Desktop Support/system Administrator Resume
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Washington, DC
SUMMARY:
System Administrator with over 30 years of progressively responsible IT experience. Strong problem solving & analytical skills; customer service mentality; excellent communication skills that allow for optimal working relationships with end users; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to quality and accuracy; proven track record of meeting/exceeding deadlines.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Server 2012 R 2/2008/2003/2000
- Windows 10/7/XP
- Hyper - V
- Symantec Mail Security 7.5
- Acronis Backup 11.5
- SonicWall
- Exchange 2013
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Microsoft Office 365
- Visual FoxPro
- QuickFill
- Mail Manager 2010
- Magnet Mail Email Platform
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Washington, DC
Desktop Support/System Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all system administration activities of a 30 node Windows 2012 R2 Server, including software updates, hardware maintenance and systems monitoring.
- Perform active directory functions such as group policy, account creations, and password resets.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot and repair hardware for desktops, laptops, printers and phones (working with third-party vendors as applicable).
- Install software releases and system upgrades; perform system backups and recovery.
- Troubleshoot hardware/software/network issues.
- Monitor network virus inoculation.
- Manage lifecycle of hardware and software (asset inventory management, security updates, patches, and maintain documentation of PC, servers, printers and other peripherals).
- Interact with vendors and contractors for quotes, parts and service.
- Perform IT purchasing, manage inventory and software licensing compliance.
- Manage communication with end users from the initial consult through problem resolution.
- Maintain database of newsletter subscribers and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity.
- Researched, contracted and coordinated conversion from Novell Server to Windows 2000 Server, from Windows 2000 to 2003 Server, from Windows 2003 to 2012 R2 Server.
- Initiated and performed upgrades to work stations resulting in greater productivity among users.
- Recommended and managed installation of new ISP that increased uptime by 30%.
- Conceived and developed internal data processing department that increased turnaround time by 50% and saved approximately $30,000 the first year.
- Coordinated migration of e-blast database from one vendor to another and now manage the database.
Confidential, Gaithersburg, MD
System Administrator / Data Processing Manager
Responsibilities:
- Performed system administration of a 30 node Windows NT 4.0 network, including system security and hardware/software update management.
- Monitored network usage and performed backups on the LAN.
- Responsible for workstation performance optimization, repair and configuration.
- Supervised seven-member team of data processors and data entry clerks.
- Worked closely with clients to set up databases for file maintenance; monitored data quality and integrity.
- Showed a profit in data entry department for the first time in company history.
- Managed and assisted network consultants in the installation of Windows NT 4.0 and Novell 5.0 server which resulted in increased data throughput.
- Resolved system slow-down issues by converting DOS and Windows 3.12 PCs to Windows 98.
- Increased turn-around time of work performed in data processing department by 50% within first six months on the job.
- Wrote software manual for non-technical staff.
Confidential, Kensington, MD
Assistant Vice President
Responsibilities:
- Maintained databases for 450 customers.
- Set up job control languages for running database updates, mailing lists/labels and reports.
- Worked closely with clients on a day-to-day basis.
- Responsible for client billing.
- Supervised production control assistant.
- Increased department turn-around time by 100%.
- Conceived and implemented conversion from punch cards to an on-line system, which reduced man hours by 50%.
- Created customized programs to fulfill special needs of clients.
