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Essence Harris

Hammond,IN

Summary

Detail-oriented and technically skilled junior VoIP Engineer with hands-on experience in deploying and managing VoIP systems. Eager to leverage foundational skills in VoIP, Cisco Call Manager, and unified communication technologies to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Load Planner

Remprex Railroad
02.2025 - Current
  • Resolved conflicts between shipping parties, effectively addressing concerns and finding mutually agreeable solutions.
  • Identified cost savings opportunities for customer.
  • Monitored performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement in load planning efficiency and effectiveness.

Consistently met customer requirements by coordinating effectively with sales, customer service, and warehouse departments when preparing shipments

  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with fellow conductors to maintain high standards of professionalism while performing duties on board trains.

VOIP Support Engineer

HSAD Solutions
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide day-to-day technical support and maintenance for VoIP systems across multiple locations.
  • Troubleshoot VoIP network issues and perform diagnostics on handsets, telecommunications circuits, and Cisco Call Manager platform.
  • Collaborate with network engineers to ensure smooth integration of voice and data networks.
  • Assist with after-hours support for high-priority VoIP issues.

Operations Manager

GP Service (Amazon DSP)
09.2021 - 09.2024
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conferred with customers to address questions, problems, and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and employee shortages.
  • Tracked and reviewed charts, graphs, schedules, and other statistics to maximize on-time performance, and minimize customer wait times and service disruptions.
  • Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Enhanced team productivity by creating schedules, managing time off requests, and resolving conflicts.

Junior UC Solutions Engineer

HSAD Solutions
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in deploying end-to-end UC solutions, including configuration of IP phones and troubleshooting VoIP services.
  • Developed documentation for project deployments and system configurations.
  • Participated in testing and validating UC system functionality.

Helpdesk Internship

GB Harris Federal
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provided technical support for VoIP team, including remote MACD (Move, Add, Change, Deletes).
  • Inventory VoIP Equipment.
  • Mail out replacement phones for end users.
  • Prep update files for system upgrades.

Education

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South Suburban College
South Holland, IL

Business and Psychology

Tennessee State University
01.2018

Skills

  • VoIP Applications: Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco IP Phones
  • Networking: Cisco UCS, SIP/H323/MGCP protocols, Routing & Switching
  • Tools: Active Directory, VMware vSphere, WinSCP, Putty, RTMT
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2019, Windows 10
  • Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, Cisco WebEx, Zoom

Timeline

Load Planner

Remprex Railroad
02.2025 - Current

VOIP Support Engineer

HSAD Solutions
01.2023 - Current

Junior UC Solutions Engineer

HSAD Solutions
06.2022 - 12.2022

Helpdesk Internship

GB Harris Federal
01.2022 - 05.2022

Operations Manager

GP Service (Amazon DSP)
09.2021 - 09.2024

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South Suburban College

Business and Psychology

Tennessee State University
Essence Harris