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Margaret

     

Summary

  • Master of Telecommunications degree and Internet Technology certificate from University of Denver
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) in NT4, MCP+Internet
  • 18 years Information Technology experience including 13 years network administration
  • Able to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to all levels of users

Technical Skills

  • NT Server/Workstation 4.0
  • Windows 2000/XP/2003 Professional/Server
  • Exchange Server 5.5/2003/2007
  • MS Office 97/2000/XP/2003/2007
  • TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, DNS, RAS
  • Cisco routers/switches and VPN
  • FrontPage and HTML
  • Visio 2000/2002/2003
  • Systems Management Server
  • Symantec Backup Exec
  • ARCServeIT
  • Internet Information Server
  • WebTrends
  • Checkpoint FireWall-1
  • Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition
  • TrackIt and Remedy help desk
  • Radware WSD load balancer
  • Trend Micro Antivirus
  • Outlook 97/2000/XP/2003/2007

Work History

Sr. Systems Administrator

  TransZap, Inc.    9/2000-Present

  • Administered Windows NT/2000/2003 network
  • Upgraded NT4 network to Windows 2000 Active Directory, then later to AD 2003
  • Upgraded mail system from Microsoft Exchange 5.5 to 2003 then to 2007
  • Upgraded NT4 PCs to Windows 2000 and XP
  • Managed Exchange Server, Backup Exec and IIS
  • Installed and managed Trend Micro OfficeScan antivirus server
  • Administered Cisco routers and VPN
  • Managed IIS, RAS, DHCP and WINS on Windows 2000/2003 servers
  • Created and documented procedures
  • Managed Altigen phone system
  • Registered and maintained domain names
  • Researched new technologies and purchased computer and phone hardware/software
  • Supported PC hardware/software for users, including computer setups, repairs and training

Systems/Network Administrator

  BedandBreakfast.com    7/98 to 8/2000

  • Administered Windows NT 4.0 network with 22 servers at 3 locations
  • Designed network expansion from 1 location with 7 servers to 3 locations with 22 servers
  • Managed IIS 4.0 public web servers, Checkpoint 4.0 firewall and Radware WSD load balancer
  • Implemented web server collocation to Inflow
  • Managed move of computer and phone networks to new office in downtown Denver
  • Installed Ethernet switches and assisted with router installs
  • Designed and installed Intranet
  • Installed and customized web message boards using O’Reilly WebBoard® software
  • Established security, user and backup procedures
  • Managed domain name registrations and IP addressing scheme
  • Recovered failed Exchange Server 5.5 installation and administered Exchange mail server
  • Researched and tested software for potential purchase
  • Created help ticket tracking system in MS Access
  • Documented/diagrammed network and procedures
  • Administered Nortel Meridian phone system
  • Purchased computer and phone equipment and software
  • Provided PC hardware/software support for all users on Windows 95/98 & NT workstation

Systems Administrator II

Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company    3/97 to 7/98

  • Administered 100-user NT 3.51/4.0 network with Windows 95 clients
  • Provided top-level PC hardware/software support for ITS division users
  • Setup NT 4.0 web server with Internet Information Server
  • Implemented automated software distribution to end-users via Systems Management Server
  • Created web pages for intranet using MS FrontPage and HTML coding
  • Managed MS Exchange Server 4.0
  • Setup, upgraded and repaired computer hardware
  • Developed documentation for end-users and technical staff

Systems Administrator

Learning International    5/95 to 1/97

  • Managed entire computer and phone network, including planning, design and researching new technologies
  • Supervised and trained network assistant
  • Administered 100-node, 70-user NT 3.51 network with Windows 95/3.11 clients
  • Expanded network from 35 nodes and 2 servers to 100 nodes, 12 servers and 2 domains
  • Designed and set up client testing lab and server room
  • Setup TCP/IP protocol, DHCP server, RAID server, modem sharing software, RAS
  • Managed MS Mail 3.5 and installed external program to exchange mail with headquarters
  • Operated AT&T Merlin Legend phone system and Call Xpress voice mail system
  • Installed router, Ethernet switch, video conferencing equipment, ISDN modem
  • Setup new network backup system using ArcServe and autoloader tape drive
  • Provided PC hardware/software support for all employees
  • Purchased computer and phone equipment and software
  • Diagrammed and documented network and procedures

Computer Consultant & Trainer/Business Owner

Computer Partners    7/90 to 5/95

  • Trained clients in computer basics, DOS, Windows and application software
  • Provided troubleshooting of hardware and software problems
  • Installed and configured software and hardware
  • Set up databases, spreadsheets, documents and accounting records
  • Designed and taught classes in computer basics, DOS and Windows
  • Provided design, writing, editing and desktop publishing services for clients

Adjunct Faculty Member

University of Denver    9/92 to 9/93

  • Designed/taught courses in PC Skills Division in DOS, Windows, hard disk management and desktop publishing

Co-Director

Creative Light Center    6/89 to 5/95

  • Computerized entire operations of non-profit corporation

Administrative Assistant/Sales Clerk   

  Vitamin Cottage    9/88 to 5/89

  • Computerized payroll and sales spreadsheets

Office Manager

Viking Resources Corporation    12/81 to 2/88

  • Computerized lease records system and legal documents
  • Supervised support staff

Education

Technical Courses

  • Windows 2000 MCSE Course
  • Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
  • Installing and Configuring MS Windows 2000 File, Print and Web Servers
  • WebTrends Essentials for Enterprise Reporting Server
  • Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator and Engineer courses
  • Radware Distributor Training
  • Oracle Database Operator for Windows NT
  • Creating and Configuring a Web Server using Internet Information Server 4.0
    UNIX Fundamentals

University College, University of Denver (3.9 GPA)

  • Master of Telecommunications, with emphasis on computer networking coursework
  • Certificate of Advanced Study in Internet Technology and Applications
     

Colorado College, Colorado Springs

  • B.A., Biology
     

Professional Associations

  • Rocky Mountain Windows Technology Users Group
  • PC Users’ Group of Colorado (former President)
  • Mile High Computer Resource Organization (MICRO)

     

 

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