System Administrator Resume
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Multifaceted systems specialist with proven success in engaging and tackling complex hardware and software related issues. Demonstrated superior communication skills and the ability to act as a liaison between developers and consumers. Hands-on experience in system development efforts, including requirement definition, design, architecture, testing, and support. Self-starter adept at moving into new environments and extrapolate from existing experience to quickly adapt to new technologies fluently.
Areas of Expertise
- Systems & Network Administration
- Disaster Recovery & Prevention
- Implementation & Upgrades
- User Training & Support
- New & Emerging Technologies
- Testing & Diagnosis
- Wired & Wireless Networking
- System Migration & Integration
- System Documentation
Skills
Client OS: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX
Server OS: Windows NT/2000/2003/2008
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Adobe Photoshop/Dreamweaver/Flash, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007, WS_FTP Server, Norton GHOST, WSUS, Symantec Endpoint/BackupExec, VMware, VNC, Norton, McAfee
Hardware: PC & Macintosh computers, switches, routers, printers, fax machines, VoIP telephones, video projectors, tape and NAS backup devices, Zebra printers, 3Com NBX v3000 phone system
Networking: TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, WLAN, DHCP, NAT, DNS VPN
Languages: Java, JavaScript, ActionScript, HTML, CSS, VBScript, PowerShell
Experience
11/2007 - 06/2009 Confidential, California
System Administrator
- Administered and maintained three Windows 2003 Servers.
- Performed system updates and patches.
- Created user accounts.
- Implemented group policies.
- Administered and maintained Exchange Server 2007.
- Created user mailboxes. Implemented mailbox policies.
- Implemented a full Cisco network and VoIP phone system with Cisco CallManager.
- Implemented and maintained disaster recovery plans and backup via Symantec BackupExec.
- Administered FTP, file, and print servers.
- Administered antivirus and security protection using Symantec Endpoint Security.
- Evaluated business needs and recommended new systems and hardware when necessary.
- Installed and maintained various client/server software and hardware.
- Provided support and training to company staff.
- Coordinate schedules with other departments and contractors to maximize uptime.
- Maintained a biometric security system.
05/2007 - 09/2007 Confidential, California
Technology Educator/System Support
- Trained employees at six locations on Microsoft Office products as well as computer and network security.
- Authored training documents and answers to commonly asked questions.
- Provided system and network support to upper and lower level bank staff.
- Installed and configured various pieces of computer and network related equipment.
08/2005 - 05/2007 Confidential, Glendora, California
Universal Technical Support Representative
- Prepared client computers for software installation by configuring the appropriate network drives and permissions.
- Troubleshoot software, database access and Internet connectivity problems.
- Created a technical support utility to centralize frequently used tools, applications and documents.
02/2004 - 08/2005 Confidential, California
eTime Technical Support Representative
- Provided technical support for eTime and ezLaborManager products as well as swipe card and geometric time clocks.
- Programmed time clocks and time management software to meet the clients\' needs based the State Labor Department requirements.
10/1998 - 03/2003 Confidential, Pasadena, California
LiveChat Support/Senior Electronic Support/Technical Support
- Authored technical and non-technical preformatted responses and systematic troubleshooting procedures.
- Conceptualized and created animated tutorials and walkthroughs while overseeing and delegating project tasks.
- Designed a graphical user interface utilizing web design techniques for an employee time management database.
- Provided cross-platform technical support and resolved high priority issues.
- Supervised multiple employees and trained associates on departmental software, policies and procedures.
- Maintained call resolution rates well above requirements and achieved quality assurance scores of 90% or better.
- Promoted numerous times during my employment.
Education :Bachelor\'s Degree Computer Information Systems