SAMUEL REED
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
601-***-**** ************@*****.*** http://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-reed-a51b9819a
BACKGROUND
Detail-oriented and security-conscious IT professional with hands-on experience in system support, technical troubleshooting, PC deployment, and security operations. Proven ability to streamline IT operations and assist in securing organizational assets through incident response and endpoint management. I possess a bachelor’s degree in information technology, with strong foundations in networking, cybersecurity principles, and systems analysis. Seeking to contribute to IT infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives through analytical problem-solving and an initiative-taking mindset
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MINOR IN BUSINESS
Mississippi State University, 2018 – 2023
Member: Men of Excellence (M.O.X.), Phi Mu Alpha, Opus Choral, Percussion Club
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Southwest Mississippi Community College, 2016 – 2018
Member: Phi Theta Kappa, Band, Choral
EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY SCREEN PRINT – SCREEN PRINT OPERATOR
STARKVILLE, MS 06/2022 – Present
EXECUTE DAILY OPERATIONAL TASKS WITH PRECISION AND COMPLIANCE TO STRICT STANDARDS.
MANAGE DIGITAL FILES AND STENCILS, ENSURING PROPER ALIGNMENT AND DATA ACCURACY.
CONDUCT WEEKLY INVENTORY, EMPHASIZING ATTENTION TO PROCESS AND SECURITY.
PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY (PEC) – ITD OPERATIONS INTERN
COLUMBUS, MS 08/2023 - 12/2023
DEPLOYED PCS AND IMAGED LAPTOPS AS PART OF ENTERPRISE-WIDE REFRESH PROGRAM
ASSISTED WITH FIRST-LEVEL INCIDENT RESOLUTION AND TICKET TRIAGE.
PROVIDED END-USER TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ESCALATED UNRESOLVED ISSUES.
CONDUCTED ROOT-CAUSE ANALYSIS TO TROUBLESHOOT HARDWARE/SOFTWARE ISSUES.
SUPPORTED ONBOARDING BY CONFIGURING SYSTEMS FOR NEW HIRES.
MISSISSIPPI STATE BOST EXTENSION CENTER – INTERN(UNPAID)
STARKVILLE, MS • 02/2023 – 05/2023
REPAIR AND REIMAGE LAPTOPS SENT OUT TO VARIOUS EXTENSION CENTERS
PROVIDE SUPERVISOR WITH DAILY STATUS REPORT ON ALL JOB TASKS.
UPGRADE DELL LAPTOPS WITH NEW SAMSUNG SSDS TO INCREASE STORAGE
HARDWIPE ANY LAPTOPS THAT WERE BEING REPIRPOSED.
SKILLS
Cybersecurity: Incident response, endpoint security, user access management, security protocols
Networking: LAN/WAN fundamentals, flow regulation, network security basics
Soft Skills: Critical thinking, communication strategies, active listening, documentation, team leadership
IT Support & Systems: PC Imaging, Windows OS, Help Desk support, hardware/software troubleshooting.
Tools & Software: Microsoft Excel, ticketing systems (ServiceNow or similar), remote desktop tools
Planned Certifications
Network+
Sec+
Pentest+