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Ben Cress

Telecom Admin, CCNA
Abilene,TX

Summary

Goal-oriented telecommunications professional with a quality-driven approach, a consistently positive attitude, and an eagerness to grow.

Overview

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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Telecom Admin

Warren Equipment Company
Abilene, Texas
08.2017 - Current
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications.
  • Built and maintained a PRTG database for server and network device health reporting.
  • Worked with Cisco Call Manager, CCX, and Finesse to set up user phones, voicemails, call scripts, and call center configurations.
  • Oversaw the upgrade and implementation of conference room hardware and software.
  • Performed switch and router upgrades and maintenance.
  • Assisted the senior engineer with Hypercore SIP imports, Fortinet firewall implementation, Symmantec Endpoint install and removal, FortiEDR client configuration, and more.
  • Worked with Cisco wireless lan controllers to ensure coverage and uptime at all locations.

PC Support Tech II

Warren CAT
Abilene, TX
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues.

IT Support Specialist

Quadrivium
Abilene, TX
01.2010 - 08.2013
  • Provided managed IT service to over 50 small to medium businesses in a few hundred mile area.
  • Implemented creative and budget effective hardware and software solutions to client problems

Helpdesk Support Engineer

Dr. Tom's
Abilene, TX
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
  • Performed tests of functionality, security and performance of different workstations and devices.
  • Answered incoming calls from residential and small business customers on Microsoft and Mac products.

Geek Squad Field Agent

Best Buy
Abilene, TX
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Assisted in-store customers with all PC issues
  • Performed in-home PC installation and troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma -

Cooper High School
Abilene, TX

Skills

Cisco proficiency

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Certification

CCNA

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Software

Microsoft Office

Symmantec EndPoint

FortiEDR

Malwarebytes EndPoint

MimeCast

Symmantec Ghost

Solarwinds

PRTG

Cisco Call Manager

Cisco Finesse

Jabber

Zoom

WebEx

VMWare

GoToAssist

LogMeIn

Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, 95

Wireshark

MRemote

CAT specific applications (ET, SIS, Inspect)

IBM Lotus Notes

Timeline

CCNA

08-2020

Telecom Admin

Warren Equipment Company
08.2017 - Current

PC Support Tech II

Warren CAT
08.2013 - 08.2017

IT Support Specialist

Quadrivium
01.2010 - 08.2013

Helpdesk Support Engineer

Dr. Tom's
01.2008 - 01.2010

Geek Squad Field Agent

Best Buy
01.2005 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Cooper High School
Ben CressTelecom Admin, CCNA