Sam Leaver

Experience

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  Mud Bay

  Jun 2005 - Nov 2009

  System Administrator

  - Server, network, and computer system administration- Research, development, and implementation of new technologies- Redesigned and retrofitted all server systems, migrating mission-critical services to reliable hardware and redesigning other services, such as e-mail and data storage, to be more cost-effective and available- Implemented a secure Wide Area Network, providing real-time server-client networking to 17 retail store locations while meeting PCI requirements for credit card processing- Hired, trained, and supervised an IT support team providing help desk support for over 150 employees across 18 locations Show less

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  C&K Market Inc.

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2013

  Systems Administrator

  - Server, network, and computer systems administration- Large-scale equipment and software roll-outs to remote store locations- Computer, software, and equipment support for over 120 office employees, and 70 retail locations- Budgets, projections, project management, and team management- Developed extensive IT documentation to support business continuity- Directed C&K Market’s Sustainability initiatives, managing the implementation of Green technologies throughout the 65-store chain that saved the company thousands of dollars annually in energy costs- Performed a complete retrofit of 15-location pharmacy subsidiary, operating as project manager and sole technical asset Show less

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  TLC, Inc.

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2016

  Chief Engineer

  - Deckhand duties on commercial fishing vessel- Responsible for all marine technology systems development and maintenance, including marine computer systems, electronics, hydraulics, refrigeration systems, and others- Conducting Coast Guard-approved safety drills

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  Curry Community Health

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  IT Supervisor
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  CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

  Jan 2020 - now

  Information Technology Specialist