**Ben M. Kathan**\\ 175 Jackson Creek Road, Erin, New York 14838-9726\\ **bkathan@corning-cc.edu**\\ **607-377-7311**\\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ \\ **EDUCATION:** University of Phoenix, 4635 East Elwood Street, Phoenix, Arazona 85040\\ Master of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems (3.86 GPA) -- 2001 - 2006 Baptist Bible College, 538 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18411\\ Bachelor of Science Degree in Theology (3.72 GPA) -- 1992 - 1994 Corning Community College, 1 Academic Drive Corning, New York 14860\\ Pursuing an Associates Degree in IT-Computer Network Technology (3.90 GPA) -- 2013 - Present **TECHNICAL SKILLS:** * Served as a Network Technician/Administrator in a Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Edition environment * Provided Desktop Support for up to 40 workstations on two Local Area Networks * Participated in yearly budget planning by making purchasing recommendations * Maintained LAN to assure high availability and functionality of network equipment * Entered confidential material in to a Oracle database system on a daily basis * Assisted staff by providing training in various software applications * Maintained User Accounts in Active Directory and set up Email Accounts for new employees * Extensive computer repair and maintenance services on staff and training facility computers **PROFFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSE:** __**CompTIA Certifications**__ * A+ Certified Computer Repair Technician -- August 2007 * NETWORK+ Certiciation -- September 2006 * IT Professional Membership -- July 2007 __**Federal Aviation Administration**__ * Airframe/Power Plant Mechanics License -- June 1972 **RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:** Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, 6900 North Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06516 **Super/MFG/Prod/Mthds&Stds**, Naval Final Assembly, S-70B Naval Hawks -- 6 years SUNY RF, The Women's Opportunity Center, 315 North Tioga St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14850\\ **Case Manager/Network Technician** -- 4 years Challenge Industries Incorporated, 402 East State Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 **Trainer/Facilitator/Employment Specialist** -- 13 years **REFERENCES:** Available upon request