GEOFFREY LYNN SCULLY *** SW ***RD STREET NEWBERRY, FL 32669
********.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an entry to mid-level PC support / Network support position that will allow me to grow my IT knowledge and skill set.
EDUCATION
Information Technology, Associate of Arts August 2007 – August 2008
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
GPA 3.37/4.0
Studies focused on basic networking applications and design, project management, IT management and programming.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance IT Consultant February 2011 – Present
Clarkesville, Georgia
Design and install small business and home office networks. Build and maintain workstations, servers and wireless access points. Working on call 24*7. During this time I worked toward obtaining my CompTIA certifications.
Security Officer August 2010 – February 2011
Combat Support Associates, Kuwait City, Kuwait (Company lost contract)
Worked mainly with Microsoft Word and Excel. Keeping logs and files for all shift related issues. Maintained files for all employees, work schedules and equipment. Made daily backups of all work. Was going to be afforded the opportunity to move into the IT department after 90 days but CSA lost the contract and all moves were canceled and VISA’s were revoked.
Freelance IT Consultant June 2005 – August 2010
Clarkesville, Georgia
Design and install small business and home office networks. Build and maintain workstations, servers and wireless access points. Working on call 24*7. During this time I was taking classes online to obtain my degree.
Helpdesk/PC Support, Network Administrator March 2002 – June 2005
ReachOne Internet, Lacey, Washington (Contract completed)
Worked on a team to integrate OlyNet’s Emerald Accounting Database and Email into the ReachOne’s Platypus Database. Setup the MS SQL DB for weekly full backup and daily incremental. Worked with junior employees and trained them on proper procedures in setting up the 3COM NAS devices. Worked with 3COM to upgrade from 48 ports to 288 ports on all the NAS devices. Helped with forming a plan with CenturyTel and Qwest Telco’s to integrate the OlyNet customers onto the ReachOne Network. Helped identify all upgrades needed within the network including the Cisco Routers and switches. Was team leader working with Pacific County PUD in allowing ReachOne to resell the excess bandwidth on the Pac. PUD’s fiber network to local businesses and residents. Worked with both Emerald and Platypus A&A keeping ticket’s up to date of all work done.
Helpdesk/PC Support, Network Administrator January 1997 – March 2002
OlyNet Internet, Montesano, Washington (Sold business to ReachOne)
Started with primary duties being the office manager and lead helpdesk phone and in house support tech. Help build OlyNet to over 4000 clients. Built over 1000 Microsoft Workstations and over 100 servers. As the business grew I hired and trained new helpdesk personnel and took over as the lead Network Administrator in 1998. At this time I also took over ownership. I administrated all the Microsoft and Linux Servers and the Cisco Routers and switches. Installed, tested and maintained Cat3, Cat5, Cat6 and Coax cabling. Installed all server racks, cabling trays and Earthquake proofing. Implemented Emerald Accounting and Authentication software which allowed OlyNet to implement a ticketing system to track all work done. Successfully grew the business from 16 pots lines with a 56k Frame Relay Internet connection to over 400 dialup 56k lines and 200+ DSL clients with a DS3 Internet connection over an OC3. OlyNet served over 300 Websites for various clients and had contracts with over a dozen local businesses to be 24*7 on call tech support.
Search and Rescue, Boarding Team Member October 1992 – November 1996
US Coast Guard, Westport, Washington (Honorable Discharge)
Performed primary duties as a search and rescue team and secondary duties as a boarding team member.
Student March 1990 – October 1992
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida
Attended college for a short time then worked at Bally’s Total Fitness Gym.
German and Russian Linguist September 1986 – March 1990
US Air Force, Kaiserslautern, Germany (Honorable Discharge)
Primary duties as a translator. Held a Top Secret SCI security clearance.
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
US Coast Guard Honorable Discharge
US Coast Guard Meritorious Team Ward
US Coast Guard Good Conduct Ward
US Air Force Honorable Discharge
US Air Force Good Conduct Award
Skills:
Microsoft Windows 95,98,XP,Vista & 7
Microsoft Server NT 4, 2000 & 2003
MS Exchange
MS SQL
MS Office Suite
MS Project Server
IMAIL Server
WS FTP Server
Crystal Reports
Emerald A&A
Platypus A&A
Veritas Back-up Exec
Linux
DNS/Apache
Cisco IOS
Router, Switches and Hubs
OSI Model
IP Routing
3COM NAS
Livingston NAS
Adtran CSU/DSU
APC Rackmount & Datacenter UPS
Certifications:
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
Cisco Basic Routing