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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Additional Information
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Work Availability
Interests
Timeline
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Christopher Carter

Christopher Carter

Ooltewah,TN

Summary

Innovative IT Support Specialist with experience in selecting and setting up diverse technical equipment. Strong written and oral communication skills resulting in knowledgeable, satisfied customers. Excellent instructional and problem-solving skills reduce concerns related to new technology.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Support Specialist

State of TN, Dept. of Finance & Administration
05.2024 - Current
  • Security Administration and remote access work for staff of the Department of Human Services (on-line support, in-office duties, and support for region/state). Remote worker
  • Created help desk tickets, troubleshot and resolved desktop issues.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced IT support delivery and efficiency.

Communications Specialist

State of TN, Dept. of Finance & Administration
09.2017 - 05.2024

Telecommunications, VoIP, customer and application support (for the staff of the Dept. of Human Services); remote worker.

  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.

Information Resource Support Specialist 2

State of TM – Dept. of Human Services
09.2011 - 09.2017
  • Desktop and application support for the Department of Human Services (remote and field offices).
  • Optimized use of support tools and resources to reduce waste and increase productivity.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of support interactions, ensuring valuable insights are preserved for future reference and analysis.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management 4 (Management Information Systems)

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
12.1992

No Degree - Information Systems

CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Chattanooga
05.1989

High School Diploma -

East Ridge High School
Chattanooga, TN
05.1987

Skills

  • Telecommunications
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active Listening
  • Verbal/written communications
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Documentation
  • Mobile Device Support
  • System Configuration
  • Ticketing system proficiency
  • IT Security Management
  • VoIP Support

Hobbies and Interests

Avid soccer fan (former player and referee);  Head Usher (Hopewell Church of God); Weekend Information Desk Volunteer/Ambassador (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport).

Affiliations

  • Sons of The American Revolution

Additional Information

Benjamin Cleveland chapter, Cleveland, TN

Sgt. at Arms

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Soccer outdoor activities

Timeline

IT Support Specialist

State of TN, Dept. of Finance & Administration
05.2024 - Current

Communications Specialist

State of TN, Dept. of Finance & Administration
09.2017 - 05.2024

Information Resource Support Specialist 2

State of TM – Dept. of Human Services
09.2011 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Management 4 (Management Information Systems)

Tennessee Technological University

No Degree - Information Systems

CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

East Ridge High School
Christopher Carter