IT Application Specialist / Freelance Writer
Kitchener, Canada Area
- Current
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- IT Application Specialist at Crawford & Company (Canada)
- Writer at Large/Book Reviewer at Freelance Writer
- Staff Reporter at Imprint
- Research Assistant at University of Waterloo
- Past
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- Technical Support Specialist at TDS Technologies
- National Campus Mission - Operations Team Leader at Navigators of Canada
- Technical Support at University of Waterloo - Services for Persons with Disabilities
- Renaissance Man at Waterloo MB Church
- Education
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- University of Waterloo - St. Jerome's University
- triOS College
- Queen's University
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Steven R. McEvoy’s Summary
I am IT application specialist who has years of experience in the non-for-profit sector who has now moved over to corporate work. I see myself as a chief grunt and bottle washer, my job is to make the vision happen, or figure out what is needed to make it happen. Like a sergeant in the army my job is to get things done, and done well.
My goals are to be a lifelong learner, to continue to grow my skill set both professionally and personally. To be a student of both the profession and life.
(My list of certifications can be seen in my portfolio or in the awards section on the bottom of my profile.)
Steven R. McEvoy’s Specialties:
Published author with over 200 book reviews and articles published in 7 publications over the last three years.
Steven R. McEvoy’s Experience
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IT Application Specialist
Crawford & Company (Canada)
(Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
Supporting over 1500 users and 2000 clients from coast to coast. Software testing, planning and implementation of IT projects including Active Directory Clean Up.
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Writer at Large/Book Reviewer
Freelance Writer
(Entertainment industry)
2005 — Present (4 years )
Freelance writer, I have published almost 200 book reviews and some news and feature articles in 7 different publications.
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Staff Reporter
Imprint
(Newspapers industry)
April 2004 — Present (5 years 9 months)
Writing feature articles, news stories and book reviews. Duties also included assisting with editing, layout and design during production night.
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Research Assistant
University of Waterloo
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2001 — Present (8 years 4 months)
A variety of technical and research role’s related to education and the internet. Development of web based distance education courses. Web design, and creative communication.
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Technical Support Specialist
TDS Technologies
(Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)
June 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 7 months)
Primary responsibilities were computer hardware, software support and service. Tasks assigned also included assisting with office administration, network support as well as various office and electrical projects in the shop and office.
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National Campus Mission - Operations Team Leader
Navigators of Canada
(Information Technology and Services industry)
September 2000 — December 2007 (7 years 4 months)
2000-2002
Responsible for student and staff development across Canada. Assisting 41 staff on 18 campuses. The primary duties included technical support on the national level, and administration of the National Campus Office, Development of media, PowerPoint presentations, publications (journals, reports, and manuals), and maintenance of the web page.
2002-2007
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Technical Support
University of Waterloo - Services for Persons with Disabilities
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2002 — June 2005 (3 years 1 month)
Working with the adaptive technologies lab to help assist students with specific needs. Converting textbooks to braille, and other computer support.
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Renaissance Man
Waterloo MB Church
(Information Technology and Services industry)
December 1999 — December 2000 (1 year 1 month)
Maintenance coordinator. Served the staff in a number of ways. Computer assistance, computer maintenance. Building upkeep and maintenance. Everything from restoring the mail server to cooking breakfast for 200 people.
Steven R. McEvoy’s Education
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University of Waterloo - St. Jerome's University
BA , Religious Studies , 1998 — 2009
- Activities and Societies:
- Imprint Student Newspaper, Across the Creek, St. Jerome's Catholic Community, St. Jerome’s Center for Catholic Experience, Religious Studies Student Society
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triOS College
Honours , Network Specialist + , 2007 — 2008
Graduated Honours Distinction.
- Activities and Societies:
- Helped to TA other students in completing their course work and preparing for exams.
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Queen's University
BA , Geography, Comp-Sci, Psychology , 1988 — 1992
Additional Information
Steven R. McEvoy’s Websites:
Steven R. McEvoy’s Interests:
Reading, Writing, Hiking, Camping, Water Skiing, Downhill Skiing, exercise and weight lifting, P90X, computer's and computer certifications.
Steven R. McEvoy’s Groups:
CompTIA, MCP, WWITPro
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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) -
University of Waterloo -
IT Certified -
Scouts Canada -
Waterloo-Wellington IT Professional User Group -
Wood Badge Alumni Group -
CompTIA Certified IT Pro Worldwide -
MCITP - Enterprise Support Technician -
CompTIA Certified IT Professionals -
CompTIA Certified Professionals Group -
Certification Magazine -
Communitech -
Crawford & Company Connection
Steven R. McEvoy’s Honors:
MCSE + Security
Security+
MCSA Messaging
MCTS Server 2008 Active Directory: Configuration
MCTS Server 2008 Network Infrastructure: Configuration
MCTS Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure: Configuration
MCTS Windows 7, Configuration - Charter Member
MCITP Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support
MCTS System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuration
MCTS SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance
MCTS Business Desktop Deployment
CompTIA Network+
MCP
MCITP Consumer Support Technician
MCITP Enterprise Support Technician
MCTS Microsoft Windows Vista: Configuration
CompTIA A+ IT Technician
CompTIA A+ Remote Support Technician
CompTIA A+ Depot Technician
Microsoft Office Specialist Microsoft (MOS) Outlook.Access, Word, Excel and Powerpoint 2002
Certified Test Center Administrator
Steven R. McEvoy’s Contact Settings
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- job inquiries
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- reference requests
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