Summary
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CCNA-certified technician with hands-on experience in networked infrastructure, server environments, and structured documentation. Proven record of executing procedures under pressure, maintaining strict equipment accountability, and communicating clearly across teams. Physically capable, mission-focused, and trained to operate in high-security environments. Seeking a data center operations role where technical discipline and operational precision drive real outcomes.
Skills
- Hardware: Servers, network switches, storage hardware, rack/stack, cabling infrastructure
- Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, AAA, RADIUS/TACACS
- Tools: Cisco IOS, Packet Tracer, Wireshark, Proxmox VE, OPNsense, VMware
- Systems: Windows OS, Linux, macOS
- Microsoft: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Outlook)
- Service Mgmt: Incident/change/problem tracking, ITIL-aligned workflows, ticketing systems
- Inventory: Equipment accountability, inventory tracking, shipping/receiving, chain-of-custody documentation
- Security Ops: Security escort procedures, access control, secured space protocols
- Communication: Written and verbal communication, escalation paths, shift turnover logs
Certifications
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certiport IT Network Specialist
Professional Experience
Miller Swim School — Licensed Instructor Trainer | Jun 2025 – Present
- Developed and implemented structured training protocols adopted as standard procedure across the program.
- Maintained detailed progress documentation and reporting for students and instructor trainees.
- Onboarded and trained new instructors, providing ongoing mentorship and performance feedback.
Firearms Instructor — Licensed Combat Marksmanship Coach, USMC | Jul 2020 – Jun 2025
- Enforced strict access control and security protocols in a high-risk, secured range environment.
- Oversaw regular equipment maintenance checks and maintained accountability records for all assigned gear.
- Delivered clear written and verbal briefings; tracked all training activity and safety incidents in daily logs.
- Mentored junior instructors and coordinated with leadership to communicate status updates and incidents.
Small Arms Repair Technician — United States Marine Corps | Jul 2018 – Jun 2025
- Maintained strict inventory accountability for all assigned weapons and components — tracked serial numbers, locations, and chain-of-custody across multiple storage areas.
- Coordinated with supply personnel for parts procurement, shipping, and receiving; processed RMA-equivalent returns for defective components.
- Adhered to established SOPs for storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Consistently met mission deadlines in high-pressure environments requiring precision and zero-error execution.
Projects
HaulFlow — Dispatch & Operations Management System | 2025 – Present
- Built a full-stack web application (Node.js/React/SQLite) replacing manual Excel logs and texting for a waste management operation — includes structured job ticketing, driver assignment, status tracking, and change logging aligned with ITIL-style workflows.
- Shipped v2 with 197/197 tests passing; managed full change lifecycle from planning through post-deploy validation.
Home Lab Infrastructure | 2024 – Present
- Built and maintain a server running Proxmox VE hosting multiple VMs — manages virtual networking, storage allocation, VLANs, and service uptime across a segmented home network.
- Provisioned 20 networked workstations via PXE boot (Windows 11 OS deployment).
Budget Dashboard — Personal Finance Application | 2025
- Developed a full-stack finance tracking app (Next.js/SQLite) with income, bills, debt, and savings management — demonstrates structured data entry, reporting, and documentation discipline.
Education
- American Military University | Apr 2023 – Present — B.S. in Computer Technology, minor in Cloud Engineering (in progress)
- Tulsa Technology Center | Aug 2025 – Dec 2025 — Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification program
- McAlester High School | Aug 2013 – May 2017 — High School Diploma
