SeniorSystems Administrator
Microsoft Certified Professional | VMware Trained Administrator
NetApp Trained Network Storage Administrator

• 7 years of experience in systems administration and IT consulting, including analyzing, designing, installing, maintaining and repairing hardware, software, peripherals, VMs datacenters andnetworks.
• Superior troubleshooting and technical abilities in all situations.
• Strong track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously in high stress environments.
• Rare strengthsin communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experienced in using technology to drive towards the company mission, as an asset in strategic business decisions, and asa source of revenue generation--not just cost cutting.
• Broad background and global perspective provide intangible benefits for conceptual thinking, problem solving and relationship building.

Professional Experience

Confidential—Senior Systems Administrator, Geneseo, Illinois2008 - Present

Dynamic and reliable professional with over 8+ years of experience in the computer industry: systems administrator, networkadministrator, project manager, business analyst, consultant, and data/backup administrator. Effectively managesall aspects of IT systemsto ensure ongoing operations for four corporate entities doing more than $40 Million in business annually.

• Server administration: migrated 8 domains into one domain spanning three locations.Microsoft
• Virtual administration: Initiated and implemented a successful virtualization project across four companies from beginning to end: both servers and virtual desktops. VMware, Project Manager
• Transformed an old software companyinto a 100% hosted business model with a secure, efficient, scalable and fault tolerant environment. Business Analyst, Project Manager
• AdministersHPStorageworks fiber channel storage area network (SAN) with tape library system, NetAppiSCSI storage, and Symantec Backup Exec.Storage and Backups
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008 database administration.Database Admin
• Transformed a broken IT department into a dynamic, trusted and widely cheered company asset.Attitude and Communication
• Proficient in creating custom technical documentation, training materials, SOP guidelines and procedures, network diagrams and reports. Communication, Attention to Detail
• Basic Cisco routing and switching management.LAN/WAN Technologies.

Recap

I am a collaborative and goal-oriented leader with experience utilizing a broad array of technologies to provide critical business solutions. I have proven analytic and problem solving skills in high-stress multi-task situations. Ihave demonstrated an astute ability to assess needs, define requirements and develop ROI-driven solutions which generate revenue and improve operating efficiencies. I am blessed with a rare giftfor communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences with ease. In a nutshell, I am a very astute, well-spoken, reliable and highly adaptable solution provider who manages projects and people well.

Previous Employment

Confidential, Geneseo, IL 2007 - 2008
Sr. Network Administrator/Sr. Consultant

Senior employee, leader and pace setter for a dynamic, yet short lived, IT consulting firm startup.

• The company’s senior IT consultant on all internal and client projects.
• Assisted in designing and building the entire company network from the ground up.
• Designed, built and rebuilt numerous test network environments.
• Hands on instruction and training of new IT consultants.
• Leader in every measure of success, training, advancement, loyalty and teamwork.

Confidential, Indianapolis, IN 2004 - 2007
Independent IT Consultant

• Freelance computer, networking and customized solutions company with over 300 satisfied clients.

Confidential, Indianapolis, IN 2004 - 2007
Petty Officer 2nd Class - IT

• Information Technology specialization
• “Secret” access authorized

Confidential, Indianapolis, IN 1999 - 2004
Campus Director & IT Technician

Spent five years fulfilling a lifelong passion for reaching youth through outreach ministries.

• Campus Director for Washington Township schools with over 2500 combined attendance.
• Provided city-wide leadership training and IT staff support for the regional office.
• Assisted managing highly successful large-scale events averaging 600 attendees.

Confidential, Dallas, TX 1996 - 1999
PC and Marketing Technical Supervisor

Rapidly advanced to become the chief media presentation professional for the world’s top supply-chain management software company (at that time). Regularly traveled with senior executives, converting highly technical concepts into effective media for presentation.

• Increased company productivity as an IT liaison and media advisor to the President, CEO and executive sales branch which generated over $360 Million in revenue.
• Traveled internationally providing on-site executive presentation development and delivery.

Training and certifications

• Microsoft MCP
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• CompTIA A+ Certification
• VMware vSphere 4.1 Install, Configure, Manage
• NetApp Data ONTAP Fundamentals

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