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Bernadine Branche

Bernadine Branche

NOC Engineer
Lancaster,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable NOC Technician with over 13 years' experience in helpdesk support, network administration and device support. Competent in using technical skills and root cause analysis techniques to resolve failures and maintain user productivity. Desire for long-term position with room for career advancement.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

NOC Engineer

AT&T
Irving, TX
11.2009 - Current
  • Triage incoming support tickets, prioritizing requests based on severity and potential operational disruptions.
  • Monitor incident alert systems during both normal hours and after-hours periods, alerting appropriate departments and personnel of malfunctions or incidents.
  • Provide exemplary helpdesk service and support to assist customers.
  • Handle troubleshooting tasks for Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and voice systems to reduce network connectivity problems.
  • Operate terminals to access various computer and Network systems such as SMARTS, NERS, AOTS, WFA, GRETA, GRANITE, AMS, MLT
  • Use computer workstations and systems for surveillance monitoring, analyzing, administering, repairing, maintaining and testing communications and related equipment of NOKIA 7330, 7342 & 7360

Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist

AT&T
Dallas, TX
07.2006 - 11.2009
  • Met statistical metrics regarding ticket and contact quality, first call resolution, attendance and productivity.
  • Used remote control and assistance tools expertly to support non-local customers.
  • Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems.
  • Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.

Service Representative

AT&T
Dallas, TX
04.1999 - 07.2006
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge about AT&T products and services
  • Handled customer requests for payments, activations, upgrades and other services
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12.1993

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX
06.2001

Certification - Telecommunications Electronics

Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX
05.2009

Skills

  • Communication and Team Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

NOC Engineer

AT&T
11.2009 - Current

Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist

AT&T
07.2006 - 11.2009

Service Representative

AT&T
04.1999 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Dallas

Certification - Telecommunications Electronics

Eastfield College
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