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💼Information Systems Generalist
Bates County Memorial Hospital
February 2025
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🌱Family Relocation and Personal Commitments
Q3 2024
Relocated back to my hometown to be closer to my parents and create a supportive environment for my growing family. In addition this move better positioned us to take over guardianship/conservatorship responsibilities of my sister-in-law and provide her a better home life.
📜CompTIA Server+
2020
💼Technology Systems Administrator
School of the Osage
2018 to June 2024
Led the district’s IT operations, managing network infrastructure, servers, and endpoint devices to support students and staff. Oversaw cybersecurity, system administration, and technology integration in the classroom. Implemented automation to streamline IT workflows, improved device management with MDM solutions, and optimized network security with FortiGate firewalls. Managed E-Rate funding and procurement to maximize technology investments. Provided technical support, training, and strategic planning to enhance the district’s IT capabilities.
📊Clifton Strengths Finder
2018
- Restorative – Solves problems effectively. (Executing)
- Learner – Constantly seeks to improve and grow. (Strategic)
- Ideation – Loves new ideas and innovation. (Strategic)
- Analytical – Seeks facts and data for decisions. (Strategic)
- Deliberative – Thinks things through carefully, avoids risk. (Executing)
💼Technology Support Specialist
Midwest CompuTech
March 2016 to 2018
Provided IT services with a focus on supporting School of the Osage as the primary client. Delivered technical support, system upgrades, and infrastructure management tailored to the educational environment. Installed and configured hardware, software, and networking equipment to meet the needs of the school. Collaborated with faculty and staff to ensure technology systems were efficient, secure, and reliable. Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving issues, as well as offering training to end-users on best practices for technology usage in the classroom.
💼Information Systems Plant Support Intern
Schreiber Foods
2014 to May 2016
🎓Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Science
Missouri Southern State University ⭐️Summa Cum Laude
August 2012 to May 2016
Minors:
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Network Systems Administration
- Website Administration
- Information Assurance and Security
💼Technology Student Worker
Missouri Southern State University
2012 to 2014
📜Computer Networking
Nevada Regional Technical Center
August 2010 to May 2012
🎓High School Diploma
Butler R-5 School District
May 2012
📜CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals
2011
Technical Skills
🖥️🔧Systems Administration – Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Mac, iPads, FortiNet, MDM solutions
🌐🔒Networking & Security – Firewalls (FortiGate), VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, Zero Trust frameworks
⚙️🐍Scripting & Automation – PowerShell, Bash, Python, RESTful API integration
🗄️📊Database Management – MS-SQL, query optimization, reporting, bulk updates
☁️🖥️Cloud & Virtualization – Azure, Hyper-V, VMware, backup & disaster recovery solutions
🏗️📦IT Infrastructure Management – Lifecycle planning, procurement, asset management (Snipe-IT)
💻🛠️User & Endpoint Support – Windows, macOS, iOS, endpoint security, troubleshooting
Soft Skills
🕵️♂️💡Problem-Solving – Diagnosing complex IT issues and implementing efficient solutions
📅📈Project Management – Planning, executing, and maintaining IT projects within budget
📝🎓Documentation & Training – Creating guides, knowledge base articles, and training users
🤝💼Service-Oriented – Strong focus on customer service and IT support best practices