PAUL J. CHABOT
239 Park Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
Cell: 603-714-8346
Email: pchabot23@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
To begin my career and obtain a full-time position as an entry-level Network Administrator.

CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA A+ Certified Professional (January 2005)
CompTIA Network+ Certified Professional (February 2005)

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
-   Technical understanding of computer networking, client/server environments , Group Policy Objects and Active Directory; excellent proficiency of Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP, Windows Server 2000, Advanced Server 2000; intermediate knowledge of Windows Server 2003, HTML and JavaScript languages; full understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, packet-switching, circuit-switching and load balancing; knowledgeable with computer hardware, troubleshooting, data storage and preventive security methods; experience with configuration of 802.11a/b/g wireless networks, equipment and security.

EDUCATION
-Career Education Institute							Brockton, MA
 Network Systems Administration certification (December 2004) GPA 3.84/4.0
-Massasoit Community College							Canton, MA
 Education continuance in Computer Technology/Graphic Design (September 2000-April 2001)
-Tri-County Regional/Technical School						Franklin, MA
 Education continuance in Computer/Presentation Technology (September 1999)
-North Attleboro High School						North Attleboro, MA
 Graduated in 1999
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Install, Configure, and Administer Windows 2000 Server (Summer 2004)
-   Creation and maintenance of 802.3 Ethernet LAN client/server environment
-   Team brainstorming for network optimization, software deployments, and general configuration
-   Instructor related topics relevant to data backup, storage, and recovery
Network + Theory (Fall 2004)
-   Tutorial of basic core networking components and theories
-   Study of protocols (TCP/IP, NWLink, NetBIOS), OSI Model, IP addressing and subnet schemes
-   Certificate services, deployment phases, RIP, OSPF, IPSec, DNS, and DHCP, CSMA/CD and CA
Managing a Windows 2000 Network (Fall 2004)
-   Topics include Active Directory setup, account management, and permissions
-   Continued theory on network design, server locations, and routing equipment

WORK EXPERIENCE
Geeks on Call- IT Consultant/Technician (April 2005- )				Manchester, NH
•		Analysis of current network/computer configuration for homes and small/medium businesses
•		Present contract proposals offering system optimization and routine service maintenance
•		Troubleshoot, detect, and correct hardware, software, and network-related issues
Best Buy Stores Inc.–Computer Sales Associate (July–December 2004)		 Brockton, MA

•		Offer latest computer technologies, peripherals and accessories to consumers

•		Assist customers on various computer-related hardware and software issues
Movie Gallery Inc.–Senior Customer Service Assistant (March 2004–April 2005 )	Raynham, MA

•		Help management with weekly promotions and marketing strategies

•		Troubleshoot hardware-related computer issues