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Daniel Vasquez

Gettysburg,PA

Summary

Driven IT Specialist with nearly two years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end IT operations for ALDI's Frederick division, encompassing 105 stores. Promoted for exceptional technical skills and proactive problem-solving. Independently handled all aspects of IT, including hardware deployment, troubleshooting, and process optimization. Known for completing high-stakes projects ahead of schedule. Led a major Windows 11 migration and implemented time-saving solutions that streamlined workflows and increased productivity. Highly skilled in collaborative communication with corporate and national IT. Brings a strong ability to bridge technical needs with strategic business goals, delivering technology solutions that drive efficiency and enhance operational resilience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Administrator

Aldi Distribution Center
02.2023 - Current

Promoted from Operations Assistant (Temp job) to manage IT operations for a division of 105 stores. Single-handedly handled all IT-related tasks, from deploying and maintaining hardware to troubleshooting complex issues, collaborating with corporate and national IT when necessary.


  • Managed division-wide initiatives, driving business value through the optimization of technology solutions. Ensured systems and equipment were consistently functional, up-to-date, and secure.
  • IT Equipment: Oversaw the complete lifecycle of equipment, from procurement and installation to repair, replacement, and disposal. Collaborated actively with corporate partners and external vendors to maintain seamless functionality of critical infrastructure.
  • Windows 11 Migration (5 months): Spearheaded and successfully completed the migration of 100+ divisional devices, finishing the project months ahead of deadline through efficient resource allocation and project management.
  • Technology Leadership: Managed the deployment, imaging, and maintenance of over 100 laptops.
  • Process Improvement: Optimized an administrative task, reducing its completion time from two days to three hours, significantly increasing productivity while minimizing errors.
  • Project Management: Led the setup of 15 mobile workstations for the warehouse, completing the task ahead of schedule.
  • Independent Troubleshooting: Solved IT issues autonomously, frequently eliminating the need to escalate tickets to national IT by leveraging research, troubleshooting, and resourcefulness.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with corporate's national IT team and external vendors to ensure seamless IT operations, including recycling and maintaining inventory of IT equipment.

Apparel Team Member (Part-Time)

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks
  • Set up dressing rooms as customers shopped to increase number of selections and make experience more enjoyable
  • Unloaded items and goods from trucks into main storage area for transfer to shelves
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items

Service Assistant (Temp)

Microbiology International
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Answered phone calls, created cases for customers seeking tech support, took messages and transferred calls
  • Routinely created estimates and quotes for repair/service work
  • Utilized Excel to organize all tasks and technician jobs for the month
  • Organized and filed digital and paper files
  • Collected repair parts from inventory that technicians needed for service work and organized by job/customer
  • Responsible for collecting shipping addresses from customers as well as shipping parts to their facilities for each technician
  • Reached out to customers after completed service work to follow up and ensure equipment was functioning properly

Retail Mobile Expert

Verge Mobile, LLC (T-Mobile Partner)
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisted customers in determining cellular phone needs by asking open-ended questions, clarifying advantages and disadvantages of each product and explaining plans, pricing, financing options, etc
  • Processed accurate credit, debit, check and cash sales transactions through mobile point of sale system
  • Activated both post-paid and pre-paid wireless phones for customers by inserting new SIM cards, restoring content and establishing new payment accounts
  • Routinely assisted customers with account and billing issues
  • Regularly exceeded monthly sale goals

Certified Trainer

Chipotle
05.2016 - 01.2021
  • Excelled and exceeded expectations in a high-paced, stressful and demanding work environment, while delivering outstanding customer service
  • Mastered every crew position available and routinely mentored other employees
  • Known for being dependable and reliable outside of just my normal working hours

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Audio Engineering

Frederick Community College
05-2020

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
  • Patch Management
  • Operating Systems (Windows & Mac)
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

IT Administrator

Aldi Distribution Center
02.2023 - Current

Apparel Team Member (Part-Time)

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
10.2022 - 02.2023

Service Assistant (Temp)

Microbiology International
02.2022 - 11.2022

Retail Mobile Expert

Verge Mobile, LLC (T-Mobile Partner)
01.2021 - 09.2021

Certified Trainer

Chipotle
05.2016 - 01.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Audio Engineering

Frederick Community College
Daniel Vasquez