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Kaden Kohmetscher

Network Administrator
Kearney,NE

Summary

Accomplished IT Telecommunications Specialist and Network Administrator with a proven track record at Glenwood Telephone Membership, excelling in troubleshooting systems and fostering customer relationships. Expert in configuring equipment and network support, significantly enhanced system performance and user satisfaction. Skilled in both technical solutions and interpersonal communication, effectively manage over 5,000 customers with telecommunication, IT, helpdesk issues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Network Administrator

Glenwood Telephone Membership
05.2024 - Current
  • Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of IT issues.
  • Enhanced network security through installation, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls and antivirus software.
  • Conducted risk assessments on all aspects of network infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities proactively before they became threats.
  • Designed scalable network architecture that allowed for seamless integration of new technologies as company grew.

IT Telecommunications Specialist

Glenwood Telephone Membership
6 2023 - 04.2024
  • Leveraged electronic testing equipment to diagnose and solve telecommunications issues and maintained records of systems performance, operations and equipment inventory.
  • Installed, troubleshot, repaired and redesigned telecommunications systems to support communication and information exchange.
  • Interfaced with local area network and wide area network telecommunications operations on secure compatibility and connectivity matters.
  • Administered user support to over 5,000 users by implementing procedural and technical solutions to diagnose network and device problems.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.

Part Time IT

Glenwood Telephone Membership
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Field Technician Part Time

Glenwood Telephone Membership
05.2016 - 08.2020
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
  • Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Communicated with customers to provide updates, gather information and resolve issues.
  • Enacted successful repairs by applying technical skills and operations knowledge.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Information Technology Networking

Central Community College
Hastings, NE
08.2021 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Blue Hill High School
Blue Hill, NE
08.2016 - 05.2021

Skills

    Configuring equipment

Device Installation

Troubleshooting systems

High-speed internet installation

Wireless communication installations

Cybersecurity

Network development

Network support

Certification

Comptia Network +

Timeline

Comptia Network +

06-2024

Network Administrator

Glenwood Telephone Membership
05.2024 - Current

Comptia Security +

01-2024

Cisco Networking

05-2023

Cyber security

05-2023

Information Technology and System Concepts

05-2022

Associate Of Applied Science - Information Technology Networking

Central Community College
08.2021 - 05.2023

Part Time IT

Glenwood Telephone Membership
01.2021 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Blue Hill High School
08.2016 - 05.2021

Field Technician Part Time

Glenwood Telephone Membership
05.2016 - 08.2020

IT Telecommunications Specialist

Glenwood Telephone Membership
6 2023 - 04.2024
Kaden Kohmetscher Network Administrator