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Brandon Abram

Pittsburg,CA

Summary

Highly motivated and results-driven professional with a strong background in customer service, IT support, and IT Deployment management. Driven by a genuine calling to help others, I am seeking a challenging position where I can leverage my skills and experience to make a meaningful impact. Proven expertise in efficiently troubleshooting technical issues, managing logistics, and adapting to new technologies and procedures. Known for consistently increasing productivity, streamlining processes, and delivering outstanding results. Committed to contributing to a team's success through strong collaboration, a proactive approach, and an unwavering dedication to providing exceptional service and support.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Deployment Manager

Gap, Inc. /AllSourcePPS, Inc
06.2015 - Current
  • Led technical upgrade projects for Gap, Inc. by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Led and managed staff of 14 team members engaged in administering complex IT infrastructure for 2400+ stores.
  • Responsible for resolution of all unresolved issues for incomplete hardware installs for a rollout of 2400+ stores, with a 100% completion rate.
  • Managed logistics, project timelines and guided technicians to resolve issues.
  • Developed communication and training plans, including deployment guides for techs and analysts.
  • Identified, analyzed, prioritized, mitigated and communicated project risks.
  • Liaised with other departments to minimize service interruptions and possible downtimes.

Sole Proprietor

Self-employed
03.2013 - 06.2015
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
  • Ensured projects were completed within budget and on time

Computer Support Technician

Ernest Gallo Clinic & Research Center
04.2001 - 03.2013
  • Negotiated a deal to convert phone system to VOIP, resulting in $30K annual savings.
  • Managed helpdesk and used ticketing system to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Maintained Active Directory/MS Exchange accounts, distribution groups and VPN accounts
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Maintained Avaya telephone & voicemail systems, incl. using 110 punch down block to install new phone lines.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.

Education

Computer Science -

Peralta Colleges
OAKLAND, UNITED STATES
01.2004

Psychology - undefined

University of Louisville
LOUISVILLE, UNITED STATES
01.2000

Skills

  • Keen ability to learn new technologies and methodologies on the fly
  • Communications
  • Analytical Skills
  • Leadership
  • Customer Support
  • Project Management
  • IT Hardware Support
  • Desktop Support
  • Event Ticketing
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Data Entry
  • Network Administration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 14 staff members.
  • Took over a VOIP conversion project for 2400+ stores that was 13% completed over a 1.5 year period and took the project to completion in 10 months.
  • Negotiated a deal to convert phone system to VOIP, resulting in $30K annual savings.
  • Responsible for resolution of all unresolved issues for incomplete hardware installs for a rollout of 2400+ stores, with a 100% completion rate.

Software

Service Now

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Exchange

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Teams

Google Workspace (G Suite)

Slack

SmartSheet

Cisco/Meraki Dashboard

Work Availability

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Work Preference

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Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Web

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-l-abram/
Brandon Abram