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Brian L. Lincks
W**** Northside Drive • Oconomowoc, WI 53066 • 920-***-**** • *****.******@*****.***
Results oriented technician with comprehensive business and technical background
Summary of Qualifications
History of bridging IS and IT to enhance business value. Expertise in network and analysis, implementation, and support. Strong Cisco skills in VOIP environments including wireless technologies. Earned certification in technology fields of study. Outstanding interpersonal, training, and presentation skills.
Technical Expertise
Software: MS Office, Veritas, BackupExec, McAfee, Magic, Ghost
Telephony & Networking: HP Insight, Cisco Call Manager version 7, Cisco CUPC, Cisco CAD, Cisco WCS, Cisco Soft phone, Avaya Call Management System
Operating Systems: MS Windows 9x/2000, NT, XP, Vista
Hardware: Avaya 600, 700, 800 series, Cisco 79xx (and wireless) Cisco routers 7930, 7940, 7960, HP Servers, and APC UPS
Systems
Protocols: TCP/IP, FTP, RIP
Certifications: MCP, MCSE, A+
Professional Experience
Dental Health Associates Madison, Wisconsin 06/2010 – 10/29/2010
Installations, programming, and support of new implementation of Cisco phone system through Call Manager version 7. Some programming for paging with SynApps program.
Daily phone and network troubleshooting and support using SysAid help desk.
Train employees in multiple locations on voice system.
Accomplishments
This project enabled 4 digit DID from 10 digit dialing adding value to business structure, as well as motivation for employees.
Cisco CAD software implemented for receptions simplifying call and time management.
Performed CAT5e cable terminations to wall modules and patch panels using 110 punch down type. Also made and tested CAT5 and CAT6 network cables. The work also included cable management processes for ceiling, wall, and desktop.
Performed 110 punch down terminations to type 66 and 110 punch down blocks for analog phone equipment.
TekWorks San Diego, CA. 05/06/2010 – 05/19/2010
Installed and tested CAT6 cabling for approximately 50 new offices. The termination and signal testing was done at the jack modules that were then installed into the walls in the offices.
Sub-Zero Freezer/Wolf Appliance Co. Fitchburg, Wisconsin 03/2002 - 03/2009
Telecommunications Technician level II
Implement and support corporate network data systems, specifically Cisco routers in multi state network.
Train employees in all departments on voice system.
Accomplishments
Linked 10 sites spanning two states using IP based telephony.
Helped implement high speed corporate IP backbone project that enabled regional call management and included call center applications, voice mail, and fax messaging applications.
Supported Cisco project line from key systems to back end hardware, and a variety of applications from remote offices to 2500 person corporate systems.
This project enabled 4 digit DID from 10 digit dialing adding value to business structure, as well as motivation for employees.
Performed CAT5 and CAT6 cable terminations to wall modules and patch panels using 110 punch down type. Also made and tested CAT5 and CAT6 network cables. The work also included cable management processes for ceiling, wall, and desktop.
Performed 110 punch down terminations to type 66 and 110 punch down blocks for analog phone equipment.
AE Business Solutions Milwaukee, Wisconsin 01/2001 - 01/2002
Network Technician/Client Consultant
Implement and support VPN and centralized networks.
Worked with management on cost estimates regarding designing network for the client.
DataWright Inc. Elm Grove, Wisconsin 10/1999 - 01/2001
Network/Client Consultant
Design, implement, and support network data systems for a wide variety of clients, including support for peripherals and applications to customize environment for clients.
Proactively set up network systems in lab prior to implementation for testing of customization of hardware and software requested by the client.
Accomplishments
Generated business growth for company due to quality of service with state agencies and local clients.
Education
PC Productivity
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Brookfield, WI
03/2000
Madison Area Technical College
Wood Technics Program Madison, WI
One year vocational diploma
08/1992
Lake Mills Senior High
High School diploma Lake Mills, WI
I would also like to add that I have acted in a lead role for Generac Corporation in my past employment as a lead PC/Network Technician. Two PC client technicians were reporting to me and I was the escalation point for them as well for hardware and software installations, configurations, and troubleshooting and resolution of problems.