216-276-2214 CRMX28@GMAIL.

COM 3661 KENILWORTH ROAD EASTLAKE OH 44095

CHRISTOPHER MCCREARY
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the IT field with an opportunity to utilize my skills, experience and passion for this vast technical industry that proves my worth to any employer.

SKILLS

~ Hardware A deep knowledge and 7+ Years hands-on-experience in PC Hardware & a wide range of Electronics, Troubleshooting and Repair to component and board level. Experience with; but not limited to, -Intel, AMD, NVidia, ATI -Dell, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, Gateway, ASUS -Apple, Samsung, Sony, Motorola -EVGA, Gigabyte, FoxxConn, MSi, Corsair, Western Digital, OCZ A strong background and understanding of Wired/ Wireless Networking, the deployment, maintenance and repair of these Infrastructures and their associated hardware. Namely, WAN, LAN, WLAN, PAN, CDMA, GSM and GPS technologies. Experience with; but not limited to, -Cisco, Dlink, 2Wire, Motorola, Actiontec, Netgear -Garmin, TomTom, Magellan ~ Software High Proficiency with all Versions of Microsoft Windows Client Operating Systems and becoming more proficient and knowledgeable with Windows Servers, Linux Based OSs as well as MAC OSs. Additionally, I am also very proficient with Microsoft Proprietary Softwares, the industry leading Mobile OSs and a wide array of third party softwares/Services.

Additional software experience with; but not limited to, -Virtual Support Services, Maintenance, Backup & Imaging, Data Recovery, Virus/Malware Removal, Security, Networking(Wired/ Wireless and their respective software Infrastructures & Securities), Hardware/Firmware/Driver/Registry Related Utilities, Productivity, Audio/Video, OS Pre-installation Environments and customization. - iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Blackberry devices and Thin Clients as well as varying degrees of experience with Proprietary Mobile/Portable Devices & OSs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2005 - Present Self-Employed - Spare-time-Technician Operating in my spare-time,(as to work around a Full-Time Position for example) from a home office, on-sight and/or virtual to achieve client needs for maintenance, repairs, upgrades, custom builds and installs, etc. on, but not limited to, personal computers, Laptop/Desktop PC's, Apple Products, Printers/Scanners/Faxes, Tablets/Phones, Home & Automotive Audio/Video, CCTV and Networking. Resolving Tier 1-3 Level tasks and having performed countless hardware/software related maintenance, repairs and upgrades over the years with a deep knowledge in this field, high quality success rate and happily returning clientele. A flexible, valuable asset to any company with a level of experience, customer service satisfaction, solid troubleshooting skills and a technician that can keep updated with todays vastly growing technologies. 03/2013 Present Contractor

Peak Systems Inc.-New York, NY

~Most Current/Resent Assignment: 03/2013-Present Dell Deployment Technician Ford Motor Company-Brook Park, OH Windows 7 upgrade project in an Enterprise environment. Responsibilities included, but not limited to, Staging new machines, Desktops and Laptops with Windows and proprietary software packages, Migration of customer profiles, EndUser Support and training. Troubleshooting issues as they arise, Customer, PC and Network related. 07/2010 03/2013 Special Products Quality Control Technician Regency Technologies-Solon, OH The company does IT recycling and refurbishing of various computers and electronics on a high volume level. Starting in the warehouse as a general laborer inventorying product received and gaining familiarity with the system. Also a great deal of time spent training on the company truck as a backup driver performing onsite pickup of valuable equipment, all while advancing in the shipping and receiving department, with a promotion to Dock Lead, the supervisorial position overseeing

the entire shipping and receiving department. Final years spent advancing in the Tech Room, namely in the Special Products Division, quickly achieving Quality Control Technician position. Responsibilities included, but not limited to: testing, inspection and repair of various consumer electronics and other products prepared for resale, as well as quality control of final product, evaluating workmanship, training, etc. Having also achieved varying degrees of experience in the LCD Department and the Desktops Department responsible for evaluation and repair.

02/2006-07/2010 Senior Formed Hose Operator

Kongsberg Automotive-Grand River, OH

Manufacturing of fuel lines, Senior Operator overseeing the 3rd shift Forming Department. Responsible included, but not limited to, material forming operations, departmental training, collaborating with engineers on R&D, packaging of product, setup and collaboration with neighboring shifts/departments and completion of various other daily tasks.

12/05 - 11/06 Receiving Associate Wal-Mart-Mayfield Heights, OH Position included, but not limited to, daily unloading of freight, stocking of shelves and Customer assistance.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS 04/10/2013 CompTia A+ Certification 10/28/2008 - 7/10/2009 Penn Foster Career School Career Diploma in PC Maintenance and Repair 8/2000 - 8/2004 General Studies Marshall High School Scranton, PA

Marshall, MI

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES I enjoy anything regarding PCs, electronics, researching new technologies and continuing my education in the IT field (Pursuing further Certifications from CompTIA & Microsoft).

REFERENCE :

Several professional and clientele references available upon request.