Derrick Merritt
*** ****** ****** #**, *******, GA 30316
Phone: 678-***-****
E-Mail: *******.*******@*****.***
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Network and Communications Management June 2011
DeVry University - Decatur, GA, GPA: 3.44 (Dean’s List 5 Semesters)
Technical Skills
! Active Directory-Installation of server and workstation software, physical network configuration,
network security, policy, domain controllers, performance monitoring and troubleshooting
techniques
! Cisco Routers- Configurations, maintenance and troubleshooting, routing protocols, and use of
access control list (ACL). Command-line interface (CLI) knowledge and configure local and
wide area networks with routers.
! LAN/WAN- Protocol configuration and troubleshooting. Network Address Translation (NAT),
Port address Translation (PAT), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Point-to-Point
(PPP), and System backup.
! Fedora Linux- Server and workstation software installation, physical network configuration,
BASH shell, troubleshooting and performance.
! VoIP- Examine technologies and systems that serve voice traffic, including enterprise switches,
networked telephony solutions, call centers, voice processing and wireless systems. Converged
networks.
! Wireless- Planning, deploying, and managing a WLAN, Conducting a site survey, WLAN
security, troubleshooting.
! Senior Project- completed the project to integrate aspects of network analysis, design, planning,
implementation, troubleshooting and evaluation.
! Applications and Devices
Operating Systems: Citrix, DOS, Mac OS, UNIX, Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2000
Professional/2003 Server/XP
Languages: C++, HTML, Java
Software: McAfee Antivirus, MS Office, Norton Antivirus, Visio, Visual Studio
Networking: Server and workstation software installation, physical network configuration,
network security, performance monitoring and troubleshooting techniques,
LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN
Hardware: Desktops, Laptops, PDA devices, Printers, Cisco Routers and Switches, Cisco
Aironet Access Point
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Employment History
Emory University - Maintenance Mechanic June 2002 - Present
! Coordinate with residence life to receive, complete, and report on the status of maintenance
requests
! Interact with staff, faculty, and students to complete maintenance requests and communicate the
resolution
! Complete maintenance requests in both individual and team environments
! Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of facilities including electrical and mechanical
systems, and plumbing
! Respond to customer complaints and repair equipment as necessary
! Obtained perfect scores on weekly building inspections
Allstate/ Faith Insurance Agency - Support Staff February 1998 – June 2002
• Increased sales by quoting homeowner, auto, commercial, and renters policies
• Improved retention by contacting customers through monthly audits
• Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals
Community Involvement/Affiliation
! IEEE Member
! Habitat for Humanity volunteer
! Mentor Emory – Emory University