Daniel C. Eckert

Education Certifications Leadership Networking Theatre Web Development

Experience

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General Technical & Leadership Resume
Updated October 2011

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Certifications Earned

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
August 2009
Demonstrated the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
>> More information about CCNA on Cisco Career Certification
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS)
April 2010
Demonstrated the understanding of Incident Command System (ICS) methods and techniques used in effectively responding to emergency situations.
-- IS-100.a: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS) (March 2010)
-- IS-200.a: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (March 2010)
-- IS-700.a: National Incident Management System (NIMS) (April 2010)
-- IS-701.a: NIMS Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) (April 2010)
-- IS-800.b: National Response Framework (NRF) (April 2010)
>> More information about NIMS on the Emergency Management Institute

Training In Progress

Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
March 2010 - Present
Demonstrate the ability to discuss, design, and create advanced addressing and routing, security, network management, data center, and IP multicast complex multi-layered enterprise architectures that include virtual private networking and wireless domains.
-- ARCH: Designing Cisco Network Service Architecture
-- BCMSN: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (April 2010)
-- DESGN: Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (March 2010 - Present)
-- ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing (April 2010 - Present)
>> More information about CCDP on Cisco Career Certification
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
April 2010 - Present
Demonstrate the ability to manage the routers and switches that form the network core, as well as edge applications that integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network.
-- BCMSN: Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (April 2010)
-- ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing (April 2010 - Present)
-- TSHOOT: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Network
>> More information about CCNP on Cisco Career Certification
NCSU Leadership Development Program
January 2010 - Present
Study the facets of business, academic, and social leadership through interactive workshops and seminars. Develop personal integrity, organizational understanding, communication skills, and an ethic of service.
-- LDS 21: Situational Leadership (October 2010)
-- LDS 22: Introduction to Leadership (February 2010)
-- LDS 51: Leadership Tools for Women (February 2010)
-- LDS 80: Assertive Communication (February 2010)
-- LDS 111: Working With Diverse Populations (February 2010)
-- LDS 116: Leadership Practices Inventory (January 2010)
-- LDS 162: Conflict Management (February 2010)
-- LDS 164: Time Management & Life Planning (January 2010)
-- LDS 169: Developing Compelling Visions for Change (October 2010)
-- LDS 175: Leadership and Emotional Intelligence (February 2010)
-- LDS 185: Leading Diverse Groups Through Conflict (November 2010)
-- LDS 194: Be A Leader With Employers (January 2010)
-- LDS 195: Cross Cultural Communication (January 2010)
-- LDS 197: Ethics In Business (February 2010)
-- LDS 203: The Power of Creative Leadership (November 2010)
>> More information about Visionary Leaders Certificate at NCSU CSLEPS
Toastmasters International Competent Communicator (CC)
March 2010 - Present
Demonstrate the ability to communicate through completion of 10 impromptu speeches, prepared monologues, and basic leadership exercises.
>> More information about CC at Toastmasters International

Leadership & Logistics

DiscoverLit
Co-Founder, Chief Technical Officer
April 2011 - Present
Lead the technical development of an e-publishing startup company (CSS, HTML5, MySQL, PHP).
NCSU Information Assurance Student Group
Co-Founder
April 2011 - Present
Promote information assurance awareness and education through talks and activities.
Southwest Raleigh Citizens Advisory Council
Member
February 2011 - Present
Discuss committee activities, governance, and civic issues with community leaders. Develop ways to enhance community engagement and interaction -- particularly regarding university students.
NCSU Information Technology Student Advisory Group
Member
September 2010 - Present
Discuss emerging technologies and their impact on the campus with university leaders and staff.
North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities
March 2010 - Present

The North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities seeks to enrich the lives of North Carolina students through scholastic competition.
- Vice President
  January 2011 - Present
  
  Preside over Board of Directors meetings in the absence of the President. Collaborate with the Executive Committee to guide the board in its operations.
- Chair, Sponsorship Committee
  January 2011 - April 2011
  
  Recruit and coordinate a group of board members to develop a new sponsorship prospectus. Review potential sponsors and develop plans to attract interest and support.
- Tournament Director
  November 2010 - February 2011
  
  Manage pre-tournament registration. Secure all sensitive tournament materials, and serve as teams' point of contact and address questions on the day of the tournament.
  -- The Quill State Tournament (January 2011 - February 2011)
  -- Twelve State Tournament (February 2011 - March 2011)
  -- Twelve West District Tournament (November - December 2010)
- Technical Director
  March 2011 - April 2011
  
  Develop a technology solution for tournament operations. Set up computer systems, network access, troubleshoot technical problems as they arise.
  -- Quiz Bowl State Tournament (April 2011)
  -- Quiz Bowl West District Tournament (March 2011)
  -- The Quill District Tournament (February 2011)
- Co-Chair, Creative Committee
  November 2010 - Present
  
  Develop public relations materials (awards, banners, brochures, shirts, etc.), create document standards and templates.
- Survey Developer and Analyst
  June 2010 - April 2011
  
  Design and develop printed and web-based surveys and analyze the resulting data to assess areas of operation and interaction. Present findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
  -- Quiz Bowl State Tournament Volunteers (April 2011)
  -- Quiz Bowl State Tournament Participants (April 2011)
  -- 2011 NCASA Interest Survey (March - April 2011)
  -- The Quill State Tournament Volunteers (March 2011)
  -- The Quill State Tournament Participants (March 2011)
  -- The Quill District Tournament Volunteers (February 2011)
  -- The Quill District Tournament Participants (February 2011)
  -- Twelve District Tournament Volunteers (January 2011)
  -- Twelve District Tournament Participants (January 2011)
  -- 2010 NCASA Interest Survey (June - July 2010)
- Committee Member
  March 2010 - Present
  
  Active participant on various committees tasked with planning and executing organization objectives.
  -- Governance Committee (January 2011 - Present)
  -- Executive Committee (April 2010 - Present)
  -- Award Nominations Committee (April 2011 - June 2011)
  -- Nominating Committee (April 2011 - June 2011)
  -- Quiz Bowl Committee (January 2011 - March 2011)
  -- Twelve Committee (June - November 2010)
  -- The Quill Committee (August - October 2010)
  -- Personnel Committee (May - September 2010)
  -- Twelve Current Events Committee (July - August 2010)
  -- Competition Procedures Committee (July - August 2010)
  -- Competition Rules Committee (June - July 2010)
  -- Sponsorship Committee (March - April 2010)
  -- Partnership Committee (March - April 2010)
- Web Developer and System Administrator
  March 2010 - July 2011
  
  Consult on branding, graphics, and publicity. Design and maintain a website for the organization. Develop web application to manage member records using AJAX/MySQL/PHP. Create data management policies.
Raleigh Little Theatre
January 2007 - Present

Raleigh Little Theatre provides many leadership opportunities to community volunteers while producing 11-12 shows annually.
- Assistant Stage Manager
  November 2008 - October 2010
  
  Participated in production meetings with crew chiefs, designers, and staff. Responsible for 17-46 cast and crew, along with backstage operations during final rehearsals & performances. 70-120 hours per show.
  -- The Piano Lesson (Aug. - Oct. 2010)
  -- Cabaret (May - Jun. 2009)
  -- Cinderella XXV (Nov. - Dec. 2008)
- Board of Directors Volunteer Representative
  July 2011 - Present
  
  Active member of the Board of Directors. Represent the interests of RLT volunteers and staff during board meetings. Serve as a conduit of information from the board to volunteers and staff. Oversee committees dealing with volunteer culture issues. Mediate conflicts that arise among volunteers.
- Committee Member
  February 2011 - Present
  
  Active participant on various committees tasked with planning and executing organization objectives.
  -- Leadership Development Committee (March 2011 - Present)
  -- Volunteer Survey Review Committee (February 2011)
- Deck Crew Chief
  October 2009 - December 2010
  
  Participated in production meetings with other crew chiefs, designers, and staff. Recruited, organized, and trained a team of 8-14 technicians to handle stage equipment. 70-100 hours per show.
  -- Cinderella XXVII (Oct. - Dec. 2010)
  -- The Light In The Piazza (Apr. - Jun. 2010)
  -- Cinderella XXVI (Oct. - Dec. 2009)
- House Manager
  July 2008 - March 2011
  
  Responsible for front-of-house operations during performances. Trained & managed 4-12 ushers. Interfaced with audience members as a representative of the theatre.
  -- The Man Who Came to Dinner (Feb. 2011)
  -- Cinderella XXVII (Dec. 2010)
  -- Scenes From American Life (Sep. 2009)
  -- Side By Side By Sondheim (May 2009)
  -- Lend Me A Tenor (Apr. 2009)
  -- Bunnicula (Nov. 2008)
  -- Ozma Of Oz (Jul. 2008)
- Light Crew Chief
  January 2007 - April 2011
  
  Participated in production meetings with other crew chiefs, designers, and staff. Recruited, organized, and trained a team of 4-12 technicians to operate the lighting system. 50-75 hours per show.
  -- The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Mar. - Apr. 2011)
  -- The Light In The Piazza (Apr. - Jun. 2010)
  -- Veronica's Room (Dec. 2009 - Feb. 2010)
  -- Scenes From American Life (Aug. - Sep. 2009)
  -- Cabaret (May - Jun 2009)
  -- Lend Me A Tenor (Mar. - Apr. 2009)
  -- Deathtrap (Sep. - Oct. 2008)
  -- Hot Mikado (Jul. - Aug. 2008)
  -- Radio Gals (Apr. - Jun. 2008)
  -- A Raisin In The Sun (Jan. - Feb. 2007)
- Project Manager
  August 2009 - Present
  
  Designed, developed, and implemented technical projects as in-kind donations of time and resources. Organized efforts of board members, volunteers, and staff to complete projects, including meetings, presentations, proposals, documentation, and training.
  -- Communications Enhancement (Aug. 2009 - Present)
  -- Information Management System (Aug. 2009 - Present)
  -- Wiki Migration (Sep. 2009 - Aug. 2010)
- Sound Crew Chief
  October - November 2009
  
  Participated in production meetings with other crew chiefs, designers, and staff. Recruited, organized, and trained a team to operate the theatre sound system. 50 hours per show.
  -- Snoopy! The Musical (Oct. - Nov. 2009) — 5 operators
- Stage Manager
  June 2009 - April 2011
  
  Assisted the Director during auditions and rehearsals. Organized & moderated production meetings with staff, designers, and crew chiefs. Managed crew and cast at performances. Responsible for security and well-being of cast, crew, and patrons. 250-300 hours per show.
  
  -- The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Mar. - Apr. 2011) — 7 cast & 6 crew
  -- Our Town (Feb. - Apr. 2010) — 23 cast & 5 crew
  -- Lost In Yonkers (Jun. - Aug. 2009) — 7 cast & 10 crew
Independent Copywriting & Editing
Fall 2005 - Present
Assist students in editing written documents and creating resumes. Edit content for academic and organizational documents and websites.
Raleigh Citizens Leadership Academy
February 2011 - May 2011
Study the facets of business, civic, and social leadership through 12 workshops and seminars. Develop organizational capabilities, management styles, communication skills, and ethic of service. Enrolled in all three modules this Spring: Leadership Development, Communication Dynamics, and Asset-Based Community Development
NCSU Student Media Board
Consultant — Web Development Committee
February 2011 - March 2011
Discuss issues facing NCSU student publications regarding audience engagement and approach of new technology vectors. Develop plan for reviewing and progressing toward adoption of new structure that facilitates more agile technology engagement.
NCSU Leadership Development Series
January 2010 - December 2010
Studied the facets of business, civic, and social leadership through 15 workshops and seminars. Developed organizational capabilities, management styles, communication skills, and ethic of service. Enrolled in all three modules this Spring: Leadership Development, Communication Dynamics, and Asset-Based Community Development
Iowa State University
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008

I attended Iowa State for my Freshman year of college, during which I further developed leadership experience in several capacities.
- Academic Chairman, Starbuck House Executive Board
  Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
  Connected 90+ house residents for academic assistance.
- Honors Program Liaison, Starbuck House Executive Board
  Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
  Met with the ISU Honors Student Board to plan activities and events.
- Recycling Co-Coordinator, Starbuck House Executive Board
  Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
  Enhanced house revenue through monetized recycling efforts.
- Team Captain, Cyber Defense Competition
  Fall 2007
  Recruited and organized a 4 member team of varying skills (beginner to expert). Designed and defended a network against attacks by security specialists.

Networking & Information Technology

Raleigh Little Theatre
Project Manager, Communications Enhancement Project
October 2009 - Present
Conduct a audit of the existing network. Meet with staff and volunteers to determine needs. Design a proposal including wireless and wired network elements. Acquire, configure, document, and deploy new equipment. Reconfigure existing equipment.
Independent Technology Services
Consultant, Designer, Hardware Technician, Programmer, System Builder
Summer 2002 - Present
Assemble personal, workstation, and server-class computer systems. Design layouts for websites, graphics, and print documents. Develop software and web applications. Edit content for academic and professional documents and presentations. Repair and maintain computer systems and software.
North Carolina State University
September 2010 - May 2011

North Carolina State University provides strong curriculum support for Engineering disciplines, including computer networking.
- Lab Technician, Department of Computer Science
  December 2010 - October 2011
  
  Install and upgrade equipment and software for CSC graduate classes. Configure Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches. Design and implement standards for cabling and equipment layout.
- Lab Technician, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
  September 2010 - December 2010
  
  Upgraded lab equipment, software, and materials for ECE 470 (Internetworking). Installed and configure new Dell servers with Fedora 13. Tested and updated written documentation for 12 ECE 470 lab experiments.
Poyner Spruill LLP
Information Technology Technician & Consultant
July 2010 - August 2010
Configured and deployed Windows 7 workstations. Installed Cisco 3560G switches and configured Cisco IOS (PoE, VLANs). Deployed a Jabber server and clients to enhance communication efficacy. Designed business operations to enhance the effectiveness of IT services. Developed a Service Level Agreement for IT Department operations.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
January 2009 - April 2010

Cisco Systems is a leading provider of equipment and solutions for computer networks. I completed 3 different roles as a co-op student for Cisco.
- Customer Support Engineer, Technical Services Security:AAA Team
  January 2010 - April 2010
  Learned about Cisco Access Control Server and Network Admission Control, IOS-XR, TrustSec, and Unified Communications. Trained to use ACS, ACS Express, CCA, NAC Profiler, RADIUS, TACACS. Collaborated with Cisco Account Teams, Developers, & Systems Engineers. Worked directly with Cisco customers around the world to resolve security problems in corporate and government networks. Created & edited reference documents for Cisco customers and peers. Mentored new co-op students and Cisco Network Academy students.
- Lab Technician, Advanced Services Lab (CALO)
  May 2009 - August 2009
  Earned CCNA certification. Learned about IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS, VDC, VRF, VSS. Installed and configured ASR, Nexus, and MDS fiber switches. Deployed, supported, and tested Cisco lab equipment. Installed lab infrastructure (including managed power and Ixia equipment). Helped engineers model and test future deployments (5-50+ devices). Documented network topologies with Microsoft Visio. Created & edited resource documents for Cisco staff. Mentored new co-op students and high school interns.
- Lab Technician, Technical Services Lab (CALO)
  January 2009 - April 2009
  Learned about CatOS, IOS, IOS-XR, NxOS, and XOS. Installed and configured all Cisco enterprise routers and switches. Deployed, supported, and tested Cisco lab equipment. Installed lab infrastructure (including managed power and Ixia equipment). Helped engineers test & troubleshoot customer networks (1-20 devices). Created & edited resource documents for Cisco staff. Mentored new co-op students.

Theatre

Raleigh Little Theatre
January 1998 - Present

Raleigh Little Theatre provides many leadership opportunities to community volunteers while producing 11-12 shows annually.
- Assistant Stage Manager
  November 2008 - October 2010
  
  Participated in production meetings with crew chiefs, designers, and staff. Responsible for 17-46 cast and crew, along with backstage operations during final rehearsals & performances. 70-120 hours per show.
  -- The Piano Lesson (Aug. - Oct. 2010)
  -- Cabaret (May - Jun. 2009)
  -- Cinderella XXV (Nov. - Dec. 2008)
- Board of Directors Volunteer Representative
  July 2011 - Present
  
  Active member of the Board of Directors. Represent the interests of RLT volunteers and staff during board meetings. Serve as a conduit of information from the board to volunteers and staff. Oversee committees dealing with volunteer culture issues. Mediate conflicts that arise among volunteers.
- Committee Member
  February 2011 - Present
  
  Active participant on various committees tasked with planning and executing organization objectives.
  -- Leadership Development Committee (March 2011 - Present)
  -- Volunteer Survey Review Committee (February 2011)
- Deck Crew Chief
  October 2009 - December 2010
  
  Participated in production meetings with other crew chiefs, designers, and staff. Recruited, organized, and trained a team of 8-14 technicians to handle stage equipment. 70-100 hours per show.
  -- Cinderella XXVII (Oct. - Dec. 2010)
  -- The Light In The Piazza (Apr. - Jun. 2010)
  -- Cinderella XXVI (Oct. - Dec. 2009)
- House Manager
  July 2008 - March 2011
  
  Responsible for front-of-house operations during performances. Trained & managed 4-12 ushers. Interfaced with audience members as a representative of the theatre.
  -- The Man Who Came to Dinner (Feb. 2011)
  -- Cinderella XXVII (Dec. 2010)
  -- Scenes From American Life (Sep. 2009)
  -- Side By Side By Sondheim (May 2009)
  -- Lend Me A Tenor (Apr. 2009)
  -- Bunnicula (Nov. 2008)
  -- Ozma Of Oz (Jul. 2008)
- Light Crew Chief
  January 2007 - April 2011
  
  Participated in production meetings with other crew chiefs, designers, and staff. Recruited, organized, and trained a team of 4-12 technicians to operate the lighting system. 50-75 hours per show.
  -- The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Mar. - Apr. 2011)
  -- The Light In The Piazza (Apr. - Jun. 2010)
  -- Veronica's Room (Dec. 2009 - Feb. 2010)
  -- Scenes From American Life (Aug. - Sep. 2009)
  -- Cabaret (May - Jun 2009)
  -- Lend Me A Tenor (Mar. - Apr. 2009)
  -- Deathtrap (Sep. - Oct. 2008)
  -- Hot Mikado (Jul. - Aug. 2008)
  -- Radio Gals (Apr. - Jun. 2008)
  -- A Raisin In The Sun (Jan. - Feb. 2007)
- Project Manager
  August 2009 - Present
  
  Designed, developed, and implemented technical projects as in-kind donations of time and resources. Organized efforts of board members, volunteers, and staff to complete projects, including meetings, presentations, proposals, documentation, and training.
  -- Communications Enhancement (Aug. 2009 - Present)
  -- Information Management System (Aug. 2009 - Present)
  -- Wiki Migration (Sep. 2009 - Aug. 2010)
- Sound Crew Chief
  October - November 2009
  
  Participated in production meetings with other crew chiefs, designers, and staff. Recruited, organized, and trained a team to operate the theatre sound system. 50 hours per show.
  -- Snoopy! The Musical (Oct. - Nov. 2009) — 5 operators
- Stage Manager
  June 2009 - April 2011
  
  Assisted the Director during auditions and rehearsals. Organized & moderated production meetings with staff, designers, and crew chiefs. Managed crew and cast at performances. Responsible for security and well-being of cast, crew, and patrons. 250-300 hours per show.
  
  -- The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Mar. - Apr. 2011) — 7 cast & 6 crew
  -- Our Town (Feb. - Apr. 2010) — 23 cast & 5 crew
  -- Lost In Yonkers (Jun. - Aug. 2009) — 7 cast & 10 crew
- Volunteer
  January 1998 - Present
  Assist in various capacities for more than 90 productions. Interact with volunteers and patrons in Box Office functions. Serve as a technician at work calls, light hangs, and other theatre events. Develop technology solutions for theatre operations.

Web Development

North Carolina State University
September 2010 - Present

North Carolina State University provides strong curriculum support for a variety of disciplines.
- Web Application Developer, College of Engineering
  January 2011 - Present
  Develop custom web applications using AJAX, MySQL, PHP, and XHTML. Design more effective and efficient user interfaces with CSS.
- Web Developer, Department of Molecular & Structural Biochemistry
  July 2010 - May 2011
  Install and configure Wordpress website management software. Design and develop a custom user interface (CSS, PHP, XHTML. Compose and edit text content based on material provided. Create documentation and guidelines for future content development.
- Web Developer, Omega Phi Lambda Sorority
  August 2010 - October 2010
  Install and host a Wordpress website that empowers the group's leaders. Design a Wordpress theme using CSS to effectively present the group. Configure and manage email, calender, and documents using Google Apps.
Raleigh Little Theatre
August 2009 - Present

Raleigh Little Theatre provides many leadership opportunities to community volunteers while producing 11-12 shows annually.
- Project Manager, Information Management Project
  August 2009 - Present
  Design, develop, and implement a MySQL database and PHP/XHTML web application to manage theatre data for volunteers, members, classes, and facilities. Meet with theatre staff and board members to develop project requirements and details. Develop design proposals, maintenance documentation, and end-user training for theatre staff and volunteers.
- Project Manager, MediaWiki Migration Project
  September 2009 - August 2010
  Deployed MediaWiki, created a custom interface using CSS and XHTML to integrate seamlessly into the existing website.. Edited, modified, and migrated articles from the older TikiWiki system.
HostedGroups Management Service
Founder, Developer
June 2006 - Present
Develop, host, and maintain a web service (AJAX, MySQL, PHP, XHTML). Manage student service club activities for 2000+ users. Double club outreach capacity by minimizing manual paperwork processing. Conduct audits of business logic and content delivery. Optimize code to increase performance.
North Carolina Assocation for Scholastic Activities
Web Development Consultant
March 2010 - July 2011

Consult on electronic publicity, branding, website design. Design and develop a website to promote the organization. Develop an information management web application (AJAX, PHP, MySQL). Develop data management policies.
SAS Institute, Inc.
Technical Student (Intern)
May 2008 - August 2008
Learned to use the Java web framework technology, Wicket. Learned company standards and practices. Designed & developed web applications (Java, JSP, MySQL, Wicket). Created a Wicket reference document for full-time employees to use. Documented the internship program and projects created.
Iowa State University
September 2007 - May 2008

Iowa State University provides strong curriculum support for a variety of disciplines.
- Web Developer, Department of Financial Aid & Student Affairs
  September 2007 - June 2008
  Worked with staff and administrators to develop data management tools. Create a PHP-driven content system to unify navigation and simplify design. Developed an office Intranet application and scholarship database manager.
- Web Developer, Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition
  September 2007 - December 2007
  Designed layouts and updates website content using ASP, PHP, and XHTML. Migrated existing applications from Windows/IIS/ASP to Linux/Apache/PHP.
Kingland Systems Corporation
Software Engineering Intern
October 2007 - May 2008
Developed software in a corporate team-based environment. Learned to use Adobe Flex, ASP.net, C#, ExtJS, JSP, & MS SQL Server. Designed applications and interfaces (CSS, Java, JavaScript, and XHTML).