Hello!
My Name Is
Ethan Short

I am a dedicated student at Illinois State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking and Telecommunication Management. I have experience in Web Design with WordPress, Windows Server, MacOS, and VoIP management.

About Me

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Work Experience

Illinois State University –
Office of Technology Solutions
Endpoint Support Student Technician
Level III
Normal, Illinois
January 2024 – Present

  • Provide comprehensive support and services for end-user devices and software to individuals.
  • Support related to university-owned computers and software and account/password issues.
  • Assisted in property control, diagnosing, and recycling hardware from all over the university.

Eithinc Systems Inc. – Tech2door
Data and Networking Specialist
Springfield, Illinois
June 2021 – August 2023

  • Integration of Servers, Workstations, LAN Networks, Firewalls, and Payment Systems.
  • Management of Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Online, and Security Permissions.
  • Collaborated, analyzed, and troubleshooted with a team on issues in business and residential environments.
  • Performed hardware and software maintenance and home and business PC/Mac computer repair

Orgnazations & Activities

2025 Annual Conference Chair –
National Association of College and University Residence Halls

Technology Chair
December 2024 – May 2025

• Served on the NACURH 2025 Annual Conference board as the Technology Chair.
• NACURH is a 501(3)(c) Non Profit Orgnazation.
• Worked with a team to provide timely and accurate information on our Conference Website for attendees to view.
• Designed a conference app with the Yapp platform to connect attendees and provide information during the conference.
• Worked with Illinois State Campus IT to ensure campus technology is operational for our conference.

iVenturED – Sangamon CEO
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Springfield, Illinois
August 2022 – May 2023

• Developed interpersonal, social, and networking skills interacting with business and community leaders.
• Improved analytical writing and presentation skills.
• Strengthened the ability to understand and analyze market and business operating information.
Class Business: LRS Ice Rink
• Integrated Payment System and custom Skate Rental/Asset System.
• Helped with daily operations, including opening, closing, sanitization, event setup, and customer service.

Business Startup Competition
“CEO V.S. Sharks”

Founder: Story Byte – Story Writing, together. The Future of Interactive Education.

About StoryByte

The mission of StoryByte is to bring interactive education to elementary students via an app in the classroom, helping teachers teach writing, reading, and collaboration.

Volunteer Experience

Blessed Sacrament Parish
Volunteer
Multimedia Director
Springfield, Illinois
March 2020 – December 2022

• Developed a temporary live streaming setup for parishioners to watch services from home during 2020.
• Presented a project to the parish to raise $11,500 to install a permanently networked live-streaming system.
• Guided volunteers on the use of the integrated new system.

Very beginning of the BSP Streaming Setup

Order Of The Arrow
Illinek Lodge
Springfield, Illinois
Oct. 2020 – August 2023
“Scouting’s National
Honor Society”

• Attended Monthly Meetings and drafted detailed meeting notes.
• Integrated new event registration systems.
• Promoted upcoming events via email and social media.
• Managed database of members to update records.

Ethan, standing next to 2022-2023 Chief Jocelyn Williams.

Honors & Awards

Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Project – Researched, fundraised, and installed a permanent live streaming system at Blessed Sacrament. (See more above)

Order of the Arrow – Illinek Lodge

Founder’s Award – January 2022
Vigil Honor – October 2023
Read more about the Founder’s Award
Read more about the Vigil Honor

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