AMY SMITH
123 Main Street Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235 asmith@sample~resume.com Objective: Seek the Position of Senior System Administrator SUMMARY: Established track record with 6 years of experience in helping organizations to efficiently use their networks; ensuring that the design of an organization's computer site allows all of the components, including computers, the network, and software, to fit together and work properly. Also monitor and adjust the performance of existing networks and continually survey the current computer site to determine future network needs; as well as troubleshoot problems reported by users and by automated network monitoring systems and make recommendations for enhancements in the implementation of future servers and networks. Sound familiarity with Windows2000 and WindowsXP at the user level, including user and application installation. Linux System Administration skills (RedHat and Suse) Windows Server System Administration. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, printing, and Windows networking. Familiarity with Intel-compatible hardware. Advanced ability (building and configuring machines, hardware troubleshooting). Strong communication and people skills, both written and verbal. A proven record of reliability, the ability to perform under time constraints, and good judgment under pressure. The ability to lift 50 lbs and install computer and electronic equipment in a safe and careful manner. Expert in Windows server 2000/ 2003, NT4.0, Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP Fantastic ability to learn new material quickly. A solid understanding of networking fundamentals and security. Ability to maintain a reliable and methodical approach to support and documentation. Uncommon ability to work independently and as part of a team. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Wildwood Association Inc., Minneapolis, MN Systems Administrator 2003 - Present
Analyze, log, track and complex software and hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, server, and application to meet business needs. Coordinate hardware and software installations and upgrades to ensure work is performed in accordance with company policy. Recommends resolutions to complex matters of significance and coordinate the implementation of the approved course of action. Coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems: document system events to ensure continuous functioning. Recommend course of action and implement as approved.
Coordinate testing, upgrade and configuration of system files and services. Ensure changes are in accordance with appropriate operating procedures. Utilize standard corporate tools to record changes, service requests, and problem activities for tracking purposes. 2000 - 2003
Tom Y Inc., Minneapolis, MN Junior System Administrator
Assisted in the operation of Tom Y's computing environment. Assisted in hardware installation and maintenance of workstations, servers, networking equipment, and other supporting hardware. Performed user account creation, deletion, and configuration. Supported cross-platform software on non-UNIX client platforms, including some Windows and MacOS X support under the direction of other systems administration staff. Supervised backup and disaster recovery operations. Performed occasional off-hours and remote support.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Microsoft, Novell, and Oracle Certified BS Computer Science, New York University, NY (1999)
