Daren SlickCell: (817) 521-8838Slick231@Gmail. com

www.Linkedin.com/in/DarenSlickArlington, TX 76011

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science: Business Information SystemsUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonExpected Graduation: December 2014

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software: ConnectWise 2011, LabTech, Microsoft Office 2013, Active Directory, and Visio 2013

Utilities: Windows RE; SSH; TeamViewer, and Windows Remote Desktop

Operating Systems: Windows (2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 Server 2003 R1, Server 2008 R2 Datacenter, and Server 2012 Datacenter), and Linux (Backtrack and Ubuntu)

Networking: Cisco IOS (IOS updating/backing up, telnet/SSH, VLANs, trunking, static routes, OSPF, EIGRP, andRIP; Cisco Wireless Access Points

Certifications:Company Certification Expiration Verification CodeCompTia A+ 4/2/2015 90MB4C7CRH1EYQ2GCompTia Network+ 8/7/2015 1RPQG7NCVD1Q1LZWCisco CCENT 6/1/2016 CSCO12375480

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

uCrew RepresentativeFluent Group LLCAugust 2012 – Current

● Promoted and demonstrated features in the final release of Windows 8/8.1 prior to its release.

● Planned and executed events to give students hands on experience with Windows 8/8.1, Office 2013, and other Microsoft products.

Network EngineerBirdville ISD September 2012 – July 2013

● Installed Cisco switches

● Replaced fan assemblies in Cisco routers

● Troubleshot Cat 5e/6 and POE on ports, cabling, and power injectors. ● Replaced APC batteries in Smart-UPS 1400, 5k (ST and RM), and 40k.● Replaced a APC RM 5k with a ST 5k● Replaced APC network management cards● Conducted maintenance on MDFs and IDFs● Evaluated cooling solutions for IDF and MDFs● Ran packet sniffing software through a Cat 5e connection to locate a device flooding the VLAN

with multicast packets● Troubleshot fiber optic cable between bulkheads, and fiber modules in Cisco switches/routers in

MDFs and IDFs

Intern Birdville ISD July 2012 - August 2012

● Replaced a APC 1400 and 5k battery packs● Upgraded a Poweredge 2950 from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM

● Upgraded the NICs in a Poweredge 2950 to dual 10 Gb interfaces

● Exchanged hardware between 3 servers to help accommodate an abnormally large load

● Learned how to subnet, how tape drive systems work, about fiber optic cabling, and how to install/configure a Cisco WAP

● Installed the CA role onto servers

● Given an overview of Dell Kase and Microsoft SCCM

● Participated in multiple meetings which was over a $100,000,000 bond for the district involving board members, Euphoria problems, and a new IT position being created

Intern Kimbell Oil CompanyJune 2011 - July 2011

● Determined cost effectiveness and upgraded memory, hard drives, OS, and Microsoft Office Suite on computers

● Backed up and restored data after a clean installation of Windows 7● Responsible for troubleshooting desktop and laptop hardware and software● Removed malware, toolbars, and start-up programs. ● Conducted computer hardware/software maintenance.

Systems Engineer ILeverage Technologies and SystemsAugust 2011 - October 2011

● Answered phone calls from small business owners, empathized with the troubling situation, created support tickets using ConnectWise 2011, and resolved issues

● Configured new workstations and devices on existing network infrastructure using LabTech to remotely connect

● Resolved monitor, printer, hard drive, driver, operating system, application, and network related issues ● Diagnosed network issues as part of a team before rebuilding and replacing a server running AD, DNS, and

DHCP services● Recovered critical company data from a corrupt raid 5 array on a HP server and reinstalled Windows Server

2003 R1 overnight

Interior ElectricianU.S. Army ReserveJune 2008-January 2012

● Interpreted electrical diagrams for electrical installations and troubleshooting● Installed service panels, 2-way and 3 way switches, and electrical breaker boxes in compliance with National

Electrical Code standards● Took orders and paid attention to small details● Relayed information to subordinates after being briefed by superiors● Learned about discipline and leadership skills on a daily basis

PERSONAL PROJECTS AND RESEARCH:

● Designed and built a network consisting of a server and two clients running AD, DNS, DHCP, and FTP on Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter

● Installed an IP security camera that uploads to a dedicated virtual server ● I have been studying towards not only finishing my degree at UTA but also achieving my Cisco CCNA. By

4/2014 I plan to pass the Cisco ICND2 test which will upgrade my CCENT to a CCNA.

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP:

● AITP Member - February 2012 - Current○ Voted club president in May of 2012○ Independently studying Java, Python, and Business Intelligence.

● Boy Scouts of America - February 2001 - June of 2009○ Awarded Eagle Scout in April of 2009○ Senior Patrol Leader○ Inducted into the Order of the Arrow

● BPA Member - August 2008 - May of 2010○ Prepared for the CompTia A+ exam ○ Studied computer hardware troubleshooting, specifications, and repair

REFERENCES :

George JonsBirdville JROTC SAI(817) 547-2101

Tim BlakelyCFO, Kimbell Oil Company (817) 355-2591 ext. 36

Tim RogersBoy Scouts of Americatirogers00@tx.rr.com(817) 355-5195