Seasoned professional with many years of experience delivering critical on-site technical support and consulting services. Practiced at offering hands-on monitoring and troubleshooting to resolve problematic hardware and software issues. Special focus on drafting customized upgrade and migration plans to meet organizational threshold levels. Detail-oriented approach to research and IT project document compilation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Support Specialist
St Jude Children Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
11.1994 - 08.2024
Assisted with network security measures such as firewalls, anti-virus software and other security tools.
Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software or peripheral equipment.
Performed troubleshooting of hardware components including memory modules, hard drives, motherboards.
Ensured compliance with relevant laws regarding data privacy and protection.
Provided support for remote users via virtual private networks.
Conducted regular maintenance checks on computers to identify potential problems before they occur.
Created user accounts and granted permissions according to company policy.
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or properly installing cables, operating systems or software.
Resolved service requests by individually troubleshooting and addressing user issues.
Developed training materials and procedures or trained users in proper use of hardware or software.
Resolved issues related to internet connectivity and email access.
Read technical manuals, conferred with users, or conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
Trained staff members on the use of various applications such as Microsoft Office Suite products.
Restored lost or corrupted files from backups when needed.
Provided technical assistance to users by phone or in person.
Updated operating systems regularly with latest patches or service packs.
Implemented disaster recovery plans in case of system failure or data loss.
Installed and configured computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners.
Supervised and directed workers engaged in installation of data communication equipment and software.
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12-1997
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Arkansas College of Technology
Little Rock, AR
10-1985
Skills
Installed Major Software with research implementation
VoIP configuration
Installed Mac and Windows OS
Setup Various Network Equipment
Troubleshoot Hardware and Software
Virtualization technologies
Configured Lab/Research Equipment with Various OS
Worked with outside vendors setting up lab equipment
Installed various data analysis software
Affiliations
Mac Certified
DELL Certified
Timeline
Computer Support Specialist
St Jude Children Research Hospital
11.1994 - 08.2024
BBA - Business Management
University of Memphis
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Arkansas College of Technology
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