE 2023
● Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Scrum Alliance 9/2022
● CompTIA A+
Work Experience
Martial Arts Instructor 2018 - Current
● Developed strong communication skills from instructing and working with individuals and groups
● Ability to break down complex movements and techniques into easy-to-understand steps, useful in explaining technical concepts to non-technical colleagues
● Attention to detail in observing and correcting student form and technique, applicable to debugging and troubleshooting technical issues
● Adaptability and quick-thinking in responding to unexpected situations or challenges, helpful in managing and prioritizing competing IT tasks
● Discipline and dedication to continuous practice and improvement, valuable for maintaining focus and attention to detail in a repetitive or monotonous IT task
● Confidence and assertiveness in instructing and leading classes, transferable to confidently presenting ideas or solutions to team members or stakeholders
● A commitment to safety and risk management in martial arts training, transferable to developing and implementing safe and secure IT processes and protocols
CEDRIC ETHERIDGE II
Entry-Level IT Professional
Atlanta, GA 678-***-**** ********.****@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-etheridge-059492a0/
● Understanding of the importance of proper warm-ups and stretching for injury prevention, transferable to emphasizing the importance of preventative maintenance and updates for IT systems and equipment. Skills
● IT Networking
● Troubleshooting
● Software Installation
● Technical Support
● Network Administration
● Network Security
● System Administration
● IT Hardware Support
Operations and IT Support
● Strong troubleshooting skills
● Knowledge of operating systems
● Knowledge of infrastructure services
● Knowledge of networking services
● IT security knowledge
● Basic computer architecture
● Operating systems (Windows, Linux)
● Computer networking
● Troubleshooting
● Customer service
● Routing concepts Configuration
● Skilled in communication, both written and verbal
● Strong attention to detail and ability to follow direction
● Ticketing systems
Systems
CEDRIC ETHERIDGE II
Entry-Level IT Professional
Atlanta, GA 678-***-**** ********.****@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-etheridge-059492a0/ Languages
Software
Experience:
Hands-on course simulation and training in Windows/Linux operating systems, systems administration.
The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services Technical Support Fundamentals