Resume critique

BigTex71

Please look over my resume and help me sharpen this up a little. I realize the PROFICIENCIES section lists a lot, but I wasn't sure what to cut down. I figured I could just use the main ones mentioned for any posted position and discard the others. The formatting is off slightly in this text format (the dots are not in the actual resume in the TECHNICAL SKILLS/BROAD-BASED SKILLS section)

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(Name & contact information withheld)

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / NETWORK TECHNICIAN

IT professional with quality focus and multiple certifications (CCNA, MCSA, Network+, and A+.) Proven ability to solve problems in pressure and stress-induced situations. Creates and delivers solutions that meet corporate objectives tied to technology and business performance. Possesses excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: .....................................BROAD-BASED SKILLS:
Network Infrastructure / Design.....................Customer Service/Client Relations Management
Systems / Server Administration....................Creative Problem Solving
Systems / Network Configuration....................Research & Analysis
Desktop Support...........................................Team Building & Leadership


WORK HISTORY

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS – Dallas, TX 2003-2008
Network Administrator 2004-2008
Assisted in the maintenance and administration of a network of 1000 workstations and 25 servers. Maintained Active Directory, login scripts, software installations, and performed desktop support services.

Engineering Technician 2003-2004
Maintained and repaired multi-million dollar semiconductor production equipment that included computer, robotic, vacuum, pneumatic, and gas delivery systems.
Identified and implemented opportunities for improvements for Etch equipment toolsets to increase tool productivity 45%.

NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR – Arlington, TX 2000-2003
Engineering Technician
Implemented department equipment migration from Vax-based computer system to new SAP system, including PM scheduling, checklists and set-up of counter-based PMs.

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS – Dallas, TX 1999-2000
Engineering Technician
Increased tool availability by 60% on LAM TCP equipment by installing, testing and implementing a hot gas cleaning system.

SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR – Austin, TX 1997-1999
Network Technician
Installed, configured, and maintained PC workstations, servers, and network equipment at new plant start-up.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Oklahoma City, OK 1991-1997
Communications Technician
Installed, maintained and repaired computer LAN systems, telephone voice, and video/data and satellite communications from no basic infrastructure to completion.


PROFICIENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS: CCNA, MCSA 2003, Network+, Security+, A+

SOFTWARE : Software Installation; Virus Prevention and Repair/Recovery; Active Directory; DNS, DHCP, MS Exchange and WAUS Server Configuration; Windows NT4/95/98/2000/2003/XP/Vista Installation, Configuration, and Administration; Software Diagnostics and Statistical Reporting; Backup and Restoring Data; Microsoft Office(Access/Excel/PowerPoint/Project/Word/Outlook); Citrix; SAP; Business Objects

HARDWARE: Building, Configuring, Testing, and Maintaining Servers and Workstations. Printers, Scanners, Hard Drives (IDE/EIDE/SCSI/SATA), Optical Drives, Sound Cards, Network Cards (LAN/Wireless), USB2.0 and Fire Wire Peripherals.

NETWORKING: Cisco Routers and Switches; VLANs, VPN, RAS, PPP, OSPF, IGRP / EIGRP, CHAP, RIP, PAP, IPSEC; OSI Layers; LAN/WLAN; Firewalls; Sub-Netting; Group Policy, Network Design.


EDUCATION

81 Hours accumulated towards B.S., Computer Science
Community College of the Air Force, Colorado Springs, CO
City College of Chicago, Riyadh AB, Saudi Arabia
Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX

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networker050184

I don't think you need to open your resume with a job title. Just start with your contact info and go straight to the summary.

The summary section needs a lot of work IMO. I don't have any specifics for you, but it just doesn't read well and doesn't really grab the readers attention. I'd redo the whole thing.

I'd combine the technical skills and proficiencies into one section and put it after the summary.
The broad skills you can leave off IMO and just work those into your work experience section.

In the experience section I would use a bullet format with your major accomplishments. Try to use quantifiable bullets to show how you helped the company with revenue and proficiency. All the one liners you have do not really give an insight to what you really did and how it helped the organization.

You should combine the education and certification into one section as well. I'd just put something along the lines of currently pursuing Bachelours in blah from blah school and not list every school you have earned a credit from.

BigTex71

Thank you for your input.