Network Administrator & Desktop Support Specialist

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Cell: 818-***-****

Network Administrator / Desktop Support Specialist

OBJECTIVE Dedicated technical support specialist, desktop support for Windows desktops. IT consultant recognized as a resource for technical solutions including data management, networking, software / hardware selection and installation, and systems troubleshooting, maintenance, and support. Skilled at assessing client needs, recommending strategies that enhance efficiency and maximize ROI, implementing cutting-edge technology solutions, and training/supporting end users.

Hardware: Dell: PowerEdge, PowerVault and PowerConnect appliances and servers.

HP: Proliant Servers, Blade Servers, NetServers, ProCurve Switches.

SuperMicro: Super Server series

Intel: All 2U and 4U rack mount and pedestal servers,

Sonicwall: E-Class SSL-VPN Firewalls, TZ series

VXA: Robotic Libraries and Stand Alones

Adic: Robotic Libraries and Stand Alones

Current Certs

A+ (1998) MCSE NT4.0 (1998)

MCSE 2003, CCNA, ECH, Navision (Denmark)

TARGET JOB Desired Job Type: Employee

Desired Status: Full-Time

Career Level: Mid Career (18+ years of experience)

Date of Availability: Less than 1 month

EXPERIENCE - 2012 to present

Carpenter/Handyman+

EXPERIENCE 1996 to present

Tomorrows PC Valley Village, CA

Computer Consultant

Direct all aspects of daily operations including business development, book keeping/cash flow management, and 24x7 IT solution delivery/support for individuals and small businesses.

Key Accomplishments:

- Built a successful technical consulting operation from the ground up, providing a wide range of services to client base ranging from hardware devices, networking, system maintenance/installation, custom computer builds, and database management.

- Earned a reputation as a trusted technology advisor offering cost-effective solutions through innovative design and thorough knowledge of business-growth-enabling tools.

EXPERIENCE 2008 - 2009

Bank of America Simi Valley, CA

Security Engineer I

Information Control Center

Monitor Bank of America and Countrywide 250,000 user network. Monitor both Egress and Ingress traffic and email usage, Company Policy and Remediation. Troubleshoot network issues that pertain to security. Create rules and work instructions for handling remediation of violating associates. Arcsite, Remedy, CFC Logger.

EXPERIENCE 1996 - 2007

California Creative Software Santa Clarita, CA

Consultant & Technician:

Professional experience: 1999 - 2008, 2010 - 2012

Responsible for 50+ small to medium size companies in So Cal area. Navision Solution Center. Server and Client Setup and Configuration Win2003 &Win2000 Small Business Servers, SQL. Data Center Administration (Sunflower Tours - Burbank, Quest Cybercenter) Citrix Administration for US and international connectivity (Wirewright-Directex Manufacturing). Robotic Libraries (ABL Aero Inc), Stand alone backup tapes (All) and replication. VMWare, virtual servers, Counterpoint (Reagan Library). Navision Financials (Wirewright - Directex Manufacturing, ABL Aero Inc., Ventura Townhouse, Del-Tho Industries). Managed all upgrades in software, OS and machine builds. On call 24/7.

EXPERIENCE 6/2004 - 4/2005

Performance Materials Corp. Camarillo, CA

Network Administrator (10 month contract)

Responsible for Camarillo California Manufacturing Facility and Burlington Canada Manufacturing Facility. Managed all applications, hardware, manufacturing software and financial systems including Navision Business Solutions. Maintained Systems during upgrade from MAX to Navision. Supported end users on day-to-day basis, also supported Novell Servers handling file and print services. 7 servers total from 2000 server running file and print services, Exchange 2000 server, SQL database for Navision. Active Directory structure and Maintenance as well as Novel Security and Maintenance. Symantec System Center and AV Servers, Terminal Servers handling connections from Canada and China, as well as other parts of the country. Supported all Laptops and Peripherals throughout the company.

EXPERIENCE 7/2003 4/2004

Verizon Business TS Agoura CA

Network Specialist

I wore many hats in technical support from Network Provisioning, Troubleshooting to Customer Service. Understanding ILEC and CLEC equipment as well Backbone Equipment such as Redback and Cisco routers, Lucent and Alcatel Switches. T-1s, Frame Relay, DSL (frame and ATM). Specialized training from Cisco and Lucent.

EXPERIENCE 4/1998 - 11/1999

Quality Time Computers Chatsworth CA

Technical Support Specialist

Technician: Worked in a team environment to resolve customer desktop, laptop, and peripheral problems. Software installations, Hardware troubleshooting, firmware support. Responsible for installing, configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading hardware and software.

EXPERIENCE 1986 - 1995

Primal Screen North Hills, CA

Art Director

-Manage High Volume Art Department for Silk Screen and Offset Printing. Managed Daily operations from Conceptual Art to Color Key Approval to press sign offs. Delegated Work to several in house artists as well as several outside freelancers.

- Built a successful technical and Graphical consulting operation from the ground up, providing a wide range of services including Digital Imaging, Dark Room Imaging, Art Design, Airbrush, Color Separation and anything that falls in between.

- Earned a reputation as a pioneer in the dark room, creating process spot color printing. (no scanning software), completely from filtering light.

EDUCATION 1979 - 1981 Chatsworth High School Chatsworth, CA

Received Diploma

EDUCATION 6/1998 Simi Valley Adult School Simi Valley, CA

A+ Certification

Received Certification

EDUCATION 6/1999/2001 Simi Valley Adult School Simi Valley, CA

MCSE Courses

Microsoft MCSE Courses + Electives

2001 Citrix Network Administration Pasadena, CA

training specialized Training by Citrix

in house.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Community activities:

Coaching Baseball at Mid Valley Little League and Soccer at Winnetka Park

Interests and activities:

I coach Little League and AYSO Soccer. I enjoy golf and baseball. We also enjoy motorcycling whenever we get the chance. My wife, Christina and I are raising 2 kids, Dorothy 15 and Nathan 10.

REFERENCES

California Creative Software

14433 Colorado Pl., Canyon Country, CA 91387

Jeff Pyne (CEO) office: 661-***-**** / cell: 661-***-****

ABL Aero

25032 Anza Drive, Valencia, CA 91355

Patrick Fletcher (CEO) 818-***-****

Keith Miller ABL

12214 La Maida St. Valley Village CA 91607

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