Ronald B. McGarrity
3307 Jacobs Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860	
Home: (804)-481-5350
Ron.mcgarrity@gmail.com 

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an IT position offering opportunity for professional growth, where my many years of experience and proven technical expertise will allow me to advance and contribute to its organizational goals. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Windows 95, 98, XP, Vista Professional, office XP, 2003, Server 2000, 2003, active directory, Desktop authority, Norton’s ghost, Symantec antivirus.  Educational: point of sale software (café term) Library (Follett), S.O.L (Standards of Learning), software, and many other educational database based software.

Hardware: Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Compaq desktops and laptops, Dell server (power edge),  wireless, hubs, switches, Printers- most H.P models, NIC cards, Hard Drives, CD Rom drives, Outlook Microsoft Exchange Servers.

EXPERIENCE	
2009-present   Prince Edward public schools
                                             
                                                                         Prince Edward, Va.      
Desktop support
1	Installed, configuring, and administrating servers
2	Created accounts, monitoring and adjusting the accounts to ensure they work correctly
3	Created file servers, update servers, SOL (Standards of Learning) servers
4	Administered SOL’s which includes downloading tests, installing software, configuring proctor catching server ensuring all test takers can log in to SOL server
5	Ordering parts, repaired computers, communicating with dell technicians
6	Instructed teachers, administrators, and support staff on any technological issues
7	Backed up data on servers daily
8	Responsible for all computers, servers, switches, hubs, Ethernet cables, televisions, and phones to ensure they worked correctly
9	Worked in help desk opening and closing tickets

2008-2009     Lawrenceville Correctional Centers 
                                                
                                                                                          Lawrenceville, VA
MIS Manager

2008                  Qimonda                                                  Sandston, VA
1	Installation and configuration of computers
2	Migration of data
3	Install and configure application software
4	Installing network printers
5	Providing support for all users

Desktop – Network Technician
10	Responsible for all computers and printers
11	Worked in help desk opening and closing tickets
12	Ordering parts, repaired computers, and corresponded with dell technicians

2005–2008	Hopewell Public schools		Hopewell, VA
Desktop – Network Technician
13	Installed, configuring, and administrating servers
14	Created accounts, monitoring and adjusting the accounts to ensure they work correctly Created file servers, update servers and, S.O.L. servers
15	Administered SOL’s which includes downloading tests, installing software configuring proctor catching server ensuring all test takers can log in to SOL server
16	Ordering parts, repaired computers, and corresponded with Dell technicians
17	Instructed teachers, administrators, and support staff on any technological issues
18	Backed up data on servers daily
19	Responsible for all computers, servers, switches, hubs, Ethernet cables, televisions, and phones to ensure they worked correctly
20	Worked in help desk opening and closing tickets

2004		Kforce (Wachovia)			 Richmond, VA
Computer Network Engineer 
1	Migration from Outlook or Exchange to Lotus notes
2	Documenting pre and post PC information
3	Providing next day support for users
	
2003-2004	M. D. I. (SunTrust)              		    Richmond, VA 
 Configuration Technician 
6	Installation and configuration of computers
7	Migration of data
8	Install and configure application software
9	Installing network printers
10	Providing next day support for users
	
2000-2003	Bell Industries (Phillip Morris)		Richmond, VA
 Configuration Technician 
1	Installation and configuration of computers
2	Migration of data
3	Break fix and upgrade of computers
4	Creating computer and user accounts on the domain

EDUCATION
1998-2000	ECPI Technical College	Richmond, VA
A.A.S., Degree in Computer Science. Also Dell desktop certified.

References Available Upon Request