Qualifications Profile

Energetic professional with more than 10 years experience in pc configuration and  management, helpdesk/call center maintenance and information security/virus protection. Operated systems for various industries to include: Healthcare, Energy plants, School Districts,  Non-Profit Organizations and Telecommunication.  I’m adept at partnering with businesses and/or line management to develop and drive IT strategies.

 

Key Skills

•                   Customer Service

•                   Call Center

•                   Trouble Shooting PC hardware/software

•                   Windows 7 Rollout/Deployment                                   

•                   MS Office 2000, 2003, 2007, and 2010

•                   Excellent math, communications and organizational skills

•                   Inside/Outside sales

 

Professional Experience

DexCorp Consulting, LLC (Owner Operated IT Consultant)

Resurrection Health Care

Field Services Engineer II/Project Team            Coordinator                   December 2010 –  Present

 

•                   Assisted in overseeing and coordinating a Project team of 4

•                   Imaged, configured, and deployed 750 machines with  Windows 7  and  Office 2010 within 5 weeks across 7 hospitals

•                   Deployed scanners, printers, and other various hardware at approx 40 offsite clinics within 2 weeks

•                   Documented and kept track of all deployed machines and hardware

•                   Assisted with site evaluations

•                   Provides Level 2 support in adherence to the Service Level Agreement mandated by the IS Support Center.

•                   Responsible for providing secondary dispatch function and on-site service.

•                   Provides computer hardware break/fix problem resolution in a timely manner.

•                   Resolves desktop operating system, office automation and application support with the help of other IS areas where                     necessary.

•                   Responsible for upgrading, installing, and deploying machines the latest desktop technology and Windows 7, given the                     established RHC standards.

•                   Responsible for installing single-use software given the established RHC standards.

•                   Responsible for supporting backups and maintenance functions for the respective satellite Data Centers.

•                   Coordinates all computer moves.

•                   Maintains a local presence at each hospital.

•                   Provides limited desktop education/guidance to the end user community.

•                   Oversees, reviews, and sets desktop operating system standards.

 

Kaplan University via TEK Systems, Inc.

Technical Support Analyst/Team Lead                            July 2008 – Dec 2010 (Contract: July 2008 – Aug 2009; Direct Hire: Aug 2009-Dec 2010)

 

•                   Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.

•                   Provided support via inbound calls, Live-Person chat, and Magic ticketing system

•                   Installed and reconfigured various desktop settings via Remote Desktop and SMS

•                   Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.

•                   Troubleshoot various printer, login, email, application, network, and desktop issues

•                   Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.

•                   Conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.

•                   Performed password resets, assigned permissions and modified accounts using AD

•                   Used Magic for ticketing system entering 15-50 tickets per day

•                   Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software. Oversee the daily                     performance of computer systems.

•                   Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.

 

Smart Technologies  (Chicago Public Schools)

Helpdesk Analyst – Level 1                                 June 2007 – July 2008

                   

•                   Performed password resets, assigned permissions and modified accounts using AD

•                   Provide Technical assistance to approx 10,000 CPS employees via phone support

•                   Closed approximately 25 tickets per day using Remedy and Peregrine Ticketing System

•                   Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software. Oversee the daily                     performance of computer systems.

•                   Updated Knowledgebase articles as needed as policies, procedures, and best practices changed.

 

Sprint/Nextel Retail, Inc.                                                         June 2005 - November 2007

Retail Sales Representative

•                   Offered wireless solutions based on customers need(s).

•                   Assisted with obtaining various sales quotas.

•                   Troubleshoot and repaired customers’ wireless equipment.

 

Stivers Staffing                                                                         December 2003 - June 2005

HR Administrative/IT Assistant

•                   Formatted hard drives, installed OS, and troubleshot various PCs.

•                   Assisted with managing and troubleshooting networks in corporate environment.

•                   Maintained data/records for payroll/benefits department.

 

SBC                                                                                           January 2002 - November 2003

Maintenance Administrator

•                   Worked in call center environment taking 75-125 calls per day.

•                   Repaired and troubleshot various telephony problems via telephone.

•                   Entered work orders in REPPS for maintenance requests if needed

•                   Sold various features/products needed to maximize use of service

•                   Customer service rep for business and residential customers.

 

Education

Malcolm X College                                                                                                          Chicago, IL

Bachelors of Science, Management

Currently pursuing, anticipated graduation date 5/2013

 

Certifications

HDI Customer Service Rep Certification - January 2008

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician - May 2007