Zackary Smith
IT Technician • Network & Support Specialist
Yakima, WA • [email protected]
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PROFILE SNAPSHOT
Motivated IT graduate with an A.A.S. in Network Administration at Yakima Valley College with hands-on experience in troubleshooting, Active Directory, and VPN configuration.
Seeking to apply my technical skills and passion for IT in a professional, career-driven environment.
- Experience as an IT Support Intern
- Active Directory, imaging, and VPN setup
- Hardware/software troubleshooting and ticketing systems
STATUS: OPEN FOR EMPLOYMENT
Technical Skills
Systems & Platforms
- Operating Systems: Windows 10/11
- Productivity: Microsoft 365 / Office 2016+
- Hardware: Desktops, laptops, office workstations
Networking
- Network configuration (DNS, VPN)
- Troubleshooting connectivity and office network issues
- Support for VPN access and remote connectivity
Administration & Tools
- Active Directory (user accounts and permissions)
- Ticketing systems
- System updates and basic user management
Technical Support
- Hardware/software troubleshooting
- End-user support
- Clear communication of technical issues
Experience
IT Support Intern
The Dolsen Companies — Yakima, WA
Assisted with troubleshooting, imaging, VPN setups, and user account tasks.
- Handled PC imaging, deployments, and workstation prep
- Managed user access changes under supervision
- Troubleshot software/hardware tickets
- Supported help desk operations
Certificates
Google Coursera IT Certification
January 2023
CompTIA Hybrid Server Pro 1: Core
February 2025
Projects
Self-Hosted Resume Website
Designed and deployed a public-facing resume website hosted on a Synology NAS using Cloudflare DNS, SSL certificates, and secure reverse proxy routing.
PC Refresh Project
Assisted with troubleshooting, imaging, and user account tasks in an active office environment during IT internship.
Education
Yakima Valley College — A.A.S. Network Administration
January 2022 – December 2025
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Location: Yakima, WA