PATRICK McLEOD
IT Specialist & Natural
Resources Conservationist
About Me
Professional Experience
Certifications
Information Technology Professional with a B.S. in Natural Resources Conservation and passion for
biology seeking a challenging opportunity to
utilize my knowledge and skills. Adaptable team
player with great customer service, organization,
and communication skills.
Software & Tech
Website Development (10+ years)
Tech Support (20+ years)
Repair, maintain desktop/server
equipment (10+ years)
Salesforce Curator (5 years)
Microsoft Office (20+ years)
Mac OS X (20+ years)
FTP (20+ years)
Adobe Suite (20+ years)
Linux
Desktop Support (20+ years)
O365 (3 years)
System Administrator
Excel (20+ years)
Data Collection (20+ years)
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Natural
Resources Conservation • 1999
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Associate's in Science • 1996
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
Contact Info
Ann Arbor, MI
COX AUTOMOTIVE • Ann Arbor, MI June 2013 - April 2023 Support Engineer / Salesforce Curator
Michigan School Business Officials
Certification in Technology Mgmt
NOLS Wilderness First Responder
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DIVISION OF RESEARCH &
ADMINISTRATION • Ann Arbor, MI Feb - July 2011
Computer Support
Implemented Salesforce and reported accuracy
Investigated and developed solutions for data issues Provided technical support regarding incentive data in XML, HTML, JSON, SOAP outputs
Corroborated team data with client-driven documentation Manipulated VIN data
Audited incentive data/programs
Communicated across teams during data research
Logged and summarized daily activity report
Key responsibilities:
Serviced and diagnosed Mac computers in DRDA
Installed software on Mac computers in DRDA
Experience with software updates via radmind
Created reports within Business Objects
Created and modified PAF in eRPM
Familiarity with best computer practices at U of M Redacted PPI from Legacy Documents
Actively documented completed work in database
Modified reports in Excel
Key responsibilities:
January 2008 to Present
April 2018 to April 2020
AUDATEX • Ann Arbor, MI June 2008 - Feb 2011
Telephone Service Rep
Resolved Microsoft network issues
Actively documented call log
Key responsibilities:
PATRICK McLEOD Resume • page 2
Professional Experience (AUDUTEX Continued)
CHIPPEWA HILLS SCHOOL DIST • Remus, MI Oct 1999 - June 2008 Network Admin / Systems Admin / Web Page Designer
Installed Novell BorderManager proxy server on existing Novell Wan Installed / diagnosed hardware/software issues on workstations and servers Managed network using Novell NDS, Nwadmin and ConsoleOne Installed Ethernet switches and network cards, hubs, and routers, ATM, network LE155, LE25 and 2810 switches, network OS, network wiring and punched down ports Responsible for troubleshooting workstations and network infrastructure Repaired and maintained computers/output devices district wide Installed and upgraded software, server components, desktop PCs Facilitated and submitted state and federal reports Trained faculty, staff and students on new hardware/software Maintained and updated grade-book software; SchoolMaster Set up client-side email
Designed new web site for Chippewa Hills School District Key responsibilities:
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY • Mount Pleasant, MI Oct 1998 - May 1999 Web Page Design / Preparatory Lab Assistant / Student Staff Implemented web site for CMU Biology Dept. Course
Designed graphics, structure, and format conforming to classstructure Daily updates, maintenance and expansion of web pages Implemented design, framework and most of graphics for Biology 101 website for student use Maintained laboratory equipment and stock of supplies Prepared laboratory experiments for students
Key responsibilities:
Additional Skills
Photography - Digital photo restoration/retouching (20+ years) Knowledgeable in American Sign Language (20+ years) Wilderness First Aid (3 years)
Plant Identification (20+ years)
Assessments
Assessed for ability to perform basic computer operations, navigate Windows OS, and troubleshoot common computer problems. BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS • Indeed Assessments Feb 2019 Highly Proficient
Assisted customers in complex hardware/software installation Supported customers using legacy/modern software/hardware Created client facing and internal software documentation Responsible for troubleshooting Microsoft database issues