Shawn A.

Tisdale
121 S. McArthur Drive North Pekin, IL 61554
309.453.5286 s.tisdale@comcast.ne
Qualifications Profile

Dedicated & Resourceful Professional offering a strong combination of training a

nd experience in both IT and team leadership.
Trained to analyze and adapt systems to meet a wide range of business needs.
Background includes managing and scheduling personnel, communicating with the pu
blic, and developing strategic plans.
Strong listening skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly and conve
y complex technical information to non-technical employees.
Collaborative and flexible in working with diverse team members amid fast paced
and demanding environments.
Technical Expertise

Networking: Router configuration & installation; cable system design & installat
ion; wiring cable plant; WAN & LAN
Software: Excel; Word; PowerPoint; some Oracle
Operating Systems: Windows 98 through 07; Linux; Unix
Language: Java
Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Applied Science, Emphasis in Computer Networking 2009

Robert Morris University - Peoria, IL GPA: 3.27/4.0
Senior Project:
Part of a two person team to build a DVR from a personal computer. Evaluated sof
tware and hardware for the project and gave a presentation.
Associate of Applied Science, Cisco Networking 2008
CCNA / CCNP 2008
Associate of Arts & Science 2001
Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL
Professional History

Caterpillar - East Peoria, IL 2005 to Present

CNC Machine Operator / Manufacturing Systems Operator
Setup, operate, and adjust machinery to mill, drill, and bore large earth moving
equipment to specifications, working within very tight tolerances. Inspect ever
y part for quality.
Consistently meet or exceed all production quotas.
Trained and oversaw the work of replacement employees prior to a layoff.
Material Handler
Received, inspected, and shipped a wide variety of parts for heavy equipment and
tracked inventory levels, working in a team environment.
Sorce Enterprises - East Peoria, IL 2004 to 2005
Truck Driver
Delivered and unloaded materials throughout a four state area, including perisha
ble products.
Consistently exceeded deadlines without compromising safety or quality.
Peoria Park District, Owens Recreation Center 1996 to 2004
Maintenance Foreman & Supervisor
Oversaw all operations for a large recreation center, both facility and grounds,
including two ice rinks, a meeting room, two parking lots, and a landscaped law
n. Supervised approximately 25 drivers and maintenance workers. Conducted strate
gic planning for seasonal changes, developed schedules for maintenance workers,
and coordinated both planned and emergency maintenance. Communicated directly wi
th the public as needed.
Hired as a driver for an ice re-surfacer; progressed rapidly to supervisory resp
onsibilities; promoted to Maintenance Foreman within three years over employees
who had been with the organization much longer.
Worked with little or no direct supervision.
Military

Served for five years in the United States Navy as an Air Traffic Controller. St
ationed in the Persian Gulf and at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk Virginia.
Honorably Discharged.