ANDREW DENNIS STICKEL ***** CR **, WAKARUSA
IN, *6573
******************@*****.***
CELL574-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Information Technology Graduate with a Bachelors degree in System Security seeking a position in Information Technology Field requiring strong hardware and software skills in computer repair, troubleshooting, networking, and security. Excellent customer service skills, with limited supervision, alone, or in a group.
EDUCATION
Westwood College Graduated October 2010
System Security, Bachelor of Science Information Technology GPA 3.8/4.0
Studies focused on Networking, IT project management, Security, Technical planning, and Disaster Recovery. Created Security policy, Disaster Recovery Plan, Security Audit, and Web page.
Achieved Dean’s List multiple terms 2007-2010
Achieved President’s List multiple terms 2009-2010
EXPERIENCE
System Administrator, www.praxisstrategiesandsolutions.com April 2011 – Present
Praxis Strategies and Solutions, Inc. South Bend, Indiana
When I joined Praxis they had just expanded and were moving into new office space where I designed and setup their network. I’m currently their network administrator for workstations, server, IP phones, printers, printer/fax/scanners, routers, and switches. As system administrator, I also research new technology and implement technologies that will better protect employees/employer/equipment, and improve productivity. I wrote and implemented a security policy, risk assessment, and a disaster recovery plan. I created and update (webmaster) Praxis’ first website.
• Proposals • Brochures
• Instruction Manual • Work with limited or no budget
• 3D barcode (QR)
Volunteer; Offer my IT skills to Stickel’s Bookkeeping and Tax Service Since 2008
• RAM upgrade • Configure LAN/Wireless Network
• Consultant for technology upgrade
Technical/Skills
Servers and Workstations
Routers and Switches
RAM Upgrade
Desktops and Laptops
Printers/Scanners/Fax Machine
Network Architect
Active Directory
Microsoft Office:
Powerpoint, Access, Excel, Word, Publisher, and Microsoft Projects
Windows
98/XP/2000/Vista
Windows 7
Windows Server 2003
Red Hat Linux
Unix
HTML/PHP
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Firework, InDesign, Flash, and Dreamweaver
Related Coursework
Project Management
Microsoft Access
LAN Security
A+Guide to Hardware
Internet Security
Securing Business Applications
Cisco Systems
VMware
Risk Assessment
Security Policy
Computer Forensics Analysis
Pre IT EMPLOYMENT
Millwork Sales Specialist (April 2007- August 2008)
Lowe’s Lafayette, IN
Hard Line Lead/Manager/Electronic Sales (May 2006-March2007)
Sears Lafayette, IN
Open or close manager with a key and pass code for alarm
Responsible for daily MOD & CSM duties
Managed Tools, Lawn and Garden, Exercise Equipment, Electrical, and Seasonal
Set up displays from a plan-o-gram
Performed overrides and approvals
Ordered replenishment for stock
Detailer/Cashier/Face-to-Face Sales Person (June 2005-May2006)
Drive & Shine Mishawaka, IN
Managed the lobby and customer service needs
Resolved customer complaints
Received employee of the month three times
Floated between multiple departments
Builder/Framer (May 2004-June2005)
Hart Housing/Forrest River Wakarusa, IN
Built internal walls for manufactured homes from blue prints
Singlehandedly performed a three man job
Repaired damaged drywall
Maintained inventory
Woodshop Supervisor (June 2003-May 2004)
Godfrey Marine Elkhart, IN
Managed and supervised the woodshop
Supplied in-house and out-of-state plants with production materials
Maintained production schedule to insure on-time delivery
Ordered and maintained inventory
Prepared for internal and external audits
Self-Employed (December 2001- August 2003)
Spot-Free Power Wash Nappanee, IN
Started and maintained business during high school
Created estimates and invoices using Quicken financial software
Maintained equipment and supplies
Promoted the business and scheduled appointments
Door to door sales
Detailer/Power Washer/Maintenance (March 2000-December 2001)
Uptown Auto/Uptown Power Wash Nappanee, IN
Was a key holder in the company
Detailed customer vehicles and maintained business vehicles
Power washed car lots, houses, and industrial
Trained new employees
Door to door sales