1. MEL NICKEL
Newcastle, ON
905-592-2092
mel.nickel@rogers.com
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OBJECTIVE:
Knowledgeable Network Administrator with strong electro-mechinical background, seeking
opportunity to utilize skills as a Data Centre Facility Technician.
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS:
 Completed internship with Canadian Diabetes Associate in IT department
 Obtained Network Administrator Diploma and completed additional Cisco training
 Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot software and hardware problems
 Ability to work under pressure in stressful environments with tight deadlines
 Strong electro-mechanical aptitude with previous experience as a 309A Electrician
 Works well independently and as part of a team
 Customer-oriented approach to provide quality services
 Proven ability to work within strict safety and nuclear security protocols
 G-License with clean driving abstract
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Windows (XP, 7, 10)
TCP/IP Networks
Security Protocols
HTTP
UDP
DNS
DHCP
NetBIOS
POP3
SMTP
Network +
A+
Microsoft Server
(2008, 2012)
Command Line
Microsoft Project
UPS/Standby Generator
HVAC
RELEVANT SKILLS
Network Administration
 Assisted IT department with a number of computer configuration projects
 Worked with coworker to add 200 new users to active directory in under 4 hours
 Supported IT helpdesk by conducting analysis of identified computer problems
 Reconfigured computers to optimize performance and improve organizational efficiency
 Assisted with physical set-up of work stations and initialization of 40 new computers
 Installed proprietary software and ensured computers were set-up with corporate domain
 Removed old servers and laptops, ensuring confidential data was erased
 Applied knowledge of Network protocols, Cisco packet tracer and network routing
 Familiar with network cabling including server rooms and equipment
 Working knowledge of active directory usage on Microsoft Server 2008
 Knowledge government legislation such as PIPEDA
RELEVANT SKILLS (Continued…)

2. MEL NICKEL
mel.nickel@rogers.com
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Business Communication
 Answered inquiries from client and staff providing clarification of procedures
 Drafted structured proposals estimating costs and presented to customer
 Involved with large scale projects, responsible for supervising small teams
 Communicated project timelines to work team, ensuring completion was on target
 Completed organizational forms and performed accurate data-entry
 Ability to read blueprints in order to plan and assign work duties accordingly
 Worked with a variety of stakeholders including contractors, coworkers and management
EDUCATION:
Network Administrator Diploma 2015-2016
Trios College, Toronto ON
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) Studies 2015
Cisnet, Scarborough ON
INTERNSHIP:
IT Support National Office Dec. 2015 – Feb. 2016
Canadian Diabetes Association, Toronto ON
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Electrician October 2013 - July 2014
Metro Links Toronto ON
Via Lockerbie & Hole Electrical Contracting (I.B.E.W Local)
Nuclear Reactor Maintenance Crew May 2011 – June 2013
Bruce Power Kincardine ON
Electrician September 2010 – December 2010
Hydro One, ON
Electrical Maintenance (Various Crews) June 2006 – October 2009
Ontario Power Generation (Darlington), Clarington ON