Emerging Technologies Systems Administrator
Libraries | Canton, Ohio Area, US
Hands-on, results-oriented professional with 7+ years of success in the Information Technology field and current experience within a Technology Management role. Proven project management proficiency including analysis, design, development, implementation, documentation and evaluation. Exhibits strong interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills.
Areas of Expertise
Staff and Patron Training
Network Analysis and Maintenance
Help Desk Management
Graphic Design
Hardware | Software Troubleshooting
Technical | User Support
Computer Lab Design
Social Media
Web Design
Linux Deployment
Open Source Development
Web 2.0 Technologies
Specialties: project management, user experience, active directory, citrix, computer hardware, content management, customer relations, database administration, linux, microsoft exchange server, microsoft windows, millennium, networking, pc hardware, peripherals, programming, servers, sql, staff training, technical support, technician, troubleshooting, upgrades, web site production
Jan
2006 - Present
Emerging Technologies System Administrator / Stark County District Library
Hired as an entry-level technician and promoted into positions of progressive responsibility. As Emerging Technologies Administrator, has developed, supervised, and implemented several new and innovative projects for the Stark County District Library.
Developed and implemented the creation of an open source kiosk system for a partnership with the Akron Canton Airport.
Administered and was awarded a grant by ArtsInStark to create and implement a Teen Programming Digital Art contest. This contest was open to all High Schools in the Stark County area. This included building a new Teen program from the ground up, as well as, creating a web presence for the program.
Collaborated with ConnectedNation|ConnectOhio to implement their "No Child Left Offline" program into our Madge Youtz library branch. This included the development and deployment of 5 Windows and 5 Linux netbooks for public checkout.
Created a partnership with NeoTweetups and ArtsInStark to develop and implement a Twitter Tweetup during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival to help promote awareness of the Stark Libraries community outreach as well as our use of new technologies to better reach our patrons.
Responsible for the development and use of Social Media Applications at the Stark Libraries. Examples include: Facebook, Twitter, Meebo, Wimba, and Skype.
Performed Management of Windows Active Directory User Environment, Microsoft Exchange Server, and CITRIX based Thin Client System.
Managed the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrades, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, WAN/LAN networks, hardware, software, peripherals, and security configurations.
Participated in Patron and Staff Training.
Member of the Website Committee whose function is the administration of our Content Management System and collaborative development and design with our web services provider.
Work with ILS Coordinator to deploy III Millennium client software and support to staff.
May
2001 -
Feb
2006
Information Technology Technician / Valley Sterling Trucks of Canton
Responsible for computer hardware and software trouble-shooting and repair, as well as, network maintenance with our sister site in Cleveland Ohio.
Setup and management of Windows Server environment, including SQL databases.
Development and deployment of staff Intranet with database support.
Software support and staff training.
PC hardware troubleshooting and repair.