Marc Applewhite
About Me
me@marcapplewhite.com
(202) 643-5439
My name is Marc Applewhite, and I am an experienced information technology professional with over twenty years of expertise in various IT roles. Currently, I serve as a Technical Support Specialist II for Saint Mary’s County Government, where I provide technical support, manage network access permissions, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and ensure the security of the county’s IT infrastructure.
Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my extensive technical knowledge, exceptional problem-solving skills, and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies. I am CompTIA Security+ certified and possess a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering.I have a proven track record of success in leading and participating in significant IT projects. Notably, I played a key role in enrolling over 600 county network user accounts in multi-factor authentication, securing election headquarters for the 2020 presidential election, and enabling telework capabilities for county employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.My previous roles include working as an Information Technology Consultant for Marctagon™ WEB3, where I provided technical support, administered small business and home office networks, and developed websites and social media marketing plans. I have also served as a Systems Administrator for Mitchell Madison Group, supervising a helpdesk team and managing server and user account configurations. Additionally, at Random House Bertelsmann Shared Services, I worked as a Desktop Support Analyst, maintaining IT equipment and providing customer service to a large client base.
I am known for my friendly and approachable demeanor, ability to meet clients where they are, and aptitude for explaining technical concepts in a way that is easy to understand. I am immediately available for new job opportunities and look forward to leveraging my skills and experience to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization.
Work Experience
12/2017 - Present
Technical Support Specialist II
Saint Mary's County Government - Leonardtown, MD
- Delivering technical support, network access, permissions and troubleshooting of desktops, laptops, printers, scanners and mobile devices, and security breach monitoring for over 600 countywide end-users
- Removing malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems
- Patching software and installing new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data
- Configuring DHCP reservations and DNS records for new and reconfigured network devices
- Running and terminating network cables for new network ports and system devices
11/2008 - 12/2017
Information Technology Consultant
Marctagon WEB3 - Jersey City, NJ/Waldorf, MD
- Providing technical support (data backup and migration, virus/spyware removal, application support, OS (re)installs, etc.) via phone, e-mail and in person
- Installing and replacing device hardware including but not limited to smartphone/tablet screens
- Administering and troubleshooting small business and home office networks
- Consulting clients on new technology purchases and in ways to maximize their current technology
- Conducting on-site computer and technology training courses (group and one-on-one)
- Designed and modified websites using WordPress, DIVI and HTML
- Developed social media marketing plans to address client specific needs
- Coordinated and regular backups, malware and security scanning of built websites
2/2007 - 4/2008
Systems Administrator
Mitchell Madison Group - New York, NY
- Supervised 5-person helpdesk for a 150-person user community, delegated tasks based on employee expertise and workload and monitored task completion
- Configured and implemented daily server checks, tape backups, Group Policy and Windows updates and user accounts and permissions
- Assisted end users with troubleshooting hardware and software issues via phone, e-mail, chat and in-person
- Delegated tasks based on employee expertise and workload and monitored task completion
- Performed hardware inventory and maintenance tasks
1/2000 - 2/2007
Desktop Support Analyst
Random House Bertelsmann Shared Services - New York
- Managed RADIUS server permissions and SecurID tokens for VPN access and resolved connection issues
- Maintained information technology equipment and supplied dedicated full service support for 300 clients on a team wholly responsible for 2,400 clients
- Provided customer service to clients including documenting problems, assessing options and providing and documenting solutions
- Participated in department, division and company wide projects as a technical member and/or advisor
- Collaborated with Building Maintenace team to coordinate user equipment uninstallations, moves and reinstallations
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
NYU (Tandon School of Engineering) fka Polytechnic University - Brooklyn, New York
Security+
CompTIA
Certified in CyberSecurity
ISC(2)
me@marcapplewhite.com
Phone
(202) 643-5439
Waldorf, MD
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