Wednesday, November 26, 2014

To whom it may concern:

We are told from youth, “knowledge is power,” but what is knowledge other than random bits of information collected, compiled and organized into useful facts, theories and hypotheses?

Being trained in basic Linux administration tasks, through Red Hat and New Horizons, has given me the ability to help you administer your business system.

Thank you for taking the time to read my cover letter and résumé. If you have any questions, I can be reached by phone (248) 881-5904 or email: macondon8@gmail.com., or you can send correspondence to the address that follows. I look forward to scheduling an interview with you. Thank you, again and have a great day!

Sincerely,

Michael Andrew Condon2143 Hermitage DriveDavison, Michigan 48423

Enclosure: Résumé for Michael Andrew Condon

Michael Andrew Condon2143 Hermitage Dr., Davison, Michigan 48423

Mobile: (248) 881-5904Email: macondon8@gmail.com

Goal: Utilize my recent training in Red Hat Linux Administration as a Linux Systems Administrator.• Highly motivated systems administrator offering hands-on experience in a Unix environment.• Experience configuring, monitoring, upgrading and maintaining Red Hat Linux.• Strong analytical skills; able to troubleshoot complex system-level issues.

Education:Red Hat Inc., Certificate of Attendance, Red Hat System Administration 1, November 2014New Horizons Computer Learning Center, Certificate of Completion, Red Hat System Administration 1,

November 2014Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Associate in Liberal Arts, July 2012US Army, Javelin Gunner, Certified, Fall 2003

Combat Lifesaver, Completed, Spring 2003German Headstart Class, January 2003, GraduateInfantry Training Brigade Diploma for graduation from the US Army Infantry SchoolCertificate of Quality for completion of all tasks required by US Army Infantry School

Brandon High School, Ortonville, Michigan Graduated 2002

Education Honors:Summa Cum Laude Graduate (3.965 GPA), Oakland Community College, July 2012

Military Service:US Army, Infantry, June 2002 - August 2008, Veteran• Trained machine gunners. Results: unit improvement to: accuracy 140%, suppression 125%• Deployed to Afghanistan (2004), Iraq (2005 - 2006)• Managed personnel, weapons, equipment, vehicles• Trained/supervised US forces deploying to Afghanistan, Iraq• Mentored subordinate soldiers• Coordinated with multinational forces, other ground elements, individuals, during operations• Evaluated unit performance at conclusion of training exercises, missions, retraining unit as needed• Led training on weapons, vehicles, equipment, tacticsDecorations and Honors:• US Army Commendation Medal “For exceptionally meritorious service greatly contributed to the

improved security, stabilization, and reconstruction of Iraq”• US Army Achievement Medal “For outstanding service” while training US and multinational forces and

for the unit’s deployment to Afghanistan• Certificate of Achievement “For exceptional duty performance. Quelled the Mahdi Militia uprising and

served as an example to our Iraqi Security Force partners.”• Certificate of Recognition for “outstanding support and to provide a realistic training environment to

the 1st Infantry Division” prior to their deployment to Iraq• NATO Medal for success in assignments with NATO units during combat operations• US Army Overseas Service Medal for success in overseas assignments• US Army Good Conduct Medal for professional conduct, good demeanor for duration of service• US Army Iraq Campaign Medal• US Army Afghanistan Campaign Medal• US Army Combat Infantryman’s Badge for participation in battle• US Army Global War on Terror Medal for service during the Global War on Terror• US Army National Defense Service Medal for service during war time• US Army Service Medal for service to the Army

Employment History:Griffin Disposal, Oxford, MI – 08/2014 – Present, Driver/Loader• Optimized routing to reduce driver error• Maintained/monitored one truck, decreasing equipment down time/violations

Rite Choice Disposal, Oxford, MI – 04/2013 - 01/2014, Driver/Loader• Optimized routing, cutting over two hours from a route, saving more than ten gallons of fuel per week• Maintained/monitored five trucks, decreasing equipment down-time/violations• Regularly drove/loaded approximately 180 stops, without help, in ten hours• Loaded like a fiend. Truck appeared, garbage got demolished, truck disappeared.• Trained loaders/drivers

Michaels Stores, Orion Township, MI – 01/2013 - 02/2013, Replenishment• Coordinated w/ framing members to pull large/heavy frames, reducing damage to expensive/delicate

items• Upsold customers to framing• Unloaded trucks and stocked merchandise

TW Hallett Landscaping, Oakland Township, MI – 09/2012 – 02/2013, Landscaping and Groundskeeping• Planted shrubs, flowers, and trees• Spread mulch• Helped build a rock retaining wall• Cleaned and organized company tools and equipment

CVS/pharmacy, Independence Township, MI - 10/2010 - 06/2011, Customer Service• Managed store front, inventory, pricing on sales floor, according to plannogram• Coordinated with management staff/vendors during shipping and receiving• Attracted customers to the Extra Care program, averaging eight to ten sign-ups per week

Wal-Mart, Cleveland, TN - 08/2010 - 09/2010, Grocery Sales• Stocked/priced groceries according to plannogram• Coordinated with management staff, other associates to unload trucks/manage inventory• Attended particularly to candy/seasonal aisle to switch summer seasonal to Halloween

Schneider National, Green Bay, WI - 06/2008 - 06/2010, Team Driver• Managed loading/unloading and condition of mechanical/electrical equipment• Coordinated w/ security escorts, other truck drivers while in convoy• Coordinated interdepartmentally regarding freight, customer concerns• Hauled high priority freight across the 48 contiguous states• Completed a run from Savannah GA to Los Angeles CA in just over 44 hours, 38 hours moving

Michigan Army National Guard, Detroit, MI - 02/2007 - 08/2008, Infantry Fire Team Leader See Above: “Military Service and Training:” and “Decorations and Honors:”

USA Truck, Van Buren, AR - 03/2008 - 06/2008, Over the Road Driver• Managed loading/unloading and the condition of mechanical/electrical equipment• Coordinated freight transport and customer service

Kroger Foods, Bloomfield Hills, MI - 05/2007 - 07/2007, Produce Associate• Managed produce room, departmental area of sales floor• Managed cooler/freezer operation, organization

US Army, Fort Hood, TX - 06/2002 - 02/2007, Infantry See Above: “Military Service and Training:” and “Decorations and Honors:”

Friends and Fellows:Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan, Cedar Lodge #60, Senior Steward, past Associate StewardJoseph C. Bird Chapter #294, Order of the Eastern StarStudent Veterans of AmericaVeterans of Foreign Wars, Life Member, Post 1008Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor SocietyBoy Scouts of America, First Class Scout, Pontiac-Manito Division, Troop 139, 1996 - 2001

Helping Out:• Charitable Fundraising Joseph C. Bird, Chapter 294, Order of the Eastern Star• Charitable Fundraising, Clarkston Masonic Building Association• Charitable Fundraising, Cedar Lodge #60• Charitable Fundraising, Clarkston Area Masonic Education Scholarship• Charitable Fundraising, Desert Angels• Charitable Fundraising, Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation• Charitable Fundraising, Clarkston Historical Society• Charitable Fundraising, Michigan Lighthouse• Waterford Memorial Day Parade, 2012, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1008• American Cancer Society’s Relay-for-Life, Clarkston 2012/2013, West Bloomfield 2012

Other Honors:Mason of the Year, 2013, Cedar Lodge #60, Free and Accepted Masons of MichiganDistrict Mason of the Year, 2013, District 16, Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan

References: Available upon request.