Dedicated professional with over 15 years of diverse technology experience, showcasing a strong work ethic and rapid learning ability. Passionate about my career, I balance my professional drive with a fulfilling personal life, raising four daughters, caring for two dogs, and enjoying ranch work.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Administrator/ Project Manager
Mr. W Fireworks
Somerset
02.2023 - 01.2025
Built infrastructure from the ground up, cabling, servers, Meraki routers, cameras, badge system, MS Teams environment, phones, all one brand of laptops everything streamlined, VPN, printing system, new database and hardware for inventory, new communication adopted, saved over 250,000 a year, Office 365 Administration
Coordinated logistics for the movement and distribution of fireworks, ensuring timely delivery
Traveled extensively to set up and revamp retail stores for peak seasons, setting up each network and system at each location, doing both jobs at one
Provided IT consulting services, assisting with hardware and software setups and troubleshooting
Integrated AI into business to help free up time with phone calls during season
Business Analyst II
Alamo IT Consulting
San Antonio
10.2020 - 01.2025
Led email domain migration projects for small businesses, enhancing branding and communication
Developed and optimized social media profiles, improving online visibility
Designed and maintained business websites using WordPress and Squarespace
Managed server administration tasks, ensuring uptime and security
Identified process bottlenecks and implemented streamlined workflows for improved efficiency
Provided strategic, cost-efficient solutions maximizing resources and minimizing expenses
Systems Administrator
Insight Global
San Antonio
07.2021 - 01.2022
Provided remote and local technical support to executives and corporate staff
Managed daily technical support tickets, focusing on long-term project resolutions
Conducted training sessions on Microsoft Teams to improve staff productivity
Administered O365 and Azure environments, specializing in disaster recovery and licensing
Assisted customers with filing and processing claims, providing clear and empathetic support
Utilized company software to input and track claims information accurately
Communicated with customers via phone and email to ensure their claims were handled efficiently
Developed a basic understanding of claims processing and customer service best practices
Collaborated with team members to improve claim processing procedures and customer satisfaction
Project Manager / Network Administrator
Insight Global
San Antonio
10.2020 - 06.2021
Project manager Of4ice 365 migration, teams, transfer from Ring Central to Teams phones
Server, applications, MDM Manager
Supported corporate staff and teachers with technology-related issues
Provided technical support for boardroom meetings, both locally and virtually
Managed hardware proprietary system applications, managed licensing for all software, managed servers, backups, disaster and recovery, liaised with vendors for support
Conducted inventory management during staff and student turnover periods
Administrator
Material Handling Services
San Antonio
06.2017 - 01.2018
Project management on my projects
Administrator on O365 portal
Cisco Meraki Admin to monitor our network throughout the US
Create users in AD across many domains within the umbrella
Work with Vendors, such as Verizon and Apple
Image and setup new laptops and desktops for existing employees, installed software, setup Mozy and VPN and any other software that was needed
Setup new user laptops and desktop and ship them to the users
Setup iPhones, iPads and Surfaces
Creating usernames and passwords and email on office 365 for new employees
Working projects comparing companies and products to what is going to best fit our business, and employees throughout the United States
Integrating our offices with Cisco Meraki and Cisco cameras
Integrating our offices, off of local land lines and putting them on Ring Central VoIP
I communicate verbally and in email to our leadership with anything that they need or any changes I foresee or know that
Supervisor
U.S. Forest Service
Albuquerque
01.2007 - 01.2012
Supervised 30 employees for 18 months to develop an online help desk ticket tracker
Administered 30 Servers, monitored the Network Connectivity
Queue Manager for the FS Inter Mountain Region for tickets system
Designed and managed Technical Support Team for NT to XP migration project
Integrated Encryption software to protect Internal and Privacy Act information
Assisted with implementation and training for AD
Successfully created an emergency online help desk and hunt group with Cisco call manager server for immediate customer service, after Active Directory rollout I managed a total of 50 contractors
Worked remotely for 2 years
As supervisor I also handled all of the irate/frustrated Forest service customers
Since I handled irate customers and gave training on it, that was part of my responsibility for 4 years
Call Center Lead
U.S. Forest Service
Albuquerque
01.2005 - 01.2007
Implemented desktop/laptop ASC Migration for Forest Service employees at three distant locations, the Pan American, Santa Fe, and Human Capital Management buildings
Call center lead for incandescent customers for 2 years, Supervised 22 Forest Service employees in the call center
Presented group training and individual training for my group
Training this team was starting from scrap, the employees I was working with had never been IT Techs, they were biologist, wildlife experts
Imaged and deployed over 440 desktops and 150 laptops for Budget and Finance, and over 210 desktops and 50 laptops for Human Capital Management
Installed and troubleshot Lotus Notes, printers, logon issues, Windows 2000 and Cisco IP Phones, Lync, Remote Desktop
Quality assurance with my team, with random employees I would spot check the customers requests to ensure the level of customer service was exceptional and the work was completed in a timely manner
Checked the work of the technician followed policies and procedures that was set forth at the USDA Forest Service
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
ITT Technical Institute
Albuquerque, NM
05-1997
High School Diploma -
Socorro High School
Socorro, NM
05-1995
Skills
Leadership
Technology Optimization
Systems, Azure, Network Administration
Excellent work ethic
Skilled in many areas of the IT world
MDM Management
Cisco Servers
Cisco Switches
Cisco Meraki Networks
Remote Support
VMWare
Azure
AWS Administration
VoIP Installation
VoIP Administration
Incontact Softphone
DHCP Protocols
TCIP Protocols
Cyber Ark
Cyber Security
VPN Support
Apple OS Setup
Apple OS Support
Microsoft OS
Service Now
Leadership
Management
IT Business Processes
Project Management
Cost Analysis
Software Documentation
Software Design
Software Implementation
Analytical
Technical Skills
Technology integration and optimization., Applications and O365 Administration., Systems Administration., MDM Management., Cisco Servers and Switches., Cisco Meraki Networks., Remote Support/Administration., VMWare and Azure., AWS administration and Support., VoIP Installation/Administration., Incontact Softphone., DHCP/TCIP Protocols., Cyber Ark and Cyber Security., VPN Support., Apple OS Setup/Support., Microsoft OS., Service Now (Snow).
Software Developer/Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator (DBA), IT Security Analyst, DevOps Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Paralegal Assistant, Office Clerk, Admin Coordinator, Office Manager, Program Manager, Business Analyst, System Analyst at Think Next Private LTDSoftware Developer/Engineer, Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator (DBA), IT Security Analyst, DevOps Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Paralegal Assistant, Office Clerk, Admin Coordinator, Office Manager, Program Manager, Business Analyst, System Analyst at Think Next Private LTD