Information Technology Specialist

IVEN L. GLOVER


4204 Grinders Way  Snellville, Georgia 30039  (770) 837-0572 home  (404) 569-0832 cell  ilglover@yahoo.com





Professional

Objective Highly skilled professional seeking to become affiliated with a dynamic organization in an Information Technology position where my technical and leadership expertise will contribute to your success and operational efficiency.



Qualifications

Summary – Track record of 25+ years top performance including experience, specialized technical training and education in the areas of Information Technology, Project Management, Network Security Regulations, Financial Reporting, System Diagnostic & Repair, Documentation Management and Policies and Procedures.

– Presently hold National Agency Check Clearance. Previously held Secret Security Clearance in U.S. Marine Corps based upon comprehensive governmental background investigations.

– Reputation for trustworthiness and confidentiality in handling sensitive business transactions and data.

– Team player who collaborates closely with co-workers and management to achieve targeted objectives.

– Strengths include excellent leadership, organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

– Skilled in identifying issues, resolving problems and providing direction.

– Consistently received outstanding performance evaluations during career.

– Advanced computer skills including CCNA, MCSE 2000 and MCSE NT 4.0 training.



Professional

Experience





COMPUTER SCIENCE CORPORATION – Contractor for Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Information Technology Specialist, (May 2004 – Present)

• Managed CommVauult Galaxy version 7 and 8 Backup Recovery applications using IBM Ultra Spectra Python external tape device in a very large enterprise environment. Also managed NetBackup version 8, 9 and 10 Backup Recovery applications as well.

• Implement procedures to ensure timely and efficient implementation of disaster recovery plans. .

• Administer multi-server Windows NT Server, Windows Professional 2000 and Server 2000, Windows Professional 2003 and Server 2003 LAN while servicing 5000+ workstations and 5000+ end-users.

• Initiate large scale enterprise third party Web Applications support and SQL database support associated with SQL database instances in conjunction with Web Application.

• Recommend, evaluate and purchase Information Technology products as needed.

• Maintain inventory of Information Technology assets.

• Implement procedures to ensure system reliability of Operating Systems and hardware through proactive monitoring, security audits and recovery testing.

• Formulate and implement standards and procedures into environment to ensure manageability.

• Document systems and maintain procedures to support daily activities.

• Administer and maintain Microsoft Exchange Server and User accounts including problem solving.

• Coordinate and perform servicing and general maintenance of all servers, PCs, workstations and printers.

• Administer help desk/end-user support for hardware, software and Windows Operating Systems.

• Apply technical expertise to design and maintain corporate Intranet and Internet sites.

• Develop and implement system/network documentation and IT policies and procedures.

AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES – Contractor for Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Information Technology Specialist, (May 2001 – May 2004)

• Applied Information Technology skills while initiating telephone and email technical support for 1,000+ users on daily basis at Customer Support Center Help Desk.

• Provided Local Area Network support and upgrades on hardware and software applications including installing PCs, printers, servers and other systems.

• Conducted computer and network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common computer and network problems.

• Excelled in network and PC support with web-based services, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Exchange 5.5 and Virtual Private Networking.

• Implemented user support for Microsoft products and applications including Office Suites, Windows OS, Internet Explorer and Outlook.

• Completed Windows 2000 administrative functions, including creation of profiles, user accounts, changed passwords, moved files and folders to designated volumes.

• Oversaw activities associated with PC inventory and helpdesk administration.

• Communicated effectively with end-users via telephone in high call center, including problem solving.

• Diagnosed and repaired laptops and desktop PCs.

• Applied knowledge of Norton Ghost to image workstation with Windows 2000 Professional.

• Excelled in hardware maintenance, installation, reinstallation, equipment relocation, software support, user training, acquisition assistance and network support.



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Professional

Experience

(continued) DYNCORP – Contractor for Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Information Technology Specialist, (Nov 1999 – May 2001)

• Consistently excelled in responding to telephone, e-mail and fax requests for technical support for 5,000+ users on daily basis at Customer Support Center Help Desk.

• Provided local network support and upgrades on hardware and software applications, including installation of PCs, printers, servers and other equipment.

• Conducted computer & network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common computer and network problems.

• Implemented network and PC support with Web-based services, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP and LAN/WAN.

• Provided user support for Microsoft products and applications including Office, Windows OS, Internet Explorer and Outlook.

• Accountable for PC inventory and Helpdesk administration including problem solving.

• Communicated effectively with end-users via telephone in high call center.

• Diagnosed and repaired laptops and desktop PCs.

• Utilized Norton Ghost to image workstation with Windows 2000 Professional.

• Installed and configured various wireless hand-held devices on CDC LAN including Blackberry, Compaq Ipaq and palm handhelds.

• Administered procedures to achieve timely and efficient hardware maintenance, installation, reinstallation, equipment relocation, software support, user training, acquisition assistance and network support.

NICHOL RESEARCH CORPORATION/TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATIONS – Contractor for Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Information Technology Specialist/LAN Support Analyst, (April 1999 – Nov 1999)

• Utilized technical expertise to provide user support for Microsoft products and applications including Office Suites, Windows Operating Systems, Internet Explorer and Outlook.

• Accountable for PC inventory and helpdesk administration.

• Communicated effectively with end-users via telephone in high call center including extensive problem solving.

• Performed diagnose and repair of laptops and desktop PCs in a timely manner.

• Utilized Norton Ghost to image workstation with Windows 2000 Professional.

• Installed and configured various wireless hand-held devices on CDC LAN including RIM, Blackberry, Compaq Ipaq and palm handhelds.

WILLIAM N. ROBBINS LAW FIRM

Information Technology Systems Administrator, (Nov 1998 – April 1999)

• Provided user support for various Microsoft products and applications including Office Suites, Windows OS, Internet Explorer and Outlook.

• Implemented functions involving PC inventory and Helpdesk administration.

• Communicated effectively with end-user via telephone and email.

• Performed diagnose and repair laptops and desktop PCs.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS – Honorable Discharge

Information Technology Systems Administrator/Office Administrator/Sergeant, (May 1987 – Oct 1998)

• Promoted through the ranks to supervisory status due to outstanding performance and leadership abilities.

• Received various medals and awards for honorable service.

• Excelled in all phases of administrative management of military office, with emphasis on high level of customer service and quality control of all services.

• Supervised, trained, evaluated and motivated 60 personnel to achieve optimum performance as Platoon Sergeant.

• Observed and enforced strict compliance with Military Standards & Specifications regarding all activities.

• Provided user support for various Microsoft products and applications including Office Suites, Windows OS, Internet Explorer and Outlook.

• Accountable for PC inventory and Helpdesk administration.

• Performed safe and efficient diagnosis and repair of PCs.

• Maintained personnel records, audited and retrieved pay and personnel information.

• Completed other functions involving pay and personnel administration as required.



Education Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN

Architectural Drafting major.

United States Marine Corps -Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Virginia

Completed all required Leadership and Management courses, (Oct 1995 – Dec 1995).