Technologist, Innovator, Problem Solver

With a passion for leveraging technology to empower businesses, I thrive on simplifying the complex and finding innovative solutions to technical challenges. My career has been defined by a commitment to bridging the gap between technology and people, ensuring systems not only function flawlessly but enhance productivity and user satisfaction. Driven by curiosity and a dedication to lifelong learning, I continually adapt to the ever-evolving IT landscape, ensuring every solution I deliver meets today's needs while anticipating tomorrow's demands.
RYDELL HALL ✦ COPYWRITER ✦
RYDELL HALL ✦ COPYWRITER ✦
RYDELL HALL ✦ COPYWRITER ✦

Professional experiences

Senior System Administrator

TemperPack, Richmond, VA

July 2023 – Present

  • Assist the Infrastructure and Senior Technical Support teams in managing IT operations within a small to medium-sized business with a focus on cloud-based solutions (Azure).

  • Act as the last line of resolution for user-related technical issues, ensuring SLAs are met.

  • Utilize Freshservice ticket management system to track and resolve technical support tickets.

  • Administer and manage Office 365, providing support for user account provisioning and access controls.

  • Sole administrator for Verkada Camera and Door Access systems, ensuring security and access control measures are in place.

  • Provide Business Central Backend support to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Serve as the senior administrator for Sophos, managing user-facing security solutions.

  • Assist with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, including SOTI and Jamf, in collaboration with the Senior Technical Support person.

  • Procure IT equipment from vendors such as CDW, Dell, and Amazon to support organizational needs.

  • Implement and manage software licensing and account provisioning/access controls in Azure.

Senior System Administrator

TemperPack, Richmond, VA

July 2023 – Present

  • Assist the Infrastructure and Senior Technical Support teams in managing IT operations within a small to medium-sized business with a focus on cloud-based solutions (Azure).

  • Act as the last line of resolution for user-related technical issues, ensuring SLAs are met.

  • Utilize Freshservice ticket management system to track and resolve technical support tickets.

  • Administer and manage Office 365, providing support for user account provisioning and access controls.

  • Sole administrator for Verkada Camera and Door Access systems, ensuring security and access control measures are in place.

  • Provide Business Central Backend support to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Serve as the senior administrator for Sophos, managing user-facing security solutions.

  • Assist with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, including SOTI and Jamf, in collaboration with the Senior Technical Support person.

  • Procure IT equipment from vendors such as CDW, Dell, and Amazon to support organizational needs.

  • Implement and manage software licensing and account provisioning/access controls in Azure.

Senior System Administrator

TemperPack, Richmond, VA

July 2023 – Present

  • Assist the Infrastructure and Senior Technical Support teams in managing IT operations within a small to medium-sized business with a focus on cloud-based solutions (Azure).

  • Act as the last line of resolution for user-related technical issues, ensuring SLAs are met.

  • Utilize Freshservice ticket management system to track and resolve technical support tickets.

  • Administer and manage Office 365, providing support for user account provisioning and access controls.

  • Sole administrator for Verkada Camera and Door Access systems, ensuring security and access control measures are in place.

  • Provide Business Central Backend support to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Serve as the senior administrator for Sophos, managing user-facing security solutions.

  • Assist with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, including SOTI and Jamf, in collaboration with the Senior Technical Support person.

  • Procure IT equipment from vendors such as CDW, Dell, and Amazon to support organizational needs.

  • Implement and manage software licensing and account provisioning/access controls in Azure.

Windows Engineering Consultant

Development, Operations and Security (DOS)

November 2020 – August 2022

  • Created integrated operating model strategies tailored specifically to clients' business goals, budgets, and available resources.

  • Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation, and comprehensive support.

  • Implemented, developed, and tested the installation and updates of file servers, print servers, and application servers.

  • Maintained a flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.


Windows Engineering Consultant

Development, Operations and Security (DOS)

November 2020 – August 2022

  • Created integrated operating model strategies tailored specifically to clients' business goals, budgets, and available resources.

  • Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation, and comprehensive support.

  • Implemented, developed, and tested the installation and updates of file servers, print servers, and application servers.

  • Maintained a flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.


Windows Engineering Consultant

Development, Operations and Security (DOS)

November 2020 – August 2022

  • Created integrated operating model strategies tailored specifically to clients' business goals, budgets, and available resources.

  • Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation, and comprehensive support.

  • Implemented, developed, and tested the installation and updates of file servers, print servers, and application servers.

  • Maintained a flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.


System Administrator II

CapCenter, Glen Allen, VA

January 2020 – November 2020

  • Supported day-to-day operations, monitoring and resolving client/server and storage issues.

  • Oversaw IT activities to laptops, tablets and PDAs for corporate users.

  • Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.

  • Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.

  • Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.

  • Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.

  • Maintained current software licenses for computers and mobile devices.


System Administrator II

CapCenter, Glen Allen, VA

January 2020 – November 2020

  • Supported day-to-day operations, monitoring and resolving client/server and storage issues.

  • Oversaw IT activities to laptops, tablets and PDAs for corporate users.

  • Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.

  • Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.

  • Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.

  • Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.

  • Maintained current software licenses for computers and mobile devices.


System Administrator II

CapCenter, Glen Allen, VA

January 2020 – November 2020

  • Supported day-to-day operations, monitoring and resolving client/server and storage issues.

  • Oversaw IT activities to laptops, tablets and PDAs for corporate users.

  • Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.

  • Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.

  • Contributed to development, administration and testing of disaster recovery plans.

  • Configured and tested Windows Server operating systems with roles features.

  • Maintained current software licenses for computers and mobile devices.


System Administrator I

General Cigar, Glen Allen, VA

December 2018 – January 2020

  • Active Directory Moves, Adds and Changes

  • Sharepoint Moves, Adds and Changes

  • Exchange Support

  • Tier 3 Technical Support (Windows 7, 8.1, 10, iOS)

  • Workstation Imaging using SCCM

  • Manage Wireless Provider Accounts

  • Wireless Provider Account Management (ATT, Verizon) and phone procurement

System Administrator I

General Cigar, Glen Allen, VA

December 2018 – January 2020

  • Active Directory Moves, Adds and Changes

  • Sharepoint Moves, Adds and Changes

  • Exchange Support

  • Tier 3 Technical Support (Windows 7, 8.1, 10, iOS)

  • Workstation Imaging using SCCM

  • Manage Wireless Provider Accounts

  • Wireless Provider Account Management (ATT, Verizon) and phone procurement

System Administrator I

General Cigar, Glen Allen, VA

December 2018 – January 2020

  • Active Directory Moves, Adds and Changes

  • Sharepoint Moves, Adds and Changes

  • Exchange Support

  • Tier 3 Technical Support (Windows 7, 8.1, 10, iOS)

  • Workstation Imaging using SCCM

  • Manage Wireless Provider Accounts

  • Wireless Provider Account Management (ATT, Verizon) and phone procurement

Senior System Administrator

Signify Health, Richmond, VA

June 2017 – December 2018

  • Created and managed security groups and organizational units in Active Directory

  • Performed Microsoft Exchange moves, adds, and changes

  • Acted as escalation point for troubleshooting network and systems issues

  • VCenter maintenance and management of over 70 Windows Servers (2012 R2)

  • Ensured that all server hardware, operating systems, software and procedures aligned with organizational standards and strategic business plan

  • Laptop Provisioning using Veeam

  • Remediation of security risks using Nessus

Senior System Administrator

Signify Health, Richmond, VA

June 2017 – December 2018

  • Created and managed security groups and organizational units in Active Directory

  • Performed Microsoft Exchange moves, adds, and changes

  • Acted as escalation point for troubleshooting network and systems issues

  • VCenter maintenance and management of over 70 Windows Servers (2012 R2)

  • Ensured that all server hardware, operating systems, software and procedures aligned with organizational standards and strategic business plan

  • Laptop Provisioning using Veeam

  • Remediation of security risks using Nessus

Senior System Administrator

Signify Health, Richmond, VA

June 2017 – December 2018

  • Created and managed security groups and organizational units in Active Directory

  • Performed Microsoft Exchange moves, adds, and changes

  • Acted as escalation point for troubleshooting network and systems issues

  • VCenter maintenance and management of over 70 Windows Servers (2012 R2)

  • Ensured that all server hardware, operating systems, software and procedures aligned with organizational standards and strategic business plan

  • Laptop Provisioning using Veeam

  • Remediation of security risks using Nessus

System Administrator - Windows & Linux

Wealthforge, Richmond, VA

September 2014 - June 2017

  • Assumed responsibility for the businesses LAN/WAN/AWS Cloud Infrastructure integrity, security, resources, access, deployment and maintenance

  • Implemented QualysGuard for AWS security, assumed monitoring responsibility and remediation of detected security risks

  • Continue to manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

System Administrator - Windows & Linux

Wealthforge, Richmond, VA

September 2014 - June 2017

  • Assumed responsibility for the businesses LAN/WAN/AWS Cloud Infrastructure integrity, security, resources, access, deployment and maintenance

  • Implemented QualysGuard for AWS security, assumed monitoring responsibility and remediation of detected security risks

  • Continue to manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

System Administrator - Windows & Linux

Wealthforge, Richmond, VA

September 2014 - June 2017

  • Assumed responsibility for the businesses LAN/WAN/AWS Cloud Infrastructure integrity, security, resources, access, deployment and maintenance

  • Implemented QualysGuard for AWS security, assumed monitoring responsibility and remediation of detected security risks

  • Continue to manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

Jr. Systems Administrator - Windows & Linux

WealthForge, Richmond, VA

February 2015 - February 2016

  • Manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

  • Administer the use, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Linux servers in AWS

  • Implemented and maintain Nagios for server health checks

  • Replaced the existing insufficient router with an Enterprise-level Ubiquiti router and switch contained in a proper industry-recognized server cabinet; configured and continue to maintain new solution

  • Configured and maintain new router and switch with Site-to-Site VPN, VLANs, and multiple access points

  • Replaced existing insufficient PBX with more robust Digium Switchvox, configured and continue to maintain new solution

Jr. Systems Administrator - Windows & Linux

WealthForge, Richmond, VA

February 2015 - February 2016

  • Manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

  • Administer the use, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Linux servers in AWS

  • Implemented and maintain Nagios for server health checks

  • Replaced the existing insufficient router with an Enterprise-level Ubiquiti router and switch contained in a proper industry-recognized server cabinet; configured and continue to maintain new solution

  • Configured and maintain new router and switch with Site-to-Site VPN, VLANs, and multiple access points

  • Replaced existing insufficient PBX with more robust Digium Switchvox, configured and continue to maintain new solution

Jr. Systems Administrator - Windows & Linux

WealthForge, Richmond, VA

February 2015 - February 2016

  • Manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

  • Administer the use, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Linux servers in AWS

  • Implemented and maintain Nagios for server health checks

  • Replaced the existing insufficient router with an Enterprise-level Ubiquiti router and switch contained in a proper industry-recognized server cabinet; configured and continue to maintain new solution

  • Configured and maintain new router and switch with Site-to-Site VPN, VLANs, and multiple access points

  • Replaced existing insufficient PBX with more robust Digium Switchvox, configured and continue to maintain new solution

Desktop Support & Engineer

Wealthforge, Richmond, VA

September 2014 - February 2015

  • Manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

  • Administer the use, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Linux servers in AWS

  • Implemented and maintain Nagios for server health checks

  • Replaced the existing insufficient router with an Enterprise-level Ubiquiti router and switch contained in a proper industry-recognized server cabinet; configured and continue to maintain new solution

  • Configured and maintain new router and switch with Site-to-Site VPN, VLANs, and multiple access points

  • Replaced existing insufficient PBX with more robust Digium Switchvox, configured and continue to maintain new solution

Desktop Support & Engineer

Wealthforge, Richmond, VA

September 2014 - February 2015

  • Manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

  • Administer the use, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Linux servers in AWS

  • Implemented and maintain Nagios for server health checks

  • Replaced the existing insufficient router with an Enterprise-level Ubiquiti router and switch contained in a proper industry-recognized server cabinet; configured and continue to maintain new solution

  • Configured and maintain new router and switch with Site-to-Site VPN, VLANs, and multiple access points

  • Replaced existing insufficient PBX with more robust Digium Switchvox, configured and continue to maintain new solution

Desktop Support & Engineer

Wealthforge, Richmond, VA

September 2014 - February 2015

  • Manage and supervise Desktop Support direct report

  • Administer the use, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Linux servers in AWS

  • Implemented and maintain Nagios for server health checks

  • Replaced the existing insufficient router with an Enterprise-level Ubiquiti router and switch contained in a proper industry-recognized server cabinet; configured and continue to maintain new solution

  • Configured and maintain new router and switch with Site-to-Site VPN, VLANs, and multiple access points

  • Replaced existing insufficient PBX with more robust Digium Switchvox, configured and continue to maintain new solution

Configuration Management

Capital One via ObjectWin, Glen Allen, VA

May 2012 - August 2014

  • Used HP Service Manager help desk ticketing system to capture, share, prioritize, and analyze support tasking to ensure SLAs were met

  • Configured, installed, and maintained hardware and software configurations including the build-out and deployment of office configurations

  • Performed Move, Add, Changes (MACs) for users, devices, and telephones

  • Participated in team efforts to identify, design, and implement new IT systems to support the needs of business

  • Implemented scripting and automated tasks using Windows Batch to improve productivity for team and business

Configuration Management

Capital One via ObjectWin, Glen Allen, VA

May 2012 - August 2014

  • Used HP Service Manager help desk ticketing system to capture, share, prioritize, and analyze support tasking to ensure SLAs were met

  • Configured, installed, and maintained hardware and software configurations including the build-out and deployment of office configurations

  • Performed Move, Add, Changes (MACs) for users, devices, and telephones

  • Participated in team efforts to identify, design, and implement new IT systems to support the needs of business

  • Implemented scripting and automated tasks using Windows Batch to improve productivity for team and business

Configuration Management

Capital One via ObjectWin, Glen Allen, VA

May 2012 - August 2014

  • Used HP Service Manager help desk ticketing system to capture, share, prioritize, and analyze support tasking to ensure SLAs were met

  • Configured, installed, and maintained hardware and software configurations including the build-out and deployment of office configurations

  • Performed Move, Add, Changes (MACs) for users, devices, and telephones

  • Participated in team efforts to identify, design, and implement new IT systems to support the needs of business

  • Implemented scripting and automated tasks using Windows Batch to improve productivity for team and business

Education

Skills

Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing
Creative Ideation
Creative Ideation
WordPress & CMS Management
WordPress & CMS Management
Brand Development
Brand Development
Translation
Translation
Market Research
Market Research
Content Strategy
Content Strategy
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Creative Suite
SEO
SEO
Copywriting & Editing
Copywriting & Editing

“Mary was one of our best copywriters. Always full of ideas which we could immediately apply.”

– Alex Jacobs
Creative Minds Agency, New York, NY

Certifications

Certified Professional Translator (CPT)
Google Analytics Certified

Languages

🇬🇧

English (Native)

🇪🇸

Spanish (Fluent)

🇫🇷

French (Fluent)

Interests

Creative Writing
Traveling & Cultural Exchange
Photography
Cooking International Cuisine

Contact me

We are ready for every situation

www.marysmith.framer.website
www.marysmith.framer.website

Rydell
Hall

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Hall

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Hall

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