Marcus Young
Raleigh
Summary
Entry-level IT professional pursuing an AAS in Network Management with hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting physical networking equipment. Currently preparing for the CCNA exam and building practical skills through real-world lab environments using Cisco routers and switches. Strong foundation in networking fundamentals, IP addressing, VLANs, and problem-solving, with a customer-focused mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Associate
Corning Life Sciences
Durham
11.2024 - Current
- Operate packout equipment and resolve minor machine jams
- Perform routine inspections and quality checks per cGMP standards
- Complete accurate production records and electronic data entry
- Stage materials and follow safety and PPE requirements
- Support team workflow by rotating duties as needed
Manufacturing Associate
Corning Optical Communications
Hickory
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Set up and operated jacketing line equipment per SOPs
- Monitored line performance and completed required quality checks
- Reported equipment issues and non-conformances
- Labeled and prepared reels for shipment; verified QC paperwork
- Handled raw materials safely and maintained inventory accuracy
Shipping Associate
Interstate Foam & Supply
Conover
02.2018 - 08.2022
- Verified and scan outbound shipments for accuracy
- Maintained shipping logs and inventory records
- Trained new employees on safety procedures and workflow
Education
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Network Management
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05-2027
Skills
Networking: VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, subnetting, IPv4 addressing, trunking, default gateways, broadcast domains, layer 2 vs layer 3 fundamentals, IP/MAC behavior
Operating Systems: Windows 11, macOS
Tools: PuTTY, Cisco CLI, Wireshark, VMware Workstation
Certification
Cisco Certified Support Technician - Networking (CCST)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Expected May/25/2026
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Expected May/25/2026
Projects
Small Office Network
Cisco 2911 router, Cisco 2960 switch, Windows + macOS laptops
Configured VLANs with proper access ports, Implemented inter-VLAN routing using router-on-a-stick, Designed and configured /26 IPv4 subnets for separate networks, Set up trunk ports with allowed VLANs and native VLAN, Troubleshot real issues: Windows firewall blocking ICMP, asymmetric routing behavior, Performed console access, ROMMON reset, and interface setup, Verified connectivity across devices through ping, ARP, and routing tests
Timeline
Manufacturing Associate
Corning Life Sciences
11.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Associate
Corning Optical Communications
08.2022 - 11.2024
Shipping Associate
Interstate Foam & Supply
02.2018 - 08.2022
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Network Management
Wake Technical Community College