Kevin Tech_Resume-BC
- 1. E. Kevin Thompson Email: Kevint28@cfl.rr.com Ph: 321-231-4455 Orlando, Fl 32808 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekevinthompson Network/Systems Administration A highly motivated and broadly skilled professional with intermediate level IT experience. A former business owner managing multiple independent contractors, budgetary demands, and all legal/regulatory compliance. Core Competencies include: • Project Management • Budget Creation & Analysis • Staff Supervision • Customer Service • Diagnosis • Problem-solving • Research • Cisco switches, routers • TCP/IP, EIGRP,OSPF, Frame-Relay, FHRP • IPv4/IPv6 • DNS /DHCP • Symantec A/V, Backup Exec • Active Directory • Windows Server • Windows OS • Microsoft Office • Microsoft Exchange Professional Experience Business Owner 2010-present Operating a Renovation and home repair business since 2010 managing projects from complete kitchen and bath remodeling to re-flooring entire homes. Work closely with homeowners to customize remodel/repair plans to balance functionality and enjoyment with budget constraints, as well as maximizing ROI. Manage multiple concurrent projects, cost estimations and project bids, estimate/purchase/deliver needed materials, problem solving, analyze and troubleshoot residential systems, researching building codes/regulations, billing and collections, bookkeeping. Broker/Owner- Convergence Realty/Conveyance Business Brokers 2004-2010 Owned and operated a real estate brokerage, and designed, implemented, and maintained a network including PBX, firewall, SBS with exchange, desktops, data preservation, and mobile networking. I conducted business valuations and counseled owners on exit strategies, ensured legal compliance, financial oversight for escrow and deposits, handled client negotiations with a focus on customer service, and hired agents. DeArmond Realty 2002-2004 Office manager/System Analyst. Managed day to day operations of the office, monitored and improved data flow, oversaw compliance with Realtor Assoc. rules, analyzed business practices and led computerization initiative. Developed competencies in business management and project financial analysis. Integrated Computer Solutions – Intelliteam Technologies 2000-2002 Progressed from in-house computer tech up to field engineer. Responsible for designing and implementing networks at small to medium sized businesses. A.T.T.I. 2001-2002 Instructor, A+, Network+, and MCSE (Windows/Windows Server 2000) CuraGen Corp.- Lab Mgr/Research Assoc. – Gene Mapping/Full Length Cloning 1998-2000 Using analytical and critical thinking skill I directed experimentation to clone genes, mapped genes as part of the human genome project, kept detailed records of experimentation/results, became certified in radio-active materials handling, practiced sterile procedures, became adept at multitasking in a high stress environment, and worked with a team of research associates in vectoring genes into bacterial hosts for targeted protein production in vitro. Education University of Central Florida - Orlando, Fl. B.Sc. Molecular and Microbiology American Tech Training Inst. - Maitland, Fl. Windows 2000 MCSE Cisco Systems - Certified CCNA Military Service Sgt. USAF Reserves – Medical Specialist Veteran of Desert Storm