Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Intern
Alexandria Baker

Alexandria Baker

Technology Support Specialist
Philadelphia,Pa

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

IT Support Specialist - Contractor

Leonardo Helicopters - London Approach
Philadelphia , PA
2023.05 - Current
  • Oversaw technology services delivery, consulting with relevant personnel to assist with migration and troubleshooting.
  • Assisted with deployment issues by clarifying user questions and identifying problems.
  • Promptly resolved technical issues for staff to minimize downtime.
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals
    through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Technology & Implementation Specialist

Workplace Harmony
King of Prussia , PA
2023.01 - 2023.05
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Implemented HRIS systems for clients
  • Optimized usage of HRIS systems for existing clients
  • Worked with 5 clients simultaneously managing different projects
  • Managed internal IT needs and provided admin support

IT Support Specialist - Senior

University Of Pennsylvania, Wharton
Philadelphia , PA
Oct.2021 - Current
  • Worked with 10 academic departments, their faculty, staff, and PhD. students
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Assisted to streamline equipment ordering across 10 academic departments
  • Sat on 3 committees to find ways to collaborate with other teams to best serve academic departments while maintaining mission goal of ACS team

Technology Support Specialist - User Services

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley , PA
May.2020 - Oct.2021
  • Aid all students and staff/faculty experiencing technical difficulty.
  • Manage ticketing system, assign and escalate as necessary as well as answering calls to provide service over the phone.
  • Created support documentation that empowered and enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems while leveraging personal expertise to find appropriate solutions.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware and network standards and use processes.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Loaded software, granted permissions and configured hardware for new employees as part of onboarding process.
  • Activated accounts for clients interested in new services.(Adobe E-Sign)
  • Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests.

Help Desk Analyst - User Services

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley , PA
May.2019 - May.2020
  • Provide assistance to all students and staff/faculty with computer issues.
  • Manage ticketing system, assign and escalate as necessary.
  • Answer calls to provide service over the phone.
  • Installed, modified and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues in person and remotely.
  • Compiled and accurately entered data for each customer encounter to record in system.
  • Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience.
  • Identified and solved technical issues using variety of diagnostic tools and tactics.

Signal Support System Specialist

Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Torrance , PA
Aug.2014 - Aug.2020
  • Security Clearance – Secret.
  • Handled all troubleshooting tasks for signal support services, which included radio, wire and battlefield automated systems.
  • Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems.
  • Wrote and executed information services policies for use by supported organizations.
  • Trained new system users and employees in classroom type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise.
  • Maintained inventory and related documentation.
  • Performed regular maintenance and testing to service and optimize complex computer systems, applications and environments.
  • Have basic training in: TCP/IP protocol, CompTIA A+, N+, switches and routers

Jr. Field Service Engineer -DHS Contractor - USCIS

Abacus Solutions Group LLC
Philadelphia , PA
Jan.2018 - May.2019
  • Provide assistance to all officers/interviewers through ticketing system.
  • Troubleshoot network issues. Configure/install new switches on arrival.
  • Perform computer hardware fixes when necessary, coordinate all under warranty replacements through Dell.
  • Provide assistance with peripheral connections (document scanners, fingerprint scanners printers, webcams, etc.).
  • Provide help over telephone when calls are received.
  • Download/install software assistance.
  • Covered region of 3 locations with one team member, oversaw one location personally.
  • Updated 4 offices from Windows 7 to Windows 10 operating systems as well as migrated all data from personal folders and share drives to Work Folders, cloud based service.

Human Resources Assistant/ Retention Technician

Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Horsham , PA
May.2017 - Jan.2018
  • Data entry into specific databases.
  • Ensure data is properly transferred from database to spreadsheet for disbursement.
  • Career Counseling.
  • Assist soldiers in understanding all contract options.
  • Assist other career counselors in disbursing information to specific personnel.
  • Compile numbers reports for bi-weekly team meetings.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating retention and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data.

IT Help Desk

University Of Pittsburgh- Greensburg
Greensburg , PA
Aug.2015 - Apr.2017
  • Provide assistance to all students and faculty with computer issues.
  • Provide help over telephone when calls are received.
  • Download/install software assistance.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Documented all transactions and support interactions in system for future reference and addition to knowledge base.
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Managed 2 computer labs of over 20 machines and kept group computers up to date with software upgrades.
  • Assisted customers with product selection based on stated needs, proposed use and budget.
  • Performed tests of functionality, security and performance of different workstations and devices.

Front Desk Associate/Wellness Consultant

Massage Envy Spa - Greensburg
Greensburg , PA
Aug.2016 - May.2017
  • Perform administrative tasks including entering client information into database, Filing/ member folder maintenance, digitizing old paper files.
  • Receive and distribute mail correspondence.
  • Accept applications for employment, assist with personnel files and processing new hire paperwork (applications, W4, etc.)
  • Educate members, guests and public about available products/services.
  • Present wellness program using scripted process to ensure complete client understanding.
  • Establish rapport and maintain relationships with clients and increased overall member quantity.
  • Assist in maintaining cleanliness of clinic to provide clean and attractive experience for all guests.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries, schedule appointments and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel, taking detailed messages when necessary

Camp Counselor

Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club
Philadelphia , PA
Jan.2009 - Jan.2016

Worked June-August 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016

  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to Program Director
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
Oct.2019 - Jun.2021

Skills

    Desktop support

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Timeline

IT Support Specialist - Contractor

Leonardo Helicopters - London Approach
2023.05 - Current

Technology & Implementation Specialist

Workplace Harmony
2023.01 - 2023.05

IT Support Specialist - Senior

University Of Pennsylvania, Wharton
Oct.2021 - Current

Technology Support Specialist - User Services

Gwynedd Mercy University
May.2020 - Oct.2021

No Degree - Business Administration

Gwynedd Mercy University
Oct.2019 - Jun.2021

Help Desk Analyst - User Services

Gwynedd Mercy University
May.2019 - May.2020

Jr. Field Service Engineer -DHS Contractor - USCIS

Abacus Solutions Group LLC
Jan.2018 - May.2019

Human Resources Assistant/ Retention Technician

Pennsylvania Army National Guard
May.2017 - Jan.2018

Front Desk Associate/Wellness Consultant

Massage Envy Spa - Greensburg
Aug.2016 - May.2017

IT Help Desk

University Of Pittsburgh- Greensburg
Aug.2015 - Apr.2017

Signal Support System Specialist

Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Aug.2014 - Aug.2020

Camp Counselor

Bridesburg Boys and Girls Club
Jan.2009 - Jan.2016
Alexandria BakerTechnology Support Specialist