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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
