Resourceful System Administrator who consistently responds to a wide range of technical challenges with a focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem-solving and decision-making. 10 years of progressive IT experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Systems Administrator
Smithers Avanza Bioanalytical Services, LLC
06.2020 - Current
Delivered Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for problem identification, diagnosis and issue resolution.
Attended meetings to deliver status reports to key stakeholders.
Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment.
Performed software installations and upgrades to Windows operating systems.
Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
Contributed to increased overall system stability through meticulous patch management processes
Delivered onsite and remote technical support for 75 employees.
IT Support Administrator
Henry M. Jackson Foundation
01.2018 - 04.2020
IT Department Team Member oversees Tier 2 IT support for HJF employees throughout the US and other Countries
Administers user accounts on IT systems (Active Directory, G-Suite, DHCP, DNS, Print and File shares)
Manages desktop support tickets-enforcing Service Level Agreements compliance
Handles technical support for Macs and Windows PCs within an enterprise environment
Works closely with Technology vendors- equipment repair or troubleshooting
Designs technical-related documentation and training modules for HJF Employees
Maintains inventory and purchasing for hardware and software supplies as needed
Project collaboration with IT Staff on various projects and managing conference room Audio/Video/Telephone systems, Imaging Apple Macs and Windows PCs, and Network connectivity.
Created help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues.
Delivered onsite technical support for 500 employees.
Resolved escalated issues by serving as subject matter expert on wide-ranging issues.
Student Technical Support Coordinator
Laureate International Universities
08.2017 - 01.2018
Technical Support Team Member-leading Tier-2 Teams towards improving Service Delivery for students
Monitored quality assurance and compliance with Organizational policies and procedures
Handled oversight for IT security and confidentiality (student financial aid, credit card) pertaining to use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and FERPA.
IT Service Support Officer
Bond University
08.2015 - 07.2016
Technical Support- advisement on Information Services policies and procedures, resolved incidents/inquiries as Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Tracked incident reports and completed resolution plan as needed
Submitted escalated incidents to Information Services Support Staff for follow-up and action
Issued incident status updates to Customers as well as technical support for utilizing IS equipment, resources, and facilities (computers, audio/visual equipment, software, systems).
Delivered onsite technical support for 5000 students and 800 staff.
Customer Service Representative
Australian Taxation Office
06.2014 - 08.2015
Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
IT Service Support Contractor
Bond University Australia
09.2013 - 06.2014
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving technical issues.
Streamlined helpdesk processes for increased efficiency and improved response times.
Created help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues.
Delivered onsite technical support for 5000 students and 800 staff.
ICT Infrastructure Service Desk
Australian Government DHS
03.2012 - 07.2013
Addressed user customer service concerns and decided when to escalate problems to specialist team members.
Entered service tickets into incident tracking system to facilitate faster problem identification and resolution.
Responded to user operational issues with desktop computers, laptops and mobile electronic devices to enable problem resolution.
Attended weekly team meetings to enhance product and service knowledge and gain insight into beneficial issue resolution strategies.
Provided exceptional IT support for staff members, resulting in increased productivity.
Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
IT Supervisor Business Technology
Suncorp Bank
10.2003 - 12.2011
Managed and mentored a team of IT professionals, fostering growth in skills and knowledge.
Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience into the IT department.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams on technology integration projects, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Reduced downtime and increased productivity by providing timely technical support to staff members.
Streamlined IT processes through the development of comprehensive documentation and procedural guidelines.
Served as a liaison between IT department and executive leadership team, effectively communicating project updates and strategic initiatives.
Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
Education
Master of Management -
University of Wollongong
New South Wales, Australia
07.2006
Skills
System Troubleshooting
Application support
Incident Management
Patch management
Network Administration
ITIL Processes
Software Deployment
Problem-solving abilities
User Support
Windows administration
Incident Response
System Upgrades
Affiliations
CompTIA
(ISC)2
Certification
ISC2 - Certified in Cybersecurity
CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
ITIL 4 Foundations
Service Now Certified System Administrator
Timeline
IT Systems Administrator
Smithers Avanza Bioanalytical Services, LLC
06.2020 - Current
IT Support Administrator
Henry M. Jackson Foundation
01.2018 - 04.2020
Student Technical Support Coordinator
Laureate International Universities
08.2017 - 01.2018
IT Service Support Officer
Bond University
08.2015 - 07.2016
Customer Service Representative
Australian Taxation Office
06.2014 - 08.2015
IT Service Support Contractor
Bond University Australia
09.2013 - 06.2014
ICT Infrastructure Service Desk
Australian Government DHS
03.2012 - 07.2013
IT Supervisor Business Technology
Suncorp Bank
10.2003 - 12.2011
ISC2 - Certified in Cybersecurity
CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
ITIL 4 Foundations
Service Now Certified System Administrator
Master of Management -
University of Wollongong
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