IT Manager

Christopher C. Schleeper

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Alton, Illinois 62002

618-***-****  Cell: 618-***-****

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Network Engineer

Expert in Networking: Custom Design, Implementation, Troubleshooting, and Special Projects

Network Design Engineer with a strong background in data architecture design. I am a well-rounded Engineer specializing in custom network design. I provide custom solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations. With ten years of design experience and a service provider portfolio of products and service, I use design tools such as: Visio, Netformx, and previous experience to deliver a world-class solution. Strong design skill set including global support, project management, strategic planning, and client development/relationship management.

Architecture: MPLS, Internet, ATM, Frame Relay, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Security, CoS, Cisco IOS, Multicast, VoIP, Gateway Services, Windows

Technical Highlights:

 Custom design from a variety of products including: Global MPLS, Internet, VPN, Frame Relay, Private Line and others.

 Delivered design supporting a variety of applications including VoIP and Video.

 Migrated over 2000 frame PVCs to new PSN2 frame network.

 Migrated existing Frame Relay customers to new IP based platforms including MPLS and Sprintlink Frame Relay.

 Managed largest “Sprint Plus Services” contract with Savvis Communications.

 Lead Contract Engineer for large 8000 site Nortel Router implementation project; served as primary contact for management reports and updates.

Sales Highlights:

 Established strong customer relationships built on trust, exceptional service.

 Proven ability to achieve ambitious goals. Energized by large-scale challenges and the opportunity to make a significant and measurable positive impact for customers and the organization.

 Provided lifecycle design for a wide variety of IT services. These services include MPLS, Internet (CPE and Network-Based), Co-location, Performance Reporting, Gateway Services, SPAM Prevention Services, and Web Filtering.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

APEX SYSTEMS (Contracted to Defense Information Systems Agency) • Shiloh, Illinois

Network Controller • Presently Employed

• Support DISA’s global ATM network. Maintain, troubleshoot, and resolve problems to resolution. Assist in restoring services to DISAs customer including: IP, branches of the military, and Special Operations.

SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS • St. Louis, Missouri

Network Design Engineer • 1999 to 2009

• Design Engineer responsible for delivering a custom solution highlighting Sprint’s products and services portfolio. Provide Design supporting applications that play a key role in everyday business operation.

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• Established relationships with customers, ask probing questions, analyze customer needs, build accounts, and develop key relationships with key decision makers and executives presenting business cases linking benefits of network expenditures to customer’s business objectives. Major accounts: Energizer, Gardner Denver, Clayco, Smurfit-Stone, Cooper Industries, Savvis, Spartech, Armstrong Teasdale, Delta Dental of Missouri, Bryan Cave, LMI Aerospace, Rotometrics, and others.

• Provided RFP lead role to obtain/retain business.

• Designed global networks in North America, Europe, and Asia PAC.

• Designed/Implemented Backbone/Core CPE including: Lucent 550, Lucent 500, Nortel Shasta, power inverters, associated space, power, and cabling in Sprint co-location facilities for Savvis.

• Designed WAN/LAN solutions, Managed Solutions, protocol analysis, bandwidth recommendations, and firm customer cost proposals.

• Quote CPE including Cisco, Nortel, Adtran, Edgewater, and Fluke Networks to existing and potential customers.

• Provided custom solutions regarding TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, CoS, Cisco IOS, Multicast, VoIP, Gateway Services, Sprint-Branded Applications and associated hardware to clients.

• Installed routers for customers needing assistance with configuration associated to Sprint services including: IP, MPLS, DSL, Private Line, Frame Relay, and Wireless Data.

TEK SYSTEMS • St. Louis, Missouri

Systems Engineer Contracted to Sprint • 1996 to 1999

• Lead Contractor Engineer on “the Bridge Project”, one of the larger projects within the organization.

• Led a team of contracted engineers responsible for installing 8000 Nortel routers. Daily responsibilities included: Physical install assistance to Remote CPE technicians, Router Configuration, Circuit Testing, Backup Testing, and Daily Management Reports regarding successes/failures for each install.

TRI-TEK INFORMATION SYSTEMS • St. Louis, Missouri

Lead Technician • 1995 to 1996

• Provided WAN support and CPE contract services to new and existing customers. Installed, troubleshot, and maintained CPE including: Cisco, Motorola, and Infotron. Provided support to remote technicians for on-site troubleshooting and problem resolution.

EDUCATION

Ranken Technical College, Saint Louis, MO

Associate of Computer Technology

Quincy College, Quincy, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education

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